James C Coulson CEnv FIMMM FFB AIWSc

James C Coulson CEnv FIMMM FFB AIWSc is a timber engineering expert specializing in construction defects and wood-based panel products. With a career spanning timber grading, wood product specification, and structural surveys, he brings a comprehensive understanding of the timber and wood-using industries to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing wood product specifications, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met.

Mr. Coulson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving construction disputes, wood products, and timber grading. His Certificate in Timber Studies, along with certifications such as the Certificate of Proficiency: Visual Strength Grading of Softwoods and the Certificate in Scaffold Board Grading, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving construction materials and wood products.