auma issued an expert technical report on the building services of a hotel property in a rural setting: an independent analysis establishing the real condition of the installations, the origin of the defects and the associated technical responsibilities.
Project overview
| Client | Hotel business (confidential) |
| Market | Industry · Services |
| Practice area | Energy transition · Engineering |
| Location | Catalonia (Spain) |
| Services | Expert technical report on installations |
| Year | 2026 |
The challenge
When a building's services do not perform as expected, the discussion usually gets stuck between conflicting accounts:
- Opposing versions: owner, installer and designer each attribute the cause to a different party.
- The need for rigour: an expert report must hold up before third parties and, potentially, before a court.
- Systems in service: the inspection had to proceed without interrupting the hotel's operation.
The auma solution
The appraisal separates opinion from verifiable fact:
- Technical inspection of the installations and comparison against the design, the records and the applicable regulations.
- Technical determination of the origin of each defect: design, execution, materials or maintenance.
- A report with reasoned conclusions and photographic evidence, drafted to be defended.
The result
- The client holds an independent technical view on the condition and origin of the defects.
- Documented, traceable conclusions usable in negotiation or in court.
- An objective basis for deciding repair works and each party's responsibilities.
The value of an expert appraisal is not siding with whoever pays for it: it is supporting every conclusion with evidence any other engineer could verify.
Frequently asked questions
What is an expert report on building services?
A technical document issued by a qualified professional that analyses the condition of installations, establishes defects and their origin, and sets out reasoned conclusions. It serves as evidence in negotiations, arbitration or court proceedings.
Who can issue an expert report?
A technician qualified and competent in the subject matter — for industrial and building services, usually an engineer — and independent from the parties involved.
Must an expert ratify the report in court?
If proceedings reach trial, yes: the expert may be called to ratify the report and answer the parties' questions. That is why the report must be drafted from the outset with that possibility in mind.
Do you need an independent technical opinion?
We issue expert reports on building and industrial installations, with conclusions that hold up before third parties.
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