Michael Arch

Michael Arch is an accomplished delay expert and Chartered Engineer with more than 20 years' experience in the construction industry. He has experience in providing expert opinion in arbitration and litigation proceedings with a particular focus on buildings, infrastructure and energy disputes.

Mr. Arch has built up 20 years of experience in the construction industry working as a key member of the project team on a variety of high-profile building and infrastructure projects both within the UK and internationally, including research and development responsibilities.

He has been appointed as the named expert on a number of disputes concerning both quantum and delay issues and has specialist experience working with insurance losses. He is experienced in preparing both expert reports and claim documents across a wide range of construction sectors. He is experienced in the presentation of analysis and conclusions, preparing written expert reports, and has experience in giving evidence under cross examination and concurrent evidence sessions.

Prior to joining FTI Consulting he spent seven years as a structural engineer, working with many leading developers and contractors. Within this period, he was seconded to a major contractor to assist in the procurement and execution of site works.

He is competent with all IT resources and techniques including 3D modeling and programme analysis. He is accomplished in numerous planning software packages including Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject and Microsoft Project. He uses these tools to investigate and demonstrate the results of complex construction issues.