Special Inspector Expert Witnesses

Satellite Beach, Florida

Engineering, Structural Engineering - Concrete, Concrete Repair, Corrosion, Condominium, Condominium Association, corrosion damage, Damage, Structural Assessment, Structural Condition, Structural condition assessment, milestone inspection, concrete damage, building damage, building repair, cathodic protection, concrete restoration, corrosion repairs, special inspector

Melissa Lomax, PE, SI is a licensed Professional Engineer and Special Inspector (ltd) in the state of Florida with over 20 years of experience. Her background encompasses performing structural condition and damage assessments, structural cost estimating, milestone inspections, structural repair design, project bidding and construction engineering & inspections on concrete restoration projects, mostly driven by corrosion damage. Ms. Lomax has written hundreds of technical reports and presented findings to building owners and operators. She has managed dozens of multi-million dollar restoration projects throughout Florida. She has also designed many residential and marine structures to provide elevated corrosion control and elevated compliance to high wind environments. Ms. Lomax is certified by the Association for Materials Protection & Performance (AMPP, formerly National Association of Corrosion Engineers) as a Corrosion Technician and a Cathodic Protection Tester. She holds...

Estero, Florida

Structural Engineering, Building Inspection - Structural failures, structural engineering, Structural design, design errors, structural inspections, building collapse, building codes, structural repairs, forensic engineering, special inspector, special inspection, threshold inspection

Mr. Barrow has been practicing structural engineering for over 37 years. He founded Barrow Engineering, LLC which focuses on forensic engineering and the associated repairs and claim investigations. Mr. Barrow has performed numerous forensic investigations involving structural failures, design deficiencies, faulty construction, construction pay applications, failure to disclose defects, grading issues, cladding failures, roof damage, site plans, pool leaks, water intrusion, fire, wind, subsidence, and vehicular impact. Design of shoring, and other remedial actions have been provided as part of forensic projects where there are conditions that may become unsafe or need repair. Mr. Barrow is experienced in insurance claim work, litigation, and testimony involving legal issues. He has testified under oath in court and in depositions and has presented at mediation and arbitration hearings. Prior to Barrow Engineering, LLC, Mr. Barrow was the president and founder of Liebl & Barrow E...