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Joanne Williams, MSc, BA(Hons), DipArch, ARB, RIBA, MCIArb

Chartered Architect, Construction Industry Designer

Chorley
Architecture and Construction Dispute Resolution Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Joanne Williams, MSc, BA(Hons), DipArch, ARB, RIBA, MCIArb is a Chartered Architect and construction dispute expert specializing in construction defects analysis, professional negligence evaluation, and contract dispute resolution. With a career encompassing design leadership, technical oversight, and project delivery management across diverse building sectors, she brings a comprehensive understanding of architectural and construction standards to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing professional negligence, and evaluating compliance with building regulations.

Ms. Williams has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK and Europe, involving residential, commercial, and educational buildings, as well as insurance-related construction matters. Her MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, along with her Expert Witness Certificate from Cardiff University/Bond Solon, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving construction defects and professional negligence.

Work Experience

Rimkus — Director, Head of Architectural Services | 2021–Present Smithers Purslow Ltd — Head of Forensics, Chartered Architect | 2012–2021 Capita Symonds — Senior Architect | 2007–2012 Wilson Mason LLP — Architect | 2000–2007 Mellor Architects — Architect | 1990–2000

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Joanne Williams provides expert witness services in architecture, focusing on fire safety and construction defects in residential buildings.

Best Use Cases

  • 1expert witness in construction defect litigation
  • 2fire safety compliance assessments
  • 3dispute resolution in construction projects

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Education

  • MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution

    UCLAN

  • Professional Practice PGDip (RIBA Part III) in Architecture

    Manchester Metropolitan University

  • DipArch (RIBA Part II) in Architecture

    Manchester Metropolitan University

  • BA (Hons) (RIBA Part I) in Architecture and Environmental Design

    University of Nottingham

Licenses

  • Registered ArchitectARB
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