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What is an expert witness?
Is a person whose level of specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field qualifies them to present their opinion about the facts of a case during legal proceedings. An Expert Witness can be anyone with knowledge or experience of a particular field or discipline beyond that to be expected of a layman. The Expert Witness’s duty is to give to the Court or tribunal an impartial opinion on particular aspects of matters within his expertise which are in dispute.

For Building Claims or Litigation in (NCAT tribunal or Court).
You will need a Building Expert Witness Report if you intend on making a claim in the court or tribunal for litigation (NCAT), whether you are a builder, tenant or an owner in a dispute. This is where Sydney building consultants can assist you. Joseph Alexander Ovidi is the Senior ( Grad1)Consultant for Sydney Building Consultants and has been completing Expert Witness Reports for owners and builders in relation to Building Defects, Incomplete Building Works and Non- Compliant works for many years. In NSW, Builders are required to complete building contracts in accordance with the Home Building Act 1989 (HBA), Building Code of Australia (BCA) now known as National Construction Code (NCC) and all relevant Australian Standards (AS).

Joseph alexander Ovidi has over 30 years’ experience in the building and construction industry for residential and commercial buildings. In the last 20 years as a Building Consultant, he has been working with lawyers, builders and owners on residential and commercial matters. The Expert Witness Report includes all relevant evidence, methods of rectification and cost estimates to rectify defects and incomplete works. In the majority of matters a 'Scott Schedule' is also required to summarise the Report and cost claim in litigation matters. Our area of expertise is all aspects of construction litigation support. We are also fully aware of the requirements of NCAT and other Court jurisdictions in the set out of an Expert Report and adhere to the relevant Code of Conduct and requirement of submitting our Curriculum Vitae of our building expertise and technical knowledge for these reports. Many disputes can also arise from variations to the contract. We are experienced in assessing variation claims against the original contract documents and can include these in an Expert Report. We are also experienced in conclave meetings and giving evidence in relation to our reports in court or NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). Additionally, we are familiar and comply with all the Court and NCAT Codes of Conduct.

An Expert Witness will

  • Provide an independent expert opinion in their area of expertise on the subject matter in accordance with the instructions they are given. These instructions will be shown in it which will be seen by the other side and the Court.
  • Provide the opinion in the form of a report and/or evidence before a Court (or another tribunal) as required. The report is required as it is not usually possible for the Expert to give evidence without it.
  • Ensure the Expert’s Report provided to you contains the information required by the Court Rules. If you proceed you will have to give a copy of the report to the other side in the dispute. At that time a copy of the other side’s Expert’s Report will be given to you.
  • Comply with the specific procedure rules applicable and any Court or tribunal Orders in the case.
  • Provide truthful, impartial and independent opinions whether or not these opinions favour your case.
  • An expert witness has an overriding duty to the Court (or other tribunal). This duty supersedes any duty owed to you even though you are still responsible for paying the expert’s fees.
  • The Court expects an expert witness to be independent and impartial and will discount the evidence of one who is or is seen to be partisan.

Contact Joseph Ovidi directly on 0498531827
Joseph Ovidi is an accredited (Grade 1) building consultant
Master builders building consultants group.
Joseph Ovidi is a full Member of the Australian Society of building consultants. NCAT expert
reports.
Experience in all court jurisdictions.

SBR GROUP OF SERVICES

Expert Witness Building and construction
sydney, NSW, 2046
Joseph Alexander Ovidi Jp NSW Contact me on 0498531827

Specialties & Experience
General Specialties:
Building & Construction
Specialty Focus: Building expert matters and litigation support.
Education:

Accredited Expert witness Diploma in Building University of Newcastle modules in Termite eradication Licensed Termite technician. Timber pest inspector Mba NSW Asbestos supervisor accredited. Master Builders Building consultant Group Accredited. Waterproofing Technician Licensed. Write complex reports. Building Consultant accredited. Carpentry and Joinery Cert 3 TAFE, Cert 4 Building IV Project manager Licensed Pest control Technician Cert 4 IN Building Cert 3 in carpentry and Joinery Waterproofing Certificate Asbestos Supervisor certificate

Years in Practice:
20

Number of cases in the last 4 years:
69

Additional Information
EXPERT WITNESS CV SUMMARY:
Building consultant with more than 30 years’ experience in areas construction industry , Expert witness litigation support. Accredited (Grade 1) with the Master builders consultants group Australian Society of building consultant full member. Housing industry association member Master building inspector member of Australia AREAS OF EXPERTISE – Building consultant -Dilapidation reports – Timber Pest Expert – Carpenter Framing – Licensed Builder – Project Coordination – Asbestos Inspector – Qualified Carpenter – Dilapidation Reports – Log Reporting. – Licensed Pest controller – Building and construction PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Foreman | Business Owner 20 years project manager Building Inspector Project value: $10M Reported to Site Manager Licensed Builder with NSW fair trading. * Supervise daily construction operations including, Building Renovations, , OHS risk * Maintain records of daily progress and hold regular crew meetings for project coordination * Motivate the team and ensure all tasks are being done in accordance with the construction blueprints * Provide cost estimates for entire projects and assist in material procurement estimator of quantities and materials . Key Accomplishments * Achieved a strict deadline on a construction project through effective team motivation despite being short of labor. * Coached and supervised crew many large projects * Saved 200k annually on average by implementing cost effective and lasting weather proofing techniques. 

Senior Building Inspector Company Manager. Project value: $5M Reported to Site Manager *Reviewed the project on daily basis, interpreted blueprint and assigned various tasks to crew members. * Personally performed Building and construction as required. * Ensured and promoted proper and safe usage of all tools and equipment. Key Accomplishments * Enhanced overall crew efficiency by 50% through demonstration of b work ethic and highly encouraging management attitude. * Revised the construction procedure manual and incorporated OSHA work safety guidelines in same. Expert building Report on defects. EDUCATION TAFE, Cert 4 Building Diploma Modules Diploma in Building University of Newcastle modules in Termite eradication Licensed Termite technician. Timber pest inspector Mba NSW Asbestos supervisor accredited. Waterproofing Technician Licensed. Write complex reports. Building Consultant accredited. Carpentry and Joinery Cert 3

Accreditations
Accredited Grade 1 building consultant with the Master builders building consultants group.
Accredited with the Society of building Consultants
HIA member 20 years
Website
https://sydneybuildingconsultant.com.au/

Joseph Alexander Ovidi Curriculum Vitae
Joseph Alexander Ovidi JP NSW

30 years in the building industry
10: QUALIFICATIONS:

1. CREDIT - English, Italian
2. Carpentry & Joinery (Ref:75/F1/15), Granville TAFE 2000
3. Urban Pest Control Certificate, 1991
4. Accreditation of Termite Inspection, University of Newcastle, 1998
5. Building Construction I. Theory
6. Building Construction I. Plan Preparation/Drawings
7. Certificate III in Waterproofing with Master Builders Association and TAFE Randwick.
8. Diploma in Assessment of Construction of Domestic Scale Buildings.
9. Triple “A” accredited and examined at the PPI Institute NSW.
10. Advance Roof Framing.
11. Certificate IV Structures.
12. Certificate IV Building (3477).
13. Advanced roof framing certification.
14. Qualified builders Certificate issued by NSW Fair Trading

LICENCES HELD TO DATE:
1. Builders License 133400c OFT
2. Builders license corporation 223550c OFT
3. Building supervisor License 84058s OFT
4. Waterproofing technician License internal and external
5. Carpentry/Joinery License
6. Pest Control License current
7. Bathroom & Kitchen Renovation License past held
8. Asbestos removal. Held past .
9. Asbestos removal supervision held past.

EXPERIENCE & ACTUAL WORKS from 1998
 Licensed Contractor & Carpenter

Joseph Alexander Ovidi Curriculum Vitae

  • Housing Frames, Flooring, Roofing, Fix-outs & Staircases
  • Staircase & Fixing Carpenter
  • Concrete works, slabs, waffle-pods & driveways
  • Plastering, bricklaying, painting, wall/floor tiling.
  • Landscaping, retaining walls, decks, pergolas, awnings, carports.
  • Bathroom, laundry and kitchen renovations.
  • Insurance repairs and inspection repair works.
  • Frames and fix-outs – new homes and duplexes.
  • First floor additions, extensions and alterations.
  • First Aid Certificate.
  • Multiple roof constructs.
  • Federal Circuit Court expert reports
  • Local civil court expert reports
  • NCAT expert reports
  • Justice of the Peace, NSW.

COURSES IN:

  • Building Quantitates and Estimating I & II
  • Dip Building
  • Timber Framing Code AS 1680 compliance
  • Business Management For Builders I & II
  • Building Code of Australia (BCA).
  • MBA Structures.
  • O. H. & S. Course and Induction
  • Waterproofing certificate internal and external balconies.
  • ACCUMULATED CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, (C.P.D.) POINTS From:

H.I.A. AND MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCES, APPRENTICE
TRAINING, SEMINARS, JOB RELATED SEMINARS, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEETINGS

CURRENT MEMBER of:
1. HIA HOUSING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION EXPERT ASSITANCE.
2. ASBC Australian Institute of Building Consultant (regular attendance of meetings)
3. Master inspectors association member.

  • Special Purpose Inspections, waterproofing investigations.
  • Expert advice in conclaves NCAT.
  • Expert reports carried out for C.T.T.T. (TRIBUNAL) & district Court preparation.
  • Federal circuit court.
  • Expert Witness under the current Code of Conduct.

Joseph Alexander Ovidi Curriculum Vitae

  • Pre-purchase Inspections Termites (IN N.S.W CITY & COUNTRY REGIONS.)
  • Vendor pre-sale inspections and special purpose inspections.
  • Invasive inspection,
  • Contract and project builder new construction inspections.
  • Pest inspector.
  • Termite expert Licensed.
  • Pre-purchase timer pest inspector.

BUSINESS INSURANCE/S CLAIM HISTORY SINCE 2000

  • PUBLIC LIABILITY CLAIMS NIL TO DATE
  • PRODUCTS LIABILITY CLAIMS NIL TO DATE
  • PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY CLAIMS NIL TO DATE
  • WORKERS COMP CLAIMS,1

Fully licenced builder in NSW.