Cladding Expert Witnesses

Miami, Florida

Architecture, Construction Defects - Forensic Architect, Exterior Wall Cladding/Glazing, Roofing, Fenestration, ADA Consulting Slip and Fall, Certified Field Water and Flood Tests (AAMA & ASTM), Concrete Restoration, Building Code Compliance, Building Envelope, Architectural Mediation, Below Grade Waterproofing, Above Grade Waterproofing, Cladding, Railings

John Medina is experienced in construction defect litigation and expert witness services for plaintiff and defense attorneys. He is a registered architect with NCARB certificates in 10 states. Currently serves as owner/principal of Miami Curtain Wall Consultants with an active design and forensic architecture practice. John Medina is a highly experienced expert who has written reports in more than 160 construction cases and provided testimony in many mediations, arbitrations and court appearances. He has analyzed all aspects of construction projects to support clients in resolving disputes and litigation. His knowledge and expertise in all aspects of glazing and waterproofing services on the exterior of building envelopes for New, Existing, Signature and High-Rise buildings is extensive and effective in resolving most construction disputes. Additional expert witness services for standard care of roofing and window wall design are available, as well as traditional architectural...

Spring Hill, Florida

Structural Engineering, Construction Defects - Codes, Civil Engineering, Steel, Masonry, Failure, Corrosion, Seismic, Wind, Collapse, Prestressed Concrete, Post-tensioned Concrete, Facade, Cladding, Leaking, Leakage, Decay, Wood, Structural Engineering, Timber, Concrete

As an engineer, I am fascinated by complexity and understanding new and different situations. I love to talk about engineering and explaining engineering processes and principles to young engineers and lay persons is personal passion. Examining a structural failure brings out my inner researcher, and explaining the cause and physics to a jury or arbitration panel channels my teacher personality. I work as a forensic engineer with the intent of helping the legal industry understand engineering principles and to help citizens resolve their disputes justly. I began professional practice at kpff in Portland, OR in 1998. In 2001, I was hired by DCI Engineers. In 2003, I started my own consulting engineering firm which I continue to operate. I have designed concrete, steel, masonry and wood structures, generally commercial, government or schools. About half of my work has been design of building facades or cladding systems. Seeking new challenges, I joined the faculty at the University o...

New Jersey

Engineering, Construction Defects - Concrete restoration, Post-tension repair, Precast repair, reinforced concrete repair, masonry restoration, envelope, brick, professional engineer, forensic engineer, building restoration, facade, cladding, expansion joints, sealants, coatings, corrosion, parking garage, condominium

I am a licensed Professional Engineer with 16 years of experience specializing in building envelope and concrete structure restoration. I hold PE licensure in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, and I serve as Office Director for a consulting engineering and architecture firm, where I lead investigations, repair designs, structural analysis, and construction administration. My technical focus is the assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of concrete and masonry structures. I have extensive experience evaluating cast-in-place, precast, pre-stressed, and post-tensioned concrete systems, as well as brick masonry, limestone, and building façade and waterproofing assemblies. My work regularly involves determining the cause, origin, and extent of deterioration and distress; distinguishing design deficiencies from construction defects and from ordinary aging and maintenance-related conditions; evaluating water infiltration and waterproofing failures; and developing and estimating a...

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Engineering, Construction Defects - Concrete restoration, Post-tension repair, Precast repair, reinforced concrete repair, masonry restoration, envelope, brick, professional engineer, forensic engineer, building restoration, facade, cladding, expansion joints, sealants, coatings, corrosion, parking garage, condominium

I am a licensed Professional Engineer with 16 years of experience specializing in building envelope and concrete structure restoration. I hold PE licensure in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, and I serve as Office Director for a consulting engineering and architecture firm, where I lead investigations, repair designs, structural analysis, and construction administration. My technical focus is the assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of concrete and masonry structures. I have extensive experience evaluating cast-in-place, precast, pre-stressed, and post-tensioned concrete systems, as well as brick masonry, limestone, and building façade and waterproofing assemblies. My work regularly involves determining the cause, origin, and extent of deterioration and distress; distinguishing design deficiencies from construction defects and from ordinary aging and maintenance-related conditions; evaluating water infiltration and waterproofing failures; and developing and estimating a...