Building Inspection Expert Witnesses
Building inspection expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on building inspection. The building inspection expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Accident Reconstruction, Architecture, Building Inspection, Construction, Construction Defects, Construction Engineering, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Premises Liability, and Structural Engineering.
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Justin D. Watts
HOME AND BUILDING INSPECTION EXPERT
ICC Certified Building Inspector
Rancho Santa Margarita , California
Building Inspection, Construction Defects
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home inspection, landlord tenant disputes, substandard housing, construction, building code violations, building inspection, code violations, water damage, property maintenance, standards of care, code enforcement, housing inspection, commercial inspection, residential inspection, habitability, ADU, fire safety, real estate
Justin D. Watts has a diverse inspection background performing thousands of residential, commercial and industrial inspections in evaluation of all construction trades including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing code compliance and construction defects. Mr. Watts has been employed by two government agencies as a Certified Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer. As the owner of American Dream Home Inspection, performed thousands of property inspections for home buyers in real estate transactions. Since 2007, he has provided litigation support for dozens of cases for law firms with an approximate 50/50 plaintiff and defendant client ratio. Mr. Watts has testified numerous times in depositions and court trials.
Certifications:
International Code Council – ICC California Commercial Building Inspector
International Code Council – ICC California Residential Building Inspector
State of California – Safety Assessment Program – CA DSW local ID#63255
National Asso...
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
Connecticut
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
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William Henry, PhD, NCARB
Experienced National Architect Expert Witness
RGA Design Forensics LLC
Tampa, Florida
Premises Liability, Construction Defects
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Accident Investigation, Building Codes, ADA, Accessibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Forensic, Architecture, Engineering, E&O, Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, Mold, Cruise Ship, Maintenance, Building Inspection, Insurance Claims, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, Property Insurance, Accident Recreation
As forensic architects and engineers, we strive to provide our clients with superior expert witness services by combining the latest in technological advances with our staff’s decades of experience. Our continued practice in architecture enables us to build a customized team of experts from multiple disciplines to find an optimized solution for your case.
Dr. Henry, our lead expert, utilizes three components in his case development: (1) a detailed timeline, (2) an analysis of the governing codes and documentation, and (3) the application of the facts to those governing codes. His reports and testimony are presented in a simple, clear manner that is easily understood. This approach has had a proven impact on the outcomes of past matters, whether in settlement, mediation, arbitration, or at trial.
RGA Design Forensics’ main areas of expertise are premises liability, property insurance litigation, and architectural errors and omissions (E&O) claims.
Premises Liability - Whethe...
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Scott Harvey-Lewis, PE, LEED AP
Building Mavens
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Structural Engineering, Construction Defects
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Building Inspection, construction, civil engineering, milestone inspections, structural integrity inspections, Building Enclosures, Exterior Walls and Cladding Systems, Waterproofing Systems, Roofing Systems, Water Intrusion Investigations
Mr. Harvey-Lewis has more than 19 years of experience providing structural engineering design, construction administration, and forensic services to public and private-sector clients on various projects. As a forensic engineer, Scott investigates structural failures, building construction defects, and code compliance on behalf of attorneys, owners, developers, and insurance companies. Scott’s design portfolio includes significant phases of project development, from conceptual design and plan preparation through construction and final inspection. His expertise includes building envelope systems, cast-in-place concrete, steel, masonry, and timber design for commercial and residential structures, telecommunication and educational facilities, marinas, industrial plants, warehouses, storage and containment, and land development.
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Clinton J. Ford, M. Sc. ACA, CGC, CIE, CMR, CRMI
Premises Liability Expert Witness
Advanced Building Consultants
Alachua, Florida
Construction, Premises Liability
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Appraisal & Valuation, Arbitration, Building Inspection, Construction, Construction Defects, Environmental, Indoor Air Quality, Mold, OSHA, Premises Liability, Safety, Slip, Mediation, Building Codes, Codes, Trip, Fall, Stairs, Floors, Railings
Clinton J. Ford M.S… is the President and founder of Advanced Building Consultants. He is a recognized expert in all forms of Premise Liability (including Walkway Safety analysis & Tribometry), Construction, and Environmental issues. Mr. Ford has over three decades of construction experience on projects ranging from $5,000 to $50,000,000 and has spent over thirty (30) years providing construction consulting and expert witness services to the legal industry. Ford’s exemplary casework displays his investigative prowess in a vast variety of claim topics. Using up-to-date technology combined with his elite knowledge of building codes, standards, and statutes, Ford is consistently able to present analysis and witnessing that can be described as nothing but expert.
Mr. Ford offers attorneys consulting and litigation support assistance in Building Construction / Environmental Claims that have resulted in property damage, personal injury, and/or wrongful death. Advanced Building Consult...
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John A Thomazin, PE, DFE, CXLT, ACTAR
Engineering Clarity for Unusual Cases
Áreté Forensics, PLLC
Oviedo, Florida
Mechanical Engineering, Accident Reconstruction
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Premises Liability, Safety, Slip Trip & Fall, Products Liability, HVAC, Equipment & Machinery, Bicycles, Plumbing, OSHA, Manufacturing, Property Damage, Agriculture Engineering, Construction Defects, Building Inspection, Elevators & Escalators, Swing Stage, Telehandler, Boom Lift, Cause & Origin, Horizontal Grinders
I am a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), ACTAR-accredited accident reconstructionist, and board-certified Diplomate Forensic Engineer (DFE) with over 30 years of experience in mechanical, civil, and structural analysis. I specialize in difficult and unusual cases where traditional engineering expertise may fall short. My work provides attorneys, insurers, and adjusters with clear, objective, and defensible opinions.
Mathematics serves as the universal language of engineering, enabling me to work seamlessly across civil, mechanical, and electrical domains. This versatility is uncommon among forensic engineers, who typically specialize in a narrow field. I apply mathematical principles to accident reconstruction, construction defect evaluations, machinery and product failures, premises liability, storm damage, and forensic assessments of mechanical and structural systems. Attorneys retain me for challenging cases involving complex systems or unique fact patterns because I can co...
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Lance L Luke
National Building Expert – Construction & Safety
Honolulu, Hawaii
Construction, Construction Defects
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Building Inspection, real estate disclosure, construction cost estimating, condo board issues, Property management, condo association issues, construction safety, concrete spalling, Presmises liability, mold claims, construction warranties, home inspection, landlord/tenant issues, insurance claims
Lance Luke is a highly experienced building expert with over 40 years in the construction industry. He is the owner of Construction Management Inspection LLC and an internationally recognized expert in building safety, inspection, and construction management. With expertise in areas ranging from construction defects, spalling, and cast iron drain piping, to senior safety, Lance has been instrumental in helping numerous high-profile building projects, both residential and commercial.
Lance is the author of over 50 book publications, including "How Safe is Your Building" and "Concrete Spalling Repair Guide," and has worked on numerous construction projects across the United States and he is a three-time bestselling author. His vast experience in managing, inspecting, and repairing complex building systems provides him with profound insights into construction challenges, particularly in older buildings with issues like cast iron piping failure and structural repairs.
He is a trusted ...
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Dan C. Weekes, AIA, BECxP, CxA+BE
Expert Witness in Design and Construction Industry
ArchiForensic
Fishers, Indiana
Architecture, Engineering
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Construction Defects, Building Enclosure Failure, Investigation, Water Infiltration, Roof Failure, Window Failure, Microbial Growth/Mold, Failure Analysis, Slip trip & fall, Trip & Fall, Moisture/ Condensation Issues, Flood Damage, Building Inspection
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
Concord, Massachusetts
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
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Jeffrey A Grusenmeyer, RA, NCARB, MPE, CBO
Architecture/Forensics/Construction Defects/Code
Jeffrey A. Grusenmeyer & Associates, Inc.
Michigan
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Forensic Architect, Building Inspection, Architectural Professional Liability, Water Intrusion & Damage, ADA Consulting, Slip Trip and Fall, Building Code, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Roofs, Fenestration, Construction Administration, Construction Standards, Standard of Care, Design Errors
Responsible for field investigations, failure analysis, building code research, repair solutions, expert reports, trial preparation, and expert witness testimony. Completed more than 10,000 plan examinations for numerous jurisdictions. Technical investigations and research of suspected design and construction problems. Verify and compare as-built conditions, design parameters, building jurisdiction requirements and applicable industry standards of care. Provide quality assurance, evaluation and observation of in-progress construction of commercial and residential structures for conformance to design, material and workmanship standards. Provide expert services for Architecturally related personal Injury matters.
NCARB National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certified
Certified as a Building Official by the Council of American Building Officials. Certified as a Building Official, Master Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Residential Building Of...
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Jeffrey E Bartrem, C.B.I.
Building Code and Construction Expert
Professional Inspection Consultants, Inc.
Williamston, Michigan
Building Inspection, Construction
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Premises Liability, Property Litigation, Negligence Actions, Building Code, Wrongful Death, Residential & Commercial Structures, Fire, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Zoning, Slip & Fall, Workmanship, Water Testing, Building Inspection, Maintenance, Safety, Code Research, Cost Estimating
Tens of Thousands of Building Inspections performed.
Certified Building Inspector, I.C.B.O - International Code Council
Registered Building Inspector, State of MI
Registered Building Official, State of Michigan
Registered Plan Reviewer, State of MI
2009 International Accreditation Service, International Code Council, Lead Evaluator Training
1998 Professional Development Committee, International Conference of Building Officials
1987 Rehabilitation Construction Specialist, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
1983 Licensed Residential Builder, State of MI
2010 International Accreditation Service, International Code Council, Building Department Evaluator, Construction Practices Assessment Team, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2009 Faculty, Michigan State Univ., School of Planning, Design and Construction, Construction Management Program, Adjunct Instructor, Commercial, Fire and Residential Building Codes
1984 President, Professional Inspection Consultant...
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Frank Comer, PE
Civil, Structural, Forensic Engineer for 35+ years
PST ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE
Kansas City, Missouri
Engineering, Construction Engineering
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Building Inspection, Civil Engineering, Construction Defects, Failure Analysis, Structural Engineering, Roof Analysis, Water Leaks, Geotech Engineering, Forensic Engineering, Stucco - EIFS, Grade Drainage, Foundation Settlement, Retaining Walls, Cause & Origin, Building Codes, Standard of Care, Design Errors, Architect, Storm Damage
Frank Comer is an experienced engineer specializing in the civil, structural, geotechnical and environmental fields. Licensed in the state of Missouri, he holds a reciprocity license in Kansas and Florida, is registered w NCEES to access other state licenses. Founder and owner of Property Services Team, LLC, dba PST Engineering & Architecture, Frank has been inspecting, designing and consulting under PST since 1999. He has been in the insurance adjusting and engineering fields for over 35 years.
Frank has investigated, inspected and developed repair designs and detailing and cost-to-repair analyses for more than 10,000 structures including agricultural, warehouse, manufacturing, commercial and single- /multifamily residential buildings. Throughout his career he has reviewed building codes, standards for construction and repair work/design, as well as new construction design. Through his involvement in countless diverse projects, Frank’s extensive experience includes: new,...
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
New Hampshire
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
New Jersey
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
New York
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
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Jeffrey A Grusenmeyer, RA, NCARB, MPE, CBO
Architecture/Forensics/Construction Defects/Code
Jeffrey A. Grusenmeyer & Associates, Inc.
Fairview Park, Ohio
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Forensic Architect, Building Inspection, Architectural Professional Liability, Water Intrusion & Damage, ADA Consulting, Slip Trip and Fall, Building Code, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Roofs, Fenestration, Construction Administration, Construction Standards, Standard of Care, Design Errors
Responsible for field investigations, failure analysis, building code research, repair solutions, expert reports, trial preparation, and expert witness testimony. Completed more than 10,000 plan examinations for numerous jurisdictions. Technical investigations and research of suspected design and construction problems. Verify and compare as-built conditions, design parameters, building jurisdiction requirements and applicable industry standards of care. Provide quality assurance, evaluation and observation of in-progress construction of commercial and residential structures for conformance to design, material and workmanship standards. Provide expert services for Architecturally related personal Injury matters.
NCARB National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certified
Certified as a Building Official by the Council of American Building Officials. Certified as a Building Official, Master Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Residential Building Of...
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Robert A Durham, PhD, PE
Forensic Engineering and Intellectual Property
THEWAY Labs
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Failure Analysis, Engineering
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Intellectual Property, Engineering Mechanical, Engineering Electrical, Fire, Construction, Electricity, Electronics, Laboratories & Testing, Investigation, Products Liability, Plumbing, Forensic Science, Building Inspection
Dr. Durham has been providing forensic and failure analysis services to clients for over 20 years. He has testified as an expert witness in multiple states, in federal jurisdictions, before FERC and state utility commissions. He is a certified fire and explosion investigator. He has been involved in over 2,500 IP and wfailure analysis projects including: power systems, lightning, electrocutions, oil & gas, tank batteries, industrial, commercial, residential, lighting appliances, utility systems, utility regulation, fire, equipment damage, switchgear, construction equipment, electronics, overhead lines, underground lines and fire protection equipment.
Licensed PE in 11 States; BS EE, ME, PhD
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Jeffrey A Grusenmeyer, RA, NCARB, MPE, CBO
Architecture/Forensics/Construction Defects/Code
Jeffrey A. Grusenmeyer & Associates, Inc.
Pennsylvania
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Forensic Architect, Building Inspection, Architectural Professional Liability, Water Intrusion & Damage, ADA Consulting, Slip Trip and Fall, Building Code, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Roofs, Fenestration, Construction Administration, Construction Standards, Standard of Care, Design Errors
Responsible for field investigations, failure analysis, building code research, repair solutions, expert reports, trial preparation, and expert witness testimony. Completed more than 10,000 plan examinations for numerous jurisdictions. Technical investigations and research of suspected design and construction problems. Verify and compare as-built conditions, design parameters, building jurisdiction requirements and applicable industry standards of care. Provide quality assurance, evaluation and observation of in-progress construction of commercial and residential structures for conformance to design, material and workmanship standards. Provide expert services for Architecturally related personal Injury matters.
NCARB National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certified
Certified as a Building Official by the Council of American Building Officials. Certified as a Building Official, Master Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Residential Building Of...
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
Rhode Island
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
