Construction Defect and Owner Representative

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Nicholas Raymond Garcia, MBA, PMP, DSA IOR, HCAi IOR, ICC C8 Direct 408-582-2938 Expert Witness Profile 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 Project Inspector qualification. His experience includes working with the California State License Board on contractor claims, as well as providing oversight on classified federal facilities, commercial developments, residential construction, utilities, and public works projects under strict regulatory and security standards. This foundation of field application, licensing, and advanced study has established Mr. Garcia as a trusted authority in construction defect analysis, forensic evaluation, and compliance matters. His testimony and expert opinions are informed by real-world experience and are delivered with the clarity, precision, and credibility required in mediation, arbitration, and trial. Areas of Expertise: • Construction Defect Analysis & Forensic Building Inspection • Standard of Care Evaluation & Contract Compliance Review • Building Envelope & Water Intrusion Failures • Structural Integrity & Workmanship Deficiencies • Delay & Cost Overrun Analysis • Project Closeout Inspections & Punch List Verification • Code Compliance & Accessibility (ADA/11B) • Daily/Verified Reports, Submittal & RFI Review • Owner’s Representative Services • Post-Litigation Project Clearing Deposition & Trial Testimony - Testified in depositions and trials involving construction defects, compliance, and contract disputes. - Available for Plaintiff and Defendant cases. - Experienced in mediation, arbitration, and courtroom testimony. Achieved Certifications • International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI25101717) • International Code Council Building Plans Examiner (ICC #5285432) • International Code Council Combination Inspector (ICC #5285432) • PMP – Project Management Professional (PMI #3453399) • USACE/NAVFAC CQM – Construction Quality Management for Contractors (#SW9-03-25-01011) • California Department Healthcare Access and Information (IOR #B209179) • California Division of the State Architect Class 1 Project Inspector (IOR #6655) • California Licensed General B Contractor / C-39 Roofing Contractor (CSLB #870822) • OSHA-30 Construction Safety and Health (OSHA #21-602028272) • Classified Q and L Clearances through the U.S. Department of Energy • Xactimate Estimating Level 2 Certified Education • Masters, Business Administration – American Public University, Graduated 2022: Summa Cum Laude, Golden Key Honors • B.S., Applied Science & Technology (in Technical Studies of Construction) – Thomas Edison State University, Graduated 2012 • A.A.S. (in Electrical-Mechanical Systems and Maintenance) – Thomas Edison State University: Dean’s List, Graduated 2011 • Undergraduate Certificate, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating – College of Southern Idaho: Dean’s List, Graduated 1998 Published workforce development book Building Compliance Mastery: California's Guide to Quality Assurance in Commercial Construction Available at: https://a.co/d/gwvTJiY Refer to Curriculum Vitae for additional credentials, experience, and project highlights.