Michael Cacciotti, P.E., C.E.M. Expert Witness

20+ years engineering , 10+ years HVAC & Plumbing

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Company: A.L.M. Consulting Engineers, Inc - PROVIDING EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES
  • Phone: 858-792-1700
  • Website: www.almengineers.com

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

HVAC and Plumbing

Keywords/Search Terms:

HVAC, Mechanical Expert Witness, Plan Review, Product Liability & Failure Analysis, Plumbing, Forensic Mechanical Engineering Services, Forensic Engineering Investigations, Reports, Mechanical Engineer, Construction Defects Expert, Spec. Writing, Professional Engineer, Slip & Fall claims due to HVAC & Plumbing Systems

Education:

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, San Diego State University - San Diego, California

Years in Practice:

10+

Additional Information

OUR TEAM PROVIDES EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES WITH LICENSED ARCHITECTS, LICENSED CONTRACTORS AND LICENSED MECHANICAL ENGINEERS THAT ARE LICENSED IN MANY STATES, TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION FORENSIC EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. A.L.M. Consulting Engineers is a professional, full-service mechanical engineering and construction management firm. Since 1993, we have successfully completed over 1,500 projects across a broad range of markets. Our team specializes in architectural and mechanical engineering services for construction and product litigation cases involving all types of structures, water leaks, H.V.A.C., plumbing, piping, Title 24 energy analysis and commissioning services. Analysis of ADA accessibility compliance. Analysis of water intrusion and moisture related damage - including slip and fall claims. Our team consists of licensed architects, mechanical engineers and licensed contractors with classifications “A” – General Engineering Contractor, “B” – General Building Contractor, C20 – Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Contractor & C36 – Plumbing Contractor. Our team has extensive experience in forensic investigations serving as expert witnesses in more than 150 legal cases, representing both plaintiffs and defendants, throughout California and many other states. We provide a comprehensive range of expert services designed to support legal, insurance, and construction industry professionals. Our areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: • Forensic Engineering Investigations In-depth analysis • Expert Witness Testimony Clear, credible, and court-tested testimony to support legal proceedings. • Product Liability & Failure Analysis Evaluation of material, product, or equipment failures for liability determination. • Construction Installation Defect Analysis Identification and assessment of construction defects and non-compliance issues. • Construction Document & Plan Review Detailed review of engineering plans for code compliance and design integrity. • Construction Specification Review & Analysis Thorough evaluation of project specifications to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards. • Reports & Testimony for Depositions, Hearings, and Trials Professionally prepared documentation and expert insights tailored for litigation and arbitration. • ADA accessibility CBC/IBC code compliance Entire project site analysis for all types of structures – including buildings, homes, apartments and condominiums. • Water intrusion Moisture related damage analysis - including slip and fall claims where H.V.A.C. and plumbing systems, components, installation, maintenance, and operational deficiencies are determined to be contributing or proximate causes of the alleged conditions.