Site Inspections Expert Witnesses

San Diego, California

Construction Defects, Architecture - Forensic Architecture, Destructive Testing, Site Inspections, Construction Defects, Building Envelope, Roofing, Fenestration, Waterproofing, Exterior Claddings, Construction Drawings, Contract Administration, Slip and Fall, Building Code, Peer Review, Quality Assurance, Testimony

30+ years' experience in construction defect litigation support and expert witness services for plaintiff and defense attorneys. Experience includes field investigations, water intrusion analysis, construction installation sequencing, code analysis, development of repair solutions, trial preparation and expert witness testimony. Projects include residential, commercial, and high rise in California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Texas and Florida (licensed in 6 states). Experience also includes traditional architectural services for projects involving repair or reconstruction: architectural design, production of construction documents and contract administration. Experience includes consulting for architects and developers to provide peer-review of drawings, quality assurance site observations, evaluation of in-progress construction for conformance to the construction drawings and specifications and workmanship standards. AIA - American Institute of Architects NCARB - National council...

Fruita, Colorado

Construction, Construction Defects - Residential, Standards 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 As a construction expert witness, I am my utilizing my hands-on knowledge, skill, and experience earned from over 30 years of work in the fields of construction, construction management, facilities management, and business management. This experience comes from the 360-degree perspectives of a building inspector, building department official, jobsite superintendent, facilities manager, general contractor and construction consultant/analyst. Managing residential new construction and remodeling, additions and light commercial construction are the cruxes of my building expertise. Expert Services Offered But Not Limited to the Following:  Construction & Construction Defects Analysis: Residential & Light Commercial  Trades Work Product Analysis: Framing, Heating & Ventilation, Plumbin...

Hollywood, Florida

Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering - forensic engineering, hurricane damage, civil engineering, building, structural engineering, facade, astm f13, pedestrian safety, Slip and fall, roadway design, Florida Building Code, Construction Disputes, Site Inspections, fire, water intrusion, water damage, premises liability, building envelope, construction defect

Jose Omar Nunez, PE, FRSE, CXLT is a multi-state licensed Professional Engineer and the Principal of Aurora Consulting Group, specializing in the forensic evaluation of structural failures, building envelope breaches, and complex water intrusion cases. Based in Hollywood, FL, he provides expert Cause and Origin determinations for insurance and legal professionals across the Gulf Coast and beyond. Mr. Nunez holds active Professional Engineer (PE) licenses in Florida, Colorado, Louisiana, Alabama, New York, and North Carolina. This multi-state footprint allows him to provide specialized forensic services for regional catastrophe events and complex litigation across state lines. Professional Affiliations He is an active member of several premier industry organizations, including: National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) ASTM International, specifically serving on the F13 Committee on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety....

Florida

OSHA, Safety - multi-employer worksites, OSHA standards, safety & health obligations, serious and fatal injury prevention, contractor safety, OSHA citation policy, construction safety programs, ladder safety, toxic exposures, equipment-machine accidents, workplace falls, site inspections, forklifts, mobile elevated work platforms

40 years of occupational safety, health (including industrial hygiene), and environmental management experience within several industries. This includes roles as an Air Force Bioenvironmental Engineering officer (final rank of Captain, with industrial hygiene and environmental responsibilities), regional Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management for a hazardous waste cleanup company, OHS management for a Prime Contractor to the Department of Energy (Oak Ridge, TN), construction safety and construction fatality research for the University of Tennessee under contract to the Department of Labor/Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), OHS management for a consumable dental supplies and metals related manufacturing/machining company, OHS management for an international gas engine manufacturer within a global automotive manufacturer, regional environmental, health and safety (EHS) management and global safety team member for a Tier 1 auto parts manufacturer, regulatory...

Rogers City, Michigan

OSHA, Safety - multi-employer worksites, OSHA standards, safety & health obligations, serious and fatal injury prevention, contractor safety, OSHA citation policy, construction safety programs, ladder safety, toxic exposures, equipment-machine accidents, workplace falls, site inspections, forklifts, mobile elevated work platforms

40 years of occupational safety, health (including industrial hygiene), and environmental management experience within several industries. This includes roles as an Air Force Bioenvironmental Engineering officer (final rank of Captain, with industrial hygiene and environmental responsibilities), regional Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management for a hazardous waste cleanup company, OHS management for a Prime Contractor to the Department of Energy (Oak Ridge, TN), construction safety and construction fatality research for the University of Tennessee under contract to the Department of Labor/Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), OHS management for a consumable dental supplies and metals related manufacturing/machining company, OHS management for an international gas engine manufacturer within a global automotive manufacturer, regional environmental, health and safety (EHS) management and global safety team member for a Tier 1 auto parts manufacturer, regulatory...

Bend, Oregon

Construction Defects, Insurance - Insurance Claims, Site Inspections, Building Envelope, Lath and Plaster Stucco, Water Intrusion, Exterior Cladding fungus/dry-rot/mold, Waterproofing snow/ice damage, Quality Control, Construction Accidents, Personal Injuries, Assessment of Property Damages wind water and fire, Testimony

...I am a Forensic Expert Witness providing litigation support and consulting services. Specializing in property assessment claims, field inspections, loss assessments, documentation with photographs and reports of damages and conditions. * Property Assessments: conduct on-site inspections, evaluation and condition assessments of property damages of single, custom and multi-family residences, commercial and office buildings, for various reasons including fire, water intrusion, wind damage, and impact damage. * Forensic and consulting services: loss assessments, providing litigation support, expert testimony to insurance companies, law firms, manufacturers, risk managers, property managers and owners, and governmental entities. Licensed in: 1. California 2. Idaho 3. Oregon 4. Washington

Texas

OSHA, Safety - multi-employer worksites, OSHA standards, safety & health obligations, serious and fatal injury prevention, contractor safety, OSHA citation policy, construction safety programs, ladder safety, toxic exposures, equipment-machine accidents, workplace falls, site inspections, forklifts, mobile elevated work platforms

40 years of occupational safety, health (including industrial hygiene), and environmental management experience within several industries. This includes roles as an Air Force Bioenvironmental Engineering officer (final rank of Captain, with industrial hygiene and environmental responsibilities), regional Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management for a hazardous waste cleanup company, OHS management for a Prime Contractor to the Department of Energy (Oak Ridge, TN), construction safety and construction fatality research for the University of Tennessee under contract to the Department of Labor/Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), OHS management for a consumable dental supplies and metals related manufacturing/machining company, OHS management for an international gas engine manufacturer within a global automotive manufacturer, regional environmental, health and safety (EHS) management and global safety team member for a Tier 1 auto parts manufacturer, regulatory...

Utah

Construction, Construction Defects - Residential, Standards 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 As a construction expert witness, I am my utilizing my hands-on knowledge, skill, and experience earned from over 30 years of work in the fields of construction, construction management, facilities management, and business management. This experience comes from the 360-degree perspectives of a building inspector, building department official, jobsite superintendent, facilities manager, general contractor and construction consultant/analyst. Managing residential new construction and remodeling, additions and light commercial construction are the cruxes of my building expertise. Expert Services Offered But Not Limited to the Following:  Construction & Construction Defects Analysis: Residential & Light Commercial  Trades Work Product Analysis: Framing, Heating & Ventilation, Plumbin...