Forensic Investigation Expert Witnesses

District Of Columbia

Construction Defects, Construction - Forensic investigation, building pathology, failure analysis, technical reporting, construction claims, litigation support, insurance, building code, EIFs, stucco, building envelope, facades, rainscreen, infrared, moisture, structural capability, energy conservation, contract analysis

Mr. Matthew Furlong specializes in construction defect and failure analysis, forensic engineering, scientific investigations, technical report writing and expert witness testimony for construction claims and litigation matters. Mr. Furlong has 21 years of experience with construction, project coordination and design, remodeling, and field inspections of building systems for residential, and commercial low and high-rise properties. He has successfully completed more than 600 unique and custom projects while as a general contractor. His builder background experience ranges from high-end new custom home construction, interior renovations and additions, to green building and energy efficient homes, historical renovations, timber-framing, and creating elaborate custom interiors in prestigious estate-sized homes. This experience gives Mr. Furlong the unique qualifications to testify as an expert in construction matters. As a professional consultant, Mr. Furlong provides services in the ...

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Construction Defects, Engineering - Building Envelope, Building Enclosure, Exterior Walls, Cladding, Fenestrations, Glass and Glazing, Facades, Coatings, Waterproofing, Roofing, Water Intrusion, Forensic Investigation, Field Testing, Building Inspection, Condition Assessment, Wind Damage Evaluation

I am a licensed Professional Engineer (FL, TX, LA) and Certified General Contractor (FL) with twenty years of consulting and engineering experience, specializing in the design, evaluation, inspection, and testing of building envelope systems such as exterior wall systems, glass and glazing systems, above and below-grade waterproofing systems, and roofing systems for new and existing structures. I am a member of various industry organizations and an accredited LEED professional. I have worked on hundreds of projects throughout North America and the Caribbean. I enjoy providing technical and engineering expertise on all types of building projects to develop and construct high-performance building enclosure systems. I have extensive experience conducting forensic evaluations on buildings with envelope performance problems and leading remedial design and management programs for building envelope replacement or rehabilitation. Additionally, I provide litigation support services and exp...

Jupiter, Florida

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...

Jupiter, Florida

Construction Defects, Building Inspection - Building Envelope, Building Enclosure, Water Infiltration, Hurricane Resistance, Forensic Investigation, Water Leakage, Facade Systems, Waterproofing, Litigation Support, Building Diagnostics, Air Barriers, Expert Witness, Fenestration, Weatherproofing, Envelope Retrofits, Exterior Glazing Systems

Christopher Matthews is a highly experienced building envelope consultant with over 40 years of expertise in exterior glazing and wall systems. As President and Principal Consultant at GCI Consultants since 2002, he specializes in design, installation, water infiltration resistance, performance assessment, and hurricane readiness of building envelope systems. Key Qualifications: - Extensive consulting experience with owners, architects, engineers, insurers, and builders on hundreds of projects across 45 U.S. states, North America, and the Caribbean. - Expertise in forensic investigation and repair of existing structures with envelope performance issues. - Litigation support consultant and expert witness in disputes related to exterior wall and glazing system installation, performance, and design. - Proficient in successful design and construction of new buildings of various types. Professional Experience: - 2002-Present: GCI Consultants - President and Principal Consultant - 1985...

Jupiter, Florida

Construction Defects, Building Inspection - Building Envelope, Water Infiltration, Forensic Investigation, Quality Assurance, Design Review, Construction Management, Expert Testimony, Glazing Systems, Waterproofing, Fenestration, Facade Systems, New Construction, Commercial Structures, Institutional Facilities, Moisture Control, Water Leakage

Shauna Serafini, RWC, FMPC, is a Senior Consultant and Principal at GCI Consultants with over 15 years of experience in building envelope consulting. She specializes in exterior glazing, wall systems, and waterproofing, focusing on design, installation, water infiltration resistance, and performance assessment. Key Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Florida Atlantic University - Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC) by IIBEC - Fenestration Master (FMPC) accredited by FGIA - Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP) from AEE - LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) from USGBC - Level 1 Certified Thermographer by The Snell Group Professional Experience: - 2022-Present: Senior Consultant and Principal, GCI Consultants - 2017-2022: Senior Consultant and Project Manager, GCI Consultants - 2013-2017: Consultant and Project Manager, GCI Consultants - 2009-2013: Forensic Investigator, Glazing Consultants International - 2007-2008: Project Engineer, Rohn...

Middleburg, Virginia

Construction Defects, Construction - Forensic investigation, building pathology, failure analysis, technical reporting, construction claims, litigation support, insurance, building code, EIFs, stucco, building envelope, facades, rainscreen, infrared, moisture, structural capability, energy conservation, contract analysis

Mr. Matthew Furlong specializes in construction defect and failure analysis, forensic engineering, scientific investigations, technical report writing and expert witness testimony for construction claims and litigation matters. Mr. Furlong has 21 years of experience with construction, project coordination and design, remodeling, and field inspections of building systems for residential, and commercial low and high-rise properties. He has successfully completed more than 600 unique and custom projects while as a general contractor. His builder background experience ranges from high-end new custom home construction, interior renovations and additions, to green building and energy efficient homes, historical renovations, timber-framing, and creating elaborate custom interiors in prestigious estate-sized homes. This experience gives Mr. Furlong the unique qualifications to testify as an expert in construction matters. As a professional consultant, Mr. Furlong provides services in the ...