In their ‘Expert Witness’ Article, Director John Newbold and industry-expert Colin Craney, regular contributor to the Elevator World publication, consider the question ‘Are we set to see an increase in lift claims?’
John Newbold, the Director of the Department, and Colin Craney who is unique in the industry being also a Barrister. Both are well known and respected within the industry.
This profile, and our relationships with many instructing lawyers, are not the only reasons our expert instructions related to lifts and escalators are busier than ever.
“Lifts and escalators are highly regulated with the landscape ever-changing. This has accelerated and will continue to do so as the tragedy of Grenfell un- folds. This is not just in the arena of fire, where lifts in higher rise buildings are increasingly relied upon, but also in inspection and testing which seems to be an- other aspect criticised by the Grenfell inquiry. A Brexit induced change to statutory certification has created further challenges, not yet technical (as all European Norms have been directly adopted), but in documen- tation and sign off where the new UKCA mark (replacing the CE mark) has to be approved by a UK Approved Body. “
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John Newbold is Director of SVM Associates’ lift and escalator consultancy. He is a Chartered Engineer and member of the I.E.T and I.H.E.E.M. He oversees the commercial operation of SVMA as well as providing expert representation for building owners/managers, users, suppliers, and contractors alike. This is for pro- viding expert reports, representation in alternative dispute resolution methods and criminal claims.
Colin Craney (BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), LLB (Hons), MSc, LLM, MBA, CEng, CMgr, FCIBSE, FCMI, FCIArd, CMIDSH) is an accredited mediator, consul- tant on the HSE OHSCR Register and non-practising Barrister called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple. He has provided expert witness services and given evidence to Coroners Courts and in criminal and civil litigation cases. This is in addition to commercial consultancy delivering lift projects and advising lift owners to manage their portfolio for SVM Associates.
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