Business Details
26 Years
experience
Expert Forensic Architecture & Dispute Resolution
ArchiFACT is a specialist consultancy combining forensic architecture, building pathology, and legal expertise to resolve complex construction disputes. With over two decades of experience, we provide expert witness services, defect analysis, and dispute resolution across diverse legal jurisdictions. Our team delivers impartial, evidence-based solutions to address building failures, design flaws, and contractual conflicts, ensuring clients achieve cost-effective, legally sound outcomes. 
Services
Forensic Architecture
Building Pathology
Expert Witness Services
Construction Dispute Resolution
Project Monitoring
Architectural Services
Conservation and Refurbishment
Environmental Assessment
Master Planning
Strategic Planning
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have resolved over 60m worth of building defects through forensic analysis.
- Our team includes chartered architects and surveyors with international expertise.
- We provide impartial expert evidence admissible in litigation, arbitration, and adjudication.
- Our services integrate technical, legal, and practical construction knowledge.
- We offer bespoke training on construction regulations and forensic methodologies.
Associations and certifications
- Architects Registration Board
What people say
Most effective expert witness
Thorough and diligent
High integrity
Outstanding results
Immensely knowledgeable
Services
Forensic Architecture
Our forensic architecture services investigate building failures, design flaws, and construction defects using scientific methods. We identify root causes of structural issues, material failures, and compliance breaches. Clients receive detailed reports to resolve disputes or prevent future problems.
Expert Witness Services
We provide impartial expert evidence for litigation, arbitration, and adjudication. Our reports and courtroom testimony address building defects, design liability, and construction law. Services cover dispute resolution in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Building Pathology
Specialist diagnosis of building defects, including damp, corrosion, and structural failures. We assess causes, recommend remedial actions, and evaluate long-term risks. Services support property transactions, insurance claims, and legal proceedings.
Construction Dispute Resolution
Alternative dispute resolution for construction conflicts, including mediation and adjudication. We facilitate settlements for design errors, contract breaches, and project delays. Our process reduces costs compared to traditional litigation.
Project Monitoring
Independent oversight of construction projects to ensure compliance with design specifications. We conduct regular audits to identify risks, verify quality standards, and mitigate delays or budget overruns.
People
Robert W Houghton-Evans
Managing Director
Chartered architect and expert witness with 30+ years' experience in forensic construction. Authored 'Well Built?' and provided testimony in major litigation cases. Specialises in building defects and legal disputes.
Questions
What services does ArchiFACT offer?
We specialise in forensic architecture, building pathology, expert witness testimony, and construction dispute resolution.
How do you handle international construction disputes?
Our team has experience in cross-border cases, providing evidence and dispute resolution for projects in multiple jurisdictions.
Can you investigate building defects without site visits?
Yes, we analyse defects using electronic evidence, though site inspections enhance accuracy when required.
What legal proceedings do you support?
We provide expert evidence for litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes.
Do you offer training on construction regulations?
Yes, we deliver bespoke seminars on building safety, design standards, and forensic methodologies.
