Scott Schedule Consultants:
Sydney & NSW
Scott Schedules Sydney & NSW for NCAT Building Disputes
A Scott Schedule is a structured document used in building disputes to clearly identify, organise and assess alleged defects, incomplete works and non-compliant construction. Scott Schedules are commonly required in proceedings before the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal and courts, where they assist in presenting complex technical issues in a clear, side-by-side format.
At Awesim Building Consultants, we prepare Scott Schedules that are accurate, detailed and compliant with tribunal and court expectations. Our schedules are based on comprehensive site inspections, supported by defect analysis and aligned with the National Construction Code (NCC) and relevant Australian Standards.
A Scott Schedule allows each defect or issue to be itemised and assessed individually. This includes identifying the building element, describing the defect, determining the cause (where applicable), and providing a professional opinion on responsibility and rectification. The structured format enables all parties—including homeowners, builders, lawyers and tribunal members—to quickly understand the issues and compare positions efficiently.
Our process begins with a detailed inspection of the property, where defects and incomplete works are documented with photographic evidence and clear descriptions. Each item is then assessed against applicable standards and best building practices to ensure accuracy and consistency. The result is a clear, court-ready Scott Schedule that supports informed decision-making and effective dispute resolution.
Whether you are preparing for an NCAT claim, responding to allegations or seeking clarity in a building dispute, a professionally prepared Scott Schedule is a critical tool in presenting evidence and achieving a fair outcome.
What is a Scott Schedule in a building dispute?
A Scott Schedule is a structured document used in building disputes that itemises alleged defects, identifies building elements, and provides expert opinions on responsibility and rectification.
It is commonly used in NCAT and court proceedings to present complex issues in a clear, side-by-side format, allowing all parties to compare claims and responses efficiently.
A Scott Schedule typically includes:
- Itemised list of defects or incomplete works
- Location and description of each issue
- Cause of the defect (if applicable)
- Responsibility for the defect
- Recommended rectification method
- Estimated cost of repair
When is a Scott Schedule required?
A Scott Schedule is required when a building dispute involves multiple defects or complex issues that need to be clearly organised and assessed, particularly in NCAT or court proceedings.
It is often requested by tribunals, lawyers or parties to ensure all claims are presented in a consistent and comparable format.
Common situations include:
- Lodging or defending a claim in NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal
- Disputes involving multiple defects
- Cases requiring expert comparison of claims
- Matters progressing to hearings or mediation
- Complex residential or commercial building disputes
How is a Scott Schedule used in NCAT?
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal uses Scott Schedules to clearly understand, compare and assess defect claims in building disputes.
They provide a structured format that allows tribunal members to evaluate each issue individually and determine responsibility and appropriate outcomes.
NCAT uses Scott Schedules to:
- Compare claims and responses side-by-side
- Identify the extent and nature of defects
- Assess compliance with building standards
- Determine responsibility for defective work
- Support fair and efficient decision-making
What is a Scott Schedule?
This is a very common question, usually you have been asked by the Courts or NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) to provide a Scott Schedule.
A Scott Schedule example is shown within the video below.
We have been providing Scott Schedules for CTTT, NCAT and the Courts for over 15 years.
The Scott Schedule is a spreadsheet table template that is used to easily review the issue’s of dispute.
The Scott Schedule is a summary of the Full Expert Witness Report, the Courts & Tribunal will not accept a Scott Schedule on its own without being attached to a Expert Witness Report. However, not all Expert Reports require a Scott Schedule. The Scott Schedule is used when there are more than a couple issues related to your building dispute.
Scott ScheduleThe Expert Witness Report, explores every aspect of the Building Dispute, looking at each of the alleged issues, describing the observations/location, reference applicable Building Codes, Australian Standards and the Home Building Act. Providing a method & cost of rectification. The Expert Witness Report for complicated issues may stretch out over a dozen pages, so this is where the Scott Schedule comes in, to minimise/summarise the Expert Report into an easy to read table of defects, with method & cost of rectification, without the entire observations. The Scott Schedule is always referenced back to the Expert Report for further explanations, setting out the loss or damages being claimed for. The purpose of the Expert Witness Report & Scott Schedule is to paint a very clear & precise picture in the head of the Judge or Tribunal Member, as they will not visit the site to inspect the alleged issues.
How much does a Scott Schedule Cost?
The cost of the Scott Schedule would vary, dependent on the complexity of the issues at hand, the number of issues to report upon, in saying that, on average you would be looking at around $550.00 per issue to prepare Scott Schedule within an Expert Witness Report.
For further information about our Expert Witness Reports, please click here.
For further information about our Scott Schedule service,
Please call our Office on FREECALL 1800 AWESIM (1800 293 746)