Personal bio
Trevor Pettigrew-Smith is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 35 years’ experience in the construction sector working at a senior level on building and civil engineering projects throughout the United Kingdom. A highly regarded Quantum Expert, Trevor has produced over 20 expert reports, assisted in the preparation of further expert reports, and has given oral evidence at multiple Arbitration hearings. Trevor’s appointments have spanned various issues, including additional project costs for delays and variations, and the costs of remedial works. He is an accredited expert witness, registered with the Academy of Experts and the RICS. As a registered Adjudicator listed on panels for the RICS, CIArb, CIC, ICE, SBF and UK Adjudicators, Trevor has had over 40 appointments on disputes ranging in value from £4k to over £10m. He has also been appointed by agreement between the parties on several occasions. Trevor also resolves disputes as an Expert Determiner, registered with the Academy of Experts. In addition, Trevor has prepared claims for main contractors and sub-contractors on projects to pursue the recovery of additional costs and extensions of time by working closely with clients. Furthermore, he has conducted audits of construction projects to aid parties in resolving disputes and assisted parties in settling disputes through mediation.