Construction Expert Witnesses
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of construction expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on construction and related issues. Construction expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these construction expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Construction, Construction Defects, Safety, Fall Protection, OSHA, Building Codes, Plumbing, Construction Management, Building Envelope, Concrete, Construction Claims, Failure Analysis, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, and Slip Trip & Fall.
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Paul L. Johnson
Construction Defects Expert
Gryphon Consulting
Construction Defects, Construction
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Residential Construction, commercial, leaks, tenant fit-outs, kitchens, baths, remodels, construction related slip-fall & personal injury, historic buildings, restaurants, roofs, siding, critical path, luxury construction, high-end construction, Building envelope, cabinetry, Construction related personal injury, tile, stone
An Expert Witness having testified in court or through deposition since 1994, and a Consultant on matters related to residential and light commercial new construction and renovation projects. Award-winning construction professional with over 45 years of hands-on experience. Founder/operator of two successful construction firms. Experience includes all aspects of residential construction, new builds and remodeling, light commercial construction, and tenant buildout - multiple new builds, over 60 whole home remodels, hundreds of kitchen remodels, hundreds of master bath remodels, numerous tenant fit out projects, restaurants, and a historic landmark complete renovation in Washington, D.C.. Extensive consulting experience as an owner's representative. Patented inventor of a cabinet installation assembly. Author of the book Residential Building & Remodeling, available on Amazon. On Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7GMDJM.
I work to stay current on construction processes, materia...
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Jason Bondurant, PE, RRC
Building Envelope & Construction Defects Expert
GCI Consultants, LLC
Construction Defects, Civil Engineering
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Building Envelope, Water Infiltration, Forensic Investigation, Facade Systems, Building Performance, Waterproofing, Moisture Control, Air Barriers, Roofing Systems, Fenestration, Weatherproofing, Building Diagnostics, Water Leaks, Litigation Support, Expert Testimony, Windows, Doors, Exterior Walls
Jason Bondurant, PE, RRC, is a Senior Engineer at GCI Consultants, LLC, a leading building envelope consulting and engineering firm based in South Florida. With over 12 years of extensive experience in the field, Jason has established himself as an expert in building envelope systems, specializing in roofing/waterproofing systems, exterior wall systems, and glazing systems.
Professional Qualifications:
- Licensed Professional Engineer in seven states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas
- Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) with the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida (2012)
Areas of Expertise:
- Forensic investigations of building envelope failures
- Development of repair plans and specifications
- Construction management services
- Quality assurance inspections
- Expert witness testimony
Professional Experience:
- 2019-Present: Senior Consultan...
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Thomas Collier, Jr
Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude
Collier Consultants
Construction, Premises Liability
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Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina.
Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants.
General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Thomas Collier, Jr
Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude
Collier Consultants
Alabama
Construction, Premises Liability
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Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina.
Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants.
General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Hal K. Cain, PE
Cain and Associates Engineers and Constructors, Inc.
Mobile, Alabama
Construction, Engineering
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Construction Delay, Forensic Engineering, Construction Defects, Construction Claims, Construction Management, Structural Engineer, Roof Consultant, Foundation Engineer, Building Envelope Specialist, EIFS, Scheduling Engineer, Planning Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Experienced forensic engineer and construction claims expert with residential, commercial, and industrial experience. Capable of evaluating structural failures, construction defects and delay claims by contractors. Has firm with experts in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, plumbing, HVAC, roofing and EIFS. Testifying experience in depositions and courtroom. Extensive experience in the engineering and construction of large industrial plants, both manufacturing and petrochemical type facilities.
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Lee Davis, Ph.D.
Occupational Safety and Health
Davis Occupational Health and Safety Consulting, LLC
Birmingham, Alabama
Safety, Construction
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Industrial Accidents, Scaffolding, Construction Safety, Machine Guarding, Confined Space, Cranes & Rigging, Fall Protection, Electrocutions, Slips / Trips, Forklifts, Ladder Safety, Lockout/Tagout, Workplace Safety, OSHA Citations, Trenching & Excavation, Amputations, Construction Accidents
Lee Davis, Ph.D., CSP, CIT, is a multi-credentialed Safety, Health, and Environment (SH&E) professional with over 30 years of cross-functional experience in high-hazard industrial sectors, including heavy construction, nuclear power generation, petrochemical refining, and global defense operations. As a Board-Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), Dr. Davis possesses a deep technical and contextual understanding of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) and 1926 (Construction) standards, as well as the specialized USACE EM 385-1-1 safety requirements.
His extensive field background spans remote and austere environments, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Djibouti, where he managed complex safety management systems (SMS) for multi-million-dollar military infrastructure and de-mining projects. Domestically, Dr. Davis has held senior leadership roles in large civil works projects, such as the $1.5 billion Olmsted Dam and critical nuclear refuel outag...
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Christopher Lavache
C. Lavache Management & Consulting, LLC
Arizona
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Manager Expert, Estimator, Construction Scheduler, General Contractor Expert, Licensed General Contractor, Quality Assurance, Construction Defects, Schedule Delays and Impacts, Loss Control Advisor, Condominium, Commercial Office, High-End Residential
LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS:
California State Contractors License B 537312
LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional)
Construction Quality Manager: CQM - NAVFAC/USACE - US Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors
SMAW - AWS Certified Welder
ASTM Certified Property Condition Assessments 2018
Massachusetts Construction Supervisor 1982 – 1997 (Expired)
2009 - Present: Construction Expert Witness, Litigation Consultant, and Construction Manager,
C. Lavache Management & Consulting, LLC.
Construction expert witness testimony and litigation consulting services include forensic document analysis, standard of care, cost estimating, forensic site investigations, contract disputes, schedule delay/impact analysis, expert to expert negotiations, report preparation, change order/cost and claim management, water intrusion and construction/material defect consulting.
Construction Consulting Services: Provide agency fee-only cons...
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Jeffrey A Sanchez, P.E., PTOE
Traffic Engineer Highway Construction
Mesa, Arizona
Traffic Engineering, Construction
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Construction Traffic Control, Traffic Engineer, Professional Traffic Operations Engineer, PTOE, Highway Construction Zone, Temporary Traffic Control, Highway Construction, Intersection Sight Distance, Highway Signage, Road Signs, Traffic, Transportation Engineer, Work Zone, Construction Zone, Road Defects, Sight Distance
Professional Engineer (PE) and Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) specializing in forensic evaluations of temporary and permanent traffic control, roadway design, highway construction zones, and traffic signal timing as they relate to vehicle and vehicle-pedestrian collisions. Hold a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the United States Coast Guard Academy and have over 20 years (37,000+ hours) of experience in traffic engineering, roadway design, highway construction and maintenance, and related forensic investigations. Background as a Traffic Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, and Engineering Design Manager for the New Mexico Department of Transportation offers deep insight into temporary and permanent traffic control and roadway design issues surrounding vehicle collisions. Experience working for heavy civil highway and utility contractors provides the ability to clearly define the respective responsibilities of contractors and government agencies regarding co...
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Scott Calkins, PE
Mechanical Eng. Construction Defect Expert Witness
Acorn Consulting Services
Mesa, Arizona
Construction Defects, Mechanical Engineering
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HVAC, Plumbing, Standard of Care in Design and Construction, Cleanroom Design, Codes and Standards, Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Gas and Chemical Distribution, Piping, Central Plant, Built Environment, Exhaust, Humidification & Dehumidification, Process piping, Fire Sprinkler, Refrigeration, Design, Construction
Scott Calkins is the Principal of Acorn Consulting Services, bringing extensive expertise across a wide spectrum of roles within the built environment. With a diverse background as an engineer, lecturer, design lead, project manager, and expert witness, Scott offers a unique combination of technical proficiency and practical experience. He is an expert in the evaluation of deficiencies in HVAC systems, cleanrooms, piping systems, refrigeration systems, construction defects and code compliance. Scott is registered as a Professional Mechanical Engineer in multiple states and holds a certified by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) for the ease of obtaining licensure in quick order.
He is a member of several professional organizations, including:
National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE)
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
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John C Petkovich
Plumbing/Construction Industry
J.P. Strategies, LLC
Prescott, Arizona
Plumbing, Construction
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Concrete, Steel, Compaction, Framing, Codes, Roofing, Civil Work, Residential, Commercial/Industrial, Leak Detection, Contracts, Mechanical, Drywall, Insulation, Gypcrete, Engineering, Safety, Scheduling, Communicating, Local Requirements
With almost four decades of experience in the plumbing trade, JP Strategies brings unmatched technical knowledge and real-world insight to every case. Founder John Petkovich began his plumbing career in 1987, inspired by his father’s belief that plumbing was a skill that could open doors anywhere. That foundation turned into a lifelong passion, a thriving trade career, and now, a trusted expert witness practice.
Plumbing is more than pipes and fixtures—it’s a trade that touches every phase of a project, from underground systems to final trim work, across residential, commercial, and industrial environments. This breadth of experience allows JP Strategies to step into any dispute and deliver clear, informed, and defensible opinions that hold weight in courtrooms and negotiations.
Key Areas of Expertise in Plumbing Disputes
Expert Witness Testimony & Litigation Support
Expert testimony for depositions, mediations, and trials
Detailed case reviews, reporting, and forensic analysis
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Mark Clinton, MBA, ARM
Insurance Safety - 40 years in practice - 80P/20D
Decisive MGMT
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas
Premises Liability, Risk Management
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Slips trips & falls, Fairs & theme parks, Roofing, Electrical, OSHA, Risk Management, Amusement / zip lines, Premises Liability, Life Safety, NFPA, ASSP, Worker's Compensation, Construction, Scaffolding, Lockout tagout, Arc flash, Retail, Excavation, Fall protection, Environmental
Mark Clinton, MBA, ARM. Workplace accidents, Premises, General Liability, Risk Management. Qualitative Risk Management (1985-date), P & C Insurance loss control (1989-date), Arkansas Insurance Department, Risk Management Division, 1985-1989. Matriculated, June 2025, Liberty University, Doctorate in Law & Policy, expected graduation date, June 2030.
In active expert practice since January 2017 with 32 retentions & 5 depositions (FEB 2025), work ratio is roughly 80/20, plaintiff to defendant. All reports are written to Federal guidelines using conclusion, basis and reason and are painstakingly researched, when needed. No work is done by others.
Zipline Safety - Association of Challenge Course Technology (member) & Professional Ropes Course Association (member), familiar with ANSI & ASTM application and changes on waiver language using Kuchta v. Opco.
OSHA authorized outreach trainer for construction & general industry since 2000. General contractor safety director, 2014-2...
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Chris Larson, CFEI
Specializing in the Electric Utility Industry
LARSON ELITE
Poway, California
Electricity, Safety
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Electric Expert, OSHA, Construction, Electrical Contact, Shock, Electrocution, Fatality, Incident Investigation, Lineman Expert Witness, Cranes Tip and Contact, Arc Flash, Occupational Injury, Personal Injury, Burns, Excavation, Utility-Related Fire and Explosions, Rigging, Falls, Helicopter, Underground Utility Strike
Summary of Electrical Utility Construction, Safety, and Training Expertise
With over 36 years of comprehensive experience in the electric utility industry, I specialize in providing forensic analysis for accident investigations and expert witness services in electrical utility matters. My hypotheses and opinions are developed using a rigorous, scientific forensic analysis and investigation process. I hold the Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) credential, which is particularly beneficial in cases involving electrical utility-related fires and explosions.
My career has progressed from certified Journeyman Lineman to various upper-level corporate management positions, including Project Manager, Division Manager, District Manager, National Director of Training, and Director of Safety and Training. This breadth of experience enables me to offer informed guidance on legal matters related to personal injury, property damage, electric utility fire ignition, utility system m...
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Nicholas R Garcia, MBA, PMP, DSA IOR, HCAi IOR
Construction Defect and Owner Representative
Nicholas Raymond Garcia Inc
Oakley , California
Construction Defects, Construction
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Project Management, Construction Defect Analysis, Forensic Building Inspection, Standard of Care Evaluation, Contract Compliance Review, Submittal and RFI Review, Owner Representative Services, Quality Assurance Management, Code Compliance Inspection, Project Closeout Inspections, Delay and Cost Overrun Analysis
Nicholas Raymond Garcia, MBA, PMP, DSA IOR, HCAi IOR, ICC C8
Direct 408-582-2938
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Nicholas Garcia is a Construction Defect and Compliance Expert Witness with professional experience dating back to 1996. He possesses a diverse, comprehensive, and practical knowledge of construction methodologies, supported by decades of hands-on involvement in inspection, quality assurance, and project oversight. His technical expertise is paired with advanced academic training, holding a Master of Business Administration with honors, along with professional certifications in project management and quality control.
Licensed in California as a General B Contractor and C-39 Roofing Contractor, Mr. Garcia also holds multiple International Code Council certifications, including Combination Building Inspector (C8) and Building Plans Examiner (B3). He further maintains a PMP certification, the NAVFAC/USACE CQM-C credential, and California Division of the State Architect Class 1 Projec...
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Barbara C. Luna, PhD, CPA, CFE, ASA, CVA, ABV, CFF, MAFF, CGREA, CREA, CMC
Damages
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna, & Hunt, LLP
Sherman Oaks, California
Business Damages, Accounting
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Forensic Accounting, Damages, Lost Profits, Lost Earnings, Lost Value of Businesses and Real Estate, Fraud. Extensive Expert Testimony in breach of contract, business interruption, dissolutions, intellectual property, construction, fraud, securities, personal injury, wrongful termination matters
Barbara Luna is a Senior Partner in the accounting and litigation services firm of White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt. She has served as a forensic accounting, damages and valuation expert witness for over forty years in business and personal injury litigation and bankruptcy matters. She analyzes financial, accounting, economic, business, real estate and valuation issues relating to liability and damages in litigation matters and reorganization of businesses. She has testified on numerous occasions in U.S. District Court, Superior Court, Bankruptcy Court, arbitrations and depositions.
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Christopher Lavache
C. Lavache Management & Consulting, LLC
El Cajon, California
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Manager Expert, Estimator, Construction Scheduler, General Contractor Expert, Licensed General Contractor, Quality Assurance, Construction Defects, Schedule Delays and Impacts, Loss Control Advisor, Condominium, Commercial Office, High-End Residential
LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS:
California State Contractors License B 537312
LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional)
Construction Quality Manager: CQM - NAVFAC/USACE - US Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors
SMAW - AWS Certified Welder
ASTM Certified Property Condition Assessments 2018
Massachusetts Construction Supervisor 1982 – 1997 (Expired)
2009 - Present: Construction Expert Witness, Litigation Consultant, and Construction Manager,
C. Lavache Management & Consulting, LLC.
Construction expert witness testimony and litigation consulting services include forensic document analysis, standard of care, cost estimating, forensic site investigations, contract disputes, schedule delay/impact analysis, expert to expert negotiations, report preparation, change order/cost and claim management, water intrusion and construction/material defect consulting.
Construction Consulting Services: Provide agency fee-only cons...
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Joseph Scerbo
Construction & Mechanical Defect Expert Witness
Danliv, Inc.
Danville, California
Construction, Energy
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General Construction, Framing, Building Envelope, Mechanical, Electrical, Commercial, Residential, HVAC, Fire Sprinkler, Generators, MEP, Solar, Fire, Gas, Hybrid Water Heaters, Contract Scope, Cost to Repair, Industrial Controls, Electrocutions, Plumbing
Joe Scerbo is a distinguished construction consultant, expert witness, and construction management advisor with over 36 years of experience in the construction industry. As a licensed General, Electrical, and HVAC Contractor in California for 25 years, Mr. Scerbo has cultivated specialized expertise in Building Envelope, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems. His extensive background includes significant experience in solar energy systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), microgrid controllers, generators, design-build projects, as well as coordination with local utility jurisdictions
such as PG&E.
As a Testifying Expert Witness, Mr. Scerbo has been involved in numerous construction-related cases. Serving as Senior Consultant at Danliv, Inc., in the San Francisco Bay area CA, he is a highly skilled expert in providing construction defect and litigation services, which include:
- Testing and analysis of construction defects.
- Destructive testing following ASTM s...
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Gregory M. Libby, MBA
Real Estate Expert Witness
Libby Consulting, LLC
San Diego, California
Real Estate, Property Management
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commercial real estate, lease, REIT, real estate investment trust, triple net, NNN, retail, industrial, office, multifamily, asset management, property management, portfolio, leasing, CoStar, premises liability, due diligence, construction, standard of care, habitability
Drawing on 32 years of real estate experience, Greg provides expert advice, analysis, opinion reports, and legal testimony to support attorneys and their clients in resolving commercial and residential real estate disputes.
Greg serves as a Course Facilitator for Cornell University’s eCornell commercial real estate certificate program, where he guides professionals in expanding their understanding of asset management, development, property management, leasing, and other key areas of commercial real estate practice.
He is qualified to consult on a wide variety of real estate and facilities-related matters including but not limited to the REIT industry and practices, asset management, broker standard of care, budgeting, capital expense planning/management, construction, corporate real estate, development/redevelopment, disaster planning and response, due diligence, facilities management, financial modeling, habitability, lease abstraction, lease administration, lease agreements, le...
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Rosa Loloee
Construction Claims and Forensic Analysis Expert
NuStandard Engineering
San Diego, California
Construction, Construction Engineering
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Construction Claims, Delay Analysis, Change Orders, Forensic Scheduling, Cost Escalation, Utility Coordination Disputes, Public Infrastructure, Highway Projects, Design-Build Conflicts, Caltrans Claims, Contract Disputes, Claim Preparation, Time Impact Analysis, Unforeseen Condition Claims, Design Error and Omission Claims
Rosa Loloee is a licensed Professional Engineer and seasoned construction executive with over 15 years of experience specializing in public infrastructure, transportation projects, and dispute resolution. She is the founder and President of NuStandard Engineering, a consulting firm based in California that provides expert services in construction claims, including forensic schedule analysis, unforeseen conditions, design errors and omissions, delay quantification, and cost escalation evaluation.
Rosa serves as a trusted dispute resolution advisor in both California and Florida, assisting legal teams, contractors, and public agencies with complex construction conflicts, claim evaluations, and contract interpretation. Her work spans from early-stage claim development to litigation support and expert testimony.
She has led teams on dozens of transportation and public works projects, managing CPM scheduling, change orders, time impact analysis, and utility coordination disputes for bo...
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Tracy Myers, AIA
Myers Consulting
California
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Standard of care, general construction, personal injury, trip and fall, stairs, accessibility, ADA, construction, defect analysis, roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, building enclosure, building envelope, accident, contracts, architect, general contractor, NCARB, RRO
Tracy Myers is an architect and general contractor with 34 years of broad experience in architectural design, project management, property condition evaluation, construction administration, general construction, forensics, and property loss consulting. She specializes in expert witness testimony related to architectural and general construction issues, personal injury defect and accident investigation, building enclosure investigation and repair including waterproofing, roofing and fenestration, forensic architecture, litigation support, property loss evaluation, code upgrade review, peer review and quality assurance services.
Prior to opening her own consulting practice in 2019, she worked for privately-owned architectural and forensic architectural firms, a corporate development department at a privately-owned restaurant company, a roofing manufacturer as a member of their Building and Roofing Science team, and a construction consulting firm.
Ms. Myers has worked in the fore...
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Richard W Brand, AIA, NCARB, CPM, PMP, DBIA
Architect/Construction Mgr. with 40yrs. experience
Santa Monica, California
Architecture, Construction
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Project Management, Program Management, Construction Management Standard of Care Failures, Construction Documents, Change Order, Design Coordination, Building Envelope Failure, Construction Defects, Architectural Professional Liability Failures, Water Intrusion, Construction Administration
Licensed Architect in California and Utah with over 40 years of experience in the field of Architecture and Construction Management and was responsible for managing multibillion-dollar, multi-site new construction and renovation projects throughout the United States. As an Expert Witness I have performed Standard of Care analysis of Architects/Engineer and Project Management Performance Reviews in Architect/Engineer negligence claims. Investigated Construction defects, Contractor Non-Compliance, and Owner Payment / Change Order Delay Claims.
As the Principal Project Director / Design & Construction Training & Construction Lead for the second largest K-12 school district in the country and their $35 billion construction bond program that included developing new Policies and Procedures RFQs, RFPs, Bid Award, Contract Execution, Construction Management, Constructability Reviews, Owner Move-in and Project Closeout for general construction contracts including Design Bid Build, Design...
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Steven Yetemian
Construction Cost and Schedule Expert Witness
Construction Cost Estimating Group, LLC
Glendora, California
Construction, Construction Engineering
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Estimating, Construction Cost, Change Order, Construction Expert Witness, Certified Professional Estimator ASPE, Construction Manager, Cost Expert, Contract Disputes, Commercial & Residential, Construction Scheduling, Quality Control Analysis, Cost Overruns & Delays, Contractor & Subcontractor, Drawing Review, Defect Analysis
Owner of a Construction consulting firm based in Los Angeles California. Steven has experience working for general contractors, builder owners, developers, and tech companies. A total of 20 years of experience, Steven has amassed knowledge from all sides of the building industry. Working out in the field as well as estimating a vast number of complex projects, Steven also understands the significance of building a project as well as budgeting. His estimating and construction management experience ranges from Commercial, Healthcare, Public Works Life Sciences, Industrial, Hospitality, Education, Residential, and Retail markets. Steven holds a license as a Certified Professional Estimator with the American Society of Professional Estimators which serves as a recognized industry credential that can be used in a court of law to establish expertise in construction cost estimating, defect investigation, and building diagnostics.
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Shawn Elihu, P.E.
40+ years HVAC & Plumbing Engineer & Contractor
A.L.M. Consulting Engineers, Inc - PROVIDING EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES
San Diego County, California
HVAC, Plumbing
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HVAC, Mechanical Expert Witness, Contractor, Construction Plan Review, Plumbing, Forensic Mechanical Engineering Services, Forensic Engineering Investigations, Construction Defects, Construction Expert, Spec Writing, Testimony, Professional Engineer, LICENSED IN MANY STATES, Slip & Fall claims due to HVAC & Plumbing Systems
OUR TEAM PROVIDES EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES WITH LICENSED ARCHITECTS, LICENSED CONTRACTORS AND LICENSED MECHANICAL ENGINEERS THAT ARE LICENSED IN MANY STATES, TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION FORENSIC EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
A.L.M. Consulting Engineers is a professional, full-service mechanical engineering and construction management firm. Since 1993, we have successfully completed over 1,500 projects across a broad range of markets.
Our team specializes in architectural and mechanical engineering services for construction and product litigation cases involving all types of structures, water leaks, H.V.A.C., plumbing, piping, Title 24 energy analysis and commissioning services. Analysis of ADA accessibility compliance. Analysis of water intrusion and moisture related damage - including slip and fall claims.
Our team consists of licensed architects, mechanical engineers and licensed contractors with classifications “A” – General En...
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Joseph Quinn, M.S., P.E.
Metal Failure Analysis - Materials Engineering
Materials FACT
Los Angeles, California
Failure Analysis, Metallurgy
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Automobile, Aircraft, Tools, Appliance, Engineering Expert, Construction, Construction Defect, Corrosion, Maritime, Machinery, Materials selection, Glass, Medical Implant, Medical Device, Manufacturing Design, Plumbing Expert, Products Liability, Fire & Explosion, Product Design, Pipe
Joseph Quinn, MS, PE, is a Forensic Metallurgy and Metallurgical Engineering consultant. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Metallurgical Engineering and is registered in 7 states (CA, PA, UT, NV, AZ, CO, WA) with the Model Law Engineering (MLE) designation. He has provided over 1,000 Failure Analysis investigations on metallic and non-metallic (glass, plastic, rubber, and composite) materials or products.
Mr. Quinn provides metallurgical and materials consultation, expert witness testimony, and forensic failure analysis in civil litigation matters for defendants and plaintiffs. He has received awards in the International Metallographic Contest and has delivered several presentations on metallurgical engineering and failure analysis subjects at universities, ASM meetings, and industry events. He has served as Past President of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) in California and remains active in industry standards development, technical societies, and pro...
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Dennis Gemberling
Expert in Hotels, Restaurants, Bars, Nightclubs
Perry Group International
San Diego, California
Hotel & Restaurant, Real Estate
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Hospitality Industry, Management, Operations, Maintenance, Upkeep, Safety, Security, Employment, Wages, Harassment, Discrimination, Economic Impact, Business Interruption, Alcohol Service Handling, Food Safety, Construction, Equipment, Standard of Care, Customs and Trade Practices, Human Trafficking
– Over 35 years experience managing, operating and consulting on full-service, limited-service, extended-stay, all-suite, branded and franchised, condo and timeshare hotels and resorts, casual, fine-dining and quick-service restaurants, bars and nightclubs, catering and special event facilities, casinos, and mixed-use real estate. Held prior positions for different owners, operators and chains as Senior Vice President, General Manager, Director of Food & Beverage and Restaurant Unit Manager.
– Retained over 400 projects including brands, franchises and independents across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
- Earned Certificates in Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management from Cornell University and Receiverships Administration, Procedures, and Law from Loyola Law School
– Member of Foodservice Consultants Society International, Forensic Expert Witness Association, and Turnaround Management Association.
- Over 10 years as A.M. Best’s “Recommended Expert Services Prov...
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Daniel R Robles, PE, MBA
Mechanical Engineer - Expert Witness
Community Engineering Services, PLLC
California
Mechanical Engineering, Investigation
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Plumbing, Test Engineering, Product Liability, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Accident Reconstruction, Water Damage, Feasibility Study, Corrosion, Construction, Airport, Aviation, Standard of Care, Litigation Support, Risk Assessment, Machinery, Insurance, Document Analysis, Design Engineering
Daniel Robles, PE, MBA is a licensed mechanical engineer with over 35 years of diverse experience in aerospace, building sciences, and advanced technology platforms. He has held leadership roles in design and test engineering for high-profile projects including the NASA Space Shuttle, commercial satellite deployment, stealth aircraft, and commercial aircraft commissioning and servicing, working for industry leaders such as Rockwell International, Hughes Aircraft, Northrop Aircraft, and The Boeing Company.
Mr. Robles is the founder of Community Engineering Services PLLC, where he leverages his extensive aerospace and engineering expertise to provide expert witness services, condition assessments, inspections, and failure analysis for the legal, insurance, and financial industries, as well as private, municipal, and institutional clients. His specific areas of practice include plumbing systems, drain, waste, vent, and domestic water supply, as well as water system failures, water int...
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Joshua Weiner, NABCEP
Solar Expert: Construction, Technology, & Policy
SepiSolar, Inc
Menlo Park, California
Energy, Construction Engineering
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Solar, PV, Photovoltaics, Energy, Batteries, Construction, Electric Utility, Intellectual Property, Patent, Project Development, Electrical Engineering, Asset Management, Contracts, Electricity, Generation, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Power, Solar Installation
Professional Expertise:
As a solar expert witness, Weiner brings knowledge of policy, technology, sales contracts, project finance, permits and entitlements, project development and construction, engineering and project management, data acquisition and analysis that commonly apply to renewable energy and energy storage projects.
Specific areas of expertise, listed below, include solar energy and related technologies, markets, policy, project finance, project development, project planning and execution, project management, codes and standards, and ongoing asset management, performance, diagnostics, and maintenance.
Weiner is adept at unpacking complex topics into simple language that all parties can understand.
Since 2007, Weiner is a certified member of the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) in good standing. Weiner has also taught advanced solar system design and project management at UC Berkeley.
Areas of Expertise:
Energy Technologies
Solar
Bat...
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Marcus A Marino, NCARB
Architecture & Construction Defects Expert Witness
Design M Group
Davis, California
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Accidents, Construction, Slips & Falls, Mediation, Errors & Omissions, Design Flaws, Architectural Forensics, Square Footage Verification, Copyright Infringement, Violations, Water Incursion Determinations, Building Code Analysis, Planning & Zoning Issues, Ethicis, Scheduling Delays, Const. Mgmt, Consultation, Accidents
Qualifications:
Marcus Marino is a registered and licensed architect in the State of California since 2019, and the State of New York since 1981. He is a Nationally Certified licensed registered architect with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). He also serves at the pleasure of the State of California’s Office of Emergency Services on the Safety Assessment Program, to assist in analyzing the conditions of structures damaged in multiple types of emergencies, such as fires, earthquakes, floods, etc.
In addition to his architectural practice, he has been a developer of multiple successful residential properties, He has also acted as construction manager on several projects.
For over 20 years, he has assisted legal firms in understanding the intricacies of construction projects and the obligations of all participants involved. He analyzes project disputes and claims in order to provide deeply researched and informed expert witness testimony. He al...
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Scott Cohen
The Green Scene
Chatsworth, California
Construction Defects, Landscape Design
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Pool Expert, Construction Defects, Construction Expert, Concrete patios, Landscaping, Vanishing Edge, Landscape Design, Concrete Contractor, Swimming Pools, Outdoor Fireplace, California Contractors, spas, Ponds and Waterfalls, Hardscape, Masonry, Fire Pits, Safety, Swimming Pool Tile Delamination
Cohen has provided professional forensic services as a member of the industry expert program for the contractors state license board since 2002. His forensic services are less than 10% of his professional services, offered equally for plaintiffs and defendants.
Cohen’s forensic Practices Assurances:
- Cohen will formulate and articulate his opinions with truthfulness and clarity
- Cohen will provide opinions only on subjects where he is qualified and which are based on known facts that can be proven.
- Cohen will accurately track and report time and services provided
- Cohen’s opinions may be subject to modification as a result of new information
- Cohen will examine all documents supplied by client in a timely manner.
- Cohen will work overtime if case is urgent
- Cohen is under no duty to provide opinions if given insufficient time or compensation to complete a thoughtful examination of the case
- Cohen will provide opinions that are not inevitable and may be different than the...
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Gary L. Buffington, MS, AA, BS, CSP, CRSP
American Safety Consulting
Santa Clarita, California
OSHA, Construction
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Accident Reconstruction, Personal Injury/Wrongful Death, Crane/Hoist & Rigging, Safety Training Plans, JHA/JSA, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Machinery Guarding, Ladders/Scaffolds, Forklifts/Scissor Lifts, Safety Codes/Regulatory Compliance, Audits, Mining, MSHA, HAZCOM, EM 385-1-1, ANSI
Mr. Buffington offers a unique combination of formal education, special training and project based technical experience in completing mega-projects valued at 20 billion dollars with over 12 million worker hours and safety statistics below half of the respective national averages and no fatalities. He is a CSP (US) & CRSP (Canada) by exam, licensed Private Investigator, former Federal Supervisory Special Investigator and MSHA federal Mine Inspector, Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff Criminal Investigator, approved OSHA 29 CFR Trainer Parts 1910 & 1926, approved MSHA 30 CFR trainer for surface & Underground coal and metal/non-metal mines. ASSE 2001 Safety Profession of the Year for Construction Practice Specialty & ASSE 2003 -2004 Safety Professional of the Year for Mining Practice Specialty.
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Kier G Cotton
Construction Defect Expert Witness
KORE Consulting Group LLC
Santa Maria, California
Construction, Construction Defects
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General Construction, Framing, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Electrical, HVAC, Concrete, Residential Construction, Multi Family Dwelling, Single Family Dwelling, Commercial Construction, Finish, Contract Scope, Cost to Repair, Site development, Architectural Design, Utility, Gas, Solar, Fire
Mr. Cotton possesses a diverse, in-depth, and hands-on knowledge of construction methodologies, complemented by substantial experience in project management. His theoretical understanding is augmented by years of direct application. In California, Mr. Cotton maintains active licenses in plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry. He gained the necessary experience for these certifications under the mentorship of licensed professionals in each field and successfully passed all requisite examinations. His construction career began in the early 2000s, establishing a solid foundation for his extensive expertise.
As a Testifying Expert Witness, Mr. Cotton has been involved in numerous construction-related cases. Serving as Senior Consultant at KORE Consulting Group LLC, in the San Francisco Bay area CA, he is a highly skilled expert in providing construction defect and litigation services, which include:
- Testing and analysis of construction defects.
- Destructive testing following ASTM...
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Joe Holasek, AIA
Licensed Architect 40+ years experience
A.L.M. Consulting Engineers, Inc - PROVIDING EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES
San Diego County, California
HVAC, Plumbing
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Architect, Architectural Design & Construction, Expert Witness, Construction Expert, Forensic Investigations, CBC/IBC code analysis, ADA Compliance, Construction Defects, Slip & Fall claims, Water Intrusion, Trip-Hazard Matters, Architectural Standards of Care, Waterproofing Failures, Site Evaluation, Feasibility Analysis
OUR TEAM PROVIDES EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES WITH LICENSED ARCHITECTS, LICENSED CONTRACTORS AND LICENSED MECHANICAL ENGINEERS THAT ARE LICENSED IN MANY STATES, TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION FORENSIC EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
A.L.M. Consulting Engineers is a professional, full-service mechanical engineering and construction management firm. Since 1993, we have successfully completed over 1,500 projects across a broad range of markets.
Our team specializes in architectural and mechanical engineering services for construction and product litigation cases involving all types of structures, water leaks, H.V.A.C., plumbing, piping, Title 24 energy analysis and commissioning services. Analysis of ADA accessibility compliance. Analysis of water intrusion and moisture related damage - including slip and fall claims.
Our team consists of licensed architects, mechanical engineers and licensed contractors with classifications “A” – General En...
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Kenneth J. Fischbeck
Laguna Crest Enterprise, Inc.
Lake Forest, California
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Defect Analysis, Standard of Care, Construction Cost Over Runs & Delays, Construction Critical Path Scheduling, Inspections & Testing, Contract Compliance, Construction Management, Construction Repair and Completion Costs Analysis, Contractor Terminations. Forensic Building Inspection
Owner and Chief Operating Officer of a multi-million dollar licensed General Contracting Construction Company for the past 40+ years, constructing hundreds of Private, Commercial and Residential, State, Local, and Federal Governmental Projects, with extensive experience in all aspects of construction including: Construction Defects Analysis, Forensic Inspection and Analysis of Structures, Construction Standards of Care, Construction Contracts Agreements, Construction Project Management, Critical Path Construction Scheduling with or without Manpower Loading, Construction Estimating, Construction Job Safety, Construction Quality Control Analysis, Sustainable Building Systems, LEED Building Certification, Analysis of Excessive Cost Over Runs and Delays on Projects, Contractor Qualifications Review and Analysis, and Review, Analysis and Documentation of the Condition of a Project during or after a Contractor Terminated for Nonperformance.
I am a Graduate from California State Universit...
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Tony Moore
40+ years HVAC & Plumbing Construction Projects
A.L.M. Consulting Engineers, Inc - PROVIDING EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES
San Diego County, California
HVAC, Plumbing
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HVAC, Mechanical Expert Witness, Licensed Contractor, Plan Review, Forensic Investigations, Plumbing, Construction Expert, Testimony, San Diego, Product Liability & Failure Analysis, Reports, Specification Writing, Energy Management Systems, Commissioning, Slip & Fall claims due to HVAC & Plumbing Systems, Construction Defects
OUR TEAM PROVIDES EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES WITH LICENSED ARCHITECTS, LICENSED CONTRACTORS AND LICENSED MECHANICAL ENGINEERS THAT ARE LICENSED IN MANY STATES, TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION FORENSIC EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
A.L.M. Consulting Engineers is a professional, full-service mechanical engineering and construction management firm. Since 1993, we have successfully completed over 1,500 projects across a broad range of markets.
Our team specializes in architectural and mechanical engineering services for construction and product litigation cases involving all types of structures, water leaks, H.V.A.C., plumbing, piping, Title 24 energy analysis and commissioning services. Analysis of ADA accessibility compliance. Analysis of water intrusion and moisture related damage - including slip and fall claims.
Our team consists of licensed architects, mechanical engineers and licensed contractors with classifications “A” – General En...
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Justin D. Watts
HOME AND BUILDING INSPECTION EXPERT
ICC Certified Building Inspector
Rancho Santa Margarita , California
Building Inspection, Construction Defects
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home inspection, landlord tenant disputes, substandard housing, construction, building code violations, building inspection, code violations, water damage, property maintenance, standards of care, code enforcement, housing inspection, commercial inspection, residential inspection, habitability, ADU, fire safety, real estate
Justin D. Watts has a diverse inspection background performing thousands of residential, commercial and industrial inspections in evaluation of all construction trades including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing code compliance and construction defects. Mr. Watts has been employed by two government agencies as a Certified Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer. As the owner of American Dream Home Inspection, performed thousands of property inspections for home buyers in real estate transactions. Since 2007, he has provided litigation support for dozens of cases for law firms with an approximate 50/50 plaintiff and defendant client ratio. Mr. Watts has testified numerous times in depositions and court trials.
Certifications:
International Code Council – ICC California Commercial Building Inspector
International Code Council – ICC California Residential Building Inspector
State of California – Safety Assessment Program – CA DSW local ID#63255
National Asso...
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Stanford R Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC
Raising the Standard Consulting (USA) Inc.
California
Safety, OSHA
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Construction, Mining, Workplace Inspections, Crane, Rigging, EM 385-1-1, First Aid/CPR/AED, General Industry, Accident Investigation, Safety Training, Compliance, Workplace Conditions, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, Machine Guarding, Excavation, Trenching, Scaffolds, Multi-Employer
Stanford R. Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC, has over 30 years of experience managing safety and health for various projects.
He has been involved with multiple construction safety/OSHA cases as an expert witness.
A sampling of the expert witness cases he has been involved with include:
• Workplace injury at refinery construction project.
• Worker fatally electrocuted during a paving incident.
• Construction training and safety standards for power tool injury.
Safety and Slip Trip & Fall, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, (SSHO), Competent Person, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer, Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) designation with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Certified Safety and Health Professional (CSHP) in the State of Hawaii.
Construction and General Industry, Accident Investigation, Fall Protection, Forklift, Aerial Lift, Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, Machine Guarding, Amputation, Struck By, Caught Between, Scaffold, Ladder, Roofing Safety, Amputation, Excavation/T...
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L Fredrick Nolta
Nolta Consulting
San Diego, California
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Claims, Cost of Repair, Construction Delays, Critical Path, Accident / Injuries, Safety, Construction Management CM, General Contractor GC, Subcontractor, Engineering Contractor, Concrete, Precast, Steel Erection, Wood, Excavation, Trenching, Shoring, Hospital, DSA, Public Works
Expert witness since 2009 with case experience in: construction defect, contract dispute, delay, scheduling, cost of repair, water intrusion, Cal OSHA, safety, accident, injury, trip fall, employment, wrongful termination, probate, real estate, failure to disclose, etc.
Construction Engineer with 40 + years of continuous construction experience as a general, sub and concrete contractor. Career positions progressing from: laborer, field engineer, superintendent, estimator, project manager, project executive to principal. Licensed contractor with classifications in: “A” Engineering, “B” Building & “C-8” Concrete.
Product Type Experience: Residential, commercial, health care, education, light industrial, military, public works, and site development including: offices, retail, restaurants, food service, multifamily high-rise, apartments, condos, hospitals, medical office buildings (MOB), hotels, schools, stadium, theater, parking, power / co-generation, waste water treatment, zoos, ...
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Sandra E Clark, CPM, RPA
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY MGMT 40+ years "Hands On"
Prajna Real Estate Services, Inc.
Palm Desert, California
Property Management, Real Estate
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Real Estate Management, Personal Injury, Residential Properties, Construction, Habitability Specialist, Wrongful Death, HOAs, Housing Code Compliance, Discrimination, Commercial Properties, Wrongful Evictions, Standards of Care & Safe Practices, Mold & Environmental Issues, Industrial Properties, Rent Control, Lease Analysis
Sandra E. Clark has been working in the field of property management in Los Angeles and Riverside Counties, CA since 1978 to the present day, with over 45 years of "Hands On" experience. She has served as an Expert Witness since 2013, assisting on cases in numerous states including CA, Texas, Colorado and Indiana. She is comfortable in a court environment and has testified in many cases throughout her property management career. Most recently Sandra sucessfully provided expert testimony for the defense in a Federal housing discrimination case in Central Indiana. She is skilled in writing Expert Witness Reports and provides attorney/clients with the information and guidance they need to settle their cases out of court, if that is their preference. As an Expert Witness, she has represented both landlords and tenants.
She grew up in the industry, starting as a part time management assistant and on site resident manager while attending university in Los Angeles. During the perio...
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Marty D Wilson
Construction & Related Issues Expert
MDW Group, Inc
San Francisco, California
Construction, Construction Defects
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Contract Compliance, Scope of Work, Cost Analysis, Change Orders, Constructability, Punch Lists, Schedule Delays, Project Administration, Personal Injury, Permit Inspection, GC Termination, Architecture, A&E MEP Engineering Design, Specifications, Industry Standard Practices, Lease Work Letters, Lease Restoration Disputes
Marty Wilson founded and managed a Commercial Construction Company operating in San Francisco (where he built projects in 130+ Buildings, and his company earned annual Top 25 Contractor Listings in the SF Business Times), the Greater Bay Area, Sacramento, and four states.
Mr. Wilson offers 45+ Years of Experience and Expertise in the following Construction Categories:
• Structural and Seismic Rehabs, Shell and Core, Base Building, Tenant Improvements,
• Prelim Design Drawing Plan Checking & Review, Constructability Analysis, Value Engineering,
• Conceptual Estimating and Budgeting,
• Bid Solicitations, Contractor Prequalification, Union and Non-Union Considerations,
• Plans & Spec Hard Cost Bidding,
• Build To Suit & Design Build,
• Bid Comparisons, Leveling and Analysis,
• Lump Sum, Cost Plus, Time and Material, GMP, Procedures, Requirements,
• Contract Documentation, Forms, Details, Exhibits, and Assembly,
• Subcontract Documentation, Forms, and Assembly,
• Project Commencement...
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Gary K Dempster, FAIA
Gary K, Dempster, FAIA
South Pasadena, California
Architecture, Construction
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Professional Standard of Care, Construction Documents Analysis, Architectural Design and Coordination, Building Code Analysis, Scope of Work Definition, Change Order Analysis, Construction Administration, Architectural Mediation
For 34 years, I was a hands-on partner in charge of projects. My responsibilities included being actively involved with the owners, general contractors, critical trade sub-contractors and all government authorities having jurisdiction. I prepared proposals, crafted contracts, oversaw the creation of the contract documents and had primary responsibility during the Construction Administration phase. I am licensed in 7 states, (5 active and 2 inactive) and have delivered projects in 11 states and 3 countries ranging in construction costs from $2,000,000 to $500,000,000,
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Cris C. Vaughan, Esq., CASp, ADAC, PA
ADA Consultant Services
Auburn, California
Disability Evaluation, Construction
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Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA Compliance, Certified Access Specialist, CASp, ADA Coordinator, Compliance Evaluations, Lawyer, Attorney, Law, Legal Services, Accessibility, Disability, Violation, Lawsuit, Litigation, Expert, Expert Witness, Deposition, ADA, Compliant
Mr. Vaughan was admitted to practice law in California in December 1981 and in Nevada in 1985. He is admitted to practice before a number of different United States District Courts in several states. He has represented hundreds of litigation clients in the United States District Court in all four federal court districts in California.
Defending Americans with Disabilities Act access litigation and consultation for a variety of California businesses on accessibility issues has been his primary area of practice for more than 15 years. Mr. Vaughan also owns and operates ADA Consultant Services which performs accessibility evaluations of both private and public facilities. He is a California Certified Access Specialist. He has been designated as a subject matter expert in disabled accessibly by the State of California.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Vaughan has represented numerous public entity and private clients. His public entity experience includes representation of school di...
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Matthew A Reynolds, PE
Rowley and Reynolds Forensic Engineering, Inc.
Palos Verdes, California
Aquatics Safety, Construction
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Drownings, Swimming Pool and Aquatic Related Accidents, Aquatic Accident Reconstruction, Swimming Pools, Spas / Hot Tubs, Waterslides / Aquatic Amusement Rides, Swimming Pool Design / Construction, Swimming Pool Operation / Maintenance, Swimming Pool Equipment, Aquatic Codes and Standard of Care, Water Borne Illnesses
Mr. Reynolds is a Registered Professional Engineer in 21 states. He has extensive experience designing and overseeing the construction administration of swimming pools and investigating the spectrum of mechanical system and structural failures. Reynolds has designed more than 200 major commercial and residential swimming pools and spas nationwide. In obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and through his professional experience designing swimming pools and investigating structural failures, Reynolds is accustomed to reviewing the often-complex seismic and geotechnical issues that play a major role in swimming pool projects.
As a youth, he swam competitively and played water polo through college, which he later coached at both the high school and collegiate level. He trained as a junior lifeguard then qualified and served as a lifeguard. He is also an experienced swim instructor and aquatic sport camp counselor. He entered the industry after graduating from Loyola Ma...
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Jeffery Potter
Real Estate Development - 42 Years in the business
H&M Investment Advisors, Inc.
Newport Beach, California
Real Estate, Construction
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Construction, Real Estate, Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Environmental, Entitlements, Defect, Easement, Ownership, Title, Brokerage, Partnership, Lease, Planning, Zoning, Disputes, Financing, Contract, Conflict
• Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffery-potter-35367411
• Website: https://www.potterexpertwitness.com/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/potterexpertwitness/
Real Estate • Construction • Finance Expert – Jeff Potter brings over 42 years of proven success in commercial real estate development, investment and expert witness work. He has overseen the acquisition, development, management and disposition of more than 4 million square feet of industrial, multifamily, retail, self storage, residential and land development assets across the Western United States.
California Heritage & Education
• Family roots in Northern, Southern and Central California date back to 1867.
• B.S. in Business (Marshall School, USC) and MRED from USC.
• Currently pursuing a CCIM designation and a Master Certificate in Homeland Security at USC—underscoring his commitment to lifelong learning.
Key Career Milestones
• Co founded A American Self Storage with industry pioneer Ed Olson.
• Director of Development ...
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Gary P. Clemente
G. P. Clemente Consulting
Clovis, California
Slip Trip & Fall, Construction
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Trip and Fall, Sidewalk Accidents, Sidewalk Trip and Fall, Sidewalk Repair, Property Management, Safety Inspection, Insurance Inspection, Concrete, Sidewalk Safety, Trip and Fall Hazards, ADA Compliance, Trip and Fall Injuries, Personal Injury, Slip Trip and Fall
Over 28 years as the president and founder of Sidewalk Safety Inc., servicing much of California as a construction expert in assessing and repairing over 50,000 walkway TRIP HAZARD LIABILITIES for property management firms, HOAs, commercial, residential, banking and insurance entities.
As an expert legal witness, I am committed to providing precise, clear, factual information pertaining to personal injury cases resulting from TRIP AND FALL hazard liabilities related to exterior and interior walkway surfaces. Also, to assist in determining origination, prevention and assigned responsibility for such liabilities.
Providing timely investigative assessments of TRIP AND FALL accidents with thorough and persuasive written reports. The presentation of these elements with a convincing oral summary in deposition and courtroom settings cannot be understated.
For many years, I have also been a professional writer, author and speaker through the authorship of books, newspaper journals and co...
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Becky Blankenship
Design-Build/PDB/CMAR Expert Witness
California
Construction
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Complex Capital Programs, Scope Cost and Schedule , Project Controls, Alternative Delivery, Preconstruction , Infrastructure Project Delivery, Design-Build, Owner Advisor Standard of Care, Megaprojects, Progressive Design-Build, Best Value Procurement, Risk Allocation and Management, Governance, CMAR/CMGC, Procurement Protest
Becky Blankenship is a design-build, progressive design-build, and alternative-delivery industry expert with more than 35 years of experience on public and private projects and programs. Her project experience includes roles on projects and programs with total values ranging from approximately $3 million to $7 billion. Her role has varied by engagement, including architectural project manager, civil engineering technician, general contractor, owner representative, owner advisor, procurement advisor, trainer, and collaborative-delivery strategist.
She provides expert opinions and litigation / procurement support involving delivery-method selection, design-build and progressive design-build procurement, CMAR / CMGC, public construction procurement, procurement protests / bid challenges, owner-advisor standard of care, collaborative-delivery governance, preconstruction services, early contractor involvement, risk allocation, cost and schedule development, project-controls governance, ...
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Edward L. Fronapfel, MSCE, PE, CBIE, CFCC, EDI, CBCP, MAE, F.ASCE, F.NAFE
Construction Defects Expert Witness
7272 Inc
Golden, Colorado
Engineering, Construction
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Construction defects litigation, property analysis, rehabilitation, design review, subrogation, allocation, premise liablity, catastrophic claim analysis
Edward L. Fronapfel, MSCE, PE, D-IBFES, DFE, CBIE, CFCC, CBCP, EDI, PTI1, F.NAFE, F.ASCE has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural and forensic engineering. Ed's a Certified Level 2 Infrared Thermographer, Certified 3rd Party EIFS Inspector, Certified Forensic Claims Consultant, Board Certified Building Inspection Engineer, and Certified Building Commissioning Professional. He is a registered engineer in the States of AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA,MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MT, MO, NE, NJ, NV, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR,PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY .
Edward has been deposed nearly 800 times, and admitted into trial settings over 125 times. He has been used as an expert in arbitration and mediations over 500 times since the late 1990's.
Edward is an instructor for the Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, the College of Contract Management, U.K, Diploma in Structural Forensic...
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Terry McGettigan
Crane / Tower Crane Accident Expert
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Construction, Equipment & Machinery
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Crane Accidents, Tower Crane Accidents, Crane Wind Accidents, Crane Assembly Accidents, Crane Disassembly Accidents, Crane Erection Accidents, Crane Operator Error, Crane Signal person Error, Crane Rigger Error, Crane Climbing Accidents, Tower Crane, Crane Accident reconstruction, Crane, Crawler Crane, Mobile Crane, A/D Director
over 50 years in the Crane Industry. 47 Years In-The-Field / Hands-On Experience along with Extensive Training, Certifications and Licenses in: Operations, Inspections, Erection, Dismantling, Climbing, and Service & Repair gives me the expertise to accurately (to a high degree) reconstruct the events leading up to – – and day of.
Providing Conclusive Analysis In High-Profile Cases Like The 2019 Dallas Tower Crane Collapse Resulting In A Record-Breaking Award Of $680 Million!
TOWER CRANE MANUFACTURER TRAINING:
KROLL Tower Cranes – Copenhagen Denmark.
FAVELLE FAVCO Tower Cranes – Harlingen, Texas
MANITOWOC|POTAIN Tower Cranes (Climbing) – Shady Grove, Pennsylvania
MANITOWOC|POTAIN Tower Cranes – Shady Grove, Pennsylvania
COMANSA Tower Cranes – N. Carolina
TEREX|PEINER Tower Cranes – N. Carolina
LIEBHERR & PECCO Tower Cranes (Technician Level 2) Morrow, Salem, Oregon
LIEBH...
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Christopher Heese
Comprehensive Analyst for Construction Issues
Heese Consulting
Colorado
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Management CM, General Contractor GC, Construction Delays, Construction Claims Disputes, Critical Path Schedule, Preconstruction Estimating, Site Planning & Logistics, Scope of Work Analysis, Construction Costs, Change Orders, Subcontractor, Contract Default, Standard of Care
Construction expert with over 30 years of experience in the industry managing projects in multiple U.S. states and internationally as a developer, general contractor, and subcontractor. Industry positions in the field, project management, risk management, and currently as an executive.
Accomplished in corporate and project risk management & mitigation utilizing a variety of contract formats including design-build, design-assist, CM-at-Risk, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and lump sum.
Experience in mediation, deposition, and testimony at trial.
Comprehensive, organized, professional analyst with firsthand knowledge in construction disputes, construction defects, subcontractor defaults, and industry standard practices.
I will provide you with fact-based reporting with clearly stated opinions.
I can help you understand how a variety of information (some of which may be ambiguous) may apply to a central issue, and how decisions made early in a project can have a domino effect...
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Michael Fiebig, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, CFPS, CEP
Fiebig Architecture
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Construction Defects, Premises Liability
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Architecture, Construction, Construction Defect, Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, Fire-Resistive Assemblies, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Building Codes, Premises Liability, Slip & Fall, Trip & Fall
Registered architect with NCARB certificate in twenty states (licensed in more states than are listed in this directory), with an active design and forensic practice. As a forensic architect, his experience includes among other things, performing analysis of standard of care in building design and construction projects; performing analyses of building systems including roofing systems, window and door systems, exterior wall cladding systems, waterproofing and foundation systems, with a specialization in fire-resistive assemblies and active fire-protection systems. His experience includes premises liability investigation and analysis of accident sites relating to the built environment, both indoors and outdoors. As a design architect, his practice includes traditional architectural practice including building design, building code analysis & application, and services during construction.
Michael is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), credentialed under the authority of th...
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Gerald Blackler, Ph.D, P.E., D.WRE
Denver, Colorado
Hydrology, Civil Engineering
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Water Resources, Hydraulics, Floodplain, Flood Forensics, Hydrologist, Hydraulic Modeling, Transportation Drainage, Roadway Drainage, Rainfall, Runoff, Design Storms, Sedimentation, Sediment Transport, Stormwater, Culvert, Stormsewer, Urban Hydrology, Urban Flooding, Construction
Water flows downhill, sometimes water is a resource, sometimes it is an enemy, sometimes it is both. If your case involves the impact of water, my expertise is available for your case. I am an expert in hydrology, hydraulics, the engineering of drainage systems, including culverts, transportation drainage, bridge scour, bridge hydraulics, floodplain management, transportation hydraulics, water resources, and accidental death or drowning near hydraulic structures. My work routinely produces technical evidence that is hard to dispute and easy to understand. My background and experience in consulting and teaching allows me to produce complicated information in a format that is easy to digest, such as video files, and images that explain the complicated physical interactions of hydrology and hydraulics. Some of my past litigation work produced evidence that was not disputed by opposing experts.
My approach is to first understand the case, then to discuss one on one what technica...
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Mark "Jake" Jacobson
Construction Defect & Standard of Care Expert
The Expert Construction Witness, LLC
Fruita, Colorado
Construction, Construction Defects
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Residential, Standard of Care, Building Codes, Workmanship, Plumbing, Commercial, Roofing & Stucco, Plan Reviews, Project Documents & Costs, Electrical, Water Intrusion, Facilities Management, Site Evals, Framing, Litigation Support, Concrete, Site Inspections, Product Evals, Mechanical, Insurance
Mark “Jake” Jacobson
Building Inspector
Building Official
Construction Expert Witness
Consultant
Facilities Manager
General Contractor
Pre-Purchase Inspector
Project Manager
Project Superintendent
Mark “Jake” Jacobson serves as a construction expert witness and consultant in matters involving construction defects, delays, cost overruns, project management issues, and standard-of-care concerns. He works with attorneys and their clients throughout Colorado, Utah and surrounding states.
He brings over 30 years of experience in construction, construction management, facilities management, and business management. His background includes roles as a building inspector, building official, jobsite superintendent, facilities manager, general contractor, and construction consultant/analyst. This breadth of experience provides a practical, experience-based perspective on construction practices, building codes, and the applicable standard of care.
His work includes residential new construct...
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Kristopher J. Seluga, M.S., PE
Technology Associates, LLC
Stratford, Connecticut
Accident Reconstruction, Products Liability
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Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics, Automotive, Construction, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Forensic Science, Golf Carts, Human Factors, Motorcycle, Premises Liability, Safety, Slip Trip & Fall
Our staff of experienced engineers are ready to apply established scientific and engineering knowledge and techniques to your case. Our staff has published hundreds of papers, served on national ANSI standards committees and assisted over 2,800 attorneys and insurance agents settle or try their cases.
Because the laws of physics and principles of engineering are universal, we are able to investigate and opine on a wide range of topics including motor vehicle crashes, heavy machinery, consumer products, construction sites, falls and biomechanical analyses. In each case, we assist our clients by determining, in as much detail as possible, how and why an accident occurred and communicating those finding in a clear and concise manner.
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Paul D Ferreira, CM,CS
Construction Related Accidents & Claims
Eleuthera Associates, LLC
Lebanon, Connecticut
Construction, Equipment & Machinery
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Construction Related Accidents, Defective Roadway & Walking Surfaces, Operation of Heavy Equipment Trucks and Tools, Roadway & Site Safety & Traffic Control, OSHA DOT ANSI MUTCD ADA, Excavation & Trenching Safety, Concrete Construction Safety, NY 811 Certified, Defective Workmanship Claims
Mr. Ferreira is the owner and general manager of Eleuthera Associates, LLC. and PDF Construction Co. Inc. He has over 40 years of “hands on” experience in construction, project management, estimating, safety, and cost management related to municipal and state, heavy and highway construction, as well as institutional, commercial and residential construction. As a contractor, he has been responsible for the daily safety of his employees and subcontractors on project sites.
Mr. Ferreira has earned numerous specialized safety certifications in his field and holds diplomas in both construction safety and construction management, as well as NY 811 certification. He is a licensed water & sewer contractor, ATSSA certified traffic director, Class A unrestricted commercial CDL truck driver, and a life-long member of the International Union of Operating Engineers.
Mr. Ferreira has an extensive background in excavation, concrete construction, streetscapes, underground utilities (sewer, drain...
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Robert Hession
Construction Expert | Cost & Claims Analysis
RFH Partners, LLC
New Canaan, Connecticut
Construction, Construction Defects
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Cost to Complete Analysis, Change Order Analysis, Project Execution Failure Analysis, Construction Cost Overruns, Construction Delay & Schedule Impact Analysis, Contractor Billing & Payment Appl, Construction Claims & Dispute Support, Project Execution Failure Analysis, Construction Management Standard of Care
Robert Hession is a construction expert witness with more than 30 years of experience in commercial construction, capital project delivery, and construction risk advisory. His background combines executive leadership with hands-on project execution, providing a practical, real-world perspective in dispute matters.
Mr. Hession is the Principal of RFH Partners, a construction advisory and expert consulting firm focused on construction claims analysis, cost-to-complete evaluation, contractor billing and payment application review, change order exposure, and construction management standard of care. His work involves detailed analysis of project documentation, including contracts, schedules, payment applications, change orders, and cost records, to assess financial exposure and project performance.
Prior to founding RFH Partners, Mr. Hession served as Executive Vice President at J.A. Jennings, where he was responsible for leading complex commercial and institutional construction proje...
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
Connecticut
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
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Christopher S. Debski
Construction With An Emphasis In Building Envelope
S.W.Debs, LLC
North Grosvenordale, Connecticut
Construction, Construction Defects
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Building Envelope Systems, Roofs, Walls, Foundations, Windows, Doors
SW Debs, LLC is a trusted and experienced real estate and construction consulting firm based in North Grosvenordale, CT. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, we provide tailored solutions to help our clients succeed.
Our team of experts combines extensive knowledge with innovative strategies to deliver exceptional results. Whether you need guidance on real estate investments or assistance with construction project management, we are here to support you every step of the way. Partner with SW Debs, LLC and let us help you navigate the complexities of the real estate and construction industry.
Our expertise consists of real estate consulting, construction consulting, market research analysis. project management, due diligence services & feasibility studies.
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Craig L Moskowitz, PE, MBA, MS
CLM Engineering Associates, LLC
Stamford, Connecticut
Premises Liability, Construction Defects
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OSHA, construction, slips/trips/falls, storm damage, water intrusion, roofing systems, warranty inspections, civil engineering, structural engineering, building collapse, property condition assessment, building codes, forensic engineering, engineering expert, construction accidents, personal injury
Since 2010, the President and Managing Member of CLM Engineering Associates, LLC, which concentrates its focus on forensic engineering/expert witness work for the insurance industry and legal community. In addition, we offer construction management, civil engineering and building inspection services.
Prior experience includes extensive construction management work on both commercial and residential projects. Performed safety inspections on both civilian and military projects through application of OSHA regulations. Designed drainage systems for the government while an officer with the United States military. Cost estimating for various projects exceeding $500 million. Design document creation and management of high-rise construction in Manhattan. marketplace. Management of telecommunications projects for Verizon in Manhattan including CPM schedule creation and updating.
Directed and managed all water distribution system and sewer system work while working as a contractor to th...
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Janine McCartney, Ph.D, MBA, CSP, CHST, CSHO, CSHO
Oil & Gas, Manufac., & Construction Safety Expert
HHC Safety Engineering Services, Inc.//HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corp.
Wilmington, Delaware
Safety, Products Liability
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Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Electrical, Safety Engineering, Arc Flash/NFPA 70E, OSHA/OSHRC Appeal, Accident Investigation, Falls, Rig Collapse, Machinery, Accident Reconstruction, Construction, Industrial Plants, Refinery, Contests to OSHA Citations, Product Liability, Safety Management, PHMSA Appeal cases, Fire and Explosion, Workplace Safety
Dr. Janine McCartney is a Safety Engineer with designation as a Certified Safety Professional, Construction Safety and Health Technician. Dr. McCartney has held Management safety positions and a Safety Officer II position with OSHA Consultation. She worked for 11 years in the oil & gas industry and pipeline industry on large multi-state pipeline construction projects and as an exploration geologist (onshore and offshore). Dr. McCartney has taught for Texas A&M-Texas Engineering Extension as Adjunct Faculty and teaches the OSHA 10 and 30 hour General Industry and Construction courses for OTI. Her career spans 42 years. Please see her 13 AM Best podcasts and webinars on AM Best. AM Best Top 10 Best Webinars-August 2024 AM Best Magazine article How Litigation Funders are Affecting Settlements. Specialization in Product Liability suits. Specialization in Pipeline cases. Specialization in Fire and Explosion cases. Dr. McCartney also currently teaches for the OSHA Training Institute.
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Matthew Furlong, CBC, RBC
Construction and Building Code Compliance Expert
Först Consulting Group
District Of Columbia
Construction Defects, Construction
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Forensic investigation, building pathology, failure analysis, technical reporting, construction claims, litigation support, insurance, building code, EIFs, stucco, building envelope, facades, rainscreen, infrared, moisture, structural capability, energy conservation, contract analysis, code compliance
Mr. Matthew Furlong specializes in construction defect and failure analysis, forensic engineering, scientific investigations, technical report writing and expert witness testimony for construction claims and litigation matters. Mr. Furlong has 25 years of experience with construction, project coordination and design, remodeling, and field inspections of building systems for residential, and commercial low and high-rise properties. He has successfully completed more than 600 unique and custom projects while as a general contractor.
His builder background experience ranges from high-end new custom home construction, interior renovations and additions, to green building and energy efficient homes, historical renovations, timber-framing, and creating elaborate custom interiors in prestigious estate-sized homes. This experience gives Mr. Furlong the unique qualifications to testify as an expert in construction matters. As a professional consultant, Mr. Furlong provides services in the ...
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Scott S Mulholland, CGC BEC CMR CMA CIEC
Top Forensic Investigator, Building Science
US Building Consultants Inc.
Reddick, Florida
Construction Defects, Mold
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Forensic Investigations, Water intrusion, Moisture Damage, Building Envelope, Waterproofing and Systems, Building Science, Material testing, Inspection reporting, Remediation and Repairs, Costs Analysis, Environmental Analysis, Moisture Engineering, Mechanical balancing, IAQ and Building Envelope, Microbial testing, Construction
Scott “Spiderman” Mulholland CGC BEC CMR CMA CIEC Principal/CEO
Areas of Expertise:
• Quality control and inspections for construction
• Building science, moisture engineering, and forensic analysis
• Construction failures, dispute resolution, and restoration
• Waterproofing, design, and restoration programs
• Environmental investigations and mold remediation protocols
• Building envelope commissioning and construction plans review
• Expert witness research, reporting, and testimony
• Field and laboratory testing for construction materials
• Stucco, EIFS, masonry, concrete, wood, glass, and metal cladding systems
• Chinese drywall inspection and remediation
Licensing and Certifications:
• Florida State Certified General Contractor (#CGC1519110)
• Florida Licensed Mold Assessor (#MRSA1793)
• Florida Licensed Mold Remediation (#MRSR1916)
• Florida Licensed Home Inspector (#HI4479)
• Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (#ACAC 0702026)
• Certified Moisture Intrus...
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Michael Fiebig, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, CFPS, CEP
Fiebig Architecture
Florida
Construction Defects, Premises Liability
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Architecture, Construction, Construction Defect, Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, Fire-Resistive Assemblies, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Building Codes, Premises Liability, Slip & Fall, Trip & Fall
Registered architect with NCARB certificate in twenty states (licensed in more states than are listed in this directory), with an active design and forensic practice. As a forensic architect, his experience includes among other things, performing analysis of standard of care in building design and construction projects; performing analyses of building systems including roofing systems, window and door systems, exterior wall cladding systems, waterproofing and foundation systems, with a specialization in fire-resistive assemblies and active fire-protection systems. His experience includes premises liability investigation and analysis of accident sites relating to the built environment, both indoors and outdoors. As a design architect, his practice includes traditional architectural practice including building design, building code analysis & application, and services during construction.
Michael is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), credentialed under the authority of th...
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Louis Vanacore, PE, PMP, CxP, CMRP
J.B. Shepherd and Company
Marianna, Florida
Engineering, Construction
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Management, Causal Analysis, Quality, Reliability, Safety, Design, Project Execution, Commissioning
LICENSES / CERTIFICATION:
Florida Registered Professional Engineer License 14569
Project Management Professional (PMP) 1360434
Building Commissioning Professional Certification (BCxP) 8257201
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) 151868
Florida General Contractors License CGC004831 (not active)
Louis Vanacore is a Senior Associate Engineer with J.B. Shepherd and Company. Louis practices in the intersection of quality processes, design requirements, and management controls. Using a combination of awareness of system methodologies, human motivations, causal examination; a root cause for operational accidents, or product failures can be established. Louis’ broad and diverse experiences enable him to relate disparate information to establish the sequence of decisions, conditions, and actions which precipitate incidents.
Louis’ experiences range from significant Federal government energy, military, and civil programs, industrial manufacturing, industrial proc...
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Chris Grundy, LEED AP
Construction Claims & Disputes Expert
Grundy Construction Management & Consulting LLC
Fort Myers, Florida
Construction, Construction Defects
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Contractual Disputes & Claims, Change Order & Cost Management Disputes, Unforeseen Conditions, Construction Defects, Procurement Irregularities, GMP Disputes, Delay & Disruption Analysis, Building Code Review, Construction Oversight Failures, Quality Control Failures
Construction management professional with over 40 years of experience across the United States, Canada, and South Africa, including senior roles with general contractors and nearly a decade of Owner’s Representative and advisory work. Project portfolio includes cultural, federal, educational, residential, and infrastructure developments valued up to $800 million.
Experienced in AIA contract frameworks (A102, A133, A201), GMP and CM/GC delivery models, federal procurement under FARs and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) protocols, and international contract forms including FIDIC. Technical expertise includes capital project budgeting, design coordination, change order review, pay application and contingency tracking, and project close-out processes.
Project experience includes energy-efficient and high-performance facilities incorporating LEED certification, geothermal systems, photovoltaic arrays, and Zero Energy design goals.
Advisory and dispute support experience includes a...
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Charles A. Nettleman, III, PhD, Esq, PLS
National Land Survey Expert Witness PhD, Esq, PLS
Nettleman Land Consultants, Inc.
Florida
Land Surveying, Construction
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Land Boundary, Land Title, Land Easements, Adverse Possession, Surveyor Negligence, Land Surveyor, Standard of Care, Texas Surveyor Certificate of Merit, Water Allocation, Dock Dispute, Riparian Rights, Littoral Rights, Geomatics, Encroachment, Right of Way, GPS Survey, Property Line Dispute, Subdivision Platting, Daubert Qualified
Dr. Tony Nettleman, PhD, Esq, PLS, is a nationally recognized land surveying expert witness licensed in twelve states — Florida, Texas, California, New Mexico, Alabama, South Dakota, West Virginia, Kentucky, Nevada, Virginia, Louisiana, and Ohio, and a licensed attorney in Florida. He has provided expert testimony in over 200 cases across the country and has never been successfully Daubert challenged.
Attorneys retain Dr. Nettleman for boundary disputes, easement conflicts, land title issues, adverse possession claims, riparian and littoral rights, surveyor negligence, encroachment, right-of-way disputes, and standard-of-care matters. His dual background as both a licensed surveyor and a trained attorney gives him a rare ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly and persuasively to judges and juries.
Dr. Nettleman is the author and co-author of leading land surveying textbooks, including Clark on Surveying, Evidence & Procedure for Boundary Location, and Brown's Boun...
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Tracy Myers, AIA
Myers Consulting
Altamonte Springs, Florida
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Standard of care, general construction, personal injury, trip and fall, stairs, accessibility, ADA, construction, defect analysis, roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, building enclosure, building envelope, accident, contracts, architect, general contractor, NCARB, RRO
Tracy Myers is an architect and general contractor with 34 years of broad experience in architectural design, project management, property condition evaluation, construction administration, general construction, forensics, and property loss consulting. She specializes in expert witness testimony related to architectural and general construction issues, personal injury defect and accident investigation, building enclosure investigation and repair including waterproofing, roofing and fenestration, forensic architecture, litigation support, property loss evaluation, code upgrade review, peer review and quality assurance services.
Prior to opening her own consulting practice in 2019, she worked for privately-owned architectural and forensic architectural firms, a corporate development department at a privately-owned restaurant company, a roofing manufacturer as a member of their Building and Roofing Science team, and a construction consulting firm.
Ms. Myers has worked in the fore...
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Daniel J. Hartwig, CSP, CIH
Safety, Human Factors, Industrial Hygiene
General Health & Safety Services LLC
Punta Gorda, Florida
Safety, Premises Liability
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Slip & Fall, Personal Injury, Speed Bumps, Stairs, Chemical Exposure, Noise, Product Liability, Machine Safety, Human Factors, Indoor Air Quality, Industrial Hygiene, Mold, Warnings, Construction, Trip & Fall, Best Practice
Daniel Hartwig, CSP, CIH is President of General Health & Safety Services LLC. and has provided safety counsel and expert witness testimony throughout the United States for since 1978 from offices in Wisconsin and Florida. Because of the wide variety of clients served, he has experience in many environments including retail stores, hotels, homes, restaurants, manufacturing facilities, construction sites, hospitals and nursing homes, auto dealerships and many more.
Being a premises safety expert, Mr. Hartwig performs investigations related to construction, operation, and maintenance of commercial premises, residential structures, and industrial facilities. The investigations involve site inspections and review of applicable standards. Based on the above information and review of the discovery material, he performs a root cause analysis of the accident, enabling him to provide a strong basis for his opinions.
For product liability cases, he provides analysis of possible defects, wa...
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Edward J. Garbin, Jr., PhD, PE, DGE
Geotechnical & Construction Expert Witness
Garbin GeoStructural Group, LLC
Saint Johns, Florida
Geotechnical Engineering, Geology
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construction, construction engineering, engineer, foundations, sinkholes, piles, shoring, earthquake, ground, slope, slide, aggregate piers, stone columns, rigid inclusions, vibrations, subsidence, ground improvement, karst, liquefaction, differential
Dr. Ed Garbin, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE
President & Principal Engineer – Garbin GeoStructural Group, LLC
When technical clarity and real-world experience are critical to your legal matter, turn to Dr. Ed Garbin, a nationally recognized authority in geostructural and construction engineering.
With more than 30 years of combined construction and engineering experience, Dr. Garbin brings a rare dual perspective to the expert witness role. He began his career on construction crews before earning his Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering and PE licensure in 2003. He is now licensed in 40 states and Board Certified in Geotechnical Engineering (D.GE) by the ASCE Geo-Institute's Academy of Geo-Professionals.
His expertise spans commercial, industrial, and heavy-civil construction, including:
Shallow and Deep foundations
Foundation load and integrity testing
Ground improvement (aggregate piers, grouting, soil mixing, rigid inclusions)
Earth retention and support of excavation (soldier piles, sheet ...
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Bobby L Glass, MS, CSP, ASP, CHST, CSMP
General Industry, Construction, DOT Expert Witness
G3 Safety Services
Port St Lucie, Florida
Safety, Risk Management
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forklift, trenching & excavation, fall protection, general industry, toolbox talks, hazard communication, hazardous material, training, construction, heavy equipment, multi employer, confined space entry, safety program, driver qualifications, hot work, lockout tagout (LOTO), aerial lift, risk assessment, competent person, loading dock
I obtained my Graduates Degree (MS) in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University in 2026. In addition, I have obtained three accredited credentials from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and one from the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management. Currently, I have obtained the following credentials:
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP-44358)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP-36744)
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST-16024)
• Certified Safety Management Practitioner (CSMP-13295)
I started my career as a Drum Sampler/Mapper and was promoted to a Safety Technician, Safety Engineer, and Safety Manager working in the hazardous waste industry and was eventually promoted to the Corporate Office of Waste Management in Oakbrook, IL. I eventually transferred to the solid waste industry as a Regional Safety Manager. Eventually, I transitioned to work for the State of Florida and developed the first safety and health program for Miam...
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Michael J Maxwell
Award-Winning Real Estate Development Expert
MAXWELL+Partners, LLC
Coral Gables, Florida
Real Estate, Construction
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Land Use , Due Diligence, Real Estate Acquisitions & Dispositions, Real Estate Development, Valuation Modeling , Commercial Investment & Develoopment, Historic Preservation , Partnerships , Feasibiltity, Distressed assets, Owner's Representation, Fraud, Adaptive Use, Entitlements , Real Estate Education, Bankruptcy, Land deve
Fifty Years of Real Estate Development experience. Developer, Owner's Representative, Executive Positions from VP to CEO. Real Estate work-outs and bankruptcies as Chief Restructuring Officer. Consultant for land use and Zoning. Debt and Equity financing. Due Diligence. Purchase and Sales. Historic Preservation and Adaptive Use.
Graduate (MSRE) Real Estate Program Director and Professor, leading an award-winning master's degree program in real estate development.
Adjunct Professor of Real Estate at multiple university programs.
Providing expert real estate service for attorneys since 1987. Assists attorney's with advice on case stragety, principlas and practice standards. Financing. Land Use. Asset Recovery. Partnership disputes.
Cases in Florida, South Carolina, El Salvador.
Urban Land Institute national award for consulting services -
NAIOP honored as a Dsitingushed Fellow
Fellow Royal Insitute of Chartered Surveyors
GLG National Real Estate Expert since 2008
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Clinton J. Ford, M. Sc. ACA, CGC, CIE, CMR, CRMI
Premises Liability Expert Witness
Advanced Building Consultants
Alachua, Florida
Construction, Premises Liability
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Appraisal & Valuation, Arbitration, Building Inspection, Construction, Construction Defects, Environmental, Indoor Air Quality, Mold, OSHA, Premises Liability, Safety, Slip, Mediation, Building Codes, Codes, Trip, Fall, Stairs, Floors, Railings
Clinton J. Ford M.S… is the President and founder of Advanced Building Consultants. He is a recognized expert in all forms of Premise Liability (including Walkway Safety analysis & Tribometry), Construction, and Environmental issues. Mr. Ford has over three decades of construction experience on projects ranging from $5,000 to $50,000,000 and has spent over thirty (30) years providing construction consulting and expert witness services to the legal industry. Ford’s exemplary casework displays his investigative prowess in a vast variety of claim topics. Using up-to-date technology combined with his elite knowledge of building codes, standards, and statutes, Ford is consistently able to present analysis and witnessing that can be described as nothing but expert.
Mr. Ford offers attorneys consulting and litigation support assistance in Building Construction / Environmental Claims that have resulted in property damage, personal injury, and/or wrongful death. Advanced Building Consult...
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Thomas Collier, Jr
Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude
Collier Consultants
Florida
Construction, Premises Liability
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Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina.
Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants.
General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Nicholas Fiduccia
Construction Expert Witness/Claim Resolution
Due Diligence Professional Services, Inc.
Marianna, Florida
Construction, Energy
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Wind Power, Solar PV, Solar Concentrate CSP, Battery Storage, Construction Claims, Trenching, Renewable Energy, Heavy Civil, Roads, Highways, Concrete Bridges, Excavation, Earthwork, Underground Utilities, Directional Drilling, Dewatering, Building, Litigation Support, Transmission T-Line, Substation
Nicholas Fiduccia is President and Co-Founder of Due Diligence Professional Services, Inc. a Florida based expert witness service, construction claims specialist and project management consulting firm that focuses its practice on assisting law firms, owners, engineering, construction firms, and contractors performing renewable energy, power, heavy civil, underground utilities, building and other related construction specialties.
Nick Fiduccia has successfully consulted and provided litigation support services in matters related to settlement of claims, including both depositions and court appearances associated with projects involving renewable energy, power, heavy civil, underground utilities, building and other related construction specialties.
Mr. Fiduccia’s Expert Witness Services center around Claim Development and Litigation Support.
EDUCATION
Attended St Joseph College, Rensselaer, Indiana
LICENSING
Class A General Contractor – State of Florida (Inactive)
Certified Und...
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Caleb M. Sturm, PSP, CCP, CCA
Forensic Schedule/Delay and Damages Expert
BRG Global Construction Advisory & Disputes Practice
Florida
Construction, Dispute Resolution
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Construction Delay, Disruption, Productivity Loss, Quantum of Damages, Critical Path Delay, Change Orders, Scope Change, Termination, CPM Scheduling, Audit, Construction Claim, Acceleration, Cumulative Impact, Extended General Conditions, Extension of Time, Liquidated Damages, Concurrent Delay
Mr. Caleb M. Sturm has over 20 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry working as a contractor, owner, and an expert consultant. His experience was gained while working on the delivery of large-scale and complex construction projects and within the context of claims and disputes. He has been appointed as an independent expert providing both written and oral opinion evidence regarding matters of programming and project delay, studies in working disruption and productivity, extension of time entitlement, forensic accounting and the quantification of additional costs incurred.
Mr. Sturm has a demonstrable track record assisting parties in the successful resolution of claims prior to litigation or arbitration proceedings. Mr. Sturm can effectively collaborate with project personnel and perform analyses in the development of expert findings that are presented and relied upon during settlement conferences, formal mediations, meet and confer procedures, and inform...
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Robert M Carpenter, COL (Ret) PE CGC
Federal Construction Claims Expert | Former USACE
BCPeabody Construction Services LLC
LUTZ, Florida
Construction, Civil Engineering
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Federal Construction, Construction Claims, Costs Overruns, Delay Claims, FAR Contracts, Equitable Adjustments, USACE Projects, Army Corps, MILCON, Disaster Recovery, Federal Infrastructure, FEMA PA, Government Contracts, Schedule Delays, Contractor Perfromance, Construction Management, Standards of Care, Coastal Engineering
I am a retired U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Colonel and former Commander of the Jacksonville District, where I led one of the Corps’ largest engineering organizations responsible for civil works, military construction, navigation, coastal engineering, and environmental restoration programs across Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Over a 30-year career I directed and oversaw multi-billion-dollar federal infrastructure programs, including major components of the $8B Everglades Restoration Program and the Kissimmee River Restoration project. I am a licensed Professional Civil Engineer with extensive experience in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), construction claims, equitable adjustments, infrastructure program management, and FEMA Public Assistance program compliance. I have a master's in civil engineering from Stanford. I was an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at West Point where I mastered the skill of explaining difficult engineering concepts in an ...
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Paul L. Johnson
Construction Defects Expert
Gryphon Consulting
Florida
Construction Defects, Construction
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Residential Construction, commercial, leaks, tenant fit-outs, kitchens, baths, remodels, construction related slip-fall & personal injury, historic buildings, restaurants, roofs, siding, critical path, luxury construction, high-end construction, Building envelope, cabinetry, Construction related personal injury, tile, stone
An Expert Witness having testified in court or through deposition since 1994, and a Consultant on matters related to residential and light commercial new construction and renovation projects. Award-winning construction professional with over 45 years of hands-on experience. Founder/operator of two successful construction firms. Experience includes all aspects of residential construction, new builds and remodeling, light commercial construction, and tenant buildout - multiple new builds, over 60 whole home remodels, hundreds of kitchen remodels, hundreds of master bath remodels, numerous tenant fit out projects, restaurants, and a historic landmark complete renovation in Washington, D.C.. Extensive consulting experience as an owner's representative. Patented inventor of a cabinet installation assembly. Author of the book Residential Building & Remodeling, available on Amazon. On Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7GMDJM.
I work to stay current on construction processes, materia...
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Michael C Head, PE
Structural Eng - Construction and personal injury
HEAD of Engineering, LLC
Florida
Construction Defects, Structural Engineering
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Building Construction, Building Envelope, Building Forensics, Concrete, Construction, Construction Accident, Foundations Building, High-rise Building Construction Analysis, Hurricane Damage, Parking Decks, Personal Injury Building, Structural Steel, Construction Contract Administration
Mr. Head has more than 40 years of structural engineering analysis, design and project/construction management experience throughout Saudi Arabia and the United States ranging from the design of new facilities, strengthening, renovation, retrofitting and repair of existing structures in the GMP, Design/Bid and Design/Bid/Build delivery method and conducting forensic investigations as an Expert Witness.
He has been primarily engaged in the design and construction of building structures. During that time he has seen the good and the bad, what works and what doesn't and has seen the design and the construction processes change dramatically.
Mr. Head is available to assist attorneys, insurance companies, contractors, architects, engineers, owners, developers and real estate professionals in determining the reasons that the structural systems failed or under-performed, how to efficiently return the facility to fulfill its intended function and the assessment of existing facilities for ...
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Michael R. Spreckelmeier
SPRECK Construction Consulting
Fort Myers, Florida
Construction, Building Inspection
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Residential construction consultant, Construction consultant, Construction consultant for homeowners, Homeowner consultant, Construction consulting services, General contractor consulting, Building construction consultants, Attorney Consultation, Residential attorney consultation
Michael Spreckelmeier has high standards with a trained eye for imperfections or subpar craftsmanship. He is a state-certified building inspector and general contractor who also owned and operated a reputable design-build remodeling firm in SWFL for 30 years. As such, he offers expertise in a variety of disciplines, drawing upon his many years of personal, hands-on construction experiences and a thorough working knowledge of his craft.
Driven by excellence and honor, Spreck Construction Consulting enjoys helping legal professionals by preventing, identifying, and mitigating construction risk.
He supports attorneys in numerous ways, including:
• Building code, permits, and other municipal legal reviews
• Industry standard benchmarking and comparisons
• Damage assessments and accountability determinations
• Quality control oversights and other detailed examinations
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James J. Cloud, CGC, CCC, CMC, CFC, CPC, CAM, BK, MSIRE
Construction Expert Witness | Florida Contractor
Cloud Design Build
Miami Beach, Florida
Construction, Property Damage
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Construction Expert Witness, Construction Defects, Standard of Care, Building Code Compliance, Contractor Licensing, Construction Claims, Construction Contracts, Change Orders, Property Damage, Water Intrusion, Building Envelope, Real Estate, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Permitting, Project Management
James J. Cloud is a Florida General Contractor, construction expert witness, and licensed real estate broker with over 20 years of experience across residential, commercial, and large-scale development projects. His work focuses on evaluating construction practices, identifying failures, and determining how those conditions impact property performance, building code compliance, and real estate transactions.
His experience spans South Florida, Southwest Florida, and throughout Florida, including major developments across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. He provides expert analysis, consulting, written reports, and testimony in matters involving construction defects, contractor standard of care, building code compliance, contractor licensing, construction claims, and property damage disputes.
Mr. Cloud also evaluates construction and real estate-related issues tied to property transactions, including latent defects, disclosure-related matters, and post-sale defect claim...
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John G. Minor, CGC, CFM, CAM, WTR, MRSA, MRSR
30+ Year Construction Litigation Consultant
Complete General Contractors, Inc.
Pensacola, Florida
Construction, Construction Defects
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Forensic Contruction, Mold Remediation, Stucco Failure, Floodplain Management, Hurricane Damage, Wind Damage, Moisture Intrusion, Property Restoration, Insurance Appraisal, Termite Damage, Construction Litigation, Water Intrusion, Flood Damage, Property Damage Claim, Mold Assessment, Roof Failure, General Contractor
John G. Minor is a licensed General Contractor, forensic construction consultant, insurance appraiser, and expert witness with more than 30 years of experience in commercial and residential construction, large loss property claims, hurricane damage investigations, construction defects, water intrusion, mold assessment, and building envelope failures. He serves as President of Complete General Contractors, Inc., a forensic consulting and construction firm operating throughout the Southeast United States.
Mr. Minor has extensive experience providing expert analysis, litigation support, deposition testimony, trial testimony, and forensic investigations involving construction defects, storm damage, insurance disputes, roofing failures, moisture intrusion, fenestration failures, flood-related losses, structural damage, and remediation issues. His work includes complex residential, commercial, industrial, condominium, and coastal properties.
He is licensed as a Certified General Contrac...
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Brice R Miller, CGC, LEED AP
Construction Defects Expert Witness
Miller Building Group
Gainesville, Florida
Construction Defects, Construction
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Moisture Intrusion, Stucco, Fiber Cement Siding, Brick, Roofing, Building Envelope, Windows, Asphalt, Building Codes, Paint, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, FL Statute 558, FL Statute 553, Turnovers, ASTM, AAMA, FGIA, Spray Testing
Brice Miller is President of Miller Building Group, an engineering firm providing expert services and opinions to the legal and insurance industries. Mr. Miller has consulted on more than 6,000 matters, including high-rise and commercial claims, as well as single-family residential disputes. His expertise centers on building envelope failures, with extensive experience across a wide range of construction types and issues.
Mr. Miller has a strong track record of helping resolve complex disputes prior to trial or arbitration, and he has also testified in trials and final hearings. He has developed rigorous protocols and procedures to ensure his expert opinions are defensible under deposition and cross-examination. His team includes full-time engineering technicians trained and certified in building envelope inspection and related disciplines, supported by a professional staff that ensures the timely delivery of accurate, high-quality reports.
Miller Building Group is known for its u...
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Scott Harvey-Lewis, PE, LEED AP
Building Mavens
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Structural Engineering, Construction Defects
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Building Inspection, construction, civil engineering, milestone inspections, structural integrity inspections, Building Enclosures, Exterior Walls and Cladding Systems, Waterproofing Systems, Roofing Systems, Water Intrusion Investigations
Mr. Harvey-Lewis has more than 19 years of experience providing structural engineering design, construction administration, and forensic services to public and private-sector clients on various projects. As a forensic engineer, Scott investigates structural failures, building construction defects, and code compliance on behalf of attorneys, owners, developers, and insurance companies. Scott’s design portfolio includes significant phases of project development, from conceptual design and plan preparation through construction and final inspection. His expertise includes building envelope systems, cast-in-place concrete, steel, masonry, and timber design for commercial and residential structures, telecommunication and educational facilities, marinas, industrial plants, warehouses, storage and containment, and land development.
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Joshua Tolbert
PEG, Inc.
Smerna, Georgia
Engineering, Premises Liability
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Civil Engineering, Fall Protection, Construction, Analysis, Industrial Safety including OSHA and NFPA. See www.peginc.biz for Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geo technical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering
PEG, Inc. offers consultation and expert testimony in many specialized areas, such as the following:
Accident Reconstruction & Investigations
Building Codes
Concrete Failures
Construction & Environmental
Construction Equipment Accidents
Construction Safety & Related Codes
Cooling Towers & Hydraulics
Electrical Engineering
Excavation, Blasting & Trenching
Exhibit Reconstruction & Investigations
Fall Protection
Highway & Transportation Problems
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgy & Welding / Failure Studies
OSHA Issues
Paints, Coatings & Lead Abatement
Premise Liability
Product Failure & Liability Issues
Safety Issues (Construction, Industrial & Product)
Slips, Trips & Falls
Software Engineering Studies
Structural Steel & Building Failure Studies
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James V Hanna, II, AIA, NCARB
Hanna Design Alliance
DECATUR, Georgia
Construction Defects, Architecture
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Envelope, Construction, Commercial, Residential, Stucco, Water Intrusion, Roofing, Accessibility, Windows, Sound, Fire, Balcony, Waterproofing, Brick, Siding, Codes, ADA, Air Barrier, Wood, Zoning
Expert Profile:
Jim Hanna has more than 35 years as a practicing architect including interior architecture, corporate leadership, quality assurance, and quality control. Hanna has provided consultation, arbitration, mediation, and expert witness services.
Jim is an architect and the founder of Hanna Design Alliance, LLC. hannada.com and his career has spanned building types including multifamily apartment, condominium, resort, hotel, office, medical, and recreational design. With a focus on the technical aspects of architecture and the built environment, he has been responsible for waterproofing detailing, contractual agreements, and design management including specialty consultants.
Mr. Hanna is a member of the American Institute of Architecture, NCARB, International Code Council, and the National Fire Protection Association.
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Nicholas Fiduccia
Construction Expert Witness/Claim Resolution
Due Diligence Professional Services, Inc.
Georgia
Construction, Energy
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Wind Power, Solar PV, Solar Concentrate CSP, Battery Storage, Construction Claims, Trenching, Renewable Energy, Heavy Civil, Roads, Highways, Concrete Bridges, Excavation, Earthwork, Underground Utilities, Directional Drilling, Dewatering, Building, Litigation Support, Transmission T-Line, Substation
Nicholas Fiduccia is President and Co-Founder of Due Diligence Professional Services, Inc. a Florida based expert witness service, construction claims specialist and project management consulting firm that focuses its practice on assisting law firms, owners, engineering, construction firms, and contractors performing renewable energy, power, heavy civil, underground utilities, building and other related construction specialties.
Nick Fiduccia has successfully consulted and provided litigation support services in matters related to settlement of claims, including both depositions and court appearances associated with projects involving renewable energy, power, heavy civil, underground utilities, building and other related construction specialties.
Mr. Fiduccia’s Expert Witness Services center around Claim Development and Litigation Support.
EDUCATION
Attended St Joseph College, Rensselaer, Indiana
LICENSING
Class A General Contractor – State of Florida (Inactive)
Certified Und...
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Michael C Head, PE
Structural Eng - Construction and personal injury
HEAD of Engineering, LLC
Atlanta, Georgia
Construction Defects, Structural Engineering
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Building Construction, Building Envelope, Building Forensics, Concrete, Construction, Construction Accident, Foundations Building, High-rise Building Construction Analysis, Hurricane Damage, Parking Decks, Personal Injury Building, Structural Steel, Construction Contract Administration
Mr. Head has more than 40 years of structural engineering analysis, design and project/construction management experience throughout Saudi Arabia and the United States ranging from the design of new facilities, strengthening, renovation, retrofitting and repair of existing structures in the GMP, Design/Bid and Design/Bid/Build delivery method and conducting forensic investigations as an Expert Witness.
He has been primarily engaged in the design and construction of building structures. During that time he has seen the good and the bad, what works and what doesn't and has seen the design and the construction processes change dramatically.
Mr. Head is available to assist attorneys, insurance companies, contractors, architects, engineers, owners, developers and real estate professionals in determining the reasons that the structural systems failed or under-performed, how to efficiently return the facility to fulfill its intended function and the assessment of existing facilities for ...
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David K Walters, GC
Construction Defects & Property Damage Expert
Construction Expert Witness Services, LLC
Dawsonville, Georgia
Construction Defects, Property Damage
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Construction Expert Witness, Property Damage Expert, Construction Defects, Insurance Claims, Xactimate Expert, Causation Analysis, Standard of Care, Damage Valuation, Scope & Cost Disputes, Building Failure Analysis, Repair vs Replacement, WDO / Termite Damage, Moisture Intrusion, Structural Damage, Litigation Support
David K. Walters is a Construction Expert Witness specializing in construction defects, property damage, and insurance-related loss disputes. He is a licensed Georgia Residential and Light Commercial Contractor, former Insurance Property Claims Adjuster, and former Claims Director within the termite and pest control industry, where he oversaw evaluation and resolution of wood-destroying organism (WDO) damage claims. He has approximately 30 years of combined construction and claims experience.
Mr. Walters provides expert analysis and testimony involving damage causation, standard of care, repair scope development, and cost valuation. His work includes evaluation of construction defects, moisture intrusion, structural damage, and wood-destroying organism (WDO) conditions, including hidden and progressive damage scenarios commonly encountered in termite-related claims. He has been engaged in matters involving disputed scope of damage, cost valuation, and repair versus replacement dete...
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Caleb M. Sturm, PSP, CCP, CCA
Forensic Schedule/Delay and Damages Expert
BRG Global Construction Advisory & Disputes Practice
Atlanta, Georgia
Construction, Dispute Resolution
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Construction Delay, Disruption, Productivity Loss, Quantum of Damages, Critical Path Delay, Change Orders, Scope Change, Termination, CPM Scheduling, Audit, Construction Claim, Acceleration, Cumulative Impact, Extended General Conditions, Extension of Time, Liquidated Damages, Concurrent Delay
Mr. Caleb M. Sturm has over 20 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry working as a contractor, owner, and an expert consultant. His experience was gained while working on the delivery of large-scale and complex construction projects and within the context of claims and disputes. He has been appointed as an independent expert providing both written and oral opinion evidence regarding matters of programming and project delay, studies in working disruption and productivity, extension of time entitlement, forensic accounting and the quantification of additional costs incurred.
Mr. Sturm has a demonstrable track record assisting parties in the successful resolution of claims prior to litigation or arbitration proceedings. Mr. Sturm can effectively collaborate with project personnel and perform analyses in the development of expert findings that are presented and relied upon during settlement conferences, formal mediations, meet and confer procedures, and inform...
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Thomas Collier, Jr
Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude
Collier Consultants
Atlanta, Georgia
Construction, Premises Liability
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Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina.
Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants.
General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Lance L Luke
National Building Expert – Construction & Safety
Honolulu, Hawaii
Construction, Construction Defects
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Building Inspection, real estate disclosure, construction cost estimating, condo board issues, Property management, condo association issues, construction safety, concrete spalling, Presmises liability, mold claims, construction warranties, home inspection, landlord/tenant issues, insurance claims
Lance Luke is a highly experienced building expert with over 40 years in the construction industry. He is the owner of Construction Management Inspection LLC and an internationally recognized expert in building safety, inspection, and construction management. With expertise in areas ranging from construction defects, spalling, and cast iron drain piping, to senior safety, Lance has been instrumental in helping numerous high-profile building projects, both residential and commercial.
Lance is the author of over 50 book publications, including "How Safe is Your Building" and "Concrete Spalling Repair Guide," and has worked on numerous construction projects across the United States and he is a three-time bestselling author. His vast experience in managing, inspecting, and repairing complex building systems provides him with profound insights into construction challenges, particularly in older buildings with issues like cast iron piping failure and structural repairs.
He is a trusted ...
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Stanford R Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC
Raising the Standard Consulting (USA) Inc.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Safety, OSHA
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Construction, Mining, Workplace Inspections, Crane, Rigging, EM 385-1-1, First Aid/CPR/AED, General Industry, Accident Investigation, Safety Training, Compliance, Workplace Conditions, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, Machine Guarding, Excavation, Trenching, Scaffolds, Multi-Employer
Stanford R. Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC, has over 30 years of experience managing safety and health for various projects.
He has been involved with multiple construction safety/OSHA cases as an expert witness.
A sampling of the expert witness cases he has been involved with include:
• Workplace injury at refinery construction project.
• Worker fatally electrocuted during a paving incident.
• Construction training and safety standards for power tool injury.
Safety and Slip Trip & Fall, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, (SSHO), Competent Person, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer, Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) designation with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Certified Safety and Health Professional (CSHP) in the State of Hawaii.
Construction and General Industry, Accident Investigation, Fall Protection, Forklift, Aerial Lift, Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, Machine Guarding, Amputation, Struck By, Caught Between, Scaffold, Ladder, Roofing Safety, Amputation, Excavation/T...
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Adam K Aleksander, PhD, PE, CSP
Aleksander & Associates P.A.
Boise, Idaho
Human Factors, Products Liability
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Mechanical, Industrial, Safety Engineering, Forensic Engineering, Human Factors, Product Liability, Warnings, Labels, Defects, Visibility, Reconstruction, Failure Analysis, OSHA, Construction, Equipment Failures, Industrial Accidents, Power Utility Accidents, Insurance Claims, Photogrammetry
Dr. Aleksander has a diversified Engineering background with specific experience (50 years) in Manufacturing, Cost Analysis, Consulting Engineering, Engineering Sales, Project Management, Product Development, Research, Lecturing, and Technical / Litigation Forensic Engineering Investigations of accidents and equipment failures. He has worked extensively in heavy industry (conveyors, biomass boilers, electric utilities) as well as the Forensic Engineering practice. Dr. Aleksander was the founding chair of the ASTM committee E58 on Forensic Engineering. He worked overseas on some 40 occasions in multiple South East Asia locations, and was involved in innovative efforts in international plastics mitigation. His academic credentials (Ph.D. Human Factors and Safety Engineering) bring a solid foundation to issues regarding product liability, warnings, labels, and use, based on a decades of development and research, and standards. This training also compliments Dr. Aleksander's experience...
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walter mcbrier
Construction Delay & Cost Expert Witness
GCM Group LLC
BOISE, Idaho
Construction, Construction Engineering
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construction delay analysis, schedule analysis, forensic schedule analysis, Time impact analysis (TIA), Critical Path Method (CPM), Construction Claims, Change Order Disputes, Construction Cost Analysis, Cost Estimating, Project Controls, Project Scheduling, Construction Damages, Construction Litigation Support
Walter McBrier is a construction executive and Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E., Civil - Idaho) with over 20 years of experience providing forensic analysis, litigation support, and expert testimony in complex construction disputes. His career includes leadership roles as a Vice President of a General Contracting firm and Global Cost Manager for a $500M+ owner portfolio, providing him with a unique 360-degree perspective on project delivery, schedule manipulation, and cost management. This comprehensive background enables him to deliver clear, defensible opinions that attorneys and clients rely upon in state and federal litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
Areas of Expertise
Construction Delay & Schedule Analysis: Forensic schedule analysis, Critical Path Method (CPM), Time Impact Analysis (TIA), delay damages, and recovery planning. Experienced with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
Cost Forensics & Damages: Cost estimating, quantification of cost overruns, change order...
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Timothy Browne
Construction Forensics Expert Witness
Maverick Mountain Consulting
Hope, Idaho
Construction Defects, Construction
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Construction Forensics, Expert Witness, Insurance Appraisal, Insurance Appraiser, Insurance Appraisal Umpire, Building Envelope Analysis, Building Code Analysis, Personal Injury (Construction), Roofing Assessments, Property Loss Analysis, Repair Cost Estimating
Tim began his construction career in the early 1990s working for his family’s insulation company in Michigan. From his teens, he was hands-on—installing insulation, repairing equipment, estimating, and selling. After high school, he worked as a rough carpenter on custom homes before co-founding a general contracting company, with projects ranging from high-end custom homes to large residential and commercial remodels. This exposure gave him a comprehensive understanding of energy-efficient building, structural details, and the importance of clear communication between designers, trades, and owners.
In 2005, Tim and his family moved to Phoenix, where he managed projects for a residential and commercial firm before overseeing the final year of construction of a 28,000 sq. ft. home on an 8-acre estate in Paradise Valley. He later became director of operations at a custom tile and hardscape company. Building in Arizona’s harsh desert climate presented Tim with new challenges where cons...
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Michael P. Lawler, MS, CSP, ASP, CHST
Construction Safety, Liability Analysis, Multi ER
Safewit, Inc.
Orland Park, Illinois
OSHA, Construction
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Struck by Equipment, back over, Fall Protection, Multi-Emplyer, Fall Prevention, slip trip & fall, aerial lift, crush, Scaffold, Work Zone, MUTCD, Crane, Steel Erection, Excavation, Silica, Lead, Tunnel, Confined Space, MEWP, scissor lift
Over 30 years as a safety executive and OSHA compliance manager, trainer, advisor, and leader on major construction projects throughout the USA. Expert at applying OSH Act of 1970 standards, regulations, policies, and Letter of Interpretation. Experience includes over 50 OSHA inspections and associated negotiation and defense preparation related to OSHA citations. Expert at incident investigation, accident reconstruction, and injury management and investigation. Extensive experience and expertise in MUTCD Traffic Controls and rules.
AREAS OF EXPERTISES INCLUDES:
• Liability Assessment & Contractor Duty of Care
• Accident Investigation & Root Cause
• Aerial Lifts, MEWP
• Construction Safety/Accidents
• COVID Safety & Pandemic Management
• Crane Safety, Critical Pick Planning, & Rigging
• Disaster & Emergency Management
• Dive/Underwater Operations
• EM-385 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Excavation, Trenching, & Soil Mechanics
• Slip, Trip, Falls, Stirs & Floor Safety Certi...
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Paul A Rodrigues
Forensic Accountant, fraud investigator, Damages
Trace Forensic Experts LLC
Illinois
Accounting, Intellectual Property
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Economic, Intellectual Property & Commercial Damages, Infringement, Lost Profits, Royalty, Forensic Accounting, Breach of Contract, Fiduciary Duty, Fraud Investigations, Embezzlement, Construction, Bankruptcy, Malpractice, Analytics, ediscovery, special master, Ponzi schemes, Theft of Trade Secrets, Damages
Paul Rodrigues is a Managing Member of Trace Forensic Experts LLC. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Global Management Accountant with a Master's Degree in Taxation and is Certified in Financial Forensics. Paul has more than 31 years of experience in the accounting profession. He began his practice with a big four public accounting firm and has served as an expert witness or consultant in numerous forensic, fraud, and litigation engagements with damage claims ranging from $1 million to $250 million. He has testified in Federal and State courts, arbitrations and mediations. Paul has been involved with civil and criminal litigation (on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants) including but not limited to: accounting & auditing standards; improper accounting entries, the determination of lost profits, income, assets, or damages; internal investigations and fraud investigations, securities, civil RICO; bribery and other litigation claims requiring ac...
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Christopher Heese
Comprehensive Analyst for Construction Issues
Heese Consulting
Illinois
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Management CM, General Contractor GC, Construction Delays, Construction Claims Disputes, Critical Path Schedule, Preconstruction Estimating, Site Planning & Logistics, Scope of Work Analysis, Construction Costs, Change Orders, Subcontractor, Contract Default, Standard of Care
Construction expert with over 30 years of experience in the industry managing projects in multiple U.S. states and internationally as a developer, general contractor, and subcontractor. Industry positions in the field, project management, risk management, and currently as an executive.
Accomplished in corporate and project risk management & mitigation utilizing a variety of contract formats including design-build, design-assist, CM-at-Risk, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and lump sum.
Experience in mediation, deposition, and testimony at trial.
Comprehensive, organized, professional analyst with firsthand knowledge in construction disputes, construction defects, subcontractor defaults, and industry standard practices.
I will provide you with fact-based reporting with clearly stated opinions.
I can help you understand how a variety of information (some of which may be ambiguous) may apply to a central issue, and how decisions made early in a project can have a domino effect...
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HENDRIK BOTTERMAN, CSP
Construction & General Industry Safety & OHSA
DAMARKY SAFETY CONSULTANTS, LLC
MANHATTAN, Illinois
OSHA, Construction
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Fall Protection & Prevention PFAS, Multi-Employer Work Site, Excavation & Trenching, Ladder & Scaffold, Slip & Trip, Steel Erection, Welding & Cutting, Heavy Construction Equipment Back over Run over Struck By, Confined Space, Crane Safety Critical Pick Planning & Rigging, Work Zone, Hand Arm & Tool Safety, Forklift
Over 30 years as a safety executive and OSHA compliance manager, trainer, advisor, and leader on major construction projects throughout the USA. He has investigated, analyzed, and prepared professional opinions and testimony on safety matters over the course of the past 20+ years. Expert at applying OSH Act of 1970 standards, regulations, policies, and Letter of Interpretation. Experience includes over 50 OSHA inspections and associated negotiation and defense preparation related to OSHA citations. Expert at incident investigation, and injury management and investigation.
AREAS OF EXPERTISES INCLUDES: • Liability Assessment & Contractor Duty of Care • Accident Investigation & Root Cause • Aerial Lifts, MEWP • Construction Safety/Accidents • COVID Safety & Pandemic Management • Crane Safety, Critical Pick Planning, & Rigging • Disaster & Emergency Management • Dive/Underwater Operations • EM-385 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Excavation, Trenching, & Soil Mechanics • Slip, Trip, ...
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Joseph J Jaskulski, PE, CFEI, LEED AP
Power and process plant construction & operations
Project Performance Group LLC
Winnetka, Illinois
Energy, Failure Analysis
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Power generation, steam, power plant, operation, turbine, commissioning, solar, performance, insurance, construction, defect, efficiency, turbine, boiler, contractor, design build, EPC, infrastructure, gas, coal
Expert witness on multiple technical and commercial issues in arbitration, state and federal court, and in front of regulatory commission environments. Deep expertise in power plant development, construction, operating and maintenance, and asset management. Numerous evaluations and audits of generating portfolios, including review of business processes and identifying/quantifying improvement opportunities/potential threats. Technologies include coal, oil, natural gas, wood, and waste-fueled facilities, simple and combined cycle power stations, and spark and diesel reciprocating engine-based power plants. Green energy experience, including, wind energy construction, smart grid implementation, building energy conservation measures, battery storage, and both concentrated and photo-voltaic solar generation. Experience extends to large process plants as well.
Experienced in all aspects of infrastructure projects and programs in both the public and private sectors: development, financi...
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Mark E Briggs, CSP
Workplace Safety & Liability Expert Witness
Safety Management Resources Corporation
Champaign, Illinois
Safety, OSHA
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safety, OSHA 31000, Risk, Lockout Tagout, Confined Space, University, College, Inspection, Workplace, Liability, Scaffold, Injury, Forklift, Ladder, Construction
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Makarand (Mark) Hastak, PhD, PE, MS(Law), CCP, CRIS, FASCE, NAC
Construction Engrg & Management - Purdue Faculty
Hastak Consulting Services, LLC
Indianapolis, Indiana
Construction, Civil Engineering
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Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Cost Overruns, Schedule Delays, Construction Safety, Modular Construction, Factory Built Construction, Infrastructure Planning, Data Center Construction, project risk management, Disaster Recovery, Disaster Mitigation, Trade Secret Misappropriation
As Principal Consultant, Hastak Consulting Services (HCS), Prof. Hastak has provided consulting and expert witness services on 42 cases including expert review, reports, depositions (11), and trial/evidence deposition (4). Also, he is a registered Domestic Relations Mediator in Indiana.
Prof. Hastak is the immediate past President of the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB). He is the Reilly Professor in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University. Prof. Hastak is an elected member of the National Academy of Construction (NAC). He has served as the Associate Dean of Engineering and Dernlan Family Head of Construction Engineering and Management. He was an Honorary Distinguished Visiting Professor at Tsinghua University in China. He has assisted the construction industry for the past 38 years through consulting, research, teaching, and service to the community. Prof. Hastak is a globally recognized expert...
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Thomas Collier, Jr
Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude
Collier Consultants
Indiana
Construction, Premises Liability
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Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina.
Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants.
General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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KURT E GLEASON
Mining and Construction Blasting Expert Witness
Rock Management Services, LLC
Eckerty, Indiana
Blasting and Explosives, Mining
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Construction, Mining, Blasting, Explosives, Drilling
PROFESSION: Mining & Construction Blasting Consultation; Claims Investigation; Expert Witness Testimony
EDUCATION: BS Construction Engineering (Civil) 1985, Purdue University
Associates in Applied Science Building Construction Technology 1983, Purdue University
LICENSES/PERMITS: FEL License Number (18 U.S.C. Chapter 40) 4-IN-061-33-0C-00812 (retired)
IN Regulated Explosive Use - Operator PSID # 8186-6097 (retired)
IN Regulated Explosive Use - Blaster PSID # 8186-6097 (retired)
DMRE Explosives and Blasting Branch - KY Blasters License #9869 (retired)
CERTIFICATION: MSHA Miner ID: MIIN – M70515220
Office of Surface Mining Blaster Certificate# OSM-942-0066 (retired)
IN Dept. of Natural Resources Certification #660 (retired)
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Adam Birchfield, CSP, CHST
OSHA Construction Accident Investigation
A & A Safety Consulting
Hanover, Indiana
OSHA, Construction
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Fall Protection, EM385-1.1, OSHA and ANSI Standards, Scaffolds, Accident Investigation, General Contractor requirements, Crane Accidents, Steel Erection, Multi-employer Worksites, Excavations & Trenching, Slips, trips, and Falls, Effective Safety training, failure to train, and Inadequate training
Seasoned Safety and Health Professional with experience in managing complex safety operations across diverse industries, including construction, general industry, chemical plants, military, and federal projects. My career spans roles as a Safety Specialist with the US Army Corps of Engineers, where I managed safety program elements, conducted hazard assessments, and provided critical training to personnel at all levels. Contributions also extend to the EM385.1.1 update for the Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters, highlighting my technical decision-making abilities and leadership skills.
Qualifications:
• In-Depth Expertise: I have comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations, standards, and policies, honed through years of practical experience and continuous professional development.
• Versatility: My background encompasses diverse safety areas, including fall protection, scaffolding, crane safety, excavation, accident investigation, and more.
• Proven Record: I have been retained a...
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Larry W Cormicle, P.E.
Construction Expertise for 40 years
Cormicle Consulting Services, L.L.C.
Ames, Iowa
Construction Engineering, Construction
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construction defects, construction schedule delays, construction contract disputes, construction methods and means, construction management, construction CPM scheduling, CPM scheduling, critical path method scheduling, construction standard of care, construction industry practices, construction manager at risk-Iowa
Mr. Cormicle has over 25 years of experience in general contracting, construction management, and real estate development, as well as over 30 years of experience as a professional construction engineering and management educator. Larry’s expertise in general contracting and construction management includes project engineering, project superintendent, project manager, senior project manager, owner’s agent, and owner’s representative. Larry’s first-person experience brings insight and credibility to his professional opinions.
Mr. Cormicle is an Emeritus (retired) Teaching Professor of Construction Engineering at Iowa State University.
Mr. Cormicle has a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University, with a specialization in Construction Engineering and Management.
Mr. Cormicle is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Iowa in the branch of Construction Engineering for over 42 years.
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Caeden Tinklenberg
Licensed property adjuster/appraiser/umpire
Swift Public Adjusters
Iowa
Insurance, Property Damage
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risk management, building damage, personal property damage, loss of use, construction, insurance claims, bad faith, insurance appraisal, loss of business income, disaster recovery, building inspections, hail damage, wind damage, roof damage, large loss, homeowners claims, commercial claims, HOA claims, condo claims
I am a multi-state licensed adjuster with a background in light construction and remodeling. I have extensive experience working as a public adjuster, appraiser, and umpire in disputed property damage insurance claims.
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John Hlinka, PE, M. ASCE
Benton, Kentucky
Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering
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civil, railroad, accident, cranes, failures, foundations, structures, drainage, culverts, washouts, hydrology, concrete pump trucks, corrosion, chemical, industrial, building codes, inspections, construction, OSHA Compliance, swimming pools
Mr. Hlinka has worked over 40 years in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management market with experience in numerous industries: Chemical, Oil Refinery, Pulp & Paper, Adhesives, Nuclear Power Generation, Nuclear Feed Stock, and Steel. His work has overlapped with residential and commercial industries. Throughout his career he has engineered and managed a myriad of projects in these industries and has provided leadership to the various companies in the capacities of: Site Manager, Design Manager, Project Manager, Construction Supervisor, and currently as President. Design engineering, analysis, and inspection experience includes structural steel, reinforced concrete, stone, masonry, wood, and stormwater drainage.
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Thomas Collier, Jr
Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude
Collier Consultants
Kentucky
Construction, Premises Liability
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Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina.
Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants.
General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Bart J Leist, CSP
OSHA & Workplace Safety Expert
Triad Safety
Louisville, Kentucky
Safety, OSHA
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Accident Investigation, Safety Programs, Lockout, tagout, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection, Fall Prevention, Respiratory Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, Powered Industrial Trucks, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Scissor Lifts, General Industry, Construction, and Manufacturing
SEAK Certificate of Completion for Running an Expert Witness Practice.
Certified Safety Professional.
36 years in safety & health management.
25 years in safety consulting.
Authorized OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer.
United States Marine Corps Reserve, Retired, Rank of Major.
Marine Corps Infantry Officer.
Safety Director at Colgate-Palmolive.
Safety Specialist at Phillip Morris.
Year 2000, started Compass Safety. Providing safety consulting services to General Industry and Construction companies.
Duties included evaluating, improving, and implementing safety & health programs.
Experienced in conducting OSHA compliance audits, hazard assessments, accident investigations, safety inspections, employee safety training, lockout / tagout procedures, and Safety Director duties and responsibilities.
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Thomas Collier, Jr
Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude
Collier Consultants
Louisiana
Construction, Premises Liability
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Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina.
Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants.
General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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David C Flettrich, PE
Forensic Engineering & Construction Defects Expert
David C. Flettrich, A Professional Engineering Corporation
New Orleans, Louisiana
Engineering, Construction
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Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Control systems engineering, Forensic engineering, Certified indoor environmentalist, Design errors and omissions, Construction defects, HVAC systems, HVAC control systems, Hydronic systems, Moisture intrusion, Mold growth
Mr. Flettrich has fifty-seven years experience in (1) the design and retrofit of energy efficient mechanical, electrical, and control (MEC) systems for both new and existing residential, commercial, industrial and institutional facilities with particular emphasis on HVAC, refrigeration, hydronics, controls, energy conservation, and energy management systems (2) problem solving and (3) cause and origin investigations related to poorly performing or problematic building systems. He is a licensed PE in mechanical, electrical and control systems engineering in Louisiana and he is also a licensed PE in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Texas. The combination of his multi-disciplined expertise and his extensive background in design and construction uniquely qualifies him as a forensic expert who is capable of performing comprehensive investigations and eliminates, in many instances, the need to retain multiple engineering experts on cases requiring a multi-disciplined investigation.
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Matthew Furlong, CBC, RBC
Construction and Building Code Compliance Expert
Först Consulting Group
Maryland
Construction Defects, Construction
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Forensic investigation, building pathology, failure analysis, technical reporting, construction claims, litigation support, insurance, building code, EIFs, stucco, building envelope, facades, rainscreen, infrared, moisture, structural capability, energy conservation, contract analysis, code compliance
Mr. Matthew Furlong specializes in construction defect and failure analysis, forensic engineering, scientific investigations, technical report writing and expert witness testimony for construction claims and litigation matters. Mr. Furlong has 25 years of experience with construction, project coordination and design, remodeling, and field inspections of building systems for residential, and commercial low and high-rise properties. He has successfully completed more than 600 unique and custom projects while as a general contractor.
His builder background experience ranges from high-end new custom home construction, interior renovations and additions, to green building and energy efficient homes, historical renovations, timber-framing, and creating elaborate custom interiors in prestigious estate-sized homes. This experience gives Mr. Furlong the unique qualifications to testify as an expert in construction matters. As a professional consultant, Mr. Furlong provides services in the ...
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Lane A Feick, PE
Construction Issues Expert Witness
Owner Rep Consulting
Annapolis, Maryland
Construction, Construction Defects
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Estimating, Project Management, Cost Control, Claims, Change Orders, Differing Site Conditions, Breaches of Contract, Leaks, Grading, Site Work, Scheduling, Critical Path
Oversight of daily field operations inclusive of coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and field employees, quality control, monitoring the project schedule and maintaining a safe workplace. Thirty (30+) years of construction management, general contracting, and bank inspection experience. Licensed Professional Engineer in Maryland, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.
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Tara L Pase
Bramel Engineering, LLC
Tracys Landing, Maryland
Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering
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Construction Defect, Concrete, Seismic, Retaining Walls, OSHA, Building Codes, Steel, Earthquake, Stormwater Management, Civil Engineering, Failure Analysis, Wood, Wind, Construction, Structural Engineering, Strength of Materials, Masonry, Foundations, Construction Accident, Design and Analysis
Civil/Structural Engineering
Construction Defects
Building Codes
OSHA
Failure Analysis
Strength of Materials
Concrete/Steel/Wood/Masonry Design
Concrete/Steel/Wood/Masonry Analysis
Seismic Design and Analysis
Wind Design and Analysis
Foundations and Retaining Structures
Grading and Soil Properties
Field Repair Designs
Stormwater Management
Component/Connection Design and Analysis
Construction Cost Estimates
Building Envelope (Moisture Barriers)
Construction Management
Registered Professional Engineer, State of New York, License No.087752
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Maryland, License No.42640
Registered Professional Engineer, Commonwealth of Virginia, License No.051210
Registered Professional Engineer, State of New Jersey, License No.24GE05239300
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Brian Hansen
Construction defects, code issues, best practice
Brian Hansen Consulting
Massachusetts
Construction Defects, Construction
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Residential Construction, Structural Engineering, Framing, Carpentry, Water damage, Mold, Moisture, Roofing, Flooring, Leak, Ice Dams, Workmanship, Foundation, Masonry, Reconstruction, Siding, Building Code Violations, REVIT, architecture, contract
CONSTRUCTION
I entered the construction industry in the 1980s and worked my way through college framing buildings on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Boston. I started my own construction company in 2001 that specialized in lead paint abatement, mold abatement, and single family/ multi-family remodeling. We performed over nearly 250 projects for clients spanning from New York to Maine. At the same time, I performed over 30 residential rehabilitations of single and multi-family properties in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
I currently hold a Massachusetts Unlimited Construction Supervisor's License (CS-113267)
ENGINEERING
As an engineering consultant I completed over 175 projects of all sizes, and I have created more than 500 PE- stamped deliverables. Several engineering projects included expert witness services. Smaller engineering projects include beam calculations, construction deficiency reports, and a multitude of repair schematics. Medium-sized projects in...
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Martin A. Smargiassi, AIA
Innovative Collaborations, Inc.
Boston, Massachusetts
Architecture, Construction
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Value Analysis/Engineering, Construction Defects, Building Codes, Reconstruction, Cost Estimation, Investigation and Testing, Document Management, Contract Document Analysis, Accessibility Design
Licensed registered architect with degrees in both engineering and architecture, as well as a licensed construction supervisor and former experienced builder. Experienced expert witness in arbitration and mediation and a litigation resource in design, contracts, construction management and consulting. Projects: Residential and commercial
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
Concord, Massachusetts
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
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Robert Hession
Construction Expert | Cost & Claims Analysis
RFH Partners, LLC
Massachusetts
Construction, Construction Defects
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Cost to Complete Analysis, Change Order Analysis, Project Execution Failure Analysis, Construction Cost Overruns, Construction Delay & Schedule Impact Analysis, Contractor Billing & Payment Appl, Construction Claims & Dispute Support, Project Execution Failure Analysis, Construction Management Standard of Care
Robert Hession is a construction expert witness with more than 30 years of experience in commercial construction, capital project delivery, and construction risk advisory. His background combines executive leadership with hands-on project execution, providing a practical, real-world perspective in dispute matters.
Mr. Hession is the Principal of RFH Partners, a construction advisory and expert consulting firm focused on construction claims analysis, cost-to-complete evaluation, contractor billing and payment application review, change order exposure, and construction management standard of care. His work involves detailed analysis of project documentation, including contracts, schedules, payment applications, change orders, and cost records, to assess financial exposure and project performance.
Prior to founding RFH Partners, Mr. Hession served as Executive Vice President at J.A. Jennings, where he was responsible for leading complex commercial and institutional construction proje...
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Joseph Green
OSHA compliance and construction safety issues
Construction Safety & Consultation Services, LLC
Boston, Massachusetts
OSHA, Construction
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Fall Protection, OSHA cases, Construction accidents, Trenching/Excavating, Multi employer policy, Window washing, Struck by incident, Aerial Lifts, Welding & cutting, Ineffective training, Caught in between, Steel erection, Carpentry, Personal Injury, Holes/covers, Safety programs, Overhead protection, Slips/trips, Demolition, Equipment
Joseph Green is an OSHA safety expert witness and consultant with more than 25 years of experience in construction safety, regulatory enforcement, and accident investigation. A former OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist, Assistant Area Director, and Compliance Safety and Health Officer, he brings extensive hands-on experience directing complex inspections, accident investigations, and fatality investigations. Mr. Green works with attorneys, contractors, and organizations nationwide to provide clear, authoritative guidance on OSHA compliance and construction safety matters.
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• OSHA Compliance & Enforcement — Construction (29 CFR 1926)
• OSHA Field of Operations Manual/OSHA Inspection procedures
• Construction Safety — Residential & Commercial
• Multi-Employer Worksite Analysis
• Accident & Fatality Investigations
• Fall Protection & Residential Construction
• Excavation & Trenching Safety
• Scaffolding & Mast Climbing Platf...
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Von A. Salmi, Sr.
Von Salmi and Associates, Inc.
Westminster, Massachusetts
Construction, Landscape Design
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Code violations, water damages, site construction, paving issues, industry standard of care, residential construction, roofing issues, foundation failures, millwork, paint, doors and windows
Unrestricted Licensed Construction Supervisor MA #014251
Registered Home Improvement Contractor MA
Registered Lead Safe Renovator MA
ASLA, BSLA, NAHB, HBA MA, Assoc. AIA, ICC member, EMNARI (Board member),
BRAGB (Board member), IFDA
Construction of over 1000+ homes over 46 years
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Timothy J. Mayotte, Ph.D., CPG, P.E.
Mayotte Design & Engineering
East Lansing, Michigan
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering
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Groundwater, Wastewater, Remediation, Bioremediation, Modeling, Stormwater, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Geotechnical, Microbiology, Contamination, Geochemistry, Construction, Demolition, Home Inspection
Dr. TImothy Mayotte is President and CEO of Mayotte Design & Engineering, PC, a civil and environmental engineering design firm based in East Lansing, Michigan. Since 2003, MD&E has proved itself a highly responsive design, advocate and risk management partner for clients in the energy, automotive, commercial printing, textile, pharmaceutical, chemical, real estate, and legal industries. MD&E offers a variety of services, specializing in the design and engineering of treatment solutions for wastewater, groundwater, stormwater and contaminated soil, sediment and air.
Dr. Mayotte has assisted clientele across globe, having completed projects in: Alabama; Arizona; California; Colorado; Connecticut; Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas, Massachusetts; Michigan; Missouri, Mississippi; Nevada; New Jersey; New York; Ohio; Oregon; Tennessee; Texas; Vermont; Virginia; West Virginia; Washington, Wisconsin; Wyoming; British Columbia; Ontario; Quebec; Brazil; China; Czech Republic; Italy; and Mex...
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James M. Miller, PE, PhD
Engineering Safety, Agricultural, Batteries, Nano
J.M. Miller Engineering, Inc.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Safety, Agriculture Engineering
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Accidents, Auto ADAS, Agriculture, Battery Fires, Cannabis Processing, Chemical Exposure, Child Safety, Construction, Electrocution, Ergonomics, Fitness Equipment, Fires/Explosions, HazCom, Human Factors, HVAC, Mechatronics/Nano, Medical Devices, OSHA, Recalls, RV/ATV
There are four PhD and registered Professional Engineers at Miller Engineering who are celebrating 40 years of Professorships at three universities along with providing services to Government, Insurance, and Industry—through research, publications, presentations, and expert testimony. These co-founders and associates are James M. Miller, PE, PhD; Mark R. Lehto, PhD; David R. Clark, PE, PhD; Adam M. Olshove, PE, MSE; and Jeffrey D. Rupp, MSE. Miller Engineering has a dedicated office with a full-time staff of engineers, researchers, and technical writers. The span of our collective academic and experiential expertise includes the Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Agricultural, Industrial, Human Factors, Ergonomic and Safety fields of engineering. Miller Engineering’s principle engineers wrote the original books on warnings and instructions, have published in several other areas, have participated in product designs and patents, and have analyzed, reconstructed and/or animated numerou...
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Jeffrey E Bartrem, C.B.I.
Building Code and Construction Expert
Professional Inspection Consultants, Inc.
Williamston, Michigan
Building Inspection, Construction
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Premises Liability, Property Litigation, Negligence Actions, Building Code, Wrongful Death, Residential & Commercial Structures, Fire, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Zoning, Slip & Fall, Workmanship, Water Testing, Building Inspection, Maintenance, Safety, Code Research, Cost Estimating
Tens of Thousands of Building Inspections performed.
Certified Building Inspector, I.C.B.O - International Code Council
Registered Building Inspector, State of MI
Registered Building Official, State of Michigan
Registered Plan Reviewer, State of MI
2009 International Accreditation Service, International Code Council, Lead Evaluator Training
1998 Professional Development Committee, International Conference of Building Officials
1987 Rehabilitation Construction Specialist, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
1983 Licensed Residential Builder, State of MI
2010 International Accreditation Service, International Code Council, Building Department Evaluator, Construction Practices Assessment Team, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2009 Faculty, Michigan State Univ., School of Planning, Design and Construction, Construction Management Program, Adjunct Instructor, Commercial, Fire and Residential Building Codes
1984 President, Professional Inspection Consultant...
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Christopher Heese
Comprehensive Analyst for Construction Issues
Heese Consulting
Minnesota
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Management CM, General Contractor GC, Construction Delays, Construction Claims Disputes, Critical Path Schedule, Preconstruction Estimating, Site Planning & Logistics, Scope of Work Analysis, Construction Costs, Change Orders, Subcontractor, Contract Default, Standard of Care
Construction expert with over 30 years of experience in the industry managing projects in multiple U.S. states and internationally as a developer, general contractor, and subcontractor. Industry positions in the field, project management, risk management, and currently as an executive.
Accomplished in corporate and project risk management & mitigation utilizing a variety of contract formats including design-build, design-assist, CM-at-Risk, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and lump sum.
Experience in mediation, deposition, and testimony at trial.
Comprehensive, organized, professional analyst with firsthand knowledge in construction disputes, construction defects, subcontractor defaults, and industry standard practices.
I will provide you with fact-based reporting with clearly stated opinions.
I can help you understand how a variety of information (some of which may be ambiguous) may apply to a central issue, and how decisions made early in a project can have a domino effect...
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Paul L. Johnson
Construction Defects Expert
Gryphon Consulting
Brandon, Mississippi
Construction Defects, Construction
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Residential Construction, commercial, leaks, tenant fit-outs, kitchens, baths, remodels, construction related slip-fall & personal injury, historic buildings, restaurants, roofs, siding, critical path, luxury construction, high-end construction, Building envelope, cabinetry, Construction related personal injury, tile, stone
An Expert Witness having testified in court or through deposition since 1994, and a Consultant on matters related to residential and light commercial new construction and renovation projects. Award-winning construction professional with over 45 years of hands-on experience. Founder/operator of two successful construction firms. Experience includes all aspects of residential construction, new builds and remodeling, light commercial construction, and tenant buildout - multiple new builds, over 60 whole home remodels, hundreds of kitchen remodels, hundreds of master bath remodels, numerous tenant fit out projects, restaurants, and a historic landmark complete renovation in Washington, D.C.. Extensive consulting experience as an owner's representative. Patented inventor of a cabinet installation assembly. Author of the book Residential Building & Remodeling, available on Amazon. On Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7GMDJM.
I work to stay current on construction processes, materia...
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Thomas Collier, Jr
Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude
Collier Consultants
Mississippi
Construction, Premises Liability
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Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina.
Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants.
General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Christopher Heese
Comprehensive Analyst for Construction Issues
Heese Consulting
Missouri
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Management CM, General Contractor GC, Construction Delays, Construction Claims Disputes, Critical Path Schedule, Preconstruction Estimating, Site Planning & Logistics, Scope of Work Analysis, Construction Costs, Change Orders, Subcontractor, Contract Default, Standard of Care
Construction expert with over 30 years of experience in the industry managing projects in multiple U.S. states and internationally as a developer, general contractor, and subcontractor. Industry positions in the field, project management, risk management, and currently as an executive.
Accomplished in corporate and project risk management & mitigation utilizing a variety of contract formats including design-build, design-assist, CM-at-Risk, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and lump sum.
Experience in mediation, deposition, and testimony at trial.
Comprehensive, organized, professional analyst with firsthand knowledge in construction disputes, construction defects, subcontractor defaults, and industry standard practices.
I will provide you with fact-based reporting with clearly stated opinions.
I can help you understand how a variety of information (some of which may be ambiguous) may apply to a central issue, and how decisions made early in a project can have a domino effect...
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Christopher E. Janson, MS, CSP, CHMM
Haines, Janson & Associates LLC
St. Louis, Missouri
Safety, Premises Liability
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Slip Trip & Fall, Retail Safety, Equipment & Machinery, Human Factors, Slip Resistance, Accident Investigation/Reconstruction, OSHA, Guarding, Failure Analysis, Construction, Industrial & Premises Accidents
Haines, Janson & Associates provides safety and risk management consulting services. Christopher E. Janson, Board Certified Safety Professional (CSP); Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM); Certified User of the English XL slip resistance measuring device (CXLT). Mr. Janson has held safety management positions with several Fortune 500 companies. He has also worked with a variety of firms as a consultant for the insurance industry. Mr. Janson is a professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers.
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troy galloway
ASHI
Ellisville, Missouri
Construction Defects, Building Inspection
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Arbitration/Mediation, Construction, Slip trip & Fall, Safety, Mold, Commercial Building Inspections, Construction Consultant, Building Manager, Concrete, Roofing, Siding, Deck/patios, Landscaping defects, Construction Superintendent, Property Safety, Doors, Windows, Water Leakage, ConstructionEd
Education
76-78 University of Southern California
General Requirements
78- 82 Quincy College
University of Springfield
BS Building Engineering
04-06 University of Missouri/School of Metaphysics
Metaphysics
Ordained Minister
Certifications
Construction Superintendent
Union Master Carpenter
Union Journeyman Millwright
National Home Inspector Association (NHIE)
American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
Commercial Building Inspections
Missouri Real Estate Board School of Education (Construction classes)
STL Community College Instructor (Construction Classes)
Construction Consultant
Building Manager
Missouri State Lead Risk Assessor
EPA/RRP Lead Contractor
Certified Boardroom Director
...
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Timothy Browne
Construction Forensics Expert Witness
Maverick Mountain Consulting
Montana
Construction Defects, Construction
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Construction Forensics, Expert Witness, Insurance Appraisal, Insurance Appraiser, Insurance Appraisal Umpire, Building Envelope Analysis, Building Code Analysis, Personal Injury (Construction), Roofing Assessments, Property Loss Analysis, Repair Cost Estimating
Tim began his construction career in the early 1990s working for his family’s insulation company in Michigan. From his teens, he was hands-on—installing insulation, repairing equipment, estimating, and selling. After high school, he worked as a rough carpenter on custom homes before co-founding a general contracting company, with projects ranging from high-end custom homes to large residential and commercial remodels. This exposure gave him a comprehensive understanding of energy-efficient building, structural details, and the importance of clear communication between designers, trades, and owners.
In 2005, Tim and his family moved to Phoenix, where he managed projects for a residential and commercial firm before overseeing the final year of construction of a 28,000 sq. ft. home on an 8-acre estate in Paradise Valley. He later became director of operations at a custom tile and hardscape company. Building in Arizona’s harsh desert climate presented Tim with new challenges where cons...
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Christopher Heese
Comprehensive Analyst for Construction Issues
Heese Consulting
Gretna, Nebraska
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Management CM, General Contractor GC, Construction Delays, Construction Claims Disputes, Critical Path Schedule, Preconstruction Estimating, Site Planning & Logistics, Scope of Work Analysis, Construction Costs, Change Orders, Subcontractor, Contract Default, Standard of Care
Construction expert with over 30 years of experience in the industry managing projects in multiple U.S. states and internationally as a developer, general contractor, and subcontractor. Industry positions in the field, project management, risk management, and currently as an executive.
Accomplished in corporate and project risk management & mitigation utilizing a variety of contract formats including design-build, design-assist, CM-at-Risk, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and lump sum.
Experience in mediation, deposition, and testimony at trial.
Comprehensive, organized, professional analyst with firsthand knowledge in construction disputes, construction defects, subcontractor defaults, and industry standard practices.
I will provide you with fact-based reporting with clearly stated opinions.
I can help you understand how a variety of information (some of which may be ambiguous) may apply to a central issue, and how decisions made early in a project can have a domino effect...
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Caeden Tinklenberg
Licensed property adjuster/appraiser/umpire
Swift Public Adjusters
Omaha, Nebraska
Insurance, Property Damage
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risk management, building damage, personal property damage, loss of use, construction, insurance claims, bad faith, insurance appraisal, loss of business income, disaster recovery, building inspections, hail damage, wind damage, roof damage, large loss, homeowners claims, commercial claims, HOA claims, condo claims
I am a multi-state licensed adjuster with a background in light construction and remodeling. I have extensive experience working as a public adjuster, appraiser, and umpire in disputed property damage insurance claims.
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Don L Gifford
Electrical & General Construction Expert Witness
Gifford Consulting Group (A Division of Pete Fowler Construction)
Henderson, Nevada
Construction Defects, Electrical Engineering
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Architecture, Building Codes, Construction, Construction Damages, Corrosion, Electrical, Fire & Life Safety, Construction Accidents, Forensic Engineering, Lighting & Illumination, Plumbing & HVAC, Pools & Spas, Scheduling, Roofs, Awnings, Construction Delays, Slip Trip & Fall, Construction Damages
Don L Gifford, B.S., MBA, has served as a forensics expert for 30 years, specializing in electrical, lighting, general construction, fire and explosion analysis, mechanical, product and system failure, surety/bonding matters, economic impact analysis, and contract disputes. Mr. Gifford is licensed in Nevada, California, and Arizona. Disciplines represented by internal staff and associate staff include: electrical, fire, mechanical & plumbing, civil, and economic impact.
Mr. Gifford, founder and CEO of Gifford Consulting Group, LLC was first retained in the mid 1990s. His personal background includes forensics, construction contracting, design, fires/explosions, and management. As an outgrowth of this experience, requests for his service has resulted in his having been designated as an expert in more than 1,400 cases. He has testified more than 25 times in trial and arbitration and has been deposed well over 200 times.
Learn more at https://www.petefowler.com/don-gifford
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Brian Hansen
Construction defects, code issues, best practice
Brian Hansen Consulting
Goffstown, New Hampshire
Construction Defects, Construction
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Residential Construction, Structural Engineering, Framing, Carpentry, Water damage, Mold, Moisture, Roofing, Flooring, Leak, Ice Dams, Workmanship, Foundation, Masonry, Reconstruction, Siding, Building Code Violations, REVIT, architecture, contract
CONSTRUCTION
I entered the construction industry in the 1980s and worked my way through college framing buildings on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Boston. I started my own construction company in 2001 that specialized in lead paint abatement, mold abatement, and single family/ multi-family remodeling. We performed over nearly 250 projects for clients spanning from New York to Maine. At the same time, I performed over 30 residential rehabilitations of single and multi-family properties in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
I currently hold a Massachusetts Unlimited Construction Supervisor's License (CS-113267)
ENGINEERING
As an engineering consultant I completed over 175 projects of all sizes, and I have created more than 500 PE- stamped deliverables. Several engineering projects included expert witness services. Smaller engineering projects include beam calculations, construction deficiency reports, and a multitude of repair schematics. Medium-sized projects in...
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
New Hampshire
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
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Marianne Santarelli
Marianne Santarelli, Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Consulting Services LLC
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Safety, Industrial Hygiene
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Construction, Research and Development, Environmental, Occupational Health, Noise, Accident Investigations, Risk Management, Fatality Investigations, ISO Management Systems, Insurance, Emergency Management, Drug/Alcohol Use Management, Behavioral Management, Training, Contractor Safety, Owners Rep
A highly experienced, Environmental, Health and Safety professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Safety Professional, with applied comprehensive skills, a strong commitment to excellence and progressive functional managerial experience with a specialization in the arena of Global EH&S Management Systems. Technical proficiencies in industrial hygiene, safety and environmental disciplines, regulatory compliance analyses, product EH&S program development, permitting, training, ergonomics, EH&S audit and gap analysis, corrective action development, risk management analysis, workers compensation claims management and wellness programs and construction EH&S within a multitude of manufacturing, construction, research and development, governmental and administrative environments.
Owner/President – 2021-present- Marianne Santarelli Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Consulting Services, LLC
• A full-service Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Consultin...
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
New Jersey
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
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Cheryl Scanlon-Zinner, CSP
Construction Safety, Falls from Height
Safety Research, Inc.
Audubon, New Jersey
OSHA, Safety
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Fall Protection, Construction, Construction Safety, Industrial Safety, Slip/Trip/Fall, Construction Accidents, Scaffold safety, Ladders, Ladder Safety, Trenching & Excavation, Excavation Safety, Trench Safety, Power Tools, Forklifts, Powered Industrial Trucks, Standard of Care, Machine Guarding, Falls from Height, Roofing Accidents
Cheryl Scanlon-Zinner is a board-certified safety professional with over thirty years of experience developing and implementing occupational safety programs in construction and general industry for employers, corporations and government agencies. She has trained thousands of management representatives, supervisors, and competent persons on the principles and practices of safety management, hazard identification, hazard evaluation and the implementation of the hierarchy of controls.
She specializes in hazards that are likely to cause serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs), including falls from elevation, and other construction hazards, machinery hazards, forklifts, and ladders.
She was the technical editor of Nigel's Ellis's textbook Introduction to Fall Protection.
Cheryl is a member of several professional safety organizations. She was the president of the Philadelphia chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals and is active in that organization. She was awarded th...
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ANTHONY CORRADO, CHST, SSM, CSFSM, OSHA-Trainer
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY & LIABILITY EXPERT
NYC Safety Services, LLC
Closter, New Jersey
Construction, Safety
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Construction Accidents & Injuries, New York Labor Law, OSHA, Scaffolding, Construction Safety, Falls-Holes-Covers, Construction Standard of Care, Aerial Lifts, Fork-Lifts, Reinforced Concrete, Excavations, Shoring, Underpinning & Foundations, Steel Erection, Personal Injury, Cranes, Scaffolding, Ladders, Demolition
Anthony Corrado is Founder and Principal of NYC Safety Services, LLC, a safety consulting firm in New York City that provides NYC contractors with Site Safety Plan Development, OSHA Training and on-site Licensed Safety Professionals who oversee safety on large scale construction projects as regulated by the NYC Department of Buildings.
Anthony has had a long successful and diversified career in the NYC construction industry spanning almost 40 years. Starting at a young age as a Union Carpenter apprentice and working his way up to becoming a carpenter foreman in his early twenties, Anthony has continued his education and became a superintendent working on interior renovations in hi-rise buildings throughout NYC. He continued to progress and was continuously given larger projects and more responsibilities. Anthony rose through the ranks becoming a Senior Project Superintendent for a top 10 Construction Management company in the US and successfully managed projects up to $150 Million....
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Joseph DiPompeo, PE, F.SEI, F.ASCE
Structural Engineering and Construction Defects
Structural Workshop
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
Structural Engineering, Construction Defects
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Building Envelopes, Civil Engineering, Heliports, Trip Hazards, Construction Cost Estimatesg, Forensic Investigation, Costs and Delays, Construction, Real Estate Due Diligence, Property Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, Construction Defects, Construction Contracts, Construction Costs, Construction Delays, Failure Analysis
Joe is the founder and President of Structural Workshop, which was founded in February of 2004. Joe has extensive experience in all aspects of structural engineering, structural analysis, structural and construction inspections, and design of a large variety of types of structures and materials. Joe also has extensive experience in Real Estate Due Diligence, Forensic Engineering, and Construction.
Joe is a Fellow of the Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers and is past Chair of the SEI Business Practices Committee and Business and Professional Activities Division. Joe is a past member of the SEI Board of Governors, as well as SEI National President 2020-2021. Currently, Joe serves on the CASE (Council of American Structural Engineers) Contracts Committee.
Joe received a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Construction Management, and a Master of ...
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Cassandra K Moody, M.S., P.E.
Licensed PE-Field Experience-O&G Pipeline Safety
Time For Change, LLC.
New Mexico
Oil and Gas, Safety
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Pipeline, PHMSA, Safety, Integrity Management, Gas, Oil, Distribution, Transmission, Gathering, Residential, Procedure, Explosion, Spill, Environmental, Mechanical, Professional Engineer, Construction, 49 CFR 192, 195, Pigging
Cassandra K. Moody, M.S., P.E., is different from other experts in that she actively works as a licensed mechanical engineer with vast hands-on experience who understands the unique challenges legal matters present. She communicates effectively and provides results for the projects she works on.
Mrs. Moody is passionate about engineering risk-informed solutions to safely optimize ROI: Return on INTEGRITY. She conveys visionary leadership, technical competency, and distinctive communication cultivated over fifteen years of midstream operations and integrity engineering experience with a mid-size oil and gas operator.
As a proficient expert with nearly twenty (20) years in the midstream pipeline industry, Mrs. Moody has represented both plaintiffs and defendants on a variety of cases both in the courtroom and through expert opinion reports. Mrs. Moody’s retained engagements as an independent Engineering Expert have resulted in favorable resolutions for 100% of her clients. Mrs. Mo...
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Philip A Tenorio
Missions Construction LLC
Edgewood, New Mexico
Construction, Construction Engineering
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Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Failures, Construction Investigations, Construction Litigation, Construction Management, Construction Materials, Construction operations, Construction repairs, Construction Scheduling, Construction Simulation and Modeling, Water Harvesting systems
An EMBA graduate and Construction Engineering undergrad with over 30 years of general management, construction management, estimating, owner’s representative, project management, and operations manager experience, with extensive experience in disaster response. Expertise in managing over 3 billion in deliverables and contracts. Effective in managing large and diverse technical project teams, procurement, proposal writing, estimating, controlling budget, meeting project milestones. Trained in building strong partnerships with owners, vendors, community members and stakeholders. Have extensive knowledge in building and MEP design with the ability to manage complex projects simultaneously. A LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Accredited Professional) with prior military experience.
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Timothy M Crumb, CSP
Construction and General Industry Safety Expert
Safety Consulting Services
Pittsford, New York
Safety, OSHA
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OSHA, Safety, Construction, Roofing, Electrical Safety, Lockout/Tagout, LOTO, Hazardous Energy, Hazardous Energy Control Plans, Fall Protection, Cranes, Rigging, Commercial Roofing, Structural Integrity, Training, Investigation, Fall Hazards, Construction Accidents, Scaffolding, Certified Safety Professional
Safety Consulting Services - Owner/Operator
Trainer and consultant for employers dealing with OSHA enforcement proceedings. Provided direct representation for clients in negotiations with OSHA staff including compliance officers, area directions and regional solicitors. Settled and litigated more than 50 contested cases involving complex multiemployer jobsites, accident investigations, complaints, referrals and fatalities.
Proposed and finalized detailed hazard abatement across multiple industry sectors including construction and manufacturing.
Conducting inspections and writing reports to allow employers to come into compliance with NYS Code Rule 59 when their EMRs exceed the statutory requirement of 1.0
Services: Mock OSHA Inspections, OSHA Site Safety Audits, OSHA Litigation Consultation, Expert Witness Services
Elmer W. Davis, Inc - Corporate Safety Director
Trained EWD employees in multiple OSHA/NYS/EWD required courses such as: Fall Protection, Forklift/Rough Terrain ...
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Mark S Eksuzian, R.A., NCARB
Construction Defects Expert Witness
Mark Dean Associates, Inc
Newburgh, New York
Construction, Architecture
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Std of Care, Change Orders, Design Evaluation, Proj. Feasibility, Poj. Filing, Const Defects, Mitigation, Doc Compliance, Scheduling, Protect Review, Contract Admin, Conflict Resolution, Pre-const., Waterproofing, Roof Systems, Cost Mgmnt, Proj. Mgmt, Proj. Design, Hist. Preserv., Spec. devel.
Mark Eksuzian is a multi-state licensed architect with extensive experience in high-rise and out-of-ground projects across the single home, multi-family, hospitality, commercial and industrial sectors. His expertise in design, cost management, procurement, and collaboration with contractors makes him a trusted and invaluable team member in the field.
With a strong background in construction operations, expert witness work, and standard of care, Mark excels at identifying and resolving project conflicts while providing insightful explanations of construction processes, changes and construction defects.
Mark’s commitment to continuous learning ensures he remains at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.
He is ready to become an integral part of your team and contribute his expertise to your design and construction cases. Learn more about his work at www.markdean21.com.
Let’s start the conversation—Call Mark now at 203-339-2379 to explore how he can assist your team.
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Kiwesa King, PE, CCM, DBIA, PMP
Construction Management Expert Witness
Expanded Resources LLC
New York, New York
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Management, Construction Administration, Construction Means and Methods, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, Property Damage, Premises Liability, Breach of Contract, Constructability Issues, Construction Documents, Construction Best Practices, Project Delivery Methods, Construction Business Practices
Kiwesa King has served as an expert witness for over 15 years, specializing in cases related to property damage, premises liability, and construction business practices. She has investigated and opined on complex cases involving multi-million dollar claims and multiple parties.
Ms. King has been active in the vertical construction market for over 29 years, managing a range of projects, including restorations, renovations, and ground-up construction. Throughout her career, she has served as an engineer, mechanical subcontractor, general contractor, and construction manager.
Her professional credentials include New York State Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Designated Design-Build Professional (DBIA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certificate of Competence as a New York City Master Fire Protection Contractor, New York City Licensed Site Safety Manager, and New York State Notary Public.
Ms. King leads Expanded Resources LLC, a N...
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
New York
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
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William N. Bernstein, AIA, NCARB, Leed@AP
Architecture, Engineering, Construction
Empire Projects, Inc. / Bernstein & Associates, Architects
New York, New York
Architecture, Construction
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ADA, Architect, Architectural Design, Architecture, Construction, Doctors’ Offices, Healthcare Architecture, Healthcare Design, Healthcare Construction, Hospital Architecture, Hospital Design, Hospital Construction, Hotels, Laboratories, Medical Offices, Offices, Premises Liability, Residential, Interior Design, Standard of Care
Mr. Bernstein’s expert witness experience covers a wide range of design and construction subject areas, including: ADA, architecture, architect, architects’ liability, architects standard of care, architectural design, building change orders, building codes, building construction, building design, buildings, change orders, CM, CM contracts, construction management, construction management contracts, building design, change orders, construction, construction change orders, construction delays, construction scheduling, contractors liability, demolition, design change orders, engineering, engineering standard of care, errors and omissions, general contractor, general contractor contract, GMP, GMP contract, handicapped accessibility, premises liability, and standard of care.
Mr. Bernstein’s expert witness project types include: apartment design, apartment architecture, apartment construction, bank design, bank architecture, bank construction, behavioral healthcare, behavioral healthcar...
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Robert Hession
Construction Expert | Cost & Claims Analysis
RFH Partners, LLC
New York
Construction, Construction Defects
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Cost to Complete Analysis, Change Order Analysis, Project Execution Failure Analysis, Construction Cost Overruns, Construction Delay & Schedule Impact Analysis, Contractor Billing & Payment Appl, Construction Claims & Dispute Support, Project Execution Failure Analysis, Construction Management Standard of Care
Robert Hession is a construction expert witness with more than 30 years of experience in commercial construction, capital project delivery, and construction risk advisory. His background combines executive leadership with hands-on project execution, providing a practical, real-world perspective in dispute matters.
Mr. Hession is the Principal of RFH Partners, a construction advisory and expert consulting firm focused on construction claims analysis, cost-to-complete evaluation, contractor billing and payment application review, change order exposure, and construction management standard of care. His work involves detailed analysis of project documentation, including contracts, schedules, payment applications, change orders, and cost records, to assess financial exposure and project performance.
Prior to founding RFH Partners, Mr. Hession served as Executive Vice President at J.A. Jennings, where he was responsible for leading complex commercial and institutional construction proje...
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Robert Amrhein, CSP, CHST, SSM
Construction Safety Expert
Plainview, New York
Safety, Construction
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Caught In Between, Falls From Heights, Fall Protection, Industrial Code Rule 23, Ladder, Multi-Employer Worksites, New York Labor Law 200 240 & 241, OSHA & ANSI Standards, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Safety Inspection, Safety Management, Scaffold, Struck By, Tool Safety, Safety Training, Workplace Safety
12 years performing workplace inspections on major construction projects. In depth knowledge of federal OSHA, New York state and New York City regulations. Expert in assessing job site conditions to identify hazards and determine the appropriate corrective measures. Frequently conduct site-specific training, new hire orientations, and lead meetings with contractors to improve overall safety culture.
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Becky Blankenship
Design-Build/PDB/CMAR Expert Witness
New York
Construction
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Complex Capital Programs, Scope Cost and Schedule , Project Controls, Alternative Delivery, Preconstruction , Infrastructure Project Delivery, Design-Build, Owner Advisor Standard of Care, Megaprojects, Progressive Design-Build, Best Value Procurement, Risk Allocation and Management, Governance, CMAR/CMGC, Procurement Protest
Becky Blankenship is a design-build, progressive design-build, and alternative-delivery industry expert with more than 35 years of experience on public and private projects and programs. Her project experience includes roles on projects and programs with total values ranging from approximately $3 million to $7 billion. Her role has varied by engagement, including architectural project manager, civil engineering technician, general contractor, owner representative, owner advisor, procurement advisor, trainer, and collaborative-delivery strategist.
She provides expert opinions and litigation / procurement support involving delivery-method selection, design-build and progressive design-build procurement, CMAR / CMGC, public construction procurement, procurement protests / bid challenges, owner-advisor standard of care, collaborative-delivery governance, preconstruction services, early contractor involvement, risk allocation, cost and schedule development, project-controls governance, ...
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ANTHONY CORRADO, CHST, SSM, CSFSM, OSHA-Trainer
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY & LIABILITY EXPERT
NYC Safety Services, LLC
New York
Construction, Safety
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Construction Accidents & Injuries, New York Labor Law, OSHA, Scaffolding, Construction Safety, Falls-Holes-Covers, Construction Standard of Care, Aerial Lifts, Fork-Lifts, Reinforced Concrete, Excavations, Shoring, Underpinning & Foundations, Steel Erection, Personal Injury, Cranes, Scaffolding, Ladders, Demolition
Anthony Corrado is Founder and Principal of NYC Safety Services, LLC, a safety consulting firm in New York City that provides NYC contractors with Site Safety Plan Development, OSHA Training and on-site Licensed Safety Professionals who oversee safety on large scale construction projects as regulated by the NYC Department of Buildings.
Anthony has had a long successful and diversified career in the NYC construction industry spanning almost 40 years. Starting at a young age as a Union Carpenter apprentice and working his way up to becoming a carpenter foreman in his early twenties, Anthony has continued his education and became a superintendent working on interior renovations in hi-rise buildings throughout NYC. He continued to progress and was continuously given larger projects and more responsibilities. Anthony rose through the ranks becoming a Senior Project Superintendent for a top 10 Construction Management company in the US and successfully managed projects up to $150 Million....
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Kristopher J. Seluga, M.S., PE
Technology Associates, LLC
New York
Accident Reconstruction, Products Liability
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Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics, Automotive, Construction, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Forensic Science, Golf Carts, Human Factors, Motorcycle, Premises Liability, Safety, Slip Trip & Fall
Our staff of experienced engineers are ready to apply established scientific and engineering knowledge and techniques to your case. Our staff has published hundreds of papers, served on national ANSI standards committees and assisted over 2,800 attorneys and insurance agents settle or try their cases.
Because the laws of physics and principles of engineering are universal, we are able to investigate and opine on a wide range of topics including motor vehicle crashes, heavy machinery, consumer products, construction sites, falls and biomechanical analyses. In each case, we assist our clients by determining, in as much detail as possible, how and why an accident occurred and communicating those finding in a clear and concise manner.
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Steven Pietropaolo, MS, P.E., CFEI, DFE
Forensic Engineering Expert/Forensic Science
LGI Forensic Engineering, PC
North White Plains, New York
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
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Forensic Engineering, Explosions, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Liability, Fires, Fire Protection, Appliances, Construction, Building Defects, Failure Analysis, Laboratories & Testing, Plumbing, MEP
Steven Pietropaolo has a Bachelor Degree of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College.
Mr. Pietropaolo is a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of New York, amongst many others. He is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, a Certified Fire Investigator Instructor, a Certified Forensic Consultant and Certified Forensic Professional Engineer. He is a Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute. He is Board Certified in Forensic Engineering by the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) and is a former President of NAFE.
He has 35+ years of hands on engineering experience including electrical, mechanical, materials, safety, human factors, fire protection, and construction. He has knowledge of codes and standards used in construction and industry including building codes and safety codes. He is an expert in investigating and opining on New York State Labor Law c...
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Dennis W. Eckstine
Eckstine & Associates, Inc.
New York
Construction, Equipment & Machinery
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Construction Vehicles, Construction Equipment, Cranes, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, MEWPs, Construction Accidents, Accident Reconstruction, Electrocution, Machinery, OSHA, Safety, Slips, Trips & Falls, Fork lifts
Eckstine & Associates, Inc. (E & A) provides litigation support, safety consulting, safety training, and engineering consulting services relating to safe and design of cranes, aerial work platforms, mobile elevating work platforms, MEWPs, lifts and other construction, industrial, and agricultural equipment. Our expertise regarding lifting equipment is unparalleled.
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FRANK CUMSKY
Construction Safety & Accident Expert Witness
FCSAFETYCONSULTING LLC
NEW ROCHELLE, New York
Construction, Safety
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Construction Accidents, Construction Safety, Failure Analysis, Accepted Practices, Housekeeping, Expert Witness, DOB Site Safety Coordinator, Slip & Fall Accidents, Struck by Object, Holes/Covers, New York Labor Laws, OSHA, Scaffolding, Electrocution, Shoring, New York Industrial Code, Fall Protection, Ladders, Demolition, Cranes
I am a construction safety consultant and expert witness with over 40 years of hands-on experience as a Project Superintendent and New York City Licensed DOB Site Safety Coordinator. Through managing and supervising complex construction projects over the years, I have developed expertise in all facets of construction, along with an in-depth understanding of New York State Labor Law, Industrial Code, and OSHA regulations.
I possess a comprehensive knowledge of NY State Labor Laws 200, 240, 241; Industrial Code Chapter 23; NYC Building Code; and OSHA regulations.
I Provide specialized consulting and expert testimony in construction-related injury cases, including depositions and review of all relevant documentation.
I Review and analyze construction reports to identify potential breaches of safety standards and violations of NY State Labor Laws, NY State Industrial Code, and Federal OSHA regulations.
I Prepare comprehensive expert reports outlining deviations from accepted const...
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Derek Graham
Construction Defect, Delay, & Safety Expert
RepOne Consulting
Cold Spring, New York
Construction, Construction Defects
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construction, construction defects, construction delays, construction accidents, construction cost estimation, luxury construction, high end construction, construction safety, construction schedule delays, residential construction, architecture, commercial construction, building, housing, cabinetry
Derek Graham is a forty-year veteran of the construction industry - a construction expert with twenty-three years field experience, and sixteen years experience providing expert witness testimony and litigation consulting services, including construction cost analysis, construction estimation, construction schedule delay and disruption and time impact analysis, job safety, material design and product defects, change order analysis and reconcilement, construction accident causation, slip, trip and fall, architect and contractor standard of care, property damage, and breach of contract.
Derek has testified in several states, as well as a number of Federal cases. His work is divided ⅔ for plaintiffs and ⅓ for defendants. Derek’s book Managing Residential Construction Projects: Strategies and Solutions, was published in 2006, by Mcgraw Hill Technical Book Group
Derek worked as a high-end carpenter and millworker for his first eight years in the construction industry on over one-hundr...
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Lawrence F. Bremer, SSM #2282
New York City Metro Area Construction Professional
New York City, New York
Construction, Construction
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Crane Erection, Delay Claims, Masonry Failure, Crane Use, Defects Analysis, Structure Failure, NYC Department of Buildings, Logistics, Accidents, Special Inspections, Scaffold, safety, Bridge, Forklift, excavation, Support Excavation, facade, curtain wall
Forty Five year Construction Executive
Current Licensed Site Safety Manager - New York City Department of Buildings #2282
Current Licensed General Contractor - Licensed by the City of New York
Current Licensed Fire Safety Manager - Licensed Construction Fires Safety Manager
First Licensed Coordinator in City of New York
Coordinated the First Tower Crane / Mobile Crane Meeting in NYC (Post Tower Crane Collapse)
Hudson Yards Senior Project Manager - Amtrak MoE Building including LIRR NYCT
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David R Decker
Becket Training & Consulting
Wilmington, North Carolina
Construction, Equipment & Machinery
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Crane accident, rigging accident, crane, rigging, hoist, wire rope, slings, straps, chokers, rigger, boom truck, construction accident, industrial accident
Crane and Rigging Management, Training, Development and Delivery, Expert Witness/Litigation Support
Career crane and rigging professional with hands on and policy experience. Train, test and certify crane operators, riggers and signalpersons. Develop and deliver safety and technical training. Experienced consultant with 45 years in the crane and rigging industry, including over 25 years of policy experience. Expert witness with plaintiff and defense experience, including depositions and trials.
Nuclear crane experience
Certifications
(Current and Former)
NCCCO Certified Rigger
NCCCO Accredited Rigger Practical Examiner
NCCCO Certified Signalperson
NCCCO Accredited Signalperson Practical Examiner
NCCCO Certified Overhead Crane Operator
NCCCR Accredited Mobile Crane Operator License Examiner
NCCCR: Certified Exam Administrator
NCCCR: Certified Master Trainer
Trico-Lift Trained Rough Terrain Forklift Operator
NIASE Certified Mechanic
Technical Memberships and Committees
American ...
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Nicholas Fiduccia
Construction Expert Witness/Claim Resolution
Due Diligence Professional Services, Inc.
North Carolina
Construction, Energy
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Wind Power, Solar PV, Solar Concentrate CSP, Battery Storage, Construction Claims, Trenching, Renewable Energy, Heavy Civil, Roads, Highways, Concrete Bridges, Excavation, Earthwork, Underground Utilities, Directional Drilling, Dewatering, Building, Litigation Support, Transmission T-Line, Substation
Nicholas Fiduccia is President and Co-Founder of Due Diligence Professional Services, Inc. a Florida based expert witness service, construction claims specialist and project management consulting firm that focuses its practice on assisting law firms, owners, engineering, construction firms, and contractors performing renewable energy, power, heavy civil, underground utilities, building and other related construction specialties.
Nick Fiduccia has successfully consulted and provided litigation support services in matters related to settlement of claims, including both depositions and court appearances associated with projects involving renewable energy, power, heavy civil, underground utilities, building and other related construction specialties.
Mr. Fiduccia’s Expert Witness Services center around Claim Development and Litigation Support.
EDUCATION
Attended St Joseph College, Rensselaer, Indiana
LICENSING
Class A General Contractor – State of Florida (Inactive)
Certified Und...
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Joe DeFranco, CSP
Board Certified Safety Professional
Safety Consulting Specialists, Inc.
Raleigh, North Carolina
Safety, OSHA
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Construction, Personal Injury, Equipment & Machinery, Forklifts, Slip Trip & Fall, Lockout/Tagout, Scaffold, Aerial Lift, Crane, Rigging & Signaling, MSHA, Accident Investigation, Construction Safety, Ladders, Machine Guarding, Dropped Objects, Struck-by, Crush Hazards
25+ years of experience in construction, industrial, and crane safety consulting. Retained in over 70 cases for both OSHA 1926 Construction and OSHA 1910 General Industry. Board Certified Safety Professional since 2001.
OSHA 500 course in Construction Safety-Outreach Trainer
NCCCO Certified Crane Operator
NCCCO Certified Crane Inspector
MSHA Certified Instructor
Supervisor Training in Accident Reduction Techniques (S.T.A.R.T.)
Certified Independent STAR Assessor
American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Member
Experienced in:
-Occupational safety and health policies & standards
-Personal injury, catastrophic injury, and fatality cases
-Multi-employer worksites
-Crane accidents
-Crane safety
-Mobile and overhead cranes
-Rigging & Signalperson
-Trenching and excavation
-Confined space
-MSHA Part 48 & 46
-Contractor safety
-Chemical safety including lead, silica, hexavalent chromium, and ammonia safety
-Noise
-Fall protection
-Scaffolding
-Forklift, Aerial lift
-Accident inve...
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Thomas Collier, Jr
Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude
Collier Consultants
North Carolina
Construction, Premises Liability
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Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina.
Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants.
General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Caleb M. Sturm, PSP, CCP, CCA
Forensic Schedule/Delay and Damages Expert
BRG Global Construction Advisory & Disputes Practice
North Carolina
Construction, Dispute Resolution
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Construction Delay, Disruption, Productivity Loss, Quantum of Damages, Critical Path Delay, Change Orders, Scope Change, Termination, CPM Scheduling, Audit, Construction Claim, Acceleration, Cumulative Impact, Extended General Conditions, Extension of Time, Liquidated Damages, Concurrent Delay
Mr. Caleb M. Sturm has over 20 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry working as a contractor, owner, and an expert consultant. His experience was gained while working on the delivery of large-scale and complex construction projects and within the context of claims and disputes. He has been appointed as an independent expert providing both written and oral opinion evidence regarding matters of programming and project delay, studies in working disruption and productivity, extension of time entitlement, forensic accounting and the quantification of additional costs incurred.
Mr. Sturm has a demonstrable track record assisting parties in the successful resolution of claims prior to litigation or arbitration proceedings. Mr. Sturm can effectively collaborate with project personnel and perform analyses in the development of expert findings that are presented and relied upon during settlement conferences, formal mediations, meet and confer procedures, and inform...
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James E Wendle
Seasoned Engineering and Construction Professional
West Chester, Ohio
Construction, Engineering
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Licensed, Inspector, Construction Expert, Engineering CEO, Mold Testing, President, Certified Project Manager, Environmental Engineering, Design/Build, OSHA 30 Certified, Water Intrusion, Pool Inspector, Air Quality, FHA 203k Inspector, Water Testing
40-year experience as CEO President Project Manager, Construction Manager and Estimator. Experience in rebutting experts in construction related cases. AAS and BS in Architectural Engineering Technology an BS in Construction Management. Certified Project Manager from Xavier University. Leader in Engineering and Constriction organizations both private and public entities. OSHA 30 hour Certified. Practical Engineering and Construction experience.
• Standard of Care & Liability Analysis: Evaluate whether project participants met industry norms, contractual duties, and regulatory baselines during disputes.
• Forensic Project Review: Perform deep-dive post-mortems on failed, delayed, or over-budget initiatives to identify root causes and assign accountability.
• Comprehensive Project Lifecycle Advising: Advise executive teams on risk mitigation during high-stakes planning, procurement, and execution phases.
• Cross-Sector Technical Advisory: Bridge operational gaps using yo...
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Peter D. Zwick, PE, PS
Civil engineer with excellent communication skills
Cleveland, Ohio
Engineering, Land Surveying
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stormwater, infrastructure, water, asphalt, riparian, construction, pavement, erosion, water quality, environment, site development, sewer, drainage, concrete, condominium, underground, accident, pump, airport, boundary
Mr. Zwick is an experienced licensed Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor in Ohio regarding expert testimony, reports and consultation. He holds the degrees of Master of Science cum laude, and Bachelor of Science, from Case Western Reserve University in Systems Engineering, and in Civil Engineering, respectively. He now serves as the Chief Deputy Engineer of the Office of the Lorain County Engineer. He has also served as an expert witness for claims involving storm water management, underground infrastructure, site development, construction of pavements, land surveying and highway accidents.
Mr. Zwick has practiced engineering and land surveying in both the public and private sectors throughout Ohio, and his experience has served the: construction industry, various levels of government, libraries, museums, schools and universities, insurance companies, architects, and other professionals including the legal community. He has programmed, engineered and supervised ...
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Robert A Durham, PhD, PE
Forensic Engineering and Intellectual Property
THEWAY Labs
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Failure Analysis, Engineering
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Intellectual Property, Engineering Mechanical, Engineering Electrical, Fire, Construction, Electricity, Electronics, Laboratories & Testing, Investigation, Products Liability, Plumbing, Forensic Science, Building Inspection
Dr. Durham has been providing forensic and failure analysis services to clients for over 20 years. He has testified as an expert witness in multiple states, in federal jurisdictions, before FERC and state utility commissions. He is a certified fire and explosion investigator. He has been involved in over 2,500 IP and wfailure analysis projects including: power systems, lightning, electrocutions, oil & gas, tank batteries, industrial, commercial, residential, lighting appliances, utility systems, utility regulation, fire, equipment damage, switchgear, construction equipment, electronics, overhead lines, underground lines and fire protection equipment.
Licensed PE in 11 States; BS EE, ME, PhD
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Cassandra K Moody, M.S., P.E.
Licensed PE-Field Experience-O&G Pipeline Safety
Time For Change, LLC.
Oklahoma
Oil and Gas, Safety
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Pipeline, PHMSA, Safety, Integrity Management, Gas, Oil, Distribution, Transmission, Gathering, Residential, Procedure, Explosion, Spill, Environmental, Mechanical, Professional Engineer, Construction, 49 CFR 192, 195, Pigging
Cassandra K. Moody, M.S., P.E., is different from other experts in that she actively works as a licensed mechanical engineer with vast hands-on experience who understands the unique challenges legal matters present. She communicates effectively and provides results for the projects she works on.
Mrs. Moody is passionate about engineering risk-informed solutions to safely optimize ROI: Return on INTEGRITY. She conveys visionary leadership, technical competency, and distinctive communication cultivated over fifteen years of midstream operations and integrity engineering experience with a mid-size oil and gas operator.
As a proficient expert with nearly twenty (20) years in the midstream pipeline industry, Mrs. Moody has represented both plaintiffs and defendants on a variety of cases both in the courtroom and through expert opinion reports. Mrs. Moody’s retained engagements as an independent Engineering Expert have resulted in favorable resolutions for 100% of her clients. Mrs. Mo...
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Steve Wistar, CCM
AccuWeather for Business
State College, Pennsylvania
Meteorology, Slip Trip & Fall
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Insurance, Construction, Wrongful Death, Slip and Fall, Accident Reconstruction, Wildfires, Hail, High Wind, Tornadoes, Fog, Visibility, Rainfall, Flooding, Roof Damage, Lightning, Insurance Claims, Snow, Ice, Weather
As a Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) and Expert Senior Forensic Meteorologist with 45 years of experience with AccuWeather, Steve has worked on numerous cases involving slip and falls, flooding, highway accidents, building and crane collapses, severe wind impacts, Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy. Steve uses his tremendous attention to detail and his excellent communication skills to explain meteorology to the non-scientist. At AccuWeather, Steve constructs impartial scientific reports for use in courts of law to support both plaintiff and defense. He has testified more than 150 times in courtrooms or at depositions in 18 states.
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Dennis W. Eckstine
Eckstine & Associates, Inc.
Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
Construction, Equipment & Machinery
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Construction Vehicles, Construction Equipment, Cranes, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, MEWPs, Construction Accidents, Accident Reconstruction, Electrocution, Machinery, OSHA, Safety, Slips, Trips & Falls, Fork lifts
Eckstine & Associates, Inc. (E & A) provides litigation support, safety consulting, safety training, and engineering consulting services relating to safe and design of cranes, aerial work platforms, mobile elevating work platforms, MEWPs, lifts and other construction, industrial, and agricultural equipment. Our expertise regarding lifting equipment is unparalleled.
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Timothy D Bechtel, PhD, PG
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Environmental, Hydrology
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sinkhole, groundwater, landslide, drilling, hydrogeology, rockfall, karst, vibration, blast, earthquake, contamination, pipeline, fracking, water, erosion, construction, stormwater, physics, leak, cave
Dr. Bechtel is geophysicist/geologist, and a world-renowned expert on sinkholes. But not just sinkholes; bedrock conditions, caves, water pollution, and all issues related to karst terranes. Dr. Bechtel has 25+ years of experience in the engineering/environmental industry, as well as faculty positions at Franklin & Marshall College, the University of Memphis and the University of Pennsylvania, and is an appointed member of the International Karst Commission. Dr. Bechtel has been an expert in dozens of sinkole or karst-related cases - often related to causes of sinkholes and/or water problems.
Dr. Bechtel also has expertise and courtroom experience in Unconventional Oil & Gas, hydraulic fracturing (fracking), and fracking-industry-related earthquakes, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), as well as all fields of seismology, seismic hazards, vibration monitoring and analysis, subsidence, soil creep, landslides, rockfalls, non-destructive evaluation of earthen dams and levees, subsu...
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Thomas Collier, Jr
Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude
Collier Consultants
Pennsylvania
Construction, Premises Liability
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Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina.
Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants.
General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Joseph Quinn, M.S., P.E.
Metal Failure Analysis - Materials Engineering
Materials FACT
Pennsylvania
Failure Analysis, Metallurgy
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Automobile, Aircraft, Tools, Appliance, Engineering Expert, Construction, Construction Defect, Corrosion, Maritime, Machinery, Materials selection, Glass, Medical Implant, Medical Device, Manufacturing Design, Plumbing Expert, Products Liability, Fire & Explosion, Product Design, Pipe
Joseph Quinn, MS, PE, is a Forensic Metallurgy and Metallurgical Engineering consultant. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Metallurgical Engineering and is registered in 7 states (CA, PA, UT, NV, AZ, CO, WA) with the Model Law Engineering (MLE) designation. He has provided over 1,000 Failure Analysis investigations on metallic and non-metallic (glass, plastic, rubber, and composite) materials or products.
Mr. Quinn provides metallurgical and materials consultation, expert witness testimony, and forensic failure analysis in civil litigation matters for defendants and plaintiffs. He has received awards in the International Metallographic Contest and has delivered several presentations on metallurgical engineering and failure analysis subjects at universities, ASM meetings, and industry events. He has served as Past President of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) in California and remains active in industry standards development, technical societies, and pro...
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Chuck Dutill, PE, DFE
Hydrology and Environmental Engineering Expertise
Heritage Technical Services, Inc.
Philadelphia Area, Pennsylvania
Environmental, Engineering
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Hydrology, Stormwater Management, Sewers, Sewer Systems, Wastewater, Sanitary Sewage, Water, Septic Systems, Flooding, Groundwater, Hydrogeology, Drainage, Mold, Wells, Runoff, Backups, Wastewater Treatment, Utility, Construction, Maintenance
Nationwide experience as hydrologist, environmental engineer, and civil engineer, including for design, contamination, pollution, FOG/grease trap, sinkhole, grading, hydraulics, pumping, water quality, storm sewer, drinking water, water distribution, water treatment, dam, regulations, Standard of Care, waste management, erosion, soil, air quality, water main, detention, hazardous waste, spill, sedimentation, wetland, floodplain, toxicity, remediation, health and safety, modeling, odor, combined sewer, overflow, aquifer, hydraulic fracturing, hydroplaning, and metering.
Forensic cases for Mr. Dutill have comprised state and federal courts. As indicated in feedback from attorneys on expert witness cases, some of the strengths of Mr. Dutill include understandable guidance, responsiveness, timeliness, communication, effective report writing, strong testimony (including on cross), efficiency, organization, and assistance with framing case issues.
Approximately 45% of his cases have be...
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David R Decker
Becket Training & Consulting
Pennsylvania
Construction, Equipment & Machinery
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Crane accident, rigging accident, crane, rigging, hoist, wire rope, slings, straps, chokers, rigger, boom truck, construction accident, industrial accident
Crane and Rigging Management, Training, Development and Delivery, Expert Witness/Litigation Support
Career crane and rigging professional with hands on and policy experience. Train, test and certify crane operators, riggers and signalpersons. Develop and deliver safety and technical training. Experienced consultant with 45 years in the crane and rigging industry, including over 25 years of policy experience. Expert witness with plaintiff and defense experience, including depositions and trials.
Nuclear crane experience
Certifications
(Current and Former)
NCCCO Certified Rigger
NCCCO Accredited Rigger Practical Examiner
NCCCO Certified Signalperson
NCCCO Accredited Signalperson Practical Examiner
NCCCO Certified Overhead Crane Operator
NCCCR Accredited Mobile Crane Operator License Examiner
NCCCR: Certified Exam Administrator
NCCCR: Certified Master Trainer
Trico-Lift Trained Rough Terrain Forklift Operator
NIASE Certified Mechanic
Technical Memberships and Committees
American ...
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Nicholas Heimann
General Contractor, Business Owner, Attorney
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Construction, Construction Defects
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Workmanship, Estimating, Warranties, General contracting, Weatherproofing, Plan review, Accessibility, Building code, Siding, Roofing, Masonry, Carpentry, Building envelope, Waterproofing, Finish plumbing, Tile, Substrates, Site safety, Framing, Windows
I am an owner of a general contracting and real estate investment company licensed in the city of Philadelphia. I received my JD from Temple University in 2013 and passed the Pennsylvania Bar. Shortly thereafter after I went into the construction business and have been running these companies ever since. We have completed hundreds of contracting projects for clients ranging from bathroom renovations to large additions. On the real estate investment side, we have purchased and renovated over a dozen properties to flip or rent. These projects varied in scope from quick fix and flip to whole home new construction.
Licensed contractor in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania
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Keith A. Bergman, PE
Bergman Engineering, LLC
Harleysville, Pennsylvania
Premises Liability, Traffic Engineering
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Accident Reconstruction, Civil Engineering, Codes and Standards, Construction, Highway and Street Design, Job-Site Safety, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, Slip Trip and Fall, Transportation, Traffic Engineering, Walkway Surface and Pavement Evaluation
Our mission: Bringing clarity to complexity.
Bergman Engineering is a forensic engineering firm that provides objective investigative analysis and consulting services as well as expert witness testimony. Hired for our expertise, we utilize our knowledge and experience to evaluate cases and claims with regard to civil engineering concepts.
This can extend to a number of different practice areas for both plaintiff and defense counsel. Our case experience ranges from small private claims to large civil claims. We have consulted in complex claims and litigation on behalf of corporations, attorneys, insurance companies, and municipal/government agencies.
Certified Professional Engineer: California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
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John E Poole, P.E.
Construction Defects, Delays, and Standard of Care
CNX Forensics and Consulting
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Construction Defects, Construction
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Standard of Care, Building Codes, Water Intrusion, Building Envelope Failure, Foundation Defects, Structural Failures, Mold and Moisture Damage, Schedule Delay, Contractor Liability, Construction Cost Analysis, Building Code Violations, Residential Construction Defects, Commercial Construction Defects, Pipe Burst
Licensed professional forensic engineer in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and Florida, John E. Poole III, P.E. is a construction defects, construction delays, and standard of care expert witness with 25 years of hands-on construction industry experience and over 400 completed forensic investigations. He has testified at deposition, arbitration, and trial on behalf of plaintiff and defense counsel, and has been retained by major insurance carriers, self-insured corporations, and law firms on construction defect, delay, and standard of care matters throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and nationally.
CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS
John's forensic practice covers the full spectrum of construction defects in residential and commercial properties. His casework includes water intrusion and building envelope failures, foundation defects and differential settlement, structural failures, roofing and waterproofing failures, siding and stucco failures, window and door failures, draina...
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Edward C Guerra, NCCCO, OSHA, ANSI, ASME
Crane Accident & Operations Expert Witness
IUOE for 35 years.
Wexford, Pennsylvania
Equipment & Machinery, Construction
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Crane accidents, Lift planning, Crane collapse, Critical lifts, Mobile cranes, Standard of care, Rigging, Heavy equipment, Crane operations, Signaling, Operator qualification, Accident causation, Crane set up, Ground bearing, Expert testimony, Construction safety, Crane movement, Failure analysis, Load charts, Crane attachments
-I analyze crane and heavy equipment accidents, injuries, and tip-over events to determine cause.—
-My findings explain what actually happened on the jobsite in language attorneys, courts, and juries understand.—
-Experience drawn from more than 35 years in crane operations.
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//-CURRENTLY INVOLVED iN DAILY CRANE OPERATIONS //
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James Rappoport, AIA-NCARB
Daroff Design
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Architecture, Slip Trip & Fall
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Architecture,Site Planning,Zoning, Codes,Development,Standard of Care,Liability,ADA Accessibility,Construction,Copyright,Facility Programming, Feasibility,Furniture,Finishes & Equipment,Hotels,Restaurants, Resort, Interior Design & Planning,Slip-Trip-Falls,Owner-Architect & Consultant Disputes.
James Rappoport is Principal at Daroff Design, a full service Planning, Architectural & Interior Design practice founded in 1973. The firm specializes in ground-up, renovation, and historic adaptive reuse projects for office facilities, hotels, resorts, retail and shopping facilities, restaurants, meeting, conference and training facilities, aviation terminals and entertainment projects throughout the USA and Internationally.
Mr. Rappoport has provided technical consultation analysis, expert witness reports, opinions, affidavits, certificates of merit, depositions, mediation and alternative dispute resolution presentations, testimony and pre-trial support in more than 250 legal cases, for both defendants’ and plaintiffs’ legal teams. Each of the matters Mr. Rappoport has collaborated on have settled before trial. Mr. Rappoport is the author of several professional text books and trade journal articles. He has been awarded multiple copy rights and is an active member of the Amer...
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
Rhode Island
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
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Nicholas Fiduccia
Construction Expert Witness/Claim Resolution
Due Diligence Professional Services, Inc.
South Carolina
Construction, Energy
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Wind Power, Solar PV, Solar Concentrate CSP, Battery Storage, Construction Claims, Trenching, Renewable Energy, Heavy Civil, Roads, Highways, Concrete Bridges, Excavation, Earthwork, Underground Utilities, Directional Drilling, Dewatering, Building, Litigation Support, Transmission T-Line, Substation
Nicholas Fiduccia is President and Co-Founder of Due Diligence Professional Services, Inc. a Florida based expert witness service, construction claims specialist and project management consulting firm that focuses its practice on assisting law firms, owners, engineering, construction firms, and contractors performing renewable energy, power, heavy civil, underground utilities, building and other related construction specialties.
Nick Fiduccia has successfully consulted and provided litigation support services in matters related to settlement of claims, including both depositions and court appearances associated with projects involving renewable energy, power, heavy civil, underground utilities, building and other related construction specialties.
Mr. Fiduccia’s Expert Witness Services center around Claim Development and Litigation Support.
EDUCATION
Attended St Joseph College, Rensselaer, Indiana
LICENSING
Class A General Contractor – State of Florida (Inactive)
Certified Und...
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Thomas Collier, Jr
Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude
Collier Consultants
South Carolina
Construction, Premises Liability
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Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina.
Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants.
General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Jennifer L Simoes, MSN RN LNCC CLCP
Personal Injury Catastrophic Legal Nurse CLCP
Southeastern Legal Nurse Consulting. LLC
Edgemoor, South Carolina
Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning
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Brain injuries, Burns, Amputations, Spinal Cord Injuries, Catastrophic injury, General liability, Auto Liability, Oil & Gas, NY Labor Law, Construction, Intensive care, Critical Care
Highly experienced consultant and life care planner with 15+ years of insurance defense experience
Keen understanding of insurance coverage
Navigating aggravating factors that are posed by your client/policy holder
Extensive experience handling catastrophic cases nationwide
Experienced in various jurisdictional venues across the country
Highly effective mitigation skillset to protect your insureds policy & assets
Collaborative engagement with Attorney(s) and hired medical experts to defend cases
Extensive experience in mediations both in person & Zoom
Experience in attending depositions both in person & Zoom with Attorney's as their assistant; Go live approach to mitigation as questions can be delivered in real time,
sometimes you only get one bite at the apple, make it a good one
Comprehensive records review with a poignant report delivered for Attorney clients to utilize to successfully navigate their cases
Continue to practice clinically in ICU in a level 1 trauma...
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Steve Scoville
Construction Disputes and Property Damage
Scoville & Associates, Inc.
Nashville, Tennessee
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Defects, Construction Scheduling, Construction Management, Building Codes, Healthcare/Commercial/ and Residential Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Claims, Construction Planning, Insurance Claims Evaluation, Construction Cost Estimates
Scoville & Associates
Construction Expert Witness, Litigation Support, and Consulting
We provide services to Attorneys, Insurers, and Real Property Owners.
Legal dispute experience, five cases.
Four cases were resolved after my client’s receipt of my investigative report.
On the fifth, my pro se client prevailed at trial against a seasoned construction attorney with K L Gates in Nashville, TN, and was awarded damages in the amount I determined for air compensation.
My work as an owner’s representative and construction manager has exposed me to numerous other disputes and challenges.
My experience extends over 50 years in building design and construction, and I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. My qualifications extend beyond a professional license, as I am adept at sourcing relevant information, evaluating disputes, and attesting to the facts.
My experience is primarily in construction planning and management. However, I can handle various cases, including constructi...
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Waine P. Hicks
Carriage House Custom Homes & Interiors, Inc.
Franklin, Tennessee
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Claims, Roof Consultant, Construction Delay, Construction Management, Workmanship Claims, Change Order Disputes, Costs to Complete, Contract Disputes, Safety Issues, Design Build Claims, Construction Failures, Structural Failures, Construction Fault, Construction Expert
Waine Hicks is a Tennessee licensed General Contractor Commercial/Residential with over 50 years of construction and building experience. Waine provides a broad range of services to insurance companies and law firms as well as construction, engineering and architectural firms that includes structural analysis and design, condition assessment, damage investigations, failure analysis, construction consulting and management, and expert testimony for construction claims and disputes. Responsible for field investigations, establish and coordinate expert teams for investigations, provides quality assurance, evaluation and supervision of in-progress construction for residential and commercial structures.
Waine is a recognized expert in assessing, evaluating, remediating and testimony and is proven to be influential.
Certifications:
Certified Varco Pruden Design/Build Steel Buildings for Williamson, Maury, Dickson and Rutherford Counties/Middle Tennessee
• Certified General Contractor ...
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Thomas Collier, Jr
Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude
Collier Consultants
Tennessee
Construction, Premises Liability
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Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina.
Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants.
General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Kelly C. Knighton, CSP
Former OSHA Regional Administrator - Safety Expert
The Knighton Consulting Group, LLC
Santa Fe, Texas
OSHA, Safety
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OSHA Compliance, Construction, General Industry, Maritime, Workplace Safety, Safety, Manufacturing, Accident Investigation, Litigation Support, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Plaintiff/Defense, Multi-Employer Worksites, OSHA Citations, scaffolding, Lockout/Tagout, confined space, fall protection, machine guarding, Excavation
Kelly C. Knighton is a Board-Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and former senior executive with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), bringing over 30 years of experience in workplace safety, regulatory enforcement, and incident investigation.
Ms. Knighton previously served as OSHA Regional Administrator overseeing one of the agency’s largest regions, directing enforcement and compliance programs across multiple states. She now provides expert consulting and litigation support involving workplace safety standards, OSHA compliance, and catastrophic incident analysis.
Expert Witness Specialties:
- OSHA regulations, compliance, and enforcement
- Construction safety, general industry, and maritime safety
- Workplace incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Fatalities and catastrophic injury analysis
- OSHA citations, including General Duty Clause (5(a)(1))
- Safety management systems and hazard identification
- Regulatory interpretation and industry s...
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Patrick J Walsh, CSP
Walsh Safety Consulting
Georgetown, Texas
Safety, Construction
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OSHA, Personal Injury, Property Damage, Risk Management, Loss Prevention, Accident Investigation
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Michael Fiebig, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, CFPS, CEP
Fiebig Architecture
Texas
Construction Defects, Premises Liability
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Architecture, Construction, Construction Defect, Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, Fire-Resistive Assemblies, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Building Codes, Premises Liability, Slip & Fall, Trip & Fall
Registered architect with NCARB certificate in twenty states (licensed in more states than are listed in this directory), with an active design and forensic practice. As a forensic architect, his experience includes among other things, performing analysis of standard of care in building design and construction projects; performing analyses of building systems including roofing systems, window and door systems, exterior wall cladding systems, waterproofing and foundation systems, with a specialization in fire-resistive assemblies and active fire-protection systems. His experience includes premises liability investigation and analysis of accident sites relating to the built environment, both indoors and outdoors. As a design architect, his practice includes traditional architectural practice including building design, building code analysis & application, and services during construction.
Michael is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), credentialed under the authority of th...
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Edward L. Fronapfel, MSCE, PE, CBIE, CFCC, EDI, CBCP, MAE, F.ASCE, F.NAFE
Construction Defects Expert Witness
7272 Inc
Texas
Engineering, Construction
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Construction defects litigation, property analysis, rehabilitation, design review, subrogation, allocation, premise liablity, catastrophic claim analysis
Edward L. Fronapfel, MSCE, PE, D-IBFES, DFE, CBIE, CFCC, CBCP, EDI, PTI1, F.NAFE, F.ASCE has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural and forensic engineering. Ed's a Certified Level 2 Infrared Thermographer, Certified 3rd Party EIFS Inspector, Certified Forensic Claims Consultant, Board Certified Building Inspection Engineer, and Certified Building Commissioning Professional. He is a registered engineer in the States of AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA,MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MT, MO, NE, NJ, NV, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR,PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY .
Edward has been deposed nearly 800 times, and admitted into trial settings over 125 times. He has been used as an expert in arbitration and mediations over 500 times since the late 1990's.
Edward is an instructor for the Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, the College of Contract Management, U.K, Diploma in Structural Forensic...
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Charles A. Nettleman, III, PhD, Esq, PLS
National Land Survey Expert Witness PhD, Esq, PLS
Nettleman Land Consultants, Inc.
Austin, Texas
Land Surveying, Construction
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Land Boundary, Land Title, Land Easements, Adverse Possession, Surveyor Negligence, Land Surveyor, Standard of Care, Texas Surveyor Certificate of Merit, Water Allocation, Dock Dispute, Riparian Rights, Littoral Rights, Geomatics, Encroachment, Right of Way, GPS Survey, Property Line Dispute, Subdivision Platting, Daubert Qualified
Dr. Tony Nettleman, PhD, Esq, PLS, is a nationally recognized land surveying expert witness licensed in twelve states — Florida, Texas, California, New Mexico, Alabama, South Dakota, West Virginia, Kentucky, Nevada, Virginia, Louisiana, and Ohio, and a licensed attorney in Florida. He has provided expert testimony in over 200 cases across the country and has never been successfully Daubert challenged.
Attorneys retain Dr. Nettleman for boundary disputes, easement conflicts, land title issues, adverse possession claims, riparian and littoral rights, surveyor negligence, encroachment, right-of-way disputes, and standard-of-care matters. His dual background as both a licensed surveyor and a trained attorney gives him a rare ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly and persuasively to judges and juries.
Dr. Nettleman is the author and co-author of leading land surveying textbooks, including Clark on Surveying, Evidence & Procedure for Boundary Location, and Brown's Boun...
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Jeff Hunt, MBA, CGR, GMR, GMB, CAPS, CGP, HCI-R, HCI-W, CFLC
Experienced Construction Expert Witness
Jeff Hunt Construction
Houston, Texas
Construction, Construction Defects
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Contract disputes, defects, insurance claims, storm damage, product defects, construction accidents, duty of care, fire damage, wind damage, hail damage, termite damage, cost to repair, estimating, project management, scheduling, safety, green building, remodeling, mediation, arbitration
Jeff is the founder and President of Jeff Hunt Construction, a residential design-build firm in Houston Texas. His construction experience includes commercial projects up to $125 million such as luxury hotels, hospitals, schools, airports, and office buildings. His residential construction experience includes custom home building and remodeling on projects up to $750,000, including major additions, upscale kitchen and baths, fire & flood restoration, and whole house renovations. In addition to his construction experience, Jeff has over 10 years of experience as a strategic and information technology consultant, beginning with a career at Andersen Consulting (now known as Accenture). Backed by a strong background in both business and construction, he is regarded as an accomplished speaker and instructor, and a credible expert. His experience as an expert witness includes testifying in state and federal courts on matters including contract disputes, duty of care, construction defects,...
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Dennis W. Eckstine
Eckstine & Associates, Inc.
Texas
Construction, Equipment & Machinery
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Construction Vehicles, Construction Equipment, Cranes, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, MEWPs, Construction Accidents, Accident Reconstruction, Electrocution, Machinery, OSHA, Safety, Slips, Trips & Falls, Fork lifts
Eckstine & Associates, Inc. (E & A) provides litigation support, safety consulting, safety training, and engineering consulting services relating to safe and design of cranes, aerial work platforms, mobile elevating work platforms, MEWPs, lifts and other construction, industrial, and agricultural equipment. Our expertise regarding lifting equipment is unparalleled.
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Jill Shackelford
Mining and Asphalt Executive
Austin, Texas
Mining, Construction
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Asphalt, Paving, Limestone Mining, MSHA, Environmental, Seal Coating, Chip Seal, Edward's Aquifer, Sand and Gravel, Construction Claims, Aggregates, Asphalt design, Asphalt employment, Asphalt and Aggregate Trucking
Jill Shackelford founded Industrial Asphalt, Inc. in 1995. She has taken her experience from owning and operating an asphalt and mining company, and is passionate about consulting in all realms of the industry to substantiate her belief that the industry and the environment are not mutually exclusive endeavors. Jill is an expert in developing strategy to facilitate transparency and communication for operators often in a hostile environment. Jill also provides expert testimony for both aggregate and asphalt litigation, and often speaks at HOA’s on variety of topics.
Her role at Industrial Asphalt included developing the asphalt plant operations and the internal structure of the organization. She also worked with multiple European firms to develop and blend European and American asphalt specifications for the SH 130 toll road, successfully negotiating the largest asphalt contract in Texas history. Jill currently consults in all realms of permitting from groundwater, rock crushing, co...
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Homer R. Peterson, II, P.E., CSP, CFLC
Peterson Construction Consulting, Inc.
Houston, Texas
Construction, Safety
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Construction, falls from elevation, fall protection, fatalities, occupational health & safety management systems, OSHA matters, personal injury, precast erection, safety, standards of care, steel erection, termination for cause or for convenience, wrongful death
Homer R. Peterson II, P.E., CSP, CFLC provides consulting services to attorneys, insurance carriers, construction companies, and companies engaged in general industry. Services are offered as a subject matter expert, expert witness, and safety consultant.
He has over 40 years of construction and safety experience (17 years union, 23 years non-union), including airports, bridges, casinos, convention centers, convocation centers, distribution centers, hospitals, hotels, manufacturing facilities, office buildings, paper mills, pharmaceutical plants, power plants, prisons, refineries, schools, shopping malls, sports arenas, steel mills, stores, and warehouses. See www.homerpeterson.com for photographs of representative projects.
His experience includes 40 years in construction in various positions such as president, senior vice president, vice president, project manager, and timekeeper. His responsibilities have included estimating, sales, project management, scheduling, troublesho...
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Peter G Doyle, FAIA
Experience as Architect/GenContractor/Developer
Live To Build, LLC
Houston, Texas
Construction, Architecture
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Building Design, Delay Claims, Design Team Role, Design Errors & Omissions, Breach of Contract, Construction Team Role, Standard of Care Analysis, Construction Means & Methods, Workmanship Matters, Scope of Work Interp.
Peter Doyle, FAIA is Principal of Live to Build, LLC. He provides consulting services to the Building Industry. Peter has over 50+ years of experience in the Industry. He gained his broad based experience while working as Architect, General Contractor, Construction Manager, Owner’s Representative, and Developer/Owner.
Peter began his career as an apprentice Architect after working summers for general contractors and concluded his corporate work as Executive Vice President of Design and Construction for the Howard Hughes Corporation, a national Real Estate Development Corporation. His work had him intimately involved in the design and delivery of a myriad number of building types and sizes of projects that were built across the United States. He also served in the Building Industry leadership roles - such as serving as Board Member and Chairman of the Building Division of the Associated General Contractors of America and as a Board Member and Chairman of the National Institute of B...
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Janine McCartney, Ph.D, MBA, CSP, CHST, CSHO, CSHO
Oil & Gas, Manufac., & Construction Safety Expert
HHC Safety Engineering Services, Inc.//HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corp.
Texas
Safety, Products Liability
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Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Electrical, Safety Engineering, Arc Flash/NFPA 70E, OSHA/OSHRC Appeal, Accident Investigation, Falls, Rig Collapse, Machinery, Accident Reconstruction, Construction, Industrial Plants, Refinery, Contests to OSHA Citations, Product Liability, Safety Management, PHMSA Appeal cases, Fire and Explosion, Workplace Safety
Dr. Janine McCartney is a Safety Engineer with designation as a Certified Safety Professional, Construction Safety and Health Technician. Dr. McCartney has held Management safety positions and a Safety Officer II position with OSHA Consultation. She worked for 11 years in the oil & gas industry and pipeline industry on large multi-state pipeline construction projects and as an exploration geologist (onshore and offshore). Dr. McCartney has taught for Texas A&M-Texas Engineering Extension as Adjunct Faculty and teaches the OSHA 10 and 30 hour General Industry and Construction courses for OTI. Her career spans 42 years. Please see her 13 AM Best podcasts and webinars on AM Best. AM Best Top 10 Best Webinars-August 2024 AM Best Magazine article How Litigation Funders are Affecting Settlements. Specialization in Product Liability suits. Specialization in Pipeline cases. Specialization in Fire and Explosion cases. Dr. McCartney also currently teaches for the OSHA Training Institute.
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Paul L. Johnson
Construction Defects Expert
Gryphon Consulting
Texas
Construction Defects, Construction
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Residential Construction, commercial, leaks, tenant fit-outs, kitchens, baths, remodels, construction related slip-fall & personal injury, historic buildings, restaurants, roofs, siding, critical path, luxury construction, high-end construction, Building envelope, cabinetry, Construction related personal injury, tile, stone
An Expert Witness having testified in court or through deposition since 1994, and a Consultant on matters related to residential and light commercial new construction and renovation projects. Award-winning construction professional with over 45 years of hands-on experience. Founder/operator of two successful construction firms. Experience includes all aspects of residential construction, new builds and remodeling, light commercial construction, and tenant buildout - multiple new builds, over 60 whole home remodels, hundreds of kitchen remodels, hundreds of master bath remodels, numerous tenant fit out projects, restaurants, and a historic landmark complete renovation in Washington, D.C.. Extensive consulting experience as an owner's representative. Patented inventor of a cabinet installation assembly. Author of the book Residential Building & Remodeling, available on Amazon. On Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7GMDJM.
I work to stay current on construction processes, materia...
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Dan Bawden, CAPS, CGP, CGR, GMB, GMR, CFLC, JD.
Residential Construction Defects Expert Witness
DanBawdenexpertwitness.com
Houston, Texas
Construction Defects, Construction
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Construction Defects, Repair Cost Estimates, Roof and flashing failures, Duty of Care, Damage causation, Code compliance, Project Management, Materials and Methods, Building, Remodeling, Performance standards, cost estimating, Construction Performance Standards, New Construction, Water Damage
Mr. Dan Bawden has an outstanding reputation for winning cases, and over 45 years of residential construction experience. He possesses a unique combination of being a practicing attorney and an accomplished, award-winning builder/remodeler with numerous professional certifications in construction. This makes him a highly credible witness in all facets of residential and light commercial construction. Just as importantly, Mr. Bawden has a musical theatre background, so he thinks fast on his feet, is a clear and charming communicator, and understands the legal aspects of litigation better than other construction experts.
Mr. Bawden helped write the NAHB "Residential Construction Performance Guidelines" (6th edition, published August 24, 2022) which is a nationally recognized source for construction performance standards. With experience assisting both homeowners and builders, Mr. Bawden is very effective an excellent and clear communicator, extremely likable and effective befo...
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Aaron D. Miller, ICC R-5,RCI, ACI
Residential Construction Defects Expert
Texas Inspector Expert
Garland, Texas
Construction Defects, Building Inspection
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Deck Construction and Safety, Residential Construction, Residential Building Codes, Construction, Residential Construction Defects, Home Inspector Malpractice, Code-Related Premises Liability, Contractor Standard of Care, Texas Residential Construction Liability Act, ADA
I have been in the residential construction profession since 1975. Currently I work full-time as a licensed home inspector in the DFW, Texas area. I specialize in oversight of new home building for the buyers of the homes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
22 years as a general residential and light commercial remodeling and building contractor.
29 years as a full-time residential inspector.
26 years as an American Society of Home Inspectors Certified Inspector.
20 years as an International Code Council-certified Residential Combination Inspector.
Texas Residential Construction Commission Registered Builder from 2004 - 2009.
Texas Residential Construction Commission Dispute Resolution Inspector 2004 - 2009.
I have inspected over 14,000 properties, have been hired by attorneys and their clients 60 times for consultation, and have been deposed 25 times.
Areas of expertise include:
Residential Construction
Residential Construction Defects
Residential Building Codes
Residential En...
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Stanford R Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC
Raising the Standard Consulting (USA) Inc.
Texas
Safety, OSHA
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Construction, Mining, Workplace Inspections, Crane, Rigging, EM 385-1-1, First Aid/CPR/AED, General Industry, Accident Investigation, Safety Training, Compliance, Workplace Conditions, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, Machine Guarding, Excavation, Trenching, Scaffolds, Multi-Employer
Stanford R. Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC, has over 30 years of experience managing safety and health for various projects.
He has been involved with multiple construction safety/OSHA cases as an expert witness.
A sampling of the expert witness cases he has been involved with include:
• Workplace injury at refinery construction project.
• Worker fatally electrocuted during a paving incident.
• Construction training and safety standards for power tool injury.
Safety and Slip Trip & Fall, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, (SSHO), Competent Person, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer, Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) designation with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Certified Safety and Health Professional (CSHP) in the State of Hawaii.
Construction and General Industry, Accident Investigation, Fall Protection, Forklift, Aerial Lift, Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, Machine Guarding, Amputation, Struck By, Caught Between, Scaffold, Ladder, Roofing Safety, Amputation, Excavation/T...
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Craig Koehn, P.E.
Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Engineer
EBE/I-ENG-A
Stafford, Texas
Engineering, Construction
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Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, plumbing engineering, engineering design, fire investigation, fire protection, fire alarm
Qualified and experienced MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) engineer with expertise in design and construction. Member of the Investigative Engineers Association and Forensic Expert Witness Association.
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Mark Goldsmith
Field Operations/Well Owner/Drilling Rig Owner
Mark D Goldsmith PE
LIVINGSTON, Texas
Petroleum Engineering, Oil and Gas
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Field Engineer, land man, stored energy, safety, Drilling Contractor, oil and gas lease, construction, cementing, Operator, pipeline, injury, pipe failure, Hands On, workover, decommission, wellhead, upstream, swabbing, abandonment, pumpjack
Petroleum Engineer and Texas Registered Professional Engineer with over 40 years of experience in upstream oil and gas operations, including drilling, completions, hydraulic fracturing, production, pressure control, well integrity, rig operations, and oilfield safety. Former Texas Operator, well owner, consulting engineer, drilling company president, and field engineer/Person in Charge (PIC) with hands-on experience supervising drilling rigs, workover rigs, production facilities, frac operations, pressure testing, and contractor oversight. Experienced expert witness and litigation consultant for plaintiff and defense matters involving wellsite accidents, pressure release incidents, equipment failures, rigging operations, leasehold disputes, mineral rights, and operator standard of care analysis.
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Rance Herren, CFPSD, CFPAI
Hydraulic Fluid Power Subject Matter Expert
Fluid Power SME
Houston, Texas
Engineering, Equipment & Machinery
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Hydraulic Consultant, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic Systems, Hydraulic Pumps, Hydraulic Cylinders, Hydraulic Motors, Hydraulic Valves, Hydraulic Hoses, Hydraulic Manifolds, Motion Control, Hydraulic Design, Hydraulic Accumulators, Compressors, Schematics, Hydraulic Seals, Hydraulic Filtration, Pressure, Construction, Mining, Oil & Gas
Over four decades of experience in the design, application, implementation, troubleshooting and service of complex hydraulic and pneumatic systems and related control components, including:
• The use of standard and electrohydraulic components and circuitry in machine control
• Integration of electronic devices for actuator control, including feedback and diagnostics
• Manifold design, 3D solid modeling, and hydraulic circuit and component simulation and analysis
• Hydraulic power unit (HPU) and closed-circuit hydrostatic transmission system design
• Efficiency and throughput improvements for underperforming systems
• Troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic/pneumatic machine control components and systems
• Interpretation and implementation of ISO/SAE/ANSI/ASME fluid power standards
• International Fluid Power Society Credentials:
- Certified Fluid Power Systems Designer (CFPSD), February 2012
- Certified Fluid Power Accredited Instructor (CFPAI), August 2013
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Michael D. Stall, MSCE, PE, DFE, CPAU
Expert in Construction Forensic Engineering
Managed Response, Inc.
Sugar Land, Texas
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction, Defects, Forensic Engineering, Property Loss, Insurance Dispute, Schedule Dispute, Design Defect, Fire, Flood, Hurricane, Safety, Injury, Disaster, Collapse, Liability
Michael D. Stall, MSCE, PE, DFE, CPAU is a respected authority in the field of Construction Forensic Engineering, combining a powerful blend of academic excellence, hands-on industry experience, and professional certifications. As the Founder and President of Managed Response, Inc. (MRI)—a licensed engineering and construction firm—Mr. Stall leads a team that not only manages complex construction projects, but also provides forensic investigations, litigation support, and expert testimony related to construction and insurance disputes.
With over four decades of experience in the construction industry, Mr. Stall has built a career that spans nearly every role in the field—from carpenter and ironworker to construction manager and forensic engineer. His expertise covers a wide range of project types including residential homes, commercial buildings, manufacturing plants, power facilities, and medical centers. He has assessed and repaired structures damaged by hurricanes, fires, earthq...
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Cassandra K Moody, M.S., P.E.
Licensed PE-Field Experience-O&G Pipeline Safety
Time For Change, LLC.
Houston, Texas
Oil and Gas, Safety
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Pipeline, PHMSA, Safety, Integrity Management, Gas, Oil, Distribution, Transmission, Gathering, Residential, Procedure, Explosion, Spill, Environmental, Mechanical, Professional Engineer, Construction, 49 CFR 192, 195, Pigging
Cassandra K. Moody, M.S., P.E., is different from other experts in that she actively works as a licensed mechanical engineer with vast hands-on experience who understands the unique challenges legal matters present. She communicates effectively and provides results for the projects she works on.
Mrs. Moody is passionate about engineering risk-informed solutions to safely optimize ROI: Return on INTEGRITY. She conveys visionary leadership, technical competency, and distinctive communication cultivated over fifteen years of midstream operations and integrity engineering experience with a mid-size oil and gas operator.
As a proficient expert with nearly twenty (20) years in the midstream pipeline industry, Mrs. Moody has represented both plaintiffs and defendants on a variety of cases both in the courtroom and through expert opinion reports. Mrs. Moody’s retained engagements as an independent Engineering Expert have resulted in favorable resolutions for 100% of her clients. Mrs. Mo...
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William F. Ikerd, II, PhD, PE, CM-BIM
Building Information Modeling (BIM), VDC, LOD
IKERD Consulting, LLC
Dallas, Texas
Construction, Technology
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Building Information Modeling (BIM), Level Of Development (LOD), Structural Engineering, 3D Modeling, Laser Scanning, LiDAR, scan-to-BIM, Metrology, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Architecture, MEP, mechanical, construction defects, concrete, steel, wood, timber, masonry, civil engineering
Dr. Will Ikerd, PhD, P.E. (TX) is principal at IKERD, a firm that specializes in consulting for attorneys, owners, general contractors, trade contractors and designers of buildings, civil, infrastructure, mechanical and manufacturing projects. The firm focuses in the areas of engineering, laser scanning, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Mr. Ikerd is currently on the board of directors of the BIMForum and chairs three of their Taskforces; BIM Execution Plan (BxP), Reality Capture / Laser scanning and Level Of Development (LOD). He graduated with his bachelor’s in civil engineering and masters in structural engineering in 1998 from Washington University in St. Louis with a focus on 3D parametric modeling and is currently a University of Denver PhD candidate in BIM research.
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Gerald Blackler, Ph.D, P.E., D.WRE
Texas
Hydrology, Civil Engineering
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Water Resources, Hydraulics, Floodplain, Flood Forensics, Hydrologist, Hydraulic Modeling, Transportation Drainage, Roadway Drainage, Rainfall, Runoff, Design Storms, Sedimentation, Sediment Transport, Stormwater, Culvert, Stormsewer, Urban Hydrology, Urban Flooding, Construction
Water flows downhill, sometimes water is a resource, sometimes it is an enemy, sometimes it is both. If your case involves the impact of water, my expertise is available for your case. I am an expert in hydrology, hydraulics, the engineering of drainage systems, including culverts, transportation drainage, bridge scour, bridge hydraulics, floodplain management, transportation hydraulics, water resources, and accidental death or drowning near hydraulic structures. My work routinely produces technical evidence that is hard to dispute and easy to understand. My background and experience in consulting and teaching allows me to produce complicated information in a format that is easy to digest, such as video files, and images that explain the complicated physical interactions of hydrology and hydraulics. Some of my past litigation work produced evidence that was not disputed by opposing experts.
My approach is to first understand the case, then to discuss one on one what technica...
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Thomas Collier, Jr
Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude
Collier Consultants
Texas
Construction, Premises Liability
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Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina.
Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants.
General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Garrett Johnson, PSP, CCE, CCM
Construction Expert, Licensed Contractor
PCI PDC Services, LLC
Salt Lake City, Utah
Construction, Construction Defects
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Schedule Delays, Damages, Multi-Family Developments, Healthcare Construction, Real Estate, Contracts, Subcontractors, Cost Analysis, Estimating, Scheduling, Excavation, Concrete, Steel, Framing, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Building Envelope
Over $3 billion and 25+ years of complex, commercial construction experience working with owners/developers, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, material and equipment suppliers, government agencies/LAHJ and lenders/financing. Project delivery methodologies include: Design/Build, Design-Bid-Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMR), Construction Manager Agency (CMA), and Multiple-Prime Contractors. Project types include: healthcare, multi-family, retail, government/GSA.
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Colby J Walter, CAPS, GMB, CGP
Residential Construction Expert - Utah and Idaho
Construction Experts, LLC
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Construction, Construction Defects
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Residential Construction, Custom Home Building, Production Home Building, Speculative Building, Spec Homes, Remodels, Home Additions, Real Estate, Construction Contracts, Subcontractors, Construction Loans, Cost Analysis, Estimates, Scheduling
Over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, including the construction of hundreds of single family dwellings. These projects include design-build custom homes and production-based speculative building. Additional experience includes residential remodel/addition projects, multi-family apartment buildings, commercial tenant improvement including office space, recreation, therapeutic and entertainment space. Experience includes design, inspection, supervision of subcontractor trades, material procurement, management of suppliers & vendors, invoicing, and scheduling. An experienced expert witness, including consulting for both plaintiff and defendant in multiple residential construction legal cases.
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Mark "Jake" Jacobson
Construction Defect & Standard of Care Expert
The Expert Construction Witness, LLC
Utah
Construction, Construction Defects
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Residential, Standard of Care, Building Codes, Workmanship, Plumbing, Commercial, Roofing & Stucco, Plan Reviews, Project Documents & Costs, Electrical, Water Intrusion, Facilities Management, Site Evals, Framing, Litigation Support, Concrete, Site Inspections, Product Evals, Mechanical, Insurance
Mark “Jake” Jacobson
Building Inspector
Building Official
Construction Expert Witness
Consultant
Facilities Manager
General Contractor
Pre-Purchase Inspector
Project Manager
Project Superintendent
Mark “Jake” Jacobson serves as a construction expert witness and consultant in matters involving construction defects, delays, cost overruns, project management issues, and standard-of-care concerns. He works with attorneys and their clients throughout Colorado, Utah and surrounding states.
He brings over 30 years of experience in construction, construction management, facilities management, and business management. His background includes roles as a building inspector, building official, jobsite superintendent, facilities manager, general contractor, and construction consultant/analyst. This breadth of experience provides a practical, experience-based perspective on construction practices, building codes, and the applicable standard of care.
His work includes residential new construct...
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Guy A. Marchessault
Daybreak Building Services
Colchester, Vermont
Construction, Construction Defects
40 years experience in commercial and residential building and remodeling, design/build and project management. Most experienced with interior renovations, office renovations, kitchen and bathroom replacements, room additions, house expansions and egress systems. Completed OSHA training in construction safety and was a trainer for 10 hour and 30 hour classes in construction safety.
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Tara L Pase
Bramel Engineering, LLC
Virginia
Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering
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Construction Defect, Concrete, Seismic, Retaining Walls, OSHA, Building Codes, Steel, Earthquake, Stormwater Management, Civil Engineering, Failure Analysis, Wood, Wind, Construction, Structural Engineering, Strength of Materials, Masonry, Foundations, Construction Accident, Design and Analysis
Civil/Structural Engineering
Construction Defects
Building Codes
OSHA
Failure Analysis
Strength of Materials
Concrete/Steel/Wood/Masonry Design
Concrete/Steel/Wood/Masonry Analysis
Seismic Design and Analysis
Wind Design and Analysis
Foundations and Retaining Structures
Grading and Soil Properties
Field Repair Designs
Stormwater Management
Component/Connection Design and Analysis
Construction Cost Estimates
Building Envelope (Moisture Barriers)
Construction Management
Registered Professional Engineer, State of New York, License No.087752
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Maryland, License No.42640
Registered Professional Engineer, Commonwealth of Virginia, License No.051210
Registered Professional Engineer, State of New Jersey, License No.24GE05239300
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Matthew Furlong, CBC, RBC
Construction and Building Code Compliance Expert
Först Consulting Group
Middleburg, Virginia
Construction Defects, Construction
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Forensic investigation, building pathology, failure analysis, technical reporting, construction claims, litigation support, insurance, building code, EIFs, stucco, building envelope, facades, rainscreen, infrared, moisture, structural capability, energy conservation, contract analysis, code compliance
Mr. Matthew Furlong specializes in construction defect and failure analysis, forensic engineering, scientific investigations, technical report writing and expert witness testimony for construction claims and litigation matters. Mr. Furlong has 25 years of experience with construction, project coordination and design, remodeling, and field inspections of building systems for residential, and commercial low and high-rise properties. He has successfully completed more than 600 unique and custom projects while as a general contractor.
His builder background experience ranges from high-end new custom home construction, interior renovations and additions, to green building and energy efficient homes, historical renovations, timber-framing, and creating elaborate custom interiors in prestigious estate-sized homes. This experience gives Mr. Furlong the unique qualifications to testify as an expert in construction matters. As a professional consultant, Mr. Furlong provides services in the ...
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Thomas Collier, Jr
Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude
Collier Consultants
Virginia
Construction, Premises Liability
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Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina.
Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants.
General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Mohamed E. Hassan, PhD, PE
Hassan Consulting Group, LLC
Gainesville, Virginia
Construction, Construction Defects
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Engineering Design, Building Codes, construction management, structural engineering, infrastructure engineering, reinforced concrete, steel structures, bridges, Structure engineer, foundations, piers, abutments, and soil analysis
- 45 years construction design and management of commercial and residential projects.
- 20 years Construction Expert Witness
- 15 years of teaching experience in George Mason University, DeVry University and NVCC
- 20 years of mediation and conflict resolution
Mohamed Hassan, PhD, PE has 45 years of diversified experience in the construction industry for commercial and residential projects. He is the principal of Hassan Consulting Group, LLC specializing in designing and building a variety of projects. He was an adjunct professor at George Mason University, DeVry University, and Northern Virginia Community College.
LICENSES: He is a licensed professional engineer PE in the states of Virginia and Texas. He is also licensed contractor in the state of Virginia and District of Colombia (Washington DC). He is certified by the Supreme Court of Virginia as a Mediator. He is admitted in Virginia, West Virginia and Washington DC Court Systems.
CONSTRUCTION EXPERT: Experienced in co...
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Stan Mitchell, MArch, AIA, ASHI ACI, ICBO
Trusted Expert in Safety and Litigation
ABI, Inc.
Seattle, Washington
Architecture, Premises Liability
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Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall, Construction, Safety Engineering, Architect
Stan Mitchell has served as an expert in over 500 litigation cases throughout the United States. He provides a singular expertise in the following areas:
• Personal injury cases involving building/facility components such as: sidewalks and curbs; walkways; stairs, bleachers, and dropoffs; parking lots and wheel stops; windows and roofs; and guardrail/handrail installations.
• Building/construction failure issues; technical problems with homes and buildings.
• Defect disclosure issues in the real estate purchase/selling process.
Stan Mitchell is retained and utilized by both plaintiff and defense attorneys and contributes superior technical skills and a deep knowledge of building technology and codes that are practiced through continued active work in the field.
**The number of cases that we have worked on is 200+ since 2008. We do not believe that the number of times we have been deposed/testified in court accurately depicts our advanced level of expertise. It usually is in the...
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Daniel R Robles, PE, MBA
Mechanical Engineer - Expert Witness
Community Engineering Services, PLLC
EDMONDS, Washington
Mechanical Engineering, Investigation
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Plumbing, Test Engineering, Product Liability, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Accident Reconstruction, Water Damage, Feasibility Study, Corrosion, Construction, Airport, Aviation, Standard of Care, Litigation Support, Risk Assessment, Machinery, Insurance, Document Analysis, Design Engineering
Daniel Robles, PE, MBA is a licensed mechanical engineer with over 35 years of diverse experience in aerospace, building sciences, and advanced technology platforms. He has held leadership roles in design and test engineering for high-profile projects including the NASA Space Shuttle, commercial satellite deployment, stealth aircraft, and commercial aircraft commissioning and servicing, working for industry leaders such as Rockwell International, Hughes Aircraft, Northrop Aircraft, and The Boeing Company.
Mr. Robles is the founder of Community Engineering Services PLLC, where he leverages his extensive aerospace and engineering expertise to provide expert witness services, condition assessments, inspections, and failure analysis for the legal, insurance, and financial industries, as well as private, municipal, and institutional clients. His specific areas of practice include plumbing systems, drain, waste, vent, and domestic water supply, as well as water system failures, water int...
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Becky Blankenship
Design-Build/PDB/CMAR Expert Witness
Spokane, Washington
Construction
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Complex Capital Programs, Scope Cost and Schedule , Project Controls, Alternative Delivery, Preconstruction , Infrastructure Project Delivery, Design-Build, Owner Advisor Standard of Care, Megaprojects, Progressive Design-Build, Best Value Procurement, Risk Allocation and Management, Governance, CMAR/CMGC, Procurement Protest
Becky Blankenship is a design-build, progressive design-build, and alternative-delivery industry expert with more than 35 years of experience on public and private projects and programs. Her project experience includes roles on projects and programs with total values ranging from approximately $3 million to $7 billion. Her role has varied by engagement, including architectural project manager, civil engineering technician, general contractor, owner representative, owner advisor, procurement advisor, trainer, and collaborative-delivery strategist.
She provides expert opinions and litigation / procurement support involving delivery-method selection, design-build and progressive design-build procurement, CMAR / CMGC, public construction procurement, procurement protests / bid challenges, owner-advisor standard of care, collaborative-delivery governance, preconstruction services, early contractor involvement, risk allocation, cost and schedule development, project-controls governance, ...
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Michelle L Macauley
Geotechnical Engineer and Trenchless Expert
Macauley Expert Services
Ritzville, Washington
Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering
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trenchless, drilling, tunnel, tunneling, pipeline, HDD, microtunnel, auger, boring, pipe, ramming, sinkhole, geology, construction, DSC, differing, horizontal, directional
I am a nationally recognized Geotechnical Engineer and Trenchless Expert. I have been involved with litigation matters involving construction issues related to pipeline installations using trenchless technologies.
Qualifications and Accreditation
M.S., Geological Engineering, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, 1996
B.S., Geological Sciences, University of Washington, 1994
California: Professional Engineer (Civil), Cert. No. C74224
Washington: Professional Engineer (Civil), Lic. No. 37412
Alaska: Professional Engineer (Civil), Lic. No. AELC11636
Texas: Professional Engineer (Civil), Lic. No. 160143
Memberships and Professional Organizations
American Society of Civil Engineer (ASCE)
• Executive Committee, Pipeline Division, Board member, 10/2024 to present
• Manual of Practice (MOP) for Introduction to Trenchless Technologies (new MOP), Committee chair, 9/2024 to present
• MOP for Horizontal Directional Drilling (MOP 108) committee member, 2021 to present
• MOP for the Direct Steera...
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Timothy Browne
Construction Forensics Expert Witness
Maverick Mountain Consulting
Washington
Construction Defects, Construction
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Construction Forensics, Expert Witness, Insurance Appraisal, Insurance Appraiser, Insurance Appraisal Umpire, Building Envelope Analysis, Building Code Analysis, Personal Injury (Construction), Roofing Assessments, Property Loss Analysis, Repair Cost Estimating
Tim began his construction career in the early 1990s working for his family’s insulation company in Michigan. From his teens, he was hands-on—installing insulation, repairing equipment, estimating, and selling. After high school, he worked as a rough carpenter on custom homes before co-founding a general contracting company, with projects ranging from high-end custom homes to large residential and commercial remodels. This exposure gave him a comprehensive understanding of energy-efficient building, structural details, and the importance of clear communication between designers, trades, and owners.
In 2005, Tim and his family moved to Phoenix, where he managed projects for a residential and commercial firm before overseeing the final year of construction of a 28,000 sq. ft. home on an 8-acre estate in Paradise Valley. He later became director of operations at a custom tile and hardscape company. Building in Arizona’s harsh desert climate presented Tim with new challenges where cons...
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Mark J Lawless, CSMI
Construction Consultant
Seattle, Washington
Construction, Safety
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Construction Defects, Premises Liability, Changed Conditions, Engineering (Field), Risk Management, Scope of Work, Insurance Coverage, Scheduling, Subcontracting, Estimating, Alternate Dispute Resolution, Standard Practices
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Paul A Rodrigues
Forensic Accountant, fraud investigator, Damages
Trace Forensic Experts LLC
North Lake, Wisconsin
Accounting, Intellectual Property
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Economic, Intellectual Property & Commercial Damages, Infringement, Lost Profits, Royalty, Forensic Accounting, Breach of Contract, Fiduciary Duty, Fraud Investigations, Embezzlement, Construction, Bankruptcy, Malpractice, Analytics, ediscovery, special master, Ponzi schemes, Theft of Trade Secrets, Damages
Paul Rodrigues is a Managing Member of Trace Forensic Experts LLC. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Global Management Accountant with a Master's Degree in Taxation and is Certified in Financial Forensics. Paul has more than 31 years of experience in the accounting profession. He began his practice with a big four public accounting firm and has served as an expert witness or consultant in numerous forensic, fraud, and litigation engagements with damage claims ranging from $1 million to $250 million. He has testified in Federal and State courts, arbitrations and mediations. Paul has been involved with civil and criminal litigation (on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants) including but not limited to: accounting & auditing standards; improper accounting entries, the determination of lost profits, income, assets, or damages; internal investigations and fraud investigations, securities, civil RICO; bribery and other litigation claims requiring ac...
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