Construction Defects Expert Witnesses in California
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of construction defects expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on construction defects and related issues. Construction defects expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these construction defects expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Construction Defects, Construction, Hvac, Plumbing, Waterproofing, Building Codes, Building Envelope, Concrete, Roofing, Water Intrusion, Ada, Construction Management, Failure Analysis, General Contractor, and Landscape Design.
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Paul L. Johnson
Construction Defects Expert
Gryphon Consulting
Construction Defects, Construction
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Residential Construction, commercial, leaks, tenant fit-outs, kitchens, baths, remodels, construction related slip-fall & personal injury, historic buildings, restaurants, roofs, siding, critical path, luxury construction, high-end construction, Building envelope, cabinetry, Construction related personal injury, tile, stone
An Expert Witness having testified in court or through deposition since 1994, and a Consultant on matters related to residential and light commercial new construction and renovation projects. Award-winning construction professional with over 45 years of hands-on experience. Founder/operator of two successful construction firms. Experience includes all aspects of residential construction, new builds and remodeling, light commercial construction, and tenant buildout - multiple new builds, over 60 whole home remodels, hundreds of kitchen remodels, hundreds of master bath remodels, numerous tenant fit out projects, restaurants, and a historic landmark complete renovation in Washington, D.C.. Extensive consulting experience as an owner's representative. Patented inventor of a cabinet installation assembly. Author of the book Residential Building & Remodeling, available on Amazon. On Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7GMDJM.
I work to stay current on construction processes, materia...
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David A Doddridge
Construction Disputes/Accidents-Premises Liability
D.A. Doddridge and Associates, Inc.
Construction Defects, Slip Trip & Fall
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Stairway Accidents, Construction Accidents, Construction Disputes, Construction Cost Analysis, Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall, OSHA Regulations, Construction Safety, Construction Standards, Residential, Commercial, Construction Delays, Building Codes, Fire Investigations, Engineering, Architectural
With over 30 years experience in residential and light commercial building, construction, and remodeling, I have cultivated a deep understanding of all aspects of the industry. My expertise also spans residential/commercial building inspections, roofing/siding, and sheetrock installation. My hands-on background provides attorneys and clients with invaluable insights into construction practices, building codes, and safety compliance. I hold an Unrestricted Construction Supervisor's License in Massachusetts, along with OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Construction Safety certifications. My qualifications also include a National Floor Safety Institute Certification in walkway safety, a certification in building envelope inspections and remediation from the Building Envelope Science Institute, and a certification in residential building codes by the International Code Council. Additionally, I am a certified Pella Window Installer and a certified tribometer operator for the ASM925 and ASM825, whic...
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
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L Fredrick Nolta
Nolta Consulting
San Diego, California
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Claims, Cost of Repair, Construction Delays, Critical Path, Accident / Injuries, Safety, Construction Management CM, General Contractor GC, Subcontractor, Engineering Contractor, Concrete, Precast, Steel Erection, Wood, Excavation, Trenching, Shoring, Hospital, DSA, Public Works
Expert witness since 2009 with case experience in: construction defect, contract dispute, delay, scheduling, cost of repair, water intrusion, Cal OSHA, safety, accident, injury, trip fall, employment, wrongful termination, probate, real estate, failure to disclose, etc.
Construction Engineer with 40 + years of continuous construction experience as a general, sub and concrete contractor. Career positions progressing from: laborer, field engineer, superintendent, estimator, project manager, project executive to principal. Licensed contractor with classifications in: “A” Engineering, “B” Building & “C-8” Concrete.
Product Type Experience: Residential, commercial, health care, education, light industrial, military, public works, and site development including: offices, retail, restaurants, food service, multifamily high-rise, apartments, condos, hospitals, medical office buildings (MOB), hotels, schools, stadium, theater, parking, power / co-generation, waste water treatment, zoos, ...
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John R Stauder, P.E.
Professional Engineer - Fire Protection Expert
The Fire Consultants, Inc.
Walnut Creek, California
Engineering, Construction Defects
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Fire Protection, Building Codes, Fire Codes, Fire Alarm, Fire Suppression, Fire Sprinkler, Life Safety, Fire Engineering, Smoke Control, Means of Egress
John R. Stauder is a Principal and Senior Consulting Engineer with The Fire Consultants, Inc. and is registered as both mechanical and fire protection engineer in multiple states. John has over 22 years of experience providing fire protection, building code consulting, and fire protection system designs and evaluations.
John has worked with architects, developers, engineers, owners, and authorities having jurisdiction on the application of the model and state codes to design projects including mixed-use high-rise residential and office buildings, retail, low-rise residential podium projects, distilleries, airport terminal buildings, hotels, atria, aircraft hangars, military projects, and various other project types. He is experienced with the design of fire protection systems, including automatic sprinkler and standpipe, fire detection and alarm, fire pumps, special hazard systems and smoke control systems. John has performed code studies and has developed fire protection and ...
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David Louis Swartz, FAIA IIDA NCARB LEED AP
Expert Award Winning Architect with Top Results
DSE Experts
Los Angeles, California
Construction Defects, Slip Trip & Fall
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Trip and Falls, Codes, Architecture, Interior Design, Disabled Access, ADA, Fire Life Safety, Construction Defects, Building Codes, Standard of Care, Roofing, Exterior Site Work, Hotel Architecture, Theaters, Patios, Historic, Renovation, Drawing Review, Construction Administration, Roles and Responsibilites
With over 40 years of experience, I am an expert witness and architect, renowned for my deep technical knowledge and innovative problem-solving skills in building codes and construction technology. My expertise has been a pivotal factor in securing multi-million dollar awards for clients, delivering extraordinary outcomes that exceed expectations and result in high satisfaction for attorneys.
I am fully committed to working as a full-time licensed architect across multiple states. My selective approach ensures I engage with challenging and inspiring projects, consistently pushing the boundaries of architectural excellence. Over the years, I've been honored with more than 40 design awards, underscoring my dedication to quality and creativity in the architectural field.
My career has also been marked by a profound understanding of construction documentation and detailing, which are crucial for successful project execution. Early in my career, I showcased my technical acumen in an e...
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Marty D Wilson
Construction & Related Issues Expert
MDW Group, Inc
San Francisco, California
Construction, Construction Defects
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Contract Compliance, Scope of Work, Cost Analysis, Change Orders, Constructability, Punch Lists, Schedule Delays, Project Administration, Personal Injury, Permit Inspection, GC Termination, Architecture, A&E MEP Engineering Design, Specifications, Industry Standard Practices, Lease Work Letters, Lease Restoration Disputes
Marty Wilson founded and managed a Commercial Construction Company operating in San Francisco (where he built projects in 130+ Buildings, and his company earned annual Top 25 Contractor Listings in the SF Business Times), the Greater Bay Area, Sacramento, and four states.
Mr. Wilson offers 45+ Years of Experience and Expertise in the following Construction Categories:
• Structural and Seismic Rehabs, Shell and Core, Base Building, Tenant Improvements,
• Prelim Design Drawing Plan Checking & Review, Constructability Analysis, Value Engineering,
• Conceptual Estimating and Budgeting,
• Bid Solicitations, Contractor Prequalification, Union and Non-Union Considerations,
• Plans & Spec Hard Cost Bidding,
• Build To Suit & Design Build,
• Bid Comparisons, Leveling and Analysis,
• Lump Sum, Cost Plus, Time and Material, GMP, Procedures, Requirements,
• Contract Documentation, Forms, Details, Exhibits, and Assembly,
• Subcontract Documentation, Forms, and Assembly,
• Project Commencement...
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Timothy P McCormick, PE
McCormick & Associates, Inc.
Torrance, California
Building Inspection, Construction Defects
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Building Codes Compliance, ADA/FHA Compliance
Expert review of construction drawings and inspection of buildings for compliance with applicable codes, regulations and practice standards. Registered civil engineer and licensed general contractor in the State of California. Certified as a Plans Examiner and Building Official by the International Code Council.
Specialized knowledge in accessibility design and construction requirements mandated under the Federal Fair Housing Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and California Building Code. Licensed as a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) by the California Division of the State Architect.
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Kenneth J. Fischbeck
Laguna Crest Enterprise, Inc.
Lake Forest, California
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Defect Analysis, Standard of Care, Construction Cost Over Runs & Delays, Construction Critical Path Scheduling, Inspections & Testing, Contract Compliance, Construction Management, Construction Repair and Completion Costs Analysis, Contractor Terminations. Forensic Building Inspection
Owner and Chief Operating Officer of a multi-million dollar licensed General Contracting Construction Company for the past 40+ years, constructing hundreds of Private, Commercial and Residential, State, Local, and Federal Governmental Projects, with extensive experience in all aspects of construction including: Construction Defects Analysis, Forensic Inspection and Analysis of Structures, Construction Standards of Care, Construction Contracts Agreements, Construction Project Management, Critical Path Construction Scheduling with or without Manpower Loading, Construction Estimating, Construction Job Safety, Construction Quality Control Analysis, Sustainable Building Systems, LEED Building Certification, Analysis of Excessive Cost Over Runs and Delays on Projects, Contractor Qualifications Review and Analysis, and Review, Analysis and Documentation of the Condition of a Project during or after a Contractor Terminated for Nonperformance.
I am a Graduate from California State Universit...
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Kevin Hastings, P.E., C.F.P.S
Ivey Engineering, Inc.
San Diego, California
Plumbing, HVAC
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HVAC, plumbing, fire sprinkler, construction defects, construction engineering, energy, failure analysis, engineering, refrigeration
Ivey Engineering, Inc. (IEI) is an HVAC, plumbing, process piping, fire sprinkler and energy management consulting firm. The firm performs building system design work, forensic analysis, expert witness consulting, product liability consulting, construction cost analysis and construction claims consulting. The staff is comprised of professional engineers and former construction executives. We are licensed engineers and licensed contractors and have performed consulting work in over 30 states. Our clients include contractors, homeowner associations, commercial building owners, tenants, hotels, casinos, design professionals, manufacturers, law firms, insurance companies and individuals. We know what it takes to design, bid and construct projects.
IEI was founded in 1994 in San Diego, California. We have offices in San Diego and Richmond, Virginia and provide consulting and expert witness services nationwide. Each of our engineers are licensed as professional engineers in multiple stat...
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Shawn Elihu, P.E.
40+ years HVAC & Plumbing Engineer & Contractor
A.L.M. Consulting Engineers, Inc - PROVIDING EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES
San Diego County, California
HVAC, Plumbing
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HVAC, Mechanical Expert Witness, Contractor, Construction Plan Review, Plumbing, Forensic Mechanical Engineering Services, Forensic Engineering Investigations, Construction Defects, Construction Expert, Spec Writing, Testimony, Professional Engineer, LICENSED IN MANY STATES, Slip & Fall claims due to HVAC & Plumbing Systems
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 En...
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Charles A. Gabriels
Real Estate & Construction Defect Expert Witness
Full Service Real Estate; Planned Space - Construction
Monrovia, California
Real Estate, Construction Defects
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Construction Defects, Real Estate Broker, Home Inspectors, Fiduciary Duty, Disclosure, Buyer Representative, Responsible, Testimony, Landscaping, Fraud, Diminution-in-Value, Contracts, Standards of Care, Trial Strategy, Commissions, CAR - CA Asso. of Realtors, NAR - National Asso. of Realtors, Inspections, Elder Abuse, Consultation
Former Commercial Broker with Grubb & Ellis, and Pacific International.
Areas of Expertise include, but not limited to the following.
Real Estate: Standards of Care, Fiduciary Duty, Disclosure, Commissions, Representation, Dual Agency, Contracts, Diminution-in-Value, CAR and or NAR disputes, Consultation, Fraud, Real-Estate Elder-Abuse.
Trial Strategy: Know whether to settle, rather than fail a client whose case lacks merit;
Residential, multi-residential, commercial, and industrial real estate physical inspections and inspecors;
Condominium Parcel and Tract Maps:
Construction and Design Consulting Service;
Construction Defects;
Design/Build process;
California Building, and ADA Codes;
Landscaping;
Water Intrusion.
Trial and Arbitration Testimony in Superior Court, AAA and JAMS, initiated in 2002.
Expert witness testimony and litigation consulting services include site investigation, contract disputes, plus all that a case requires.
Licenses and Certifications:
California Real...
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Shakir R Shatnawi, PhD, PE
Shatec Engineering Consultants
El Dorado Hills, California
Traffic Engineering, Construction Defects
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Highway design, hydroplaning, walkways, parking, pavement design, traffic safety, asphalt, concrete, soil, maintenance, roadway defects, traffic control, pedestrian, bicycle, motorcycle, vehicle accidents, ADA, work zone safety, trip&fall accidents, MUTCD
Dr. Shakir Shatnawi is a licensed professional engineer with over 30 years of professional engineering experience as follow:
2010-Present: President /Shatec Engineering Consultants, LLC, El Dorado Hills, CA, California
1991-2010: From Transportation Engineer to Division Chief (progressive promotions)/California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): D-10 (Stockton), District 4 (Oakland), and Headquarters (Sacramento), California.
1993-1999: Adjunct Professor/California State University, Sacramento, California.
1997-1999: Adjunct Professor/National University, Sacramento, California
1989-1990: Research Fellow/Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), McLean, Virginia.
Dr. Shakir Shatnawi is an expert witness related to the following :
• Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering & Parking design
• Pavement standards, construction, maintenance and repairs
• Construction defects, failures, specifications, & disputes
• Traffic Enginee...
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Nicholas Strachan, PE
Electrical Engineering and Construction Defects
Vilano Engineering, LLC
California
Electrical Engineering, Construction Defects
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Construction Defects of Electrical, Fire Alarms, Lighting, Telecommunications Systems in Commercial and Residential buildings, Condominiums, Laboratories, Museums, Office Towers, University Campuses
Nicholas Strachan is a licensed Professional Engineer (Electrical) in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, New York, and North Carolina, and a licensed Plans Examiner in Florida.
He has over 25 years of experience in engineering design and quality assurance inspections of electrical systems for construction projects in the US and abroad. These projects included commercial and residential structures, laboratories and higher educational facilities, museums and cultural facilities, and sports arenas. His technical knowledge and experience are predominantly focused on electrical, fire alarm, lighting, and telecommunication systems design in new and existing buildings.
Nicholas provides expert witness and litigation consulting services related to electrical failures, construction defects, and insurance claims. These services include:
- Technical Evaluations
- Documentation and Reporting
- Expert Testimony
Most recently, Nicholas testified at an evidentiary hearing at the Dade Co...
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David Shreve, PE
Ivey Engineering
San Diego, California
HVAC, Plumbing
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HVAC, plumbing, construction defects, construction engineering, energy, failure analysis, engineering, refrigeration
Ivey Engineering, Inc. (IEI) is an HVAC, plumbing, process piping, fire sprinkler and energy management consulting firm. The firm performs building system design work, forensic analysis, expert witness consulting, product liability consulting, construction cost analysis and construction claims consulting. The staff is comprised of professional engineers and former construction executives. We are licensed engineers and licensed contractors and have performed consulting work in over 30 states. Our clients include contractors, homeowner associations, commercial building owners, tenants, hotels, casinos, design professionals, manufacturers, law firms, insurance companies and individuals. We know what it takes to design, bid and construct projects.
IEI was founded in 1994 in San Diego, California. We have offices in San Diego and Richmond, Virginia, and provide consulting and expert witness services nationwide. Each of our engineers are licensed as professional engineers in multiple stat...
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Bradley C. Hammerstrom, AIA, NCARB
Construction Defects Expert Witness
The Diehl Group Architects, Inc.
San Diego, California
Construction Defects, Architecture
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Forensic Architecture, Destructive Testing, Site Inspections, Construction Defects, Building Envelope, Roofing, Fenestration, Waterproofing, Exterior Claddings, Construction Drawings, Contract Administration, Slip and Fall, Building Code, Peer Review, Quality Assurance, Testimony
30+ years' experience in construction defect litigation support and expert witness services for plaintiff and defense attorneys. Experience includes field investigations, water intrusion analysis, construction installation sequencing, code analysis, development of repair solutions, trial preparation and expert witness testimony. Projects include residential, commercial, and high rise in California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Texas and Florida (licensed in 6 states). Experience also includes traditional architectural services for projects involving repair or reconstruction: architectural design, production of construction documents and contract administration. Experience includes consulting for architects and developers to provide peer-review of drawings, quality assurance site observations, evaluation of in-progress construction for conformance to the construction drawings and specifications and workmanship standards.
AIA - American Institute of Architects
NCARB - National council...
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Justin D. Watts
HOME AND BUILDING INSPECTION EXPERT
ICC Certified Building Inspector
Rancho Santa Margarita , California
Building Inspection, Construction Defects
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home inspection, landlord tenant disputes, substandard housing, construction, building code violations, building inspection, code violations, water damage, property maintenance, standards of care, code enforcement, housing inspection, commercial inspection, residential inspection, habitability, ADU, fire safety, real estate
Justin D. Watts has a diverse inspection background performing thousands of residential, commercial and industrial inspections in evaluation of all construction trades including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing code compliance and construction defects. Mr. Watts has been employed by two government agencies as a Certified Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer. As the owner of American Dream Home Inspection, performed thousands of property inspections for home buyers in real estate transactions. Since 2007, he has provided litigation support for dozens of cases for law firms with an approximate 50/50 plaintiff and defendant client ratio. Mr. Watts has testified numerous times in depositions and court trials.
Certifications:
International Code Council – ICC California Commercial Building Inspector
International Code Council – ICC California Residential Building Inspector
State of California – Safety Assessment Program – CA DSW local ID#63255
National Asso...
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Yasser M. Abdelhamid, PhD
Construction Defect/Geotechnical Expert Witness
Bryant Consultants
California
Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Defects
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Civil Engineering, Expansive Soil, Foundation Analysis and Design, Settlement, Heave, Pavement, Retaining Walls, Slope Stability, Numerical Modeling, Seepage, Drainage, Erosion, Hydrology, Seismic, Earthquake Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Structural Engineering, Construction Defects
Dr. Abdelhamid has been designated as an expert witness for many litigated cases. Dr. Abdelhamid is heavily involved in performing forensic geotechnical and geophysical investigations for several problematic foundations, pavements, retaining walls and slopes. He devises protocols for geotechnical and geophysical testing, in-situ long-term monitoring, lab testing and analysis. He is also heavily involved in preparing and reviewing proposals and expert reports for geotechnical exploration and litigated and non-litigated forensic projects. Dr. Abdelhamid is responsible for meeting clients during the proposal phase, the investigation phase and after releasing the final report to ensure client satisfaction. Dr. Abdelhamid has performed work at wide variety of forensic projects. He evaluated numerous residential buildings from single family house to a whole subdivision. Dr. Abdelhamid also evaluated many commercial, school, hospital, garage buildings. He performed stability analysis for v...
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Paul M Vanni
Construction Defects Expert Witness
Vanni and Associates, Inc
RIVERSIDE, California
Construction Defects, Construction Defects
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Roofing, Waterproofing, Deck coating
Paul Vanni is a building-envelope and waterproofing consultant with over 40 years of experience in the investigation, evaluation, and remediation of water intrusion, waterproofing failures, and building-envelope defects in multi-family, commercial, and institutional buildings.
Mr. Vanni specializes in forensic investigation of moisture intrusion, including destructive and non-destructive testing, ASTM water testing, review of construction documents and detailing, and evaluation of waterproofing systems such as podium decks, balconies, elevated walkways, plaza decks, roofing assemblies, and below-grade and between-slab waterproofing. His work frequently involves identifying installation deficiencies, detailing errors, material incompatibilities, and long-term performance issues affecting building-envelope systems.
He routinely assists attorneys, owners, homeowners associations, property managers, and insurers with causation analysis, evaluation of compliance with industry standards...
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Stephen George
Landscape Design and Construction Defects Expert
Landscapes West
San Diego, California
Construction Defects, Landscape Design
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landscape standards, construction defects, landscape design, irrigation, landscape construction, water intrusion, personal injury, arboriculture, property line dispute, landscape standard of care & standard for the industry, lighting, maintenance practices, cost to cure, masonry, concrete, drainage, industry standards
California Landscape Contractor - Lic. #389976 &
#961442
Certified Segmented Retaining Wall Installer - CSRW1
Certified Concrete Paver Installer
ICPI Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute
Specialist Course - Permeable Paver Installation
ICPI Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute
MWEL Mastering Water Efficient Landscapes
CLCA California Landscape Contractors Association &
The Metropolitan Water District
Belgard Hardscapes
Belgard Authorized Contractor Certificate of Authenticity
Memberships:
CLCA California Landscape Contractors Assoc.
IR Irrigation Association
ISA International Society of Arboriculture
CNHA National Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association
PTCA Professional Tree Care Association of San Diego
Awards:
California Landscape Contractors Association
Residential Design & Build
Residential Landscape Construction
Commercial Design & Build
Comme...
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Jason L. Bennecke, PE, MBA, PMP, CA DRE Broker
Caltrans & Public Works Standard-of-Care Expert
JLB Construction & Engineering
Cherry Valley, California
Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering
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Caltrans Standard of Care, Highway Construction, Construction Defects, Project Management(PMP), Public Works Engineering, Drainage & Flooding, Grading & Earthwork, Traffic Safety, Roadway Design, Pavement Failures, Hydrology and Stormwater, Right of Way Engineering, Interchange Design, Trip and Fall Hazards, Utility Conflicts
Jason Bennecke, PE, MBA, PMP is a California Licensed Civil Engineer with more than 35 years of experience in civil engineering, public works, transportation infrastructure, and Caltrans project delivery. He has designed, managed, reviewed, or delivered dozens of major roadway, interchange, bridge, drainage, and public infrastructure projects throughout Southern California. His expertise spans every phase of public works delivery, including planning, PA/ED, PS&E, right of way, utilities, drainage, pavement, staging, traffic control, and construction oversight.
Mr. Bennecke specializes in standard-of-care evaluations for public agencies, consultants, and contractors, including compliance with Caltrans standards, manuals, procedures, milestone requirements, documentation rules, cooperative agreements, design exceptions, design submittals, and certification processes. He has extensive experience interfacing with Caltrans District 8, Riverside County, SBCTA, RCTC, and multiple Californ...
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Barry Taheri
Infrastructure/Construction/Forensics and Testing
California Consultants
Long Beach, California
Construction Defects, Construction Engineering
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Waterproofing, Building Envelope, Windows and Doors, Leak Investigation, building Enclosure, Below Grade, Above Grade, Roof, Planters, Construction Standard Of Care, Water Damage
Barry Taheri is the founder and Principal of California Consultants and is recognized as one of the most sought-after expert witnesses in the fields of Building Science, Building Enclosure, and Waterproofing Systems.
With over 24 years of industry experience, Barry and his firm have played a critical role in the success of more than 80 litigation support cases, 100 new construction projects, and 200 forensic investigations. His expertise spans over 5,000 completed forensic projects, and he is a designated industry expert for the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Barry also holds active general contractor licenses in multiple states and maintains several system and manufacturer certifications relevant to the industry.
California Consultants was a key contributor in the largest construction defect rescission case in North America. The firm has a proven track record of successfully negotiating and facilitating favorable case settlements.
As a full-service, turnkey o...
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Christopher Lavache
C. Lavache Management & Consulting, LLC
El Cajon, California
Construction, Construction Defects
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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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Scott Cohen
The Green Scene
Chatsworth, California
Construction Defects, Landscape Design
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Pool Expert, Construction Defects, Construction Expert, Concrete patios, Landscaping, Vanishing Edge, Landscape Design, Concrete Contractor, Swimming Pools, Outdoor Fireplace, California Contractors, spas, Ponds and Waterfalls, Hardscape, Masonry, Fire Pits, Safety, Swimming Pool Tile Delamination
Cohen has provided professional forensic services as a member of the industry expert program for the contractors state license board since 2002. His forensic services are less than 10% of his professional services, offered equally for plaintiffs and defendants.
Cohen’s forensic Practices Assurances:
- Cohen will formulate and articulate his opinions with truthfulness and clarity
- Cohen will provide opinions only on subjects where he is qualified and which are based on known facts that can be proven.
- Cohen will accurately track and report time and services provided
- Cohen’s opinions may be subject to modification as a result of new information
- Cohen will examine all documents supplied by client in a timely manner.
- Cohen will work overtime if case is urgent
- Cohen is under no duty to provide opinions if given insufficient time or compensation to complete a thoughtful examination of the case
- Cohen will provide opinions that are not inevitable and may be different than the...
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Joe Holasek, AIA
Licensed Architect 40+ years experience
A.L.M. Consulting Engineers, Inc - PROVIDING EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES
San Diego County, California
HVAC, Plumbing
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Architect, Architectural Design & Construction, Expert Witness, Construction Expert, Forensic Investigations, CBC/IBC code analysis, ADA Compliance, Construction Defects, Slip & Fall claims, Water Intrusion, Trip-Hazard Matters, Architectural Standards of Care, Waterproofing Failures, Site Evaluation, Feasibility Analysis
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 En...
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Richard W Brand, AIA, NCARB, CPM, PMP, DBIA
Architect/Construction Mgr. with 40yrs. experience
Santa Monica, California
Architecture, Construction
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Project Management, Program Management, Construction Management Standard of Care Failures, Construction Documents, Change Order, Design Coordination, Building Envelope Failure, Construction Defects, Architectural Professional Liability Failures, Water Intrusion, Construction Administration
Licensed Architect in California and Utah with over 40 years of experience in the field of Architecture and Construction Management and was responsible for managing multibillion-dollar, multi-site new construction and renovation projects throughout the United States. As an Expert Witness I have performed Standard of Care analysis of Architects/Engineer and Project Management Performance Reviews in Architect/Engineer negligence claims. Investigated Construction defects, Contractor Non-Compliance, and Owner Payment / Change Order Delay Claims.
As the Principal Project Director / Design & Construction Training & Construction Lead for the second largest K-12 school district in the country and their $35 billion construction bond program that included developing new Policies and Procedures RFQs, RFPs, Bid Award, Contract Execution, Construction Management, Constructability Reviews, Owner Move-in and Project Closeout for general construction contracts including Design Bid Build, Design...
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Michael Cacciotti, P.E., C.E.M.
20+ years engineering , 10+ years HVAC & Plumbing
A.L.M. Consulting Engineers, Inc - PROVIDING EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES
San Diego County, California
HVAC, Plumbing
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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
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 En...
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LORI DENNIS, ASID, LEED AP, NCIDQ
Interior Design & Construction Defects Expert
Lori Dennis LLC
Los Angeles, California
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Interior Design, OSHA Compliance, Breach of Contract, Landscape Design, Failure Analysis, Interior Architecture, Construction Defects, Code Violations, Lighting Design, Negligence, Slip Trip & Fall, Water Intrusion, Cost to Cure, Sustainability, Los Angeles, ADA Compliance, Standard of Care, Premises Liability, Title 24 Compliance
Lori Dennis, ASID President, LEED AP, NCIDQ, is a nationally recognized expert witness and award-winning interior designer with over 30 years of experience in residential, commercial, hospitality, and luxury projects. Based in Los Angeles, she leads Lori Dennis LLC, one of the top interior design firms in the country. She is a best-selling author (Green Interior Design), HGTV series star, TEDx speaker, corporate keynote speaker, and leading influencer in luxury and sustainable design.
Her expert testimony has been retained in over 20 cases by prominent law firms nationwide, including Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger, and others, for both plaintiff and defense. Areas of expertise include construction defects, standard of care, ADA/OSHA compliance, slip/trip/fall, water intrusion, code violations, breach of contract, negligence, cost-to-cure damages, product liability, failure analysis, Title 24 compliance, sustain...
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Kier G Cotton
Construction Defect Expert Witness
KORE Consulting Group LLC
Santa Maria, California
Construction, Construction Defects
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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...
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Marcus A Marino, NCARB
Architecture & Construction Defects Expert Witness
Design M Group
Davis, California
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Accidents, Construction, Slips & Falls, Mediation, Errors & Omissions, Design Flaws, Architectural Forensics, Square Footage Verification, Copyright Infringement, Violations, Water Incursion Determinations, Building Code Analysis, Planning & Zoning Issues, Ethicis, Scheduling Delays, Const. Mgmt, Consultation, Accidents
Qualifications:
Marcus Marino is a registered and licensed architect in the State of California since 2019, and the State of New York since 1981. He is a Nationally Certified licensed registered architect with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). He also serves at the pleasure of the State of California’s Office of Emergency Services on the Safety Assessment Program, to assist in analyzing the conditions of structures damaged in multiple types of emergencies, such as fires, earthquakes, floods, etc.
In addition to his architectural practice, he has been a developer of multiple successful residential properties, He has also acted as construction manager on several projects.
For over 20 years, he has assisted legal firms in understanding the intricacies of construction projects and the obligations of all participants involved. He analyzes project disputes and claims in order to provide deeply researched and informed expert witness testimony. He al...
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Tony Moore
40+ years HVAC & Plumbing Construction Projects
A.L.M. Consulting Engineers, Inc - PROVIDING EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES
San Diego County, California
HVAC, Plumbing
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HVAC, Mechanical Expert Witness, Licensed Contractor, Plan Review, Forensic Investigations, Plumbing, Construction Expert, Testimony, San Diego, Product Liability & Failure Analysis, Reports, Specification Writing, Energy Management Systems, Commissioning, Slip & Fall claims due to HVAC & Plumbing Systems, Construction Defects
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 En...
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Fred B. Lott, AIA, ARA, CSI
Fred Lott Architect
California
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Architect & Engineer Negligence, Construction Defects, Fraudulent Change Orders, Construction License Agreement, Antitrust Complaint, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Warehouse Thermal Comfort, Bid Steering, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards
Various Types of Legal Matters that Have Benefited from Fred’s Involvement:
Architect & Engineer Negligence, Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, Failure to Tender Payments Due & Owing for Contract Work Performed,
Fraudulent Change Orders, Faulty Movie & Sound Recording Studios Construction, Faulty Sound Attenuation & Faulty Soundproofing,
Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Roofing Failure & Related Building Damages, Industrial Climate Control Engineering, Thermal Comfort, & Labor Law,
Aiding & Abetting Fiduciary Duties, Labor Union Disputes, Fraud, Bribery of a Public Official, Criminal Coercion, Construction Defects,
Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Adversary Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, Antitrust Complaint - Sherman Antitrust Act,
Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards, Quantum Meruit, Defamation Per Se, Responsibility for Failure to Maintain a Building,
Fraudulent C...
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Nicholas R Garcia, MBA, PMP, DSA IOR, HCAi IOR
Construction Defect and Owner Representative
Nicholas Raymond Garcia Inc
Oakley , California
Construction Defects, Construction
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Project Management, Construction Defect Analysis, Forensic Building Inspection, Standard of Care Evaluation, Contract Compliance Review, Submittal and RFI Review, Owner Representative Services, Quality Assurance Management, Code Compliance Inspection, Project Closeout Inspections, Delay and Cost Overrun Analysis
Nicholas Raymond Garcia, MBA, PMP, DSA IOR, HCAi IOR, ICC C8
Direct 408-582-2938
Expert Witness Profile
Nicholas Garcia is a Construction Defect and Compliance Expert Witness with professional experience dating back to 1996. He possesses a diverse, comprehensive, and practical knowledge of construction methodologies, supported by decades of hands-on involvement in inspection, quality assurance, and project oversight. His technical expertise is paired with advanced academic training, holding a Master of Business Administration with honors, along with professional certifications in project management and quality control.
Licensed in California as a General B Contractor and C-39 Roofing Contractor, Mr. Garcia also holds multiple International Code Council certifications, including Combination Building Inspector (C8) and Building Plans Examiner (B3). He further maintains a PMP certification, the NAVFAC/USACE CQM-C credential, and California Division of the State Architect Class 1 Projec...
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James Platt
Construction and Plumbing Defects Expert
The Platt Services Group, LLC
California
Construction Defects, Plumbing
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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
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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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