EXAMPLE CLAIMS FOR ENGINEERS

£358,000

During the construction of a steel framework for a new office building, excessive compression of anti-vibration mountings was discovered and its is alleged that the Insured have a responcibility with regards to the design defect.

£250,000+

Heating & ventilation contractors on a large building complex in central London engaged the Insured to provide advice and design a heating system which would remain within specific noise levels. However, when tested the system exceeded the specified noise levels so required substantial alterations.

£175,000

The Insured was contracted to design water tank support beams, an error in the design calculation caused the beams to buckle.

£98,000

The Insured was engaged in connection with the design and/or supervision of undepinning work to buildings adjoining a development site. Movement occurred during the underpinning works allegedly due to negligent design of temporary works by the Insured, who denys this, blaming the contractor for his construction methods. Unfortunately the contractor went into liquidation.