Expert Witness Services
Independent Technical Opinion - Mechanical & Building Services Engineering
EPES Consulting Engineers provides independent expert witness and technical opinion services in mechanical and building services engineering. We are engaged by solicitors, loss adjusters, and insurers across NSW, Queensland, Victoria, and the ACT in matters involving disputed system performance, alleged defects, and mechanical services failures.
Our area of practice is mechanical services — encompassing HVAC and ventilation systems, environmental control, hydraulic plant, building services design, moisture and indoor air quality, and compliance with Australian Standards, codes, and guidelines.
Who We Work With
- Solicitors and barristers requiring independent expert opinion for litigation and dispute resolution
- Loss adjusters and insurers assessing mechanical services damage, impairment, or failure
- Building owners and asset managers seeking independent technical review
Scope of Expert Services
- Review of design documentation, construction records, and commissioning data
- Assessment of system performance relative to design intent and applicable standards
- Identification of contributing factors to underperformance, failure, or non-compliance
- Assessment of damage and system impairment following water ingress or environmental failure
- Differentiating pre-existing conditions, maintenance deficiencies, and event-related damage
- Interaction between HVAC performance, building fabric, and moisture persistence
- Structured expert reports suitable for legal proceedings, dispute resolution, and insurance purposes
Qualifications & Registration
Ken Eppleston is a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and Fellow of Engineers Australia,
registered as a professional engineer in NSW, Queensland, Victoria, and the ACT.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), Honours – 2003
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), Engineers Australia
- Fellow, Engineers Australia (FIEAust)
- Graduate Certificate in Technology Management
- Mould Testing Technician – Australian College of Environmental Studies
- Statement of Attainment NAT10913005 – Assessment of a Water-Damaged Building
Professional Engineer Registrations
- NSW – Professional Engineer Registration – PRE0000805
- QLD – Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) – #10672
- VIC – Consumer Affairs Victoria – PE0015463
- ACT – Professional Engineer Registration – #00300002717
