{"id":6661,"date":"2026-09-02T14:01:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T18:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/building-inspection\/expertise-technico-legale-vice-caches-reclamations-et-litiges\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T12:08:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T16:08:59","slug":"technical-legal-expertise-hidden-defects-claims-disputes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/building-inspection\/technical-legal-expertise-hidden-defects-claims-disputes\/","title":{"rendered":"Technical-Legal Expertise, Hidden Defects, Claims &#038; Disputes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling lazyload fusion-animated\" 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style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" 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style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/geotechnical-consulting\/\">Geotechnical<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p class=\"p1\">Engineering studies and materials quality control.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"88\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2096%2088%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/yellow-100-icon-t.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-1956\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/environmental-laboratory\/\">Laboratory<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p class=\"p1\">We carry out a multitude of tests on granular materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:10px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);--awb-filter:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(50%);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"flipinx\" data-animationDuration=\"3.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/building-inspection\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"gris-100-icon-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"88\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2096%2088%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/gris-100-icon-t-1.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-4810\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-7 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/building-inspection\/\">Building<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p class=\"p1\">Building inspection and technical assessment, evaluation, and monitoring.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-large-visibility lazyload\" style=\"--awb-background-position:center top;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-top-medium:80px;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:80px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" data-bg=\"https:\/\/avada.website\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/177\/2023\/04\/info-bg.svg\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:50px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-8 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-row fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-margin-top:10px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);--awb-filter:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(50%);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"flipinx\" data-animationDuration=\"3.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/geotechnical-consulting\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"green-100-icon-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"88\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2096%2088%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/green-100-icon-t.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-1954\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:1px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/environment-environmental-site-assessment\/\">Environment<\/a><\/p><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:1px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Environmental site characterization experts. Phase I &amp; II assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-9 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-content-layout-row\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:10px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);--awb-filter:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(50%);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"flipinx\" data-animationDuration=\"3.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/geotechnical-consulting\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"brown-100-icon-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"88\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2096%2088%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/brown-100-icon-t-e1714667362184.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-1955\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-10 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-content-layout-row\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/geotechnical-consulting\/\">Geotechnical<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p class=\"p1\">Engineering studies and materials quality control.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-11 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-content-layout-row\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:10px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);--awb-filter:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(50%);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"flipinx\" data-animationDuration=\"3.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/environmental-laboratory\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"yellow-100-icon-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"88\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2096%2088%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/yellow-100-icon-t.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-1956\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-12 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-content-layout-row\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/environmental-laboratory\/\">Laboratory<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p class=\"p1\">We carry out a multitude of tests on granular materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-13 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-content-layout-row\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:10px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);--awb-filter:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(50%);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"flipinx\" data-animationDuration=\"3.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/building-inspection\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"gris-100-icon-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"88\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2096%2088%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/gris-100-icon-t-1.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-4810\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-14 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" 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fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:64;line-height:1;\"><p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Technical-Legal Expertise Hidden Defects Claims &amp; Disputes<\/p><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.3;\"><p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Groupe SCP&#8217;s construction division offers comprehensive technical-legal building expertise for hidden defects, claims, disputes and expert 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auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:13px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\">Groupe SCP applies its building expertise to the technical analysis of disputes, claims and litigation involving commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-residential buildings.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" 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srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/legal-bureau-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/legal-bureau-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/legal-bureau-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/legal-bureau-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/legal-bureau.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Technical-Legal Building Expertise | Hidden Defects, Claims, Disputes and Expert Reports<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"437\">Groupe SCP offers specialized\u00a0<strong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"227\">technical-legal building expertise<\/strong>\u00a0services to assist owners, property managers, contractors, insurers, professionals and other parties facing a technical dispute related to a building or construction work.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"458\">Water infiltration.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"484\">Construction deficiency.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"508\">Alleged hidden defect.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"534\">Premature deterioration.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"555\">Non-compliant work.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"575\">Component failure.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"583\">Claim.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"609\">Dispute between parties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"727\">When a situation develops into a claim or dispute, it is no longer enough simply to establish that a problem exists.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"935\">It must be possible to\u00a0<strong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"935\">document the observed conditions, investigate the probable causes, analyze the relevant technical elements and present the conclusions in a clear, objective and defensible manner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"sampling\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Expertise in Support of Negotiation or Settlement<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p data-start=\"10652\" data-end=\"10686\">Not all disputes proceed to court.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10688\" data-end=\"10731\">Technical expertise may also be useful for:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10733\" data-end=\"10833\">negotiation, mediation, discussions between the parties or the development of a settlement strategy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10835\" data-end=\"10945\">When a problem is better defined from a technical standpoint, the parties have a clearer basis for discussion.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"10947\" data-end=\"10970\">What is the deficiency?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"10972\" data-end=\"10999\">What is its probable cause?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11001\" data-end=\"11020\">What is its extent?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11022\" data-end=\"11060\">What corrective measures are required?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11062\" data-end=\"11095\">Uncertainty often fuels disputes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"11097\" data-end=\"11170\"><strong data-start=\"11097\" data-end=\"11170\">A well-structured expert assessment can help reduce that uncertainty.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Groupe SCP | Technical-Legal Building Expertise<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p data-start=\"11229\" data-end=\"11433\"><strong data-start=\"11229\" data-end=\"11243\">Groupe SCP<\/strong>\u00a0assists owners, property managers, contractors, insurers, professionals and legal advisors in matters requiring\u00a0<strong data-start=\"11356\" data-end=\"11394\">technical-legal building expertise<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11435\" data-end=\"11481\">Our approach is based on a structured process:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"11483\" data-end=\"11495\"><strong data-start=\"11483\" data-end=\"11495\">Inspect.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11497\" data-end=\"11510\"><strong data-start=\"11497\" data-end=\"11510\">Document.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11512\" data-end=\"11524\"><strong data-start=\"11512\" data-end=\"11524\">Analyze.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11526\" data-end=\"11567\"><strong data-start=\"11526\" data-end=\"11567\">Reconstruct the facts when necessary.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11569\" data-end=\"11595\"><strong data-start=\"11569\" data-end=\"11595\">Identify deficiencies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11597\" data-end=\"11630\"><strong data-start=\"11597\" data-end=\"11630\">Investigate technical causes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11632\" data-end=\"11663\"><strong data-start=\"11632\" data-end=\"11663\">Assess corrective measures.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11665\" data-end=\"11709\"><strong data-start=\"11665\" data-end=\"11709\">Present clear and objective conclusions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"11711\" data-end=\"11947\">Whether the matter involves an\u00a0<strong data-start=\"11742\" data-end=\"11836\">alleged hidden defect, water infiltration, a construction deficiency, a claim or a dispute<\/strong>, the objective remains to transform a sometimes complex situation into a clear, documented technical analysis.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11949\" data-end=\"12008\">Because in building disputes, opinions can quickly diverge.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"12010\" data-end=\"12061\"><strong data-start=\"12010\" data-end=\"12061\">Technical facts, however, must be demonstrable.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button-border-radius-top-left:5px;--button-border-radius-top-right:5px;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:5px;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:5px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/building-inspection\/\"><i class=\"fa-angle-right fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">OUR BUILDING SERVICES<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" 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style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:left;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-15 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"  src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/expertise.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/expertise.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-6659\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/expertise-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/expertise-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/expertise-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/expertise-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/expertise.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Independent Technical Expertise to Better Understand the Dispute<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1250\">A construction dispute can quickly become complex.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1308\">The owner considers that the work contains a deficiency.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1385\">The contractor believes that the problem originates from another component.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1465\">A seller claims that a condition did not exist at the time of the transaction.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1517\">A buyer discovers a problem after the acquisition.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1572\">Water infiltration reappears despite several repairs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1674\">In this context, the role of the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1633\">technical-legal expert<\/strong>\u00a0is first to examine the technical facts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1716\">What conditions are actually observable?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1755\">What is the extent of the deficiency?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1786\">What documents are available?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1814\">What work was carried out?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1857\">What mechanisms could explain the damage?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1983\">The objective is to establish an analysis based on\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1982\">facts, observations, available documentation and technical expertise<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:left;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-16 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"243\" height=\"73\"  src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/triade-4-GREY.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/triade-4-GREY.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5027\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27243%27%20height%3D%2773%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20243%2073%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27243%27%20height%3D%2773%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/triade-4-GREY-200x60.png 200w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/triade-4-GREY.png 243w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 243px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-16 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Building Hidden Defect Expertise<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2133\">The discovery of a deficiency after the purchase of a property may raise the issue of a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2132\">hidden defect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2154\">Water infiltration.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2163\">Cracks.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2177\">Foundations.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2187\">Roofing.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2196\">Facade.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2207\">Drainage.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2232\">Concrete deterioration.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2257\">Waterproofing problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2465\">However, determining from a legal standpoint whether a condition constitutes a hidden defect ultimately falls within the applicable legal framework and, in the event of a dispute, the competent authorities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2586\">The role of the building expert is instead to document and analyze\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2585\">the technical aspects of the observed condition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2650\">Depending on the mandate, the expertise may seek to determine:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2913\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1k36jql\" data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2682\">The nature of the deficiency<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2j06hp\" data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2704\">Its apparent extent<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1y9nihr\" data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2730\">The affected components<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ymhpyt\" data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2762\">The probable technical causes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qb9udm\" data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2787\">Signs of deterioration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vgooru\" data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2828\">Visible or documented previous repairs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1v6a5yk\" data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2874\">The potential consequences of the condition<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gh90kf\" data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2913\">Corrective work that may be required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2945\">This distinction is important.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"3067\"><strong data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"3067\">The technical expert analyzes the building and the technical facts. Legal qualification belongs to the field of law.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-17 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Inspection and Documentation of Deficiencies<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><p data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3220\">Technical-legal expertise generally begins with the rigorous collection of available information.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3277\">Depending on the mandate, the intervention may include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3600\">\n<li data-section-id=\"pn0iqq\" data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3298\">Visual inspection<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17p1vlc\" data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3327\">Photographic documentation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a4cwbk\" data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3359\">Documentation of deficiencies<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fysbb\" data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3380\">Location of damage<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"go7som\" data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3409\">Measurements when relevant<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jba2c4\" data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3447\">Examination of accessible materials<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1prl3qr\" data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3492\">Identification of environmental conditions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"128dfbw\" data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3526\">Observation of previous repairs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3mhf8e\" data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3558\">Review of available documents<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k3vypr\" data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3600\">Additional investigations when required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3602\" data-end=\"3705\">The objective is to create a sufficiently precise picture to allow for a structured technical analysis.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3792\">In a dispute context,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3791\">the quality of the documentation is particularly important<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-18 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Cause Investigation and Damage Analysis<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><p data-start=\"3843\" data-end=\"3905\">Observing damage does not necessarily explain why it occurred.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"3949\">A crack may have several potential causes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"4050\">Water infiltration may originate from a component located far from where the water becomes visible.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4110\">Concrete deterioration may result from several mechanisms.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4112\" data-end=\"4209\">A roofing failure may be related to materials, installation, details or a combination of factors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4211\" data-end=\"4335\">The expertise therefore aims to go beyond the symptom to examine the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4280\" data-end=\"4334\">mechanisms that may explain the observed condition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4337\" data-end=\"4363\">This process may consider design, materials, installation, aging, maintenance, environmental conditions and interventions carried out over time.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-19 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Water Infiltration and Waterproofing Expertise<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><p data-start=\"4541\" data-end=\"4618\">Water infiltration is a frequent source of disputes in the building industry.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4620\" data-end=\"4639\">Who is responsible?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4641\" data-end=\"4650\">The roof?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4652\" data-end=\"4663\">The facade?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4665\" data-end=\"4682\">The fenestration?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4684\" data-end=\"4695\">The joints?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4697\" data-end=\"4713\">The foundations?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4715\" data-end=\"4739\">A previous intervention?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4741\" data-end=\"4856\">Before discussing responsibility, it is first necessary to try to establish\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4817\" data-end=\"4855\">how water is entering the building<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4858\" data-end=\"4884\">The expertise may include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4886\" data-end=\"5162\">\n<li data-section-id=\"fqscuh\" data-start=\"4886\" data-end=\"4916\">Inspection of affected areas<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o7kf7m\" data-start=\"4917\" data-end=\"4945\">Building envelope analysis<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d95k62\" data-start=\"4946\" data-end=\"4986\">Investigation of potential water paths<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sg5xoy\" data-start=\"4987\" data-end=\"5025\">Examination of joints and interfaces<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wffx7w\" data-start=\"5026\" data-end=\"5056\">Analysis of previous repairs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rns2v1\" data-start=\"5057\" data-end=\"5107\">Targeted testing or investigations when required<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"o3zek8\" data-start=\"5108\" data-end=\"5133\">Documentation of damage<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o28aba\" data-start=\"5134\" data-end=\"5162\">Corrective recommendations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5164\" data-end=\"5264\">This process directly relates to Groupe SCP&#8217;s expertise in\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5223\" data-end=\"5263\">waterproofing and water infiltration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-20 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Roofing Expertise in the Context of a Claim or Dispute<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><p data-start=\"5330\" data-end=\"5359\">Roofing disputes may involve:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5361\" data-end=\"5487\">water infiltration, installation deficiencies, membrane performance, drainage, flashings, penetrations or rehabilitation work.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5489\" data-end=\"5522\">An expert assessment may examine:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5524\" data-end=\"5769\">\n<li data-section-id=\"mn5b29\" data-start=\"5524\" data-end=\"5561\">The general condition of the system<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wgmc3p\" data-start=\"5562\" data-end=\"5585\">Observed deficiencies<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19jjvwx\" data-start=\"5586\" data-end=\"5619\">Accessible construction details<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10xtqjz\" data-start=\"5620\" data-end=\"5649\">Areas of water infiltration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8rmv2a\" data-start=\"5650\" data-end=\"5671\">Repairs carried out<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"c68jnc\" data-start=\"5672\" data-end=\"5701\">Available project documents<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2n3gpl\" data-start=\"5702\" data-end=\"5730\">Potential technical causes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mxrpze\" data-start=\"5731\" data-end=\"5769\">Corrective interventions to consider<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5771\" data-end=\"5816\">A roof is a system composed of many elements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5818\" data-end=\"5886\">Identifying the presence of a leak is therefore only the first step.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5888\" data-end=\"6001\">The challenge is to determine\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5918\" data-end=\"6000\">why the system is not adequately performing its function in the area concerned<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-21 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Facade and Building Envelope Expertise<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\"><p data-start=\"6051\" data-end=\"6126\">Disputes may also involve facades and various building envelope components.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"6128\" data-end=\"6137\">Cracking.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6139\" data-end=\"6147\">Masonry.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6149\" data-end=\"6156\">Joints.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6158\" data-end=\"6171\">Fenestration.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6173\" data-end=\"6182\">Cladding.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6184\" data-end=\"6194\">Flashings.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6196\" data-end=\"6204\">Anchors.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6206\" data-end=\"6225\">Water infiltration.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6227\" data-end=\"6251\">Premature deterioration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6253\" data-end=\"6417\">Depending on the mandate, the expertise may document observed conditions, identify deficiencies and analyze the mechanisms that may have contributed to the problem.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6419\" data-end=\"6582\">Groupe SCP&#8217;s multidisciplinary approach makes it possible to consider interactions between the various components rather than evaluating each element in isolation.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-22 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Foundations, Concrete and Structural Elements<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\"><p data-start=\"6639\" data-end=\"6700\">Technical-legal expertise may also involve issues related to:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6702\" data-end=\"6774\">foundations, slabs, walls, beams, columns and other structural elements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6776\" data-end=\"6808\">Observed conditions may include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6810\" data-end=\"6984\">\n<li data-section-id=\"veuak0\" data-start=\"6810\" data-end=\"6820\">Cracking<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gop12e\" data-start=\"6821\" data-end=\"6840\">Apparent movement<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1u9cosl\" data-start=\"6841\" data-end=\"6853\">Settlement<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"sic0ki\" data-start=\"6854\" data-end=\"6867\">Deformation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1aorndw\" data-start=\"6868\" data-end=\"6892\">Concrete deterioration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"u87mxb\" data-start=\"6893\" data-end=\"6918\">Reinforcement corrosion<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"67qe8y\" data-start=\"6919\" data-end=\"6939\">Water infiltration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jthoon\" data-start=\"6940\" data-end=\"6958\">Previous repairs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mwgkny\" data-start=\"6959\" data-end=\"6984\">Premature deterioration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6986\" data-end=\"7141\">The analysis aims to document the technical facts and, where possible within the scope of the mandate, identify the mechanisms that may explain the damage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7143\" data-end=\"7209\"><strong data-start=\"7143\" data-end=\"7209\">A crack is an observation. Its cause is a matter of expertise.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-23 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Claims Related to Construction and Rehabilitation Work<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\"><p data-start=\"7275\" data-end=\"7329\">A dispute may arise during or after construction work.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7331\" data-end=\"7405\">The owner believes that the work does not meet the specified requirements.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"7407\" data-end=\"7427\">Deficiencies appear.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7429\" data-end=\"7449\">Work must be redone.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7451\" data-end=\"7522\">The parties disagree on the cause or extent of the corrective measures.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7524\" data-end=\"7607\">Independent expertise can then help establish a technical picture of the situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7609\" data-end=\"7658\">Depending on the mandate, Groupe SCP may examine:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7660\" data-end=\"7884\">\n<li data-section-id=\"6yjh6h\" data-start=\"7660\" data-end=\"7676\">Work performed<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1g4y4cb\" data-start=\"7677\" data-end=\"7698\">Existing conditions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"oj18d5\" data-start=\"7699\" data-end=\"7721\">Alleged deficiencies<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hy5wlw\" data-start=\"7722\" data-end=\"7758\">Available plans and specifications<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17zyfjy\" data-start=\"7759\" data-end=\"7773\">Site reports<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1r0m2tz\" data-start=\"7774\" data-end=\"7797\">Technical data sheets<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1w86ugr\" data-start=\"7798\" data-end=\"7811\">Photographs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ofacsr\" data-start=\"7812\" data-end=\"7842\">Changes made during the work<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fm80o5\" data-start=\"7843\" data-end=\"7884\">Corrective measures already carried out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7886\" data-end=\"7993\">This analysis can help distinguish\u00a0<strong data-start=\"7921\" data-end=\"7992\">allegations from technically observable and documentable conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-24 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Analysis of Plans, Specifications and Technical Contract Documents<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22\"><p data-start=\"8071\" data-end=\"8189\">In many cases, a significant portion of the information can be found in documents produced before and during the work.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"8191\" data-end=\"8197\">Plans.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8199\" data-end=\"8214\">Specifications.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8216\" data-end=\"8224\">Addenda.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8226\" data-end=\"8240\">Shop drawings.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8242\" data-end=\"8264\">Technical data sheets.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8266\" data-end=\"8277\">Directives.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8279\" data-end=\"8292\">Site reports.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8294\" data-end=\"8310\">Change requests.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8312\" data-end=\"8324\">Photographs.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8326\" data-end=\"8345\">Inspection reports.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8347\" data-end=\"8372\">Technical correspondence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"8374\" data-end=\"8547\">Document review can make it possible to compare the observed work with the technical requirements established for the project and better understand the chronology of events.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8549\" data-end=\"8681\">This step can be essential when a dispute concerns\u00a0<strong data-start=\"8600\" data-end=\"8680\">what was supposed to be carried out compared with what was actually executed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-25 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Expertise for Owners, Contractors and Other Parties<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23\"><p data-start=\"8744\" data-end=\"8850\">Independent expertise should not begin with the conclusion that one party is right and the other is wrong.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8852\" data-end=\"8883\">It should begin with the facts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8885\" data-end=\"8939\">Groupe SCP may undertake mandates for various parties:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8941\" data-end=\"9141\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1aeunb1\" data-start=\"8941\" data-end=\"8958\">Property owners<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15abtu7\" data-start=\"8959\" data-end=\"8978\">Property managers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7dlv90\" data-start=\"8979\" data-end=\"8992\">Contractors<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"n1754g\" data-start=\"8993\" data-end=\"9008\">Professionals<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mg2fhb\" data-start=\"9009\" data-end=\"9019\">Insurers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qawp0p\" data-start=\"9020\" data-end=\"9065\">Condominium syndicates or property managers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"x3k2qo\" data-start=\"9066\" data-end=\"9094\">Lawyers and legal advisors<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7rvocv\" data-start=\"9095\" data-end=\"9141\">Other parties involved in a technical matter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"9143\" data-end=\"9277\">Regardless of which party retains the expert, the value of the work rests on\u00a0<strong data-start=\"9220\" data-end=\"9276\">the rigour and objectivity of the technical analysis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-26 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Collaboration With Lawyers and Legal Advisors<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24\"><p data-start=\"9334\" data-end=\"9437\">Construction matters may require close collaboration between technical experts and legal professionals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9439\" data-end=\"9546\">The lawyer analyzes, among other things, contractual obligations, liability, remedies and questions of law.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9548\" data-end=\"9636\">The expert analyzes the building, materials, systems, deficiencies and technical causes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9638\" data-end=\"9730\">This distinction allows each professional to work within their respective area of expertise.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9732\" data-end=\"9869\">Clear communication between the parties also facilitates the identification of the technical questions the expert assessment must answer.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-27 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Technical-Legal Expert Report<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25\"><p data-start=\"9910\" data-end=\"9997\">In the context of a claim or dispute, the report is a central component of the mandate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9999\" data-end=\"10051\">Depending on the nature of the case, it may include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10053\" data-end=\"10371\">\n<li data-section-id=\"xu5s7b\" data-start=\"10053\" data-end=\"10066\">The mandate<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bhe9m7\" data-start=\"10067\" data-end=\"10087\">Documents reviewed<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"116cdfd\" data-start=\"10088\" data-end=\"10106\">Relevant history<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"go1hbp\" data-start=\"10107\" data-end=\"10130\">Inspections performed<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19iy42h\" data-start=\"10131\" data-end=\"10145\">Observations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17p1vlc\" data-start=\"10146\" data-end=\"10174\">Photographic documentation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fj1sxa\" data-start=\"10175\" data-end=\"10200\">Identified deficiencies<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bvgvet\" 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