Expert profile

Neil McDonald

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Highlights

Widely experienced mechanical building services engineer.
Proven as a credible expert under cross-examination.
Provides expert opinion regarding mechanical services and plumbing matters.
Comprehensive knowledge of design, procurement and construction.
Acted as expert for project values in excess of £1 billion and disputed sums of up to £140 million.

Services

Forensic Engineering, Architectural & Scientific | International Arbitration

Industries

Buildings | Healthcare & Life Sciences | Real Estate & Tourism | Sports & Entertainment

Neil is an excellent technical expert – very thorough and focused on details. He can distil complex information to the client in simple terms.
Lexology Index - Construction

Expertise

Neil McDonald is a Chartered Building Services Engineer with over 30 years of buildings and property experience. He has been appointed as a technical expert on numerous occasions.

Neil has been cross-examined at a court hearing in the Technology and Construction Court, London and has been cross examined at arbitration hearings in Australia and Austria. He has acted as both individual expert witness and as part of a multi-disciplinary team of experts on large, complex disputes.

Neil has a comprehensive understanding of the design, procurement and construction process for a variety of building types ranging from healthcare and education to retail and commercial property. He advises clients in relation to disputes involving mechanical building services and plumbing issues.

Professional recognition

Lexology Index

Construction

Neil McDonald earns plaudits for his deep expertise in high-value construction disputes and for skillfully providing technical analysis in domestic and international arbitration proceedings.
Lexology Index - Consulting - Construction - Quantum, Delay, and Technical

Background

Before joining HKA in 2016, Neil worked in building services consultancy. He is experienced in demolition, refurbishment and new build projects at all stages of the project lifecycle; from early briefing and development through to construction, commissioning and handover.

Neil is a member of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers and the Society of Public Health Engineers. He holds a degree in engineering with building services and an HNC in heating and ventilation technology.