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Alastair Low-Macrae
The leader of DeSimone’s engineering expert witness practice in the United Kingdom, Alastair is regularly instructed as an expert, advising lawyers, insurers, developers, owners and asset managers on a wide range of disputes.
Alastair is a Chartered Engineer with experience in the design and forensic assessment of structures, including Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs), commercial developments, deep basements, complex refurbishments, and Grade I and Grade II listed buildings.
As an expert, he has investigated design, materials, and workmanship issues affecting residential, commercial, and retail developments. His experience includes preparing expert reports for adjudication and court proceedings, attending expert meetings, and contributing to joint statements.
Alastair remains a practicing engineer and is currently involved in a complex refurbishment project in central London, ensuring that his expert opinions reflect current regulations, construction practice, and emerging technologies.
Education:
MEng Structural and Architectural Engineering—University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Professional Licenses & Certifications:
Chartered Engineer (CEng): United Kingdom
Member of The Institution of Structural Engineers (MIStructE)
Memberships and Affiliations:
Professional Chartership Review Assessor, Institution of Structural Engineers
Member of The Society of Construction Law
Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts
Publications:
Contributing Author: Assessing higher-risk buildings under the Building Safety Act: a compendium of structural typologies, Institution of Structural Engineers—Published April 2024
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