Cost Estimating Expert Witnesses

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...

Williamston, Michigan

Building Inspection, Construction - 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...

Houston, Texas

Construction Defects, Construction - Construction Defects, Repair Cost Estimates, Roof and flashing failures, Duty of Care, Damage causation, Code compliance, Project Management, Materials and Methods, Building, Remodeling, Performance standards, cost estimating, Construction Performance Standards, New Construction, Water Damage

Mr. Dan Bawden has an outstanding reputation for winning cases, and over 45 years of residential construction experience. He possesses a unique combination of being a practicing attorney and an accomplished, award-winning builder/remodeler with numerous professional certifications in construction. This makes him a highly credible witness in all facets of residential and light commercial construction. Just as importantly, Mr. Bawden has a musical theatre background, so he thinks fast on his feet, is a clear and charming communicator, and understands the legal aspects of litigation better than other construction experts. Mr. Bawden helped write the NAHB "Residential Construction Performance Guidelines" (6th edition, published August 24, 2022) which is a nationally recognized source for construction performance standards. With experience assisting both homeowners and builders, Mr. Bawden is very effective an excellent and clear communicator, extremely likable and effective befo...