MACKINNON CONSULT

LEGAL CONSULTANCY FOR AN INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Adjudication

Adjudication is a pivotal process in the construction industry, providing a quicker resolution to disputes compared to traditional litigation. This method is particularly significant due to the frequent contractual disagreements

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Arbitration

Arbitration has become a widely accepted method of resolving disputes in the construction industry. With its roots in providing a neutral and efficient resolution process, arbitration offers an alternative to

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Expert Witness

An expert witness in the construction industry plays a crucial role in resolving disputes and providing authoritative insights. These professionals bring a wealth of knowledge, allowing them to offer informed

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About Mackinnon Consult

Mackinnon Consult provides consulting services and comprehensive solutions to the construction industry with expertise built on over 40 years experience in the industry.

Donny Mackinnon

Director


Construction and engineering dispute advocacy, adjudicator, arbitrator, independent expert determiner. Expert witness (construction and engineering standards of workmanship, quantum, and delays).

  • Chartered Arbitrator
  • FIDIC Certified Adjudicator
  • Chartered Construction Manager
  • Chartered Quantity Surveyor
  • Construction / Civil Engineer
  • Civil Engineering Surveyor
  • Independent Expert Determiner
  • Independent Expert Witness
  • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors
  • Dispute Resolution Board Foundation member

Our Expertise

At Mackinnon Consult, we possess a broad perspective of industry (experience as client/employer, main contractor, and subcontractor) and a thorough understanding of the nature and requirements of the engineering and construction process and contracts.

We have worked on projects throughout Europe, in the Far East (China) and South America (Brazil). We have detailed experience in NEC, FIDIC, JCT, SBCC, PFI, ICC, ICE and other standard form and bespoke public procurement contracts. Our commissions have included highways, power systems, construction and shipbuilding arbitrations and complex claims concerning entitlement to extension of time and loss and expense and with civil engineering and steelwork construction.

We specialise, through our experience as a Chartered Construction Manager and Civil Engineer, in construction process and planning (including delay analysis and productivity disruption), in standards of work and defects and, through our experience as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Civil Engineering Surveyor, in quantum (measurement and valuation) on construction engineering projects.

Why Choose Us

Our director holds arbitration qualifications in both common law and mixed civil and common law jurisdictions and in international arbitration. He sits as an engineering and construction industry arbitrator, dispute board member and independent expert.

He is an immediate Past-Chairman and former Education Convenor of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators’ Scottish Branch. He is a CIArb Approved Faculty member and tutor at Arden University. He is an External Examiner on the LLM Construction Law and Arbitration course at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. He is a Director of the Confederation of Construction Specialists (UK).

Get in Touch

Choosing the right consulting firm can make a significant difference in the success of your construction projects. Our commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and personalised approach set us apart from the competition. We strive to build lasting relationships with our clients, providing ongoing support and guidance to help you achieve your goals.

If you are looking for reliable and professional consulting services in the construction industry, look no further. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you with your upcoming projects. We look forward to partnering with you and contributing to your success.