NCAT Scott Schedules

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A tool for negotiation

In certain circumstances when a dispute with a builder cannot besettled personally or with the assistance of NSW Fair Trading, the matter will be heard by the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). One of the tools we employ to support your case if it reaches the Tribunal are Expert Witness reports, such as Scott Schedules.

What are Scott Schedules?

A Scott Schedule is a special form of pleading that was originally devised by George Alexander Scott, an Official Referee in the United Kingdom in the 1920’s for use in building disputes. Scott Schedules are used to identify precisely the questions that a judge will have to decide on. They collate a list of whatever is in dispute and present them in a single schedule rather than by reference to numerous individual documents.

The idea of a Scott Schedule is to have a ‘travelling’ document which passes between the Claimant and the Defendant and enables each side to set out their arguments. It provides the Court with a summary of the two side’s issues and defence in tabular form. It will usually be prepared by both sides but, if they cannot agree on the content, then they can apply to the Court for directions.

However, the preparation demands a thorough knowledge of the underlying principles of building codes and legal requirements. Which is where FBC comes in…

If you would like to discuss your requirements, then contact us.

Frequently asked questions about Scott Schedules

Forensic Building Consultants have been estimating all kinds of construction for 30 years. These days we assist in the development of current computer-based estimating programmes.

Unfortunately, for most builders, there is a paper trail of proof. However,we can sort through that and disprove suspect replies within their Scott reports.

It would be impossible to find anyone more qualified than Christopher Bart in the heritage building industry. Christopher is used to scope government works, prior to any involvement from architects and engineers. He was also asked to take a lead in developing an Australia-wide Heritage Awareness Course for the Dept of Education and was the only non-government person asked to sit on this panel.