Why Good Advice Costs Less Than a Lawsuit

In this episode, Kingsley sits down with Mehrdad Bahari - someone widely respected in the industry, not just for his credentials (and there are a lot of them), but for his genuine dedication to learning and doing the job properly. Mehrdad is an Expert Witness, a Chartered Structural and Civil Engineer, and works across everything from complex construction disputes to coastal defence and flood infrastructure. He’s built a career on detail, discipline, and standing by the truth - and it shows. This conversation covers: The most common mistakes in construction that end up in court What happens after a project fails Why clients need to trust the professional process How paying for quality early on can save you from disaster later The moral responsibility we carry as professionals What’s happening with UK coastal defences, rising inland water levels, and what that means for future planning And why insurers are now expecting more than just building regulations It's a grounded and open conversation about how to build properly, take responsibility, and keep control of your principles — even when the pressure’s on. Hosted by Pillars of Property, produced by Designscape Consultancy #ExpertWitnessUK #StructuralEngineering #ConstructionDisputes #PillarsOfProperty #DesignscapeConsultancy #AdkinsConsultants #CoastalDefenceUK #BuildingRegulationsUK #ProfessionalIntegrity #UKConstructionIndustry #PropertyDevelopmentUK #CivilEngineering #ArchitectureAndEngineering #FloodInfrastructure #DoingItRight