Timber experts

GD Holz holds a treasure trove of knowledge under its umbrella of “The Working Group Timber Experts”. This open pooling of bundled industry expertise is unparalleled. The benefits of this working group and the experts participating in it for trade, industry, tradespeople and consumers are described below.

The primary activity of the experts is the preparation of assessments for clients, both private parties and courts. Less well known and appreciated is the work of experts in pre- and out-of-court dispute resolution. Wood is a naturally grown building and general material whose wide range of natural properties is not always apparent to the average consumer.

Together with GD Holz the working group published a revised new edition of the GD Holz decking timber brochure in July 2020.

The timber experts at GD Holz stand out for these characteristics:

• They have special expertise and specialist knowledge within their purview and can present verification of their qualifications.
• Trustworthiness. Reliability and integrity are comprehensively checked before they are appointed.
• Objectivity. Their assessments must be unbiased and impartial. They are required to perform their duties personally and conscientiously, without regard for instructions.
• An obligation to prepare assessments. Engagements may be refused solely for special reasons.
• Obligation to confidentiality. Personal and business secrets must be protected.
• Compulsory advanced training. They must continue their training on a regular basis and share their experience with colleagues and institutions.

• Whenever there is a need for independent, professional counsel.
• Whenever there is an out-of-court/in-court settlement/proceedings/dispute.

Click on the following link for a list of the timber experts organised in GD Holz, including their location and purview — do not hesitate to contact them.

Address list of the Working Group of Timber Experts in GD Holz (Feb. 2021) [PDF]