Joanne Williams, MSc, BA(Hons), DipArch, ARB, RIBA, MCIArb
Chartered Architect, Construction Industry Designer
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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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Best Descriptor
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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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