Change Orders Expert Witnesses

Scottsdale, Arizona

Architecture, Construction Defects - Standard of Care, Construction Document, Real Estate, Slip trip & fall, Trip & Fall, Delay, Defect, Change Order, Building, Design, Coordination, Code Compliance, Contract Document, Management, Contract Administration, Architectural Detailing, Commercial, Retail, Hotel, Office

David J. Brotman, FAIA, is a nationally recognized architect and expert witness with over five decades of experience in architectural design, construction, and professional practice. As a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), Mr. Brotman has achieved the highest level of professional distinction. He is celebrated for his contributions to the advancement of architecture nationally and internationally. He spent 25 years with one of the world’s largest architecture and engineering firms, leading worldwide major commercial, retail, institutional, and mixed-use developments. His portfolio includes transformative projects such as the Shanghai Science and Technology Center — a project awarded through an international competition and publicly announced at a press conference in Shanghai by President Bill Clinton and the Mayor of Shanghai — as well as the extensive 1988 renovation and expansion of Tysons Corner Center, which introduced the first Nordstrom on the East Coast a...

San Francisco, California

Construction, Construction Defects - Contract Compliance, Scope of Work, Cost Analysis, Change Orders, Constructability, Punch Lists, Schedule Delays, Project Administration, Personal Injury, Permit Inspection, GC Termination, Architecture, A&E MEP Engineering Design, Specifications, Industry Standard Practices, Lease Work Letters, Lease Restoration Disputes

Marty Wilson founded and managed a Commercial Construction Company operating in San Francisco (where he built projects in 130+ Buildings, and his company earned annual Top 25 Contractor Listings in the SF Business Times), the Greater Bay Area, Sacramento, and four states. Mr. Wilson offers 45+ Years of Experience and Expertise in the following Construction Categories: • Structural and Seismic Rehabs, Shell and Core, Base Building, Tenant Improvements, • Prelim Design Drawing Plan Checking & Review, Constructability Analysis, Value Engineering, • Conceptual Estimating and Budgeting, • Bid Solicitations, Contractor Prequalification, Union and Non-Union Considerations, • Plans & Spec Hard Cost Bidding, • Build To Suit & Design Build, • Bid Comparisons, Leveling and Analysis, • Lump Sum, Cost Plus, Time and Material, GMP, Procedures, Requirements, • Contract Documentation, Forms, Details, Exhibits, and Assembly, • Subcontract Documentation, Forms, and Assembly, • Project Commencement...

San Diego, California

Construction, Construction Engineering - Construction Claims, Delay Analysis, Change Orders, Forensic Scheduling, Cost Escalation, Utility Coordination Disputes, Public Infrastructure, Highway Projects, Design-Build Conflicts, Caltrans Claims, Contract Disputes, Claim Preparation, Time Impact Analysis, Unforeseen Condition Claims, Design Error and Omission Claims

Rosa Loloee is a licensed Professional Engineer and seasoned construction executive with over 15 years of experience specializing in public infrastructure, transportation projects, and dispute resolution. She is the founder and President of NuStandard Engineering, a consulting firm based in California that provides expert services in construction claims, including forensic schedule analysis, unforeseen conditions, design errors and omissions, delay quantification, and cost escalation evaluation. Rosa serves as a trusted dispute resolution advisor in both California and Florida, assisting legal teams, contractors, and public agencies with complex construction conflicts, claim evaluations, and contract interpretation. Her work spans from early-stage claim development to litigation support and expert testimony. She has led teams on dozens of transportation and public works projects, managing CPM scheduling, change orders, time impact analysis, and utility coordination disputes for bo...

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...

Miami Beach, Florida

Construction, Property Damage - Construction Expert Witness, Construction Defects, Standard of Care, Building Code Compliance, Contractor Licensing, Construction Claims, Construction Contracts, Change Orders, Property Damage Claims, Water Intrusion, Building Envelope, Construction Management, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Permitting

James J. Cloud is a Florida General Contractor and construction expert witness with more than 20 years of experience in residential, commercial, and large-scale development projects. Mr. Cloud provides expert analysis, consulting services, reports, and testimony in matters involving construction defects, standard of care, building code compliance, contractor licensing, construction claims, and property damage disputes. Mr. Cloud has provided expert reports and deposition testimony in construction and property damage disputes and has participated in mediation proceedings as an expert. Mr. Cloud provides consulting and expert witness services to law firms, insurance carriers, developers, contractors, and property owners. His work includes evaluating construction practices, building systems, project documentation, and contractor performance for residential and commercial construction projects. Mr. Cloud evaluates whether construction work meets applicable building codes, industry st...

Florida

Construction, Dispute Resolution - Construction Delay, Disruption, Productivity Loss, Quantum of Damages, Critical Path Delay, Change Orders, Scope Change, Termination, CPM Scheduling, Audit, Construction Claim, Acceleration, Cumulative Impact, Extended General Conditions, Extension of Time, Liquidated Damages, Concurrent Delay

Mr. Caleb M. Sturm has over 20 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry working as a contractor, owner, and an expert consultant. His experience was gained while working on the delivery of large-scale and complex construction projects and within the context of claims and disputes. He has been appointed as an independent expert providing both written and oral opinion evidence regarding matters of programming and project delay, studies in working disruption and productivity, extension of time entitlement, forensic accounting and the quantification of additional costs incurred. Mr. Sturm has a demonstrable track record assisting parties in the successful resolution of claims prior to litigation or arbitration proceedings. Mr. Sturm can effectively collaborate with project personnel and perform analyses in the development of expert findings that are presented and relied upon during settlement conferences, formal mediations, meet and confer procedures, and inform...

Atlanta, Georgia

Construction, Dispute Resolution - Construction Delay, Disruption, Productivity Loss, Quantum of Damages, Critical Path Delay, Change Orders, Scope Change, Termination, CPM Scheduling, Audit, Construction Claim, Acceleration, Cumulative Impact, Extended General Conditions, Extension of Time, Liquidated Damages, Concurrent Delay

Mr. Caleb M. Sturm has over 20 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry working as a contractor, owner, and an expert consultant. His experience was gained while working on the delivery of large-scale and complex construction projects and within the context of claims and disputes. He has been appointed as an independent expert providing both written and oral opinion evidence regarding matters of programming and project delay, studies in working disruption and productivity, extension of time entitlement, forensic accounting and the quantification of additional costs incurred. Mr. Sturm has a demonstrable track record assisting parties in the successful resolution of claims prior to litigation or arbitration proceedings. Mr. Sturm can effectively collaborate with project personnel and perform analyses in the development of expert findings that are presented and relied upon during settlement conferences, formal mediations, meet and confer procedures, and inform...

Illinois

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...

Annapolis, Maryland

Construction, Construction Defects - Estimating, Project Management, Cost Control, Claims, Change Orders, Differing Site Conditions, Breaches of Contract, Leaks, Grading, Site Work, Scheduling, Critical Path

Oversight of daily field operations inclusive of coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and field employees, quality control, monitoring the project schedule and maintaining a safe workplace. Thirty (30+) years of construction management, general contracting, and bank inspection experience. Licensed Professional Engineer in Maryland, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.

Minnesota

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...

Missouri

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...

Gretna, Nebraska

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...

Cranford, New Jersey

Architecture, Construction Defects - ADA, OSHA, Contracts, Tenant / Landlord, Construction Administration, Interior Design, AIA Contract Documents, Design Defects, Standard of Care, Affidavit of Merit, Architectural Copyright / Intellectual Property, Residential Design, Commercial / Retail Design, Change Orders, Building Envelope, Consumer Fraud Act

David Del Vecchio has over 34 years experience as an active practicing architect and expert witness. He is licensed in multiple states and is a Certified Interior Designer in NJ. He holds an RCS Building Inspector license, and an NCARB certificate. Licensed in NJ, NY, CT, PA, MA, and FL. Provided expert services in IL and the Bahamas. David taught at Essex County College for 8 years, including Construction Means and Methods, Architectural Design, and Architectural History. Cases have involved ADA / Building Accessibility; Personal injuries and wrongful death matters involving design or construction; Building codes and associated regulations; Building envelope design, water infiltration, mold, EIFS, roofing, windows, vapor barrier, masonry specifications, standing seam roofing, flat roofs; Architectural copyright, intellectual property, standard of care; Premises litigation, BOMA / Common Area / Tenant Area measurements and area calculations; Illegal construction / construction w...

New York

Architecture, Construction Defects - ADA, OSHA, Contracts, Tenant / Landlord, Construction Administration, Interior Design, AIA Contract Documents, Design Defects, Standard of Care, Affidavit of Merit, Architectural Copyright / Intellectual Property, Residential Design, Commercial / Retail Design, Change Orders, Building Envelope, Consumer Fraud Act

David Del Vecchio has over 34 years experience as an active practicing architect and expert witness. He is licensed in multiple states and is a Certified Interior Designer in NJ. He holds an RCS Building Inspector license, and an NCARB certificate. Licensed in NJ, NY, CT, PA, MA, and FL. Provided expert services in IL and the Bahamas. David taught at Essex County College for 8 years, including Construction Means and Methods, Architectural Design, and Architectural History. Cases have involved ADA / Building Accessibility; Personal injuries and wrongful death matters involving design or construction; Building codes and associated regulations; Building envelope design, water infiltration, mold, EIFS, roofing, windows, vapor barrier, masonry specifications, standing seam roofing, flat roofs; Architectural copyright, intellectual property, standard of care; Premises litigation, BOMA / Common Area / Tenant Area measurements and area calculations; Illegal construction / construction w...

Newburgh, New York

Construction, Architecture - Std of Care, Change Orders, Design Evaluation, Proj. Feasibility, Poj. Filing, Const Defects, Mitigation, Doc Compliance, Scheduling, Protect Review, Contract Admin, Conflict Resolution, Pre-const., Waterproofing, Roof Systems, Cost Mgmnt, Proj. Mgmt, Proj. Design, Hist. Preserv., Spec. devel.

Mark Eksuzian is a multi-state licensed architect with extensive experience in high-rise and out-of-ground projects across the single home, multi-family, hospitality, commercial and industrial sectors. His expertise in design, cost management, procurement, and collaboration with contractors makes him a trusted and invaluable team member in the field. With a strong background in construction operations, expert witness work, and standard of care, Mark excels at identifying and resolving project conflicts while providing insightful explanations of construction processes, changes and construction defects. Mark’s commitment to continuous learning ensures he remains at the forefront of industry trends and best practices. He is ready to become an integral part of your team and contribute his expertise to your design and construction cases. Learn more about his work at www.markdean21.com. Let’s start the conversation—Call Mark now at 203-339-2379 to explore how he can assist your team.

North Carolina

Construction, Dispute Resolution - Construction Delay, Disruption, Productivity Loss, Quantum of Damages, Critical Path Delay, Change Orders, Scope Change, Termination, CPM Scheduling, Audit, Construction Claim, Acceleration, Cumulative Impact, Extended General Conditions, Extension of Time, Liquidated Damages, Concurrent Delay

Mr. Caleb M. Sturm has over 20 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry working as a contractor, owner, and an expert consultant. His experience was gained while working on the delivery of large-scale and complex construction projects and within the context of claims and disputes. He has been appointed as an independent expert providing both written and oral opinion evidence regarding matters of programming and project delay, studies in working disruption and productivity, extension of time entitlement, forensic accounting and the quantification of additional costs incurred. Mr. Sturm has a demonstrable track record assisting parties in the successful resolution of claims prior to litigation or arbitration proceedings. Mr. Sturm can effectively collaborate with project personnel and perform analyses in the development of expert findings that are presented and relied upon during settlement conferences, formal mediations, meet and confer procedures, and inform...

Alexandria, Virginia

Procurement/Purchasing, Business Operations - government contracts, federal contracts, subcontracts, Federal Acquisition Regulation, FAR clauses, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, DFARS, bids, quotes, offers, change orders, false claims, bid rigging, prime contractor, proposals, GSA, GAO, SBA, procurement, contracting officer

Specializing in GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS, Christoph Mlinarchik, JD, CFCM, PMP is an attorney, former federal contracting officer, professional instructor, top consultant, frequent public speaker, nationally recognized subject matter expert, and prolific author of 50+ publications, including the three bestselling books in The Government Contracts in Plain English Series. Christoph was honored with the “Top Professionals Under 40” and “Best Article of the Year” awards by National Contract Management Association (NCMA). Christoph is an experienced expert witness in GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS who has provided expert opinions and reports, deposition testimony, and research concerning damages, key findings, and case strategy for complex litigation. Expertise include the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), bid rigging, false claims, sole source (no bid) contracts, procurement rules, competition requirements, ethics, Requests for E...