Our scientific and technical team with our laboratories has experience in investigating deterioration, defects, and failure of materials, products, structures, and building systems, ranging from individual components to major infrastructure assets.
CETEC have over 35 years’ experience in providing independent expert witness services to building and asset owners, legal practitioners, loss adjusters, insurance companies, contractors, and manufacturers. Our services are provided for routine technical matters as well as complex insurance claims and legal proceedings.
CETEC has provided Expert Witness Services across a number of disciplines including biodegradation, corrosion, coatings, chemicals, combustibility, hazardous materials, materials failure, OHSE, and water.




CETEC applies a multidisciplinary approach, with in-house experts across multiple fields to provide expert and impartial evidence-based reports.
Conclusions are based on established technical principles, relevant Australian Standards, observed evidence, and verified laboratory test results.
The outcomes of our investigations are documented in clear, technically structured reports and presentations suitable for insurance claims and legal proceedings.
Expert Witness provided by senior consultants locally and internationally.
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