Chartered Building Engineer and Surveyor
C.Build E FCABE, C.S.S.W., C.S.R.T. – Certificated Surveyor of Remedial Treatments, RICS Expert Witness Certificate, TIWSc. – Technician at the Institute of Wood Science, RSciTech – Registered Science Technician with IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining), BPEC Qualified – Domestic Ventilation Systems, Remedial Design Engineer – Thor Helical Remedial Systems
North West- Cheshire
Adrian Dawson is a Chartered Building Engineer and Surveyor with over 25 years of extensive experience within the construction industry, a highly qualified professional specialising in building defects, maintenance, and refurbishment. Adrian is Managing Director of Olympic Construction based in the North West.
Adept in diagnosing structural issues, dampness, timber infestation, fungal decay, mould growth, and ventilation problems, Adrian has developed a reputation for his technical expertise and professionalism. His career spans both the public and private sectors, working with insurance companies, housing associations, local authorities, and private landlords. As a Chartered Building Engineer, Adrian has successfully undertaken building inspections and provided detailed and CPR-compliant expert reports for legal matters, including disrepair and legal claims, including dampness, mould, ventilation, and defect-related issues.
With a comprehensive understanding of building maintenance, structural defects, dampness, timber infestation, fungal decay, mould growth, and ventilation issues. Specialised experience in diagnosing and reporting on disrepair claims, particularly in relation to mould, ventilation, and building defects, ensuring compliance with CPR guidelines for expert reports. With expertise in diagnosing and addressing common and complex building defects. Building inspections to identify defects and ensuring reports meet CPR compliance, contractor supervision and project management – overseeing repair and refurbishment projects, including cost, time, and quality control.
His expertise encompasses:
• Diagnosing causes of dampness, fungal decay, mould growth, and structural defects in buildings.
• Specifying remedial work and managing repair projects from start to finish.
• Undertaking building inspections and providing CPR-compliant expert witness reports for legal proceedings, particularly in relation to mould, ventilation, and other building defects.
• Undertaking legal disrepair claims related to mould, ventilation issues, and other building defects, with a focus on compliance with CPR for expert witness reports.
• Preparation of technical reports, condition surveys, and schedules of work for property improvement schemes.
• Supervising contractors on-site and post-inspection of completed works.
Adrian continues to stay current with industry developments and regulatory changes. His qualifications and memberships ensure his practice is in line with the latest standards and best practices.
Association of Building Engineers - C.Build E FCABE- Fellow Chartered member of the Association of Building Engineers. Chartered Fellow membership is the most senior grade within the Association and reflects a Member's knowledge, expertise, experience and their position within the industry. - Property Care Association (PCA), CSSW - Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (The adopted benchmark of the National House Building Council (NHBC) (PCA Registered expert waterproofing designer) - CSRT- Certificated Surveyor of Remedial Treatments - AssocRICS, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - MRPSA, Member of Residential Property Surveyors Association - MEWI, Member of the Expert Witness Institute.