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across a wide range of services.
About the author
Paul Burchett
Associate Director, Forensic Services at Crowe
U.K. LLP
paul.burchett@crowe.co.uk
+44(0)161 214 7568
www.crowe.co.uk
Paul has specialised in forensic accountancy for over
20 years, is a Fellow of the ICAEW, and has been with
Crowe UK since 2018. He delivers forensic services
across a range of matters both within the UK and
overseas jurisdictions, working on a wide range of civil
and family matters.
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Mr Michael Gallucci
Mr Kieran R McColl
Quantity Surveying, Project Management
and Dispute Resolution Expert Witness
BSc (Hons) ACabe MRPSA MNIBME MISSE SPAB NIMBE, ISSE
Private Residential Building Surveyor
& Expert Witness
LLM MRICS MCIArb MAE
Michael Gallucci is the Founder and Managing Director of MPG, providing quantity
surveying, project management, expert witness and dispute resolution services. With
more than 25 years’ experience in the construction industry, Michael is an expert in
mediation, arbitration and dispute resolution. He is an accomplished and experienced
MEP Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager and Quantum Expert Witness.
With a BSc (HONS) in Building Surveying & Planning, I provide expert witness
reports and professional testimony for building disputes, structural failures, and
property-related legal matters. My expertise covers structural integrity assessments,
construction defects, compliance issues, and remedial solutions, ensuring
well-documented and reliable evidence for legal proceedings.
An experienced Testifying Chartered Quantity Surveyor, RICS Accredited Mediator
and Quantum & Building Expert Witness, with a Masters in International Arbitration
and Construction Law (LLM), Michael is regularly appointed to provide expertise on
a range of small, large and medium-sized disputes within the construction industry in
the UK, Ireland, Cyprus, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE.
Structural & Building Surveying Expertise:
G Structural Integrity Assessments – Expert in evaluating load-bearing walls,
foundations, roof structures, lintels, beams, and masonry defects to determine their
condition and stability.
Defect Diagnosis & Failure Analysis – Identifying and reporting on issues such as
subsidence, heave, settlement, lateral movement, cracking, roof spread, damp
penetration, timber decay, and corrosion of structural elements.
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Michael offers expert analysis and testimony in areas including:
• Quantum / Quantity Surveying
• Delay and Planning Analysis
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical and Electrical Design
• Building Disrepair & Defective Works
• Claims Management
• Architecture & BIM
• Rail and Tunnelling
• Principal Design Consultancy
• Oil, Gas, and Nuclear Works
• Data Centres
• Lifts and Vertical Transport
G Construction Material Performance – Assessing brickwork, blockwork, reinforced
concrete, timber, steel, and composite structures, understanding how materials
perform over time and in different environmental conditions.
G Building Pathology & Remedial Strategies – Providing cause-and-effect analysis of
structural failures, recommending practical, cost-effective solutions for rectification
and compliance with regulations.
With a robust understanding of arbitration, negotiation, consultancy and project
management Michael is highly skilled in the preparation of business-critical dispute
and Quantum & Delay particulars. Reports are always evidence-led, starting with a
meticulous audit of the project documentation to evaluate liability, causation, and
financial impact. Providing clarity where it’s needed most—especially in disputes
involving multiple parties, overlapping responsibilities, and large financial stakes.
Structural Modifications & Load Analysis – Advising on alterations such as wall
removals, RSJ/steel beam installations, loft conversions, and underpinning, ensuring
compliance with building control and structural safety requirements.
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Contact: Kieran
Tel: 07368 871 614 - Mobile: 07368 871 614
Email: kieran@amsurveys.co.uk - Website: www.amsurveys.co.uk
Address: 66 Maitland Road, WICKFORD, SS12 9PU
Area of work: London / Home counties and Nationwide
EXPERT WITNESS JOURNAL
Contact: Michael Gallucci
Tel: +44 (0)20 3598 2506 - Mobile: +44(0)7703 599 446
Email: michael.gallucci@mpgqs.com - Website: www.mpgqs.com
MPG Quantity Surveyors Limited, 6 Bevis Marks, London, EC3A 7BA
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