Framing Expert Witnesses

Prescott, Arizona

Plumbing, Construction - Concrete, Steel, Compaction, Framing, Codes, Roofing, Civil Work, Residential, Commercial/Industrial, Leak Detection, Contracts, Mechanical, Drywall, Insulation, Gypcrete, Engineering, Safety, Scheduling, Communicating, Local Requirements

With almost four decades of experience in the plumbing trade, JP Strategies brings unmatched technical knowledge and real-world insight to every case. Founder John Petkovich began his plumbing career in 1987, inspired by his father’s belief that plumbing was a skill that could open doors anywhere. That foundation turned into a lifelong passion, a thriving trade career, and now, a trusted expert witness practice. Plumbing is more than pipes and fixtures—it’s a trade that touches every phase of a project, from underground systems to final trim work, across residential, commercial, and industrial environments. This breadth of experience allows JP Strategies to step into any dispute and deliver clear, informed, and defensible opinions that hold weight in courtrooms and negotiations. Key Areas of Expertise in Plumbing Disputes Expert Witness Testimony & Litigation Support Expert testimony for depositions, mediations, and trials Detailed case reviews, reporting, and forensic analysis Cl...

Santa Maria, California

Construction, Construction Defects - General Construction, Framing, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Electrical, HVAC, Concrete, Residential Construction, Multi Family Dwelling, Single Family Dwelling, Commercial Construction, Finish, Contract Scope, Cost to Repair, Site development, Architectural Design, Utility, Gas, Solar, Fire

Mr. Cotton possesses a diverse, in-depth, and hands-on knowledge of construction methodologies, complemented by substantial experience in project management. His theoretical understanding is augmented by years of direct application. In California, Mr. Cotton maintains active licenses in plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry. He gained the necessary experience for these certifications under the mentorship of licensed professionals in each field and successfully passed all requisite examinations. His construction career began in the early 2000s, establishing a solid foundation for his extensive expertise. As a Testifying Expert Witness, Mr. Cotton has been involved in numerous construction-related cases. Serving as Senior Consultant at KORE Consulting Group LLC, in the San Francisco Bay area CA, he is a highly skilled expert in providing construction defect and litigation services, which include: - Testing and analysis of construction defects. - Destructive testing following ASTM...

Danville, California

Construction, Energy - General Construction, Framing, Building Envelope, Mechanical, Electrical, Commercial, Residential, HVAC, Fire Sprinkler, Generators, MEP, Solar, Fire, Gas, Hybrid Water Heaters, Contract Scope, Cost to Repair, Industrial Controls, Electrocutions, Plumbing

Joe Scerbo is a distinguished construction consultant, expert witness, and construction management advisor with over 36 years of experience in the construction industry. As a licensed General, Electrical, and HVAC Contractor in California for 25 years, Mr. Scerbo has cultivated specialized expertise in Building Envelope, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems. His extensive background includes significant experience in solar energy systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), microgrid controllers, generators, design-build projects, as well as coordination with local utility jurisdictions such as PG&E. As a Testifying Expert Witness, Mr. Scerbo has been involved in numerous construction-related cases. Serving as Senior Consultant at Danliv, Inc., in the San Francisco Bay area CA, he is a highly skilled expert in providing construction defect and litigation services, which include: - Testing and analysis of construction defects. - Destructive testing following ASTM s...

Fruita, Colorado

Construction, Construction Defects - Residential, Standards of Care, Building Codes, Workmanship, Plumbing, Commercial, Roofing & Stucco, Plan Reviews, Project Documents & Costs, Electrical, Water Intrusion, Facilities Management, Site Evals, Framing, Litigation Support, Concrete, Site Inspections, Product Evals, Mechanical, Insurance

Mark “Jake” Jacobson Building Inspector Building Official Construction Expert Witness Consultant Facilities Manager General Contractor Pre-Purchase Inspector Project Manager Project Superintendent As a construction expert witness, I am my utilizing my hands-on knowledge, skill, and experience earned from over 30 years of work in the fields of construction, construction management, facilities management, and business management. This experience comes from the 360-degree perspectives of a building inspector, building department official, jobsite superintendent, facilities manager, general contractor and construction consultant/analyst. Managing residential new construction and remodeling, additions and light commercial construction are the cruxes of my building expertise. Expert Services Offered But Not Limited to the Following:  Construction & Construction Defects Analysis: Residential & Light Commercial  Trades Work Product Analysis: Framing, Heating & Ventilation, Plumbin...

Massachusetts

Construction Defects, Construction - Residential Construction, Structural Engineering, Framing, Carpentry, Water damage, Mold, Moisture, Roofing, Flooring, Leak, Ice Dams, Workmanship, Foundation, Masonry, Reconstruction, Siding, Building Code Violations, REVIT, architecture, contract

CONSTRUCTION I entered the construction industry in the 1980s and worked my way through college framing buildings on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Boston. I started my own construction company in 2001 that specialized in lead paint abatement, mold abatement, and single family/ multi-family remodeling. We performed over nearly 250 projects for clients spanning from New York to Maine. At the same time, I performed over 30 residential rehabilitations of single and multi-family properties in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I currently hold a Massachusetts Unlimited Construction Supervisor's License (CS-113267) ENGINEERING As an engineering consultant I completed over 175 projects of all sizes, and I have created more than 500 PE- stamped deliverables. Several engineering projects included expert witness services. Smaller engineering projects include beam calculations, construction deficiency reports, and a multitude of repair schematics. Medium-sized projects in...

Goffstown, New Hampshire

Construction Defects, Construction - Residential Construction, Structural Engineering, Framing, Carpentry, Water damage, Mold, Moisture, Roofing, Flooring, Leak, Ice Dams, Workmanship, Foundation, Masonry, Reconstruction, Siding, Building Code Violations, REVIT, architecture, contract

CONSTRUCTION I entered the construction industry in the 1980s and worked my way through college framing buildings on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Boston. I started my own construction company in 2001 that specialized in lead paint abatement, mold abatement, and single family/ multi-family remodeling. We performed over nearly 250 projects for clients spanning from New York to Maine. At the same time, I performed over 30 residential rehabilitations of single and multi-family properties in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I currently hold a Massachusetts Unlimited Construction Supervisor's License (CS-113267) ENGINEERING As an engineering consultant I completed over 175 projects of all sizes, and I have created more than 500 PE- stamped deliverables. Several engineering projects included expert witness services. Smaller engineering projects include beam calculations, construction deficiency reports, and a multitude of repair schematics. Medium-sized projects in...

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Construction, Construction Defects - Workmanship, Estimating, Warranties, General contracting, Weatherproofing, Plan review, Accessibility, Building code, Siding, Roofing, Masonry, Carpentry, Building envelope, Waterproofing, Finish plumbing, Tile, Substrates, Site safety, Framing, Windows

I am an owner of a general contracting and real estate investment company licensed in the city of Philadelphia. I received my JD from Temple University in 2013 and passed the Pennsylvania Bar. Shortly thereafter after I went into the construction business and have been running these companies ever since. We have completed hundreds of contracting projects for clients ranging from bathroom renovations to large additions. On the real estate investment side, we have purchased and renovated over a dozen properties to flip or rent. These projects varied in scope from quick fix and flip to whole home new construction. Licensed contractor in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania

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.

Utah

Construction, Construction Defects - Residential, Standards of Care, Building Codes, Workmanship, Plumbing, Commercial, Roofing & Stucco, Plan Reviews, Project Documents & Costs, Electrical, Water Intrusion, Facilities Management, Site Evals, Framing, Litigation Support, Concrete, Site Inspections, Product Evals, Mechanical, Insurance

Mark “Jake” Jacobson Building Inspector Building Official Construction Expert Witness Consultant Facilities Manager General Contractor Pre-Purchase Inspector Project Manager Project Superintendent As a construction expert witness, I am my utilizing my hands-on knowledge, skill, and experience earned from over 30 years of work in the fields of construction, construction management, facilities management, and business management. This experience comes from the 360-degree perspectives of a building inspector, building department official, jobsite superintendent, facilities manager, general contractor and construction consultant/analyst. Managing residential new construction and remodeling, additions and light commercial construction are the cruxes of my building expertise. Expert Services Offered But Not Limited to the Following:  Construction & Construction Defects Analysis: Residential & Light Commercial  Trades Work Product Analysis: Framing, Heating & Ventilation, Plumbin...