TECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS AND FORENSIC SERVICES
Serious malpractice and fraud are increasingly being investigated by the accountancy profession. In many cases, detailed knowledge and experience is necessary to understand the technical documentation and practices current within the construction industry. John Eaton has provided forensic consultancy services and expertise to major firms of accountants in these areas. As part of this type of work, Dr Eaton has worked with construction claims consultants and other specialists across a wide spectrum of commissions.
In order to provide reasoned and accurate expert opinions it is often necessary to undertake investigations of existing buildings to obtain proper information. In many cases this involves opening up parts of the building to examine how it was constructed. This is a common practice and Dr Eaton is accustomed to working with other consultants, specialists and contractors to establish what was constructed, the standard of workmanship and the specification of the materials used in the work. This information will serve to inform a well-researched and considered opinion.
