TIMBER ADVICE

Independent timber expertise

Clear Independent Advice for Complex Timber Issues

Technical advice, inspection, forensic investigation, research and expert witness services for residential, commercial, industrial and government clients.

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What we do

Practical Timber Advice for Reliability and Sustainability

We help clients understand performance, manage risk and make informed decisions across the timber life cycle.

Forensic inspection of a timber member

Forensic failure investigations & expert witness

Independent investigation of timber failures, deterioration and disputes—supported by evidence-based technical analysis and authoritative reporting.

  • Failure and root-cause analysis
  • Forensic inspection and sampling
  • Expert reports and evidence
  • Litigation and dispute support
On-site inspection of timber infrastructure

Inspection, auditing & training

Practical assessment and assurance services that identify risk, prioritise action and strengthen capability.

  • Condition and compliance inspections
  • Remedial treatment strategies
  • Process and supplier audits
  • Technical training and guidance
Treated timber and quality-control work

Timber asset management

Technical support for fit-for-purpose specification, quality control, service-life extension and responsible end-of-life decisions.

  • Specification and material selection
  • Timber and treatment QA/QC
  • Service-life estimation and extension
  • Reuse, recycling and disposal
Timber research and field-trial work

Research, development & field trials

Applied laboratory and field-trial research that turns technical questions into reliable data for product development and registration.

  • Research design and delivery
  • Laboratory investigation
  • Field trials and performance monitoring
  • Technical analysis and reporting

Our approach

Independent, practical, evidence-based advice

Timber issues rarely fit neatly into one discipline. We bring together expertise in material science, mycology, entomology, wood preservation and in-service performance within an engineering context to reach a clear technical position.

IndependentObjective evidence-based analysis and reporting.
PracticalRecommendations designed for real operating conditions.
Evidence-basedClear methods, reasoning and technical reporting.

Technical scope

Specialist support across timber performance from freshly felled logs to heritage timbers

Specification Auditing Quality Management Training Engineered Wood Products CLT Sawn and Roundwood Preservative Treatment Condition Assessments Non-Destructive Inspection Remedial Treatment Decay Moulds and Stains Insects Water Storage Research and Development Forensic Analysis Technical Reporting Expert Witness
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Where we work

Australasia focused.
International expertise.

We work with owners, manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, legal teams and public agencies globally. Engagements may range from a focused technical opinion to multi-stage investigation, research, training or quality-assurance programs.

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Have a timber-related issue?

Tell us what you are seeing, what is at risk and what decision needs to be made. We can arrange a technical consultation or simply have an initial chat about the issue.

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