Construction Cost Analysis Expert Witnesses

Alabama

Insurance - Property Insurance, Insurance Bad Faith, Loss Documentation, Field Inspections, Xactimate Estimating, Insurance Appraisal, Property Claim Disputes, Construction Cost Analysis, Property Damage Assessment, Policy Interpretation, Roofing Claims, Public Adjuster

I’m a licensed public insurance adjuster with over 20 years of experience in first-party property claims handling, including residential, commercial, and catastrophe losses, now the founder of a multi-state public adjusting firm where I advocate for policyholders through detailed damage assessments, policy interpretation, and settlement negotiations. My background includes senior roles with national carriers and independent adjusting firms, managing multimillion-dollar claims and providing litigation support through depositions, mediation, and expert reporting. I’m also a certified appraiser and umpire, offering impartial evaluations in disputed losses. I hold the CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter), AIC (Associate in Claims), and SPPA (Senior Professional Public Adjuster) designations—credentials which reflect advanced expertise in property insurance, ethical claims handling, and complex coverage analysis.

BOISE, Idaho

Construction, Construction Engineering - construction delay analysis, schedule analysis, forensic schedule analysis, Time impact analysis (TIA), Critical Path Method (CPM), Construction Claims, Change Order Disputes, Construction Cost Analysis, Cost Estimating, Project Controls, Project Scheduling, Construction Damages, Construction Litigation Support

Walter McBrier is a construction executive and Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E., Civil - Idaho) with over 20 years of experience providing forensic analysis, litigation support, and expert testimony in complex construction disputes. His career includes leadership roles as a Vice President of a General Contracting firm and Global Cost Manager for a $500M+ owner portfolio, providing him with a unique 360-degree perspective on project delivery, schedule manipulation, and cost management. This comprehensive background enables him to deliver clear, defensible opinions that attorneys and clients rely upon in state and federal litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Areas of Expertise Construction Delay & Schedule Analysis: Forensic schedule analysis, Critical Path Method (CPM), Time Impact Analysis (TIA), delay damages, and recovery planning. Experienced with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Cost Forensics & Damages: Cost estimating, quantification of cost overruns, change order...

Louisiana

Insurance - Property Insurance, Insurance Bad Faith, Loss Documentation, Field Inspections, Xactimate Estimating, Insurance Appraisal, Property Claim Disputes, Construction Cost Analysis, Property Damage Assessment, Policy Interpretation, Roofing Claims, Public Adjuster

I’m a licensed public insurance adjuster with over 20 years of experience in first-party property claims handling, including residential, commercial, and catastrophe losses, now the founder of a multi-state public adjusting firm where I advocate for policyholders through detailed damage assessments, policy interpretation, and settlement negotiations. My background includes senior roles with national carriers and independent adjusting firms, managing multimillion-dollar claims and providing litigation support through depositions, mediation, and expert reporting. I’m also a certified appraiser and umpire, offering impartial evaluations in disputed losses. I hold the CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter), AIC (Associate in Claims), and SPPA (Senior Professional Public Adjuster) designations—credentials which reflect advanced expertise in property insurance, ethical claims handling, and complex coverage analysis.

Worcester, Massachusetts

Construction Defects, Slip Trip & Fall - Stairway Accidents, Construction Accidents, Construction Disputes, Construction Cost Analysis, Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall, OSHA Regulations, Construction Safety, Construction Standards, Residential, Commercial, Construction Delays, Building Codes, Fire Investigations, Engineering, Architectural

With over 30 years experience in residential and light commercial building, construction, and remodeling, I have cultivated a deep understanding of all aspects of the industry. My expertise also spans residential/commercial building inspections, roofing/siding, and sheetrock installation. My hands-on background provides attorneys and clients with invaluable insights into construction practices, building codes, and safety compliance. I hold an Unrestricted Construction Supervisor's License in Massachusetts, along with OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Construction Safety certifications. My qualifications also include a National Floor Safety Institute Certification in walkway safety, a certification in building envelope inspections and remediation from the Building Envelope Science Institute, and a certification in residential building codes by the International Code Council. Additionally, I am a certified Pella Window Installer and a certified tribometer operator for the ASM925 and ASM825, whic...

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Insurance - Property Insurance, Insurance Bad Faith, Loss Documentation, Field Inspections, Xactimate Estimating, Insurance Appraisal, Property Claim Disputes, Construction Cost Analysis, Property Damage Assessment, Policy Interpretation, Roofing Claims, Public Adjuster

I’m a licensed public insurance adjuster with over 20 years of experience in first-party property claims handling, including residential, commercial, and catastrophe losses, now the founder of a multi-state public adjusting firm where I advocate for policyholders through detailed damage assessments, policy interpretation, and settlement negotiations. My background includes senior roles with national carriers and independent adjusting firms, managing multimillion-dollar claims and providing litigation support through depositions, mediation, and expert reporting. I’m also a certified appraiser and umpire, offering impartial evaluations in disputed losses. I hold the CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter), AIC (Associate in Claims), and SPPA (Senior Professional Public Adjuster) designations—credentials which reflect advanced expertise in property insurance, ethical claims handling, and complex coverage analysis.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Construction, Construction Defects - Schedule Delays, Damages, Multi-Family Developments, Healthcare Construction, Real Estate, Contracts, Subcontractors, Cost Analysis, Estimating, Scheduling, Excavation, Concrete, Steel, Framing, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Building Envelope

Over $3 billion and 25+ years of complex, commercial construction experience working with owners/developers, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, material and equipment suppliers, government agencies/LAHJ and lenders/financing. Project delivery methodologies include: Design/Build, Design-Bid-Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMR), Construction Manager Agency (CMA), and Multiple-Prime Contractors. Project types include: healthcare, multi-family, retail, government/GSA.