NEWSHOLME BUILDING SOLUTIONS
Trusted experts in building investigations
Newsholme Building Solutions is an impartial, independent building consultancy providing clear, balanced, and technically sound reporting on insurance claims, construction defects, and building disputes.
We assess what has occurred, why it has occurred, and what is required to address it properly in accordance with building codes, standards, and accepted industry practice.
Services We Offer
Independent reporting for insurance claims, defective works, and construction disputes.
Independent Construction Reporting
Impartial technical reports for insurance-related building damage.
Assessment of cause, extent, and impact.
Support for multi-insurer and large-loss matters.
Clear documentation to guide decision-making and keep claims moving efficiently.
Dispute & Defective Works Assessment
Inspect and assess defective or disputed building works.
Identify and document what has occurred, based on observable evidence.
Provide clear findings and practical next steps to progress the matter.
Prepare Scopes of Work (SOWs) for rectification, when required.
Develop rectification schedules and action plans.
Conduct practical completion inspections to confirm works are finished to the required standard.
Scope & Variation Validation
Review and validation of builder scopes, estimates, and variation claims.
Assessment of inclusions, exclusions, and allowances for clarity.
Compliance checks against relevant standards and contract requirements.
Cost and scope alignment to support fair, accurate pricing.
Clear reporting to assist decision-making and keep projects moving efficiently.
Expert Witness Services
Prepare documentation suitable for adjudication, litigation, and dispute resolution.
Deliver professional testimony when required.
Present clear, technically sound findings that withstand scrutiny.
Support fair outcomes by clarifying issues — without inflaming conflict.
Insurance Claim Support
Support insurance claims requiring technical assessment beyond routine maintenance.
Assess structural issues and building failures.
Investigate geotechnical impacts and damage related to ground movement.
Identify and document water ingress pathways and resulting damage.
Provide clear reporting on cause, extent of damage, and rectification requirements.
Building Consultants
Independent assessment of building and construction issues.
Objective site inspections and evidence-based findings.
Practical advice and clear options for next steps.
Compliance-focused guidance aligned with standards and contracts.
Balanced reporting that supports fair, workable outcomes for all parties.
If you need clear, independent advice on a complex building issue, we are here to help.
Why Choose Us?
1. Confidential, careful assessment
We approach each brief with confidentiality and care.
Our assessments are based on observations, site inspections, documentation reviews, and, where required, referenced against relevant industry standards (AS4349.0-2007), the NCC (National Construction Code), and manufacturers’ installation requirements.
We work with a diverse range of stakeholders — including legal representatives, property owners, insurance brokers, loss adjusters, and builders — maintaining impartiality at every stage.
2. Clear and accurate reporting
We prepare clear, well-founded reports that assist clients with:
Determining causation
Assessing damages from an insurable event
Identifying construction defects
Itemising insurable loss versus maintenance or pre-existing conditions
Providing practical and economical solutions
Our reports are structured, thorough, and aligned with current building codes and standards (AS4349.0-2007), making them suitable for claims assessment, dispute resolution, and legal review.
3. Expert reporting you can rely on
Our reports provide impartial, evidence-based, and technically accurate assessments.
Each opinion is supported by observed evidence, technical analysis, and, where appropriate, input from relevant specialists. This ensures conclusions are fully supported and suitable for informed decision-making, dispute resolution, and litigation.
4. An independent, measured approach
Our approach is centred on understanding, fairness, and achieving workable outcomes for all stakeholders.
We provide an independent assessment that helps stakeholders understand the issue, the scope of work required, and a clear path forward.
The focus remains on impartial, accurate referencing of relevant Australian Standards (AS), the National Construction Code (NCC), and manufacturers’ installation requirements, resulting in practical resolutions.
5. Industry partnerships supported by independent specialist expertise
Where needed, we draw on trusted independent specialists — including civil, structural, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical engineers, hygienists, and other experts — to ensure issues are fully understood and properly assessed.
This ensures our advice is thorough, defensible, and focused on practical outcomes, performance compliance, and efficient resolution.
6. Clear advice. Fair assessment. Practical outcomes.
We bring clarity and direction to building matters that are often complex or disputed.
Our work gives all stakeholders the confidence to move forward — guided by facts, supported by experience, and grounded in fairness.
Our Team
Dave Hull leads Newsholme Building Solutions as Principal and Lead Building Consultant.
Dave Hull is the owner and Building Consultant at Newsholme Building Solutions, delivering impartial, technically robust reporting and advisory services for insurance claims, defective works and building disputes. His work provides clear, defensible findings that support scope validation, rectification planning and fair outcomes.
Lic # QLD 1182700
BDPS - Committee member, QLD Chapter
Frequently Asked Questions
When building matters become complex, clear information is crucial.
These FAQs explain how we collaborate with insurers, loss adjusters, and legal teams to provide independent building advice, enabling all parties to understand the issue and move forward with confidence.
We provide independent building assessments and reporting for insurance claims, defective works, and construction disputes. Our role is to determine what has occurred, why it has occurred, and what is reasonably required to address it.
We work primarily with insurers, loss adjusters, homeowners, builders, and construction law firms. We are typically engaged in contested matters where clear, independent technical input is required.
Our primary objective is to investigate building works carried out by others where quality, compliance, or scope is in question. Our assessments focus on causation, the extent of damage, and whether the works meet the required standard or require variation validation.
Independence is fundamental to our work. We provide impartial findings based on facts, evidence, and sound building practice — without advocating for any stakeholder.
We regularly assess whether damage relates to an insurable event or to maintenance, wear and tear, or pre-existing conditions, including any resulting damage. This distinction is often critical for claim resolution.
We prepare clear and practical Scopes of Work and rectification schedules that reflect what is technically necessary — no more, no less. We can also inspect completed work to confirm that it has been carried out appropriately.
We review builder scopes, variations, and costings to assess whether they are reasonable, technically justified, and aligned with the identified damage — particularly in multi-party claims.
We provide Expert Witness services, including formal reporting and evidence where required. Our role is to present clear, factual, and technically supported opinions to facilitate informed decision-making.
Clear communication, sound judgment, and reliable reporting. Our focus is on helping all stakeholders understand the issues fully, so informed and practical decisions can be made.
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