Method
My approach
I notice the details. I assess and analyse everything!
This is how my brain works.
I often think in the abstract, particularly when simulating potential solutions, and exploring what consequences may result. I use all my senses, in conjunction with data collected with precise instrumentation.
I guess that's why I've found myself at the pointy-end of the industry. I show-up when a system is not working correctly and in cases where a repeating failure-cycle has occurred.
To sum it up... my niche is solving critical, complex and intermittent system failures.
I do get stumped sometimes. When I do, I follow this process:
- Collect a lot of data.
- Consider new and historic data with first principles.
- Hypothesise, test, prove.
- Quote repairs, complete repairs, write reports.
Written reports
The written word can be powerful and is always reliable.
While I admit to having a heavy reliance on my computer's spell-check function, you can be sure that all of my reports are true, reliable and whole.
I won't be omitting any of the "inconvenient findings"...
That's why my reports can be extremely valuable.
They shine a light on any hidden defects that probably won't be noticed during the first few years or decades (when you still have a chance to have it rectified by the builder or contractor).
Let me help you to make an informed choice.
I'm regularly asked to conduct an inspection and to prepare a report for various types of people and reasons including:
- Building owners: prior to purchasing a building.
- Tenants: to know the true condition or suitability of pre-existing HVAC plant within a building (prior to signing a lease).
- Tenants: to prevent or prepare for disputes that may arise with their landlord.
- Stakeholders of a recent construction project: to conduct an independent review of a facility. Usually undertaken between "practical completion" and before the defect and liability period ends.