Balcony Expert Witnesses

Miami, Florida

Construction Defects, Civil Engineering - corrosion assessment, structural forensics, Building envelope, half-cell potential, chloride ingress, construction defects, moisture intrusion, structural deterioration, post-tensioned concrete, Stucco, Materials, Testing, failure analysis, concrete diagnostics, Sliding glass door (SGS) and windows, Balcony, Cracking, Roof

Dr. Hossein Mosavi, PhD, PE, is a licensed forensic structural engineer and corrosion specialist with 12 years of experience in structural failure analysis, concrete diagnostics, building envelope investigation, and construction defect litigation support. He holds a PhD from the University of Florida and operates out of Kimley-Horn's Coral Gables, Florida office, serving clients across the United States and internationally. Dr. Mosavi has conducted forensic investigations on high-rise residential and commercial structures across the continental United States, as well as international projects in South America and Caribbean. His experience spans luxury condominium towers, mixed-use developments, waterfront structures, and infrastructure assets in coastal and tropical environments — settings where accelerated corrosion, humidity-driven deterioration, and complex envelope failures are especially prevalent. Areas of Expertise: Building Envelope — stucco systems, exterior cladding, win...

DECATUR, Georgia

Construction Defects, Architecture - 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.

Rougemont, North Carolina

Building Inspection, Construction Defects - Roofing, EIFS, Waterproofing, Flashing, AAMA, Water Testing, Building Envelope, Wall defects, Water Intrusion, RRC, Roofing Defects, Roofing Failures, Infrared Thermography, Tramex, EIFS Inspector, Adhered Stone, Plaza Deck, Balcony, Sheet Metal, Curtain Wall

Registered Roof Consultant (International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants) Registered Roof Observer (International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants) Registered Exterior Wall Observer (International Institute of Building Consultants) Construction Document Technologist (Construction Specification Institute) Level One Infrared Thermographer Certified EIFS Inspector (Association of Walls and Ceilings) Certified EIFS Inspector and Level I and II Inspector (Exterior Design Institute) Adhered Stone Certification (Exterior Design Institute) After growing up in a family run commercial roofing business (3rd generation), I have over 35 years experience in the roofing, sheet metal, and construction industry. My knowledge includes all phases of roofing (Single ply, TPO, EPDM, Modified Bitumen, Built-up Coal Tar, PVC, Shingles, Metal Roofing, Clay Tile, and Slate) as well as related sheet metal work. I also perform wall and waterproofing design, observation, and inspecti...