Construction Expert Witnesses in Colorado

Construction Defects, Construction - Residential Construction, commercial, leaks, tenant fit-outs, kitchens, baths, remodels, construction related slip-fall & personal injury, historic buildings, restaurants, roofs, siding, critical path, luxury construction, high-end construction, Building envelope, cabinetry, Construction related personal injury, tile, stone

An Expert Witness having testified in court or through deposition since 1994, and a Consultant on matters related to residential and light commercial new construction and renovation projects. Award-winning construction professional with over 45 years of hands-on experience. Founder/operator of two successful construction firms. Experience includes all aspects of residential construction, new builds and remodeling, light commercial construction, and tenant buildout - multiple new builds, over 60 whole home remodels, hundreds of kitchen remodels, hundreds of master bath remodels, numerous tenant fit out projects, restaurants, and a historic landmark complete renovation in Washington, D.C.. Extensive consulting experience as an owner's representative. Patented inventor of a cabinet installation assembly. Author of the book Residential Building & Remodeling, available on Amazon. On Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7GMDJM. I work to stay current on construction processes, materia...

Construction Defects, Civil Engineering - Building Envelope, Water Infiltration, Forensic Investigation, Facade Systems, Building Performance, Waterproofing, Moisture Control, Air Barriers, Roofing Systems, Fenestration, Weatherproofing, Building Diagnostics, Water Leaks, Litigation Support, Expert Testimony, Windows, Doors, Exterior Walls

Jason Bondurant, PE, RRC, is a Senior Engineer at GCI Consultants, LLC, a leading building envelope consulting and engineering firm based in South Florida. With over 12 years of extensive experience in the field, Jason has established himself as an expert in building envelope systems, specializing in roofing/waterproofing systems, exterior wall systems, and glazing systems. Professional Qualifications: - Licensed Professional Engineer in seven states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas - Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) with the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida (2012) Areas of Expertise: - Forensic investigations of building envelope failures - Development of repair plans and specifications - Construction management services - Quality assurance inspections - Expert witness testimony Professional Experience: - 2019-Present: Senior Consultan...

Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer

Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...

Golden, Colorado

Engineering, Construction - Construction defects litigation, property analysis, rehabilitation, design review, subrogation, allocation, premise liablity, catastrophic claim analysis

Edward L. Fronapfel, MSCE, PE, D-IBFES, DFE, CBIE, CFCC, CBCP, EDI, PTI1, F.NAFE, F.ASCE has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural and forensic engineering. Ed's a Certified Level 2 Infrared Thermographer, Certified 3rd Party EIFS Inspector, Certified Forensic Claims Consultant, Board Certified Building Inspection Engineer, and Certified Building Commissioning Professional. He is a registered engineer in the States of AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA,MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MT, MO, NE, NJ, NV, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR,PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY . Edward has been deposed nearly 800 times, and admitted into trial settings over 125 times. He has been used as an expert in arbitration and mediations over 500 times since the late 1990's. Edward is an instructor for the Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, the College of Contract Management, U.K, Diploma in Structural Forensic...

Colorado

Construction, Construction Defects - Construction Management CM, General Contractor GC, Construction Delays, Construction Claims Disputes, Critical Path Schedule, Preconstruction Estimating, Site Planning & Logistics, Scope of Work Analysis, Construction Costs, Change Orders, Subcontractor, Contract Default, Standard of Care

Construction expert with over 30 years of experience in the industry managing projects in multiple U.S. states and internationally as a developer, general contractor, and subcontractor. Industry positions in the field, project management, risk management, and currently as an executive. Accomplished in corporate and project risk management & mitigation utilizing a variety of contract formats including design-build, design-assist, CM-at-Risk, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and lump sum. Experience in mediation, deposition, and testimony at trial. Comprehensive, organized, professional analyst with firsthand knowledge in construction disputes, construction defects, subcontractor defaults, and industry standard practices. I will provide you with fact-based reporting with clearly stated opinions. I can help you understand how a variety of information (some of which may be ambiguous) may apply to a central issue, and how decisions made early in a project can have a domino effect...

Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Construction Defects, Premises Liability - Architecture, Construction, Construction Defect, Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, Fire-Resistive Assemblies, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Building Codes, Premises Liability, Slip & Fall, Trip & Fall

Registered architect with NCARB certificate in twenty states (licensed in more states than are listed in this directory), with an active design and forensic practice. As a forensic architect, his experience includes among other things, performing analysis of standard of care in building design and construction projects; performing analyses of building systems including roofing systems, window and door systems, exterior wall cladding systems, waterproofing and foundation systems, with a specialization in fire-resistive assemblies and active fire-protection systems. His experience includes premises liability investigation and analysis of accident sites relating to the built environment, both indoors and outdoors. As a design architect, his practice includes traditional architectural practice including building design, building code analysis & application, and services during construction. Michael is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), credentialed under the authority of th...

Fruita, Colorado

Construction, Construction Defects - Residential, Standard 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 Mark “Jake” Jacobson serves as a construction expert witness and consultant in matters involving construction defects, delays, cost overruns, project management issues, and standard-of-care concerns. He works with attorneys and their clients throughout Colorado, Utah and surrounding states. He brings over 30 years of experience in construction, construction management, facilities management, and business management. His background includes roles as a building inspector, building official, jobsite superintendent, facilities manager, general contractor, and construction consultant/analyst. This breadth of experience provides a practical, experience-based perspective on construction practices, building codes, and the applicable standard of care. His work includes residential new construct...

Denver, Colorado

Hydrology, Civil Engineering - Water Resources, Hydraulics, Floodplain, Flood Forensics, Hydrologist, Hydraulic Modeling, Transportation Drainage, Roadway Drainage, Rainfall, Runoff, Design Storms, Sedimentation, Sediment Transport, Stormwater, Culvert, Stormsewer, Urban Hydrology, Urban Flooding, Construction

Water flows downhill, sometimes water is a resource, sometimes it is an enemy, sometimes it is both. If your case involves the impact of water, my expertise is available for your case. I am an expert in hydrology, hydraulics, the engineering of drainage systems, including culverts, transportation drainage, bridge scour, bridge hydraulics, floodplain management, transportation hydraulics, water resources, and accidental death or drowning near hydraulic structures. My work routinely produces technical evidence that is hard to dispute and easy to understand. My background and experience in consulting and teaching allows me to produce complicated information in a format that is easy to digest, such as video files, and images that explain the complicated physical interactions of hydrology and hydraulics. Some of my past litigation work produced evidence that was not disputed by opposing experts. My approach is to first understand the case, then to discuss one on one what technica...

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Construction, Equipment & Machinery - Crane Accidents, Tower Crane Accidents, Crane Wind Accidents, Crane Assembly Accidents, Crane Disassembly Accidents, Crane Erection Accidents, Crane Operator Error, Crane Signal person Error, Crane Rigger Error, Crane Climbing Accidents, Tower Crane, Crane Accident reconstruction, Crane, Crawler Crane, Mobile Crane, A/D Director

over 50 years in the Crane Industry. 47 Years In-The-Field / Hands-On Experience along with Extensive Training, Certifications and Licenses in: Operations, Inspections, Erection, Dismantling, Climbing, and Service & Repair gives me the expertise to accurately (to a high degree) reconstruct the events leading up to – – and day of. Providing Conclusive Analysis In High-Profile Cases Like The 2019 Dallas Tower Crane Collapse Resulting In A Record-Breaking Award Of $680 Million! TOWER CRANE MANUFACTURER TRAINING: KROLL Tower Cranes – Copenhagen Denmark. FAVELLE FAVCO Tower Cranes – Harlingen, Texas MANITOWOC|POTAIN Tower Cranes (Climbing) – Shady Grove, Pennsylvania MANITOWOC|POTAIN Tower Cranes – Shady Grove, Pennsylvania COMANSA Tower Cranes – N. Carolina TEREX|PEINER Tower Cranes – N. Carolina LIEBHERR & PECCO Tower Cranes (Technician Level 2) Morrow, Salem, Oregon LIEBH...