From Surveyor to Single Joint Expert: How to Transition Your Building Survey Practice into CPR 35 Expert Witness Work

} Only around 15% of chartered surveyors in England and Wales have ever produced a CPR Part 35 compliant expert report — yet demand for qualified single joint experts (SJEs) in property and construction disputes continues to outpace supply in 2026. For building surveyors with solid technical credentials, that gap represents a genuine career opportunity. […]