General Contractor Expert Witnesses

General contractor expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on general contractor. The general contractor expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Architecture, Building Inspection, Construction, Construction Defects, Construction Engineering, Insurance, OSHA, Plumbing, Premises Liability, Property Damage, and Safety.

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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Alabama
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Paul Overton

Construction Defects Expert

Overton Engineering and Consulting

Arizona
Construction Defects, Construction Engineering - construction defects, general contractor, cost of completion, causation, MEP, cost of repair, roofing license, scope of work creation, licensed engineering, sufficiency of settlement, building assessment reportss, owners representative, structural engineering, 558 claims, destructive testing, expert testimony, civil engineering
Paul Overton is a Florida-licensed Certified General Contractor, licensed roofing contractor, and principal of a licensed engineering and construction consulting firm specializing in concrete restoration, waterproofing, structural repairs, and exterior façade rehabilitation for condominium and HOA communities. His practice focuses on forensic construction services, construction defect and insurance-related matters, complex building assessments, and owner’s representation throughout the State of Florida. Mr. Overton brings nearly four decades of hands-on experience and has been directly involved in hundreds of destructive testing and forensic investigation assignments. His work includes 40- and 50-year recertifications, Milestone Inspections, Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS), and comprehensive building assessment reports. Services routinely include destructive testing execution and oversight, forensic documentation, code and standard-of-care analysis, repair scope develop...
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Christopher Lavache

C. Lavache Management & Consulting, LLC

Arizona
Construction, Construction Defects - Construction Manager Expert, Estimator, Construction Scheduler, General Contractor Expert, Licensed General Contractor, Quality Assurance, Construction Defects, Schedule Delays and Impacts, Loss Control Advisor, Condominium, Commercial Office, High-End Residential
LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS: California State Contractors License B 537312 LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) Construction Quality Manager: CQM - NAVFAC/USACE - US Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors SMAW - AWS Certified Welder ASTM Certified Property Condition Assessments 2018 Massachusetts Construction Supervisor 1982 – 1997 (Expired) 2009 - Present: Construction Expert Witness, Litigation Consultant, and Construction Manager, C. Lavache Management & Consulting, LLC. Construction expert witness testimony and litigation consulting services include forensic document analysis, standard of care, cost estimating, forensic site investigations, contract disputes, schedule delay/impact analysis, expert to expert negotiations, report preparation, change order/cost and claim management, water intrusion and construction/material defect consulting. Construction Consulting Services: Provide agency fee-only cons...
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Christopher Lavache

C. Lavache Management & Consulting, LLC

El Cajon, California
Construction, Construction Defects - Construction Manager Expert, Estimator, Construction Scheduler, General Contractor Expert, Licensed General Contractor, Quality Assurance, Construction Defects, Schedule Delays and Impacts, Loss Control Advisor, Condominium, Commercial Office, High-End Residential
LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS: California State Contractors License B 537312 LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) Construction Quality Manager: CQM - NAVFAC/USACE - US Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors SMAW - AWS Certified Welder ASTM Certified Property Condition Assessments 2018 Massachusetts Construction Supervisor 1982 – 1997 (Expired) 2009 - Present: Construction Expert Witness, Litigation Consultant, and Construction Manager, C. Lavache Management & Consulting, LLC. Construction expert witness testimony and litigation consulting services include forensic document analysis, standard of care, cost estimating, forensic site investigations, contract disputes, schedule delay/impact analysis, expert to expert negotiations, report preparation, change order/cost and claim management, water intrusion and construction/material defect consulting. Construction Consulting Services: Provide agency fee-only cons...
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James Platt

Construction and Plumbing Defects Expert

The Platt Services Group, LLC

California
Construction Defects, Plumbing - Construction Defects Consulting, Scheduling, Construction Management, Building Codes, Contracts, Insurance Claims, Estimating, Construction Safety, Sub Contracting, Residential /Commercial Construction, Restaurants, Construction Personal Injury, Plumbing, Sewer, Water, General Contractor
I am an experienced general contractor and builder. I am currently licensed, bonded and insured and have been continuously since October of 1969. I have over 56 years experience in general building of residential, commercial and light industrial projects. I have 2 offices, one in the Puget Sound area of Seattle Washington and another in the Tri-cities area of eastern Washington. I currently exercise my skills as an expert witness in construction and plumbing defect cases that entail forensic investigation, cost estimating, report writing and litigation support. I am also a licensed master Journeyman plumber and plumbing contractor now retired with more than 46 years experience. I keep current on all aspects of construction and plumbing related issues and opine in both of these areas as an expert witness. My hands-on trade experiences encompass all areas of general construction and building from design through building completion including direct supervision of all of the ...
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Tracy Myers, AIA

Myers Consulting

California
Architecture, Construction Defects - Standard of care, general construction, personal injury, trip and fall, stairs, accessibility, ADA, construction, defect analysis, roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, building enclosure, building envelope, accident, contracts, architect, general contractor, NCARB, RRO
Tracy Myers is an architect and general contractor with 34 years of broad experience in architectural design, project management, property condition evaluation, construction administration, general construction, forensics, and property loss consulting. She specializes in expert witness testimony related to architectural and general construction issues, personal injury defect and accident investigation, building enclosure investigation and repair including waterproofing, roofing and fenestration, forensic architecture, litigation support, property loss evaluation, code upgrade review, peer review and quality assurance services. Prior to opening her own consulting practice in 2019, she worked for privately-owned architectural and forensic architectural firms, a corporate development department at a privately-owned restaurant company, a roofing manufacturer as a member of their Building and Roofing Science team, and a construction consulting firm. Ms. Myers has worked in the fore...
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Christopher Heese

Comprehensive Analyst for Construction Issues

Heese Consulting

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...
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John G. Minor, CGC, CFM, CAM, WTR, MRSA, MRSR

30+ Year Construction Litigation Consultant

Complete General Contractors, Inc.

Pensacola, Florida
Construction, Construction Defects - Forensic Contruction, Mold Remediation, Stucco Failure, Floodplain Management, Hurricane Damage, Wind Damage, Moisture Intrusion, Property Restoration, Insurance Appraisal, Termite Damage, Construction Litigation, Water Intrusion, Flood Damage, Property Damage Claim, Mold Assessment, Roof Failure, General Contractor
John G. Minor is a licensed General Contractor, forensic construction consultant, insurance appraiser, and expert witness with more than 30 years of experience in commercial and residential construction, large loss property claims, hurricane damage investigations, construction defects, water intrusion, mold assessment, and building envelope failures. He serves as President of Complete General Contractors, Inc., a forensic consulting and construction firm operating throughout the Southeast United States. Mr. Minor has extensive experience providing expert analysis, litigation support, deposition testimony, trial testimony, and forensic investigations involving construction defects, storm damage, insurance disputes, roofing failures, moisture intrusion, fenestration failures, flood-related losses, structural damage, and remediation issues. His work includes complex residential, commercial, industrial, condominium, and coastal properties. He is licensed as a Certified General Contrac...
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Michael R. Spreckelmeier

SPRECK Construction Consulting

Fort Myers, Florida
Construction, Building Inspection - Residential construction consultant, Construction consultant, Construction consultant for homeowners, Homeowner consultant, Construction consulting services, General contractor consulting, Building construction consultants, Attorney Consultation, Residential attorney consultation
Michael Spreckelmeier has high standards with a trained eye for imperfections or subpar craftsmanship. He is a state-certified building inspector and general contractor who also owned and operated a reputable design-build remodeling firm in SWFL for 30 years. As such, he offers expertise in a variety of disciplines, drawing upon his many years of personal, hands-on construction experiences and a thorough working knowledge of his craft. Driven by excellence and honor, Spreck Construction Consulting enjoys helping legal professionals by preventing, identifying, and mitigating construction risk. He supports attorneys in numerous ways, including: • Building code, permits, and other municipal legal reviews • Industry standard benchmarking and comparisons • Damage assessments and accountability determinations • Quality control oversights and other detailed examinations
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Tracy Myers, AIA

Myers Consulting

Altamonte Springs, Florida
Architecture, Construction Defects - Standard of care, general construction, personal injury, trip and fall, stairs, accessibility, ADA, construction, defect analysis, roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, building enclosure, building envelope, accident, contracts, architect, general contractor, NCARB, RRO
Tracy Myers is an architect and general contractor with 34 years of broad experience in architectural design, project management, property condition evaluation, construction administration, general construction, forensics, and property loss consulting. She specializes in expert witness testimony related to architectural and general construction issues, personal injury defect and accident investigation, building enclosure investigation and repair including waterproofing, roofing and fenestration, forensic architecture, litigation support, property loss evaluation, code upgrade review, peer review and quality assurance services. Prior to opening her own consulting practice in 2019, she worked for privately-owned architectural and forensic architectural firms, a corporate development department at a privately-owned restaurant company, a roofing manufacturer as a member of their Building and Roofing Science team, and a construction consulting firm. Ms. Myers has worked in the fore...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Florida
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Paul Overton

Construction Defects Expert

Overton Engineering and Consulting

Doral, Florida
Construction Defects, Construction Engineering - construction defects, general contractor, cost of completion, causation, MEP, cost of repair, roofing license, scope of work creation, licensed engineering, sufficiency of settlement, building assessment reportss, owners representative, structural engineering, 558 claims, destructive testing, expert testimony, civil engineering
Paul Overton is a Florida-licensed Certified General Contractor, licensed roofing contractor, and principal of a licensed engineering and construction consulting firm specializing in concrete restoration, waterproofing, structural repairs, and exterior façade rehabilitation for condominium and HOA communities. His practice focuses on forensic construction services, construction defect and insurance-related matters, complex building assessments, and owner’s representation throughout the State of Florida. Mr. Overton brings nearly four decades of hands-on experience and has been directly involved in hundreds of destructive testing and forensic investigation assignments. His work includes 40- and 50-year recertifications, Milestone Inspections, Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS), and comprehensive building assessment reports. Services routinely include destructive testing execution and oversight, forensic documentation, code and standard-of-care analysis, repair scope develop...
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Paul Overton

Construction Defects Expert

Overton Engineering and Consulting

Georgia
Construction Defects, Construction Engineering - construction defects, general contractor, cost of completion, causation, MEP, cost of repair, roofing license, scope of work creation, licensed engineering, sufficiency of settlement, building assessment reportss, owners representative, structural engineering, 558 claims, destructive testing, expert testimony, civil engineering
Paul Overton is a Florida-licensed Certified General Contractor, licensed roofing contractor, and principal of a licensed engineering and construction consulting firm specializing in concrete restoration, waterproofing, structural repairs, and exterior façade rehabilitation for condominium and HOA communities. His practice focuses on forensic construction services, construction defect and insurance-related matters, complex building assessments, and owner’s representation throughout the State of Florida. Mr. Overton brings nearly four decades of hands-on experience and has been directly involved in hundreds of destructive testing and forensic investigation assignments. His work includes 40- and 50-year recertifications, Milestone Inspections, Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS), and comprehensive building assessment reports. Services routinely include destructive testing execution and oversight, forensic documentation, code and standard-of-care analysis, repair scope develop...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Atlanta, Georgia
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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James Platt

Construction and Plumbing Defects Expert

The Platt Services Group, LLC

Idaho
Construction Defects, Plumbing - Construction Defects Consulting, Scheduling, Construction Management, Building Codes, Contracts, Insurance Claims, Estimating, Construction Safety, Sub Contracting, Residential /Commercial Construction, Restaurants, Construction Personal Injury, Plumbing, Sewer, Water, General Contractor
I am an experienced general contractor and builder. I am currently licensed, bonded and insured and have been continuously since October of 1969. I have over 56 years experience in general building of residential, commercial and light industrial projects. I have 2 offices, one in the Puget Sound area of Seattle Washington and another in the Tri-cities area of eastern Washington. I currently exercise my skills as an expert witness in construction and plumbing defect cases that entail forensic investigation, cost estimating, report writing and litigation support. I am also a licensed master Journeyman plumber and plumbing contractor now retired with more than 46 years experience. I keep current on all aspects of construction and plumbing related issues and opine in both of these areas as an expert witness. My hands-on trade experiences encompass all areas of general construction and building from design through building completion including direct supervision of all of the ...
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Christopher Heese

Comprehensive Analyst for Construction Issues

Heese Consulting

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...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Indiana
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Kentucky
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Louisiana
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Christopher Heese

Comprehensive Analyst for Construction Issues

Heese Consulting

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...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Mississippi
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Christopher Heese

Comprehensive Analyst for Construction Issues

Heese Consulting

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...
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James Platt

Construction and Plumbing Defects Expert

The Platt Services Group, LLC

Montana
Construction Defects, Plumbing - Construction Defects Consulting, Scheduling, Construction Management, Building Codes, Contracts, Insurance Claims, Estimating, Construction Safety, Sub Contracting, Residential /Commercial Construction, Restaurants, Construction Personal Injury, Plumbing, Sewer, Water, General Contractor
I am an experienced general contractor and builder. I am currently licensed, bonded and insured and have been continuously since October of 1969. I have over 56 years experience in general building of residential, commercial and light industrial projects. I have 2 offices, one in the Puget Sound area of Seattle Washington and another in the Tri-cities area of eastern Washington. I currently exercise my skills as an expert witness in construction and plumbing defect cases that entail forensic investigation, cost estimating, report writing and litigation support. I am also a licensed master Journeyman plumber and plumbing contractor now retired with more than 46 years experience. I keep current on all aspects of construction and plumbing related issues and opine in both of these areas as an expert witness. My hands-on trade experiences encompass all areas of general construction and building from design through building completion including direct supervision of all of the ...
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Christopher Heese

Comprehensive Analyst for Construction Issues

Heese Consulting

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...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

North Carolina
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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James Platt

Construction and Plumbing Defects Expert

The Platt Services Group, LLC

Oregon
Construction Defects, Plumbing - Construction Defects Consulting, Scheduling, Construction Management, Building Codes, Contracts, Insurance Claims, Estimating, Construction Safety, Sub Contracting, Residential /Commercial Construction, Restaurants, Construction Personal Injury, Plumbing, Sewer, Water, General Contractor
I am an experienced general contractor and builder. I am currently licensed, bonded and insured and have been continuously since October of 1969. I have over 56 years experience in general building of residential, commercial and light industrial projects. I have 2 offices, one in the Puget Sound area of Seattle Washington and another in the Tri-cities area of eastern Washington. I currently exercise my skills as an expert witness in construction and plumbing defect cases that entail forensic investigation, cost estimating, report writing and litigation support. I am also a licensed master Journeyman plumber and plumbing contractor now retired with more than 46 years experience. I keep current on all aspects of construction and plumbing related issues and opine in both of these areas as an expert witness. My hands-on trade experiences encompass all areas of general construction and building from design through building completion including direct supervision of all of the ...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Pennsylvania
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Kurt Stetzer, CSP. CHST, OHST, CRIS

Construction Safety Expert Witness

Savete Services LLC

McMurray, Pennsylvania
Safety, OSHA - Construction Safety, Construction Site Safety, Public Safety, Crane Safety, Helicopter External Lifts, Retail Construction Safety, Multi-employer Construction Sites, Tenant Construction Safety, General Contractor, Construction Contracts, Construction Safety Plans, Safety Procedures, Excavations, Demolition, Renovation Safety
Safety professional with over 35 years of experience predominantly as the General Contractor on multiemployer projects and construction programs. Experienced with safety oversight from the Construction Manager and Owner perspectives. Provided construction safety services in the insurance industry. Created, implemented and supervised/managed corporate and project safety programs and activity-specific procedures (such as mobile crane lifts, helicopter external lifts, demolition, penetrating walls/floors/slabs, etc.). Extensive experience with mobile crane and helicopter lift planning, plan reviews, oversight, supervision and management in congested construction environments. Credentialed as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), and Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST) by examination through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Executive Program in Safety Management certificate from the American Society of...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

South Carolina
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Tennessee
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Michael J Ogden, CGC, IICRC, HCI, PA

Insurance Dispute/Property Damage Cost Expert

All Disaster Claims, Inc

San Antonio, Texas
Property Damage, Insurance - Appraisal, Appraiser, Umpire, Cost Estimation, Property Loss Causaton, Estimator, Fire Damage, Mitigation, Windstorm Damage, Water Damage, Hail Damage, Construction Defect, Tornado Damage, Multifamily, Roofing, Commercial Residential, Restoration, Mold Loss, Remediation, General Contractor
An OSHA and Haag Certified, State of Texas and Florida Licensed Public Adjuster and State of Florida Certified General Contractor with more than 22 years of experience directly related to the renovation and consulting of losses from disaster afflicted homes and businesses. Haag Certified Roof Inspector, IICRC and BESI Certified General Contractor, Appraiser, Umpire, Estimator, Renovator, Remediator and Expert Witness / Consultant. State of Florida Certified (Licensed) General Contractor CGC1509420 BESI Certified Defective Drywall Remediator (CDDR) BESI Certified Defective Drywall Consultant (CDDC) NuAire Windows and Doors Certified Installer Dryvit E.I.F.S. Certified Installer IICRC Certified Water Restoration Technician (WRT) IICRC Certified Advanced Structural Drying (ASD) State of Texas Licensed Public Adjuster TDI#1840149 State of Florida Licensed Public Adjuster Haag Certified Roof Inspector OSHA 10 Certified Has completed 1,000's of property and roof damage inspections a...
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Paul Overton

Construction Defects Expert

Overton Engineering and Consulting

Texas
Construction Defects, Construction Engineering - construction defects, general contractor, cost of completion, causation, MEP, cost of repair, roofing license, scope of work creation, licensed engineering, sufficiency of settlement, building assessment reportss, owners representative, structural engineering, 558 claims, destructive testing, expert testimony, civil engineering
Paul Overton is a Florida-licensed Certified General Contractor, licensed roofing contractor, and principal of a licensed engineering and construction consulting firm specializing in concrete restoration, waterproofing, structural repairs, and exterior façade rehabilitation for condominium and HOA communities. His practice focuses on forensic construction services, construction defect and insurance-related matters, complex building assessments, and owner’s representation throughout the State of Florida. Mr. Overton brings nearly four decades of hands-on experience and has been directly involved in hundreds of destructive testing and forensic investigation assignments. His work includes 40- and 50-year recertifications, Milestone Inspections, Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS), and comprehensive building assessment reports. Services routinely include destructive testing execution and oversight, forensic documentation, code and standard-of-care analysis, repair scope develop...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Texas
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Virginia
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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James Platt

Construction and Plumbing Defects Expert

The Platt Services Group, LLC

Seattle, Washington
Construction Defects, Plumbing - Construction Defects Consulting, Scheduling, Construction Management, Building Codes, Contracts, Insurance Claims, Estimating, Construction Safety, Sub Contracting, Residential /Commercial Construction, Restaurants, Construction Personal Injury, Plumbing, Sewer, Water, General Contractor
I am an experienced general contractor and builder. I am currently licensed, bonded and insured and have been continuously since October of 1969. I have over 56 years experience in general building of residential, commercial and light industrial projects. I have 2 offices, one in the Puget Sound area of Seattle Washington and another in the Tri-cities area of eastern Washington. I currently exercise my skills as an expert witness in construction and plumbing defect cases that entail forensic investigation, cost estimating, report writing and litigation support. I am also a licensed master Journeyman plumber and plumbing contractor now retired with more than 46 years experience. I keep current on all aspects of construction and plumbing related issues and opine in both of these areas as an expert witness. My hands-on trade experiences encompass all areas of general construction and building from design through building completion including direct supervision of all of the ...
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James Platt

Construction and Plumbing Defects Expert

The Platt Services Group, LLC

Wyoming
Construction Defects, Plumbing - Construction Defects Consulting, Scheduling, Construction Management, Building Codes, Contracts, Insurance Claims, Estimating, Construction Safety, Sub Contracting, Residential /Commercial Construction, Restaurants, Construction Personal Injury, Plumbing, Sewer, Water, General Contractor
I am an experienced general contractor and builder. I am currently licensed, bonded and insured and have been continuously since October of 1969. I have over 56 years experience in general building of residential, commercial and light industrial projects. I have 2 offices, one in the Puget Sound area of Seattle Washington and another in the Tri-cities area of eastern Washington. I currently exercise my skills as an expert witness in construction and plumbing defect cases that entail forensic investigation, cost estimating, report writing and litigation support. I am also a licensed master Journeyman plumber and plumbing contractor now retired with more than 46 years experience. I keep current on all aspects of construction and plumbing related issues and opine in both of these areas as an expert witness. My hands-on trade experiences encompass all areas of general construction and building from design through building completion including direct supervision of all of the ...