Construction Engineering Expert Witnesses in Florida

Coral Gables, Florida

Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering

Mrs. Diaz has more than 10 years of experience providing structural engineering design, construction administration, and forensic services to private-sector clients on a wide range of projects. As a forensic engineer, Rossana investigates structural failures, building construction defects, and code compliance on behalf of attorneys, and insurance companies. Rossana’s design portfolio includes development, from conceptual design and plan preparation through construction and final inspection. Her areas of expertise include building castin-place concrete, steel, masonry, and timber design for commercial and residential structures, educational and hospitality facilities, marinas, and industrial plants.

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...

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Construction Defects, Construction Engineering - Expert Witness, Forensic Consulting Engineer, Construction Litigation, Building Envelope, Roof, HVAC, Electric, Plumbing, Pool, Solar, Insurance Litigation Expert, Second Opinions, Legionella, Swimming Pool Electrocution, Cruise Ship Accidents, Slip & Fall, Litigation Support, Ship Accidents, Personal Injury, Marine Accidents

CURRENT LICENSES State of Florida Licensed Professional Engineer PE 39381 State of Florida Certified General Contractor CGC 10724 State of Florida Certified General Contractor CGC 1530529 State of Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor CMC 11653 State of Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor CMC 1250919 State of Florida Certified Air Conditioning Contractor CMC 11653 State of Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 12378 State of Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1333151 State of Florida Certified Pool Contractor CPC 16138 State of Florida Certified Electrical Contractor EC 00525 State of Florida Certified Electrical Contractor EC 13010885 State of Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor CFC 1425695 State of Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor CFC 1430841 State of Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor CFC 1430972 State of Florida Certified Solar Contractor CVC 57009 State of Florida Certified Mold Assessor MRSA 4173 State of Flor...

Saint Johns, Florida

Geotechnical Engineering, Geology - construction, construction engineering, engineer, foundations, sinkholes, piles, shoring, earthquake, ground, slope, slide, aggregate piers, stone columns, rigid inclusions, vibrations, subsidence, ground improvement, karst, liquefaction, differential

Dr. Ed Garbin, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE President & Principal Engineer – Garbin GeoStructural Group, LLC When technical clarity and real-world experience are critical to your legal matter, turn to Dr. Ed Garbin, a nationally recognized authority in geostructural and construction engineering. With more than 30 years of combined construction and engineering experience, Dr. Garbin brings a rare dual perspective to the expert witness role. He began his career on construction crews before earning his Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering and PE licensure in 2003. He is now licensed in 40 states and Board Certified in Geotechnical Engineering (D.GE) by the ASCE Geo-Institute's Academy of Geo-Professionals. His expertise spans commercial, industrial, and heavy-civil construction, including: Shallow and Deep foundations Foundation load and integrity testing Ground improvement (aggregate piers, grouting, soil mixing, rigid inclusions) Earth retention and support of excavation (soldier piles, sheet ...

Sunrise, Florida

Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering - asphalt, pavement, construction inspection, materials testing, emulsion, road construction, maintenance of traffic, concrete, earthwork, traffic control plans, materials laboratory, road failure, geotechnical engineering, deficiencies, construction safety, pavement engineering

Academic • 64 Publications • 3 Patents • $ 3+ Million in research funding • Principal Investigator in 10 federally-, state- and privately funded research projects • 3 year member in Faculty Senate • 4 years ASCE Student Chapter Faculty Advisor • Inventor of 3D Paving • Promoted to Professor rank in 2021. • Editorial Manager International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology • Host of 2 annual Infrastructure Sustainability seminars • 10 years full time position with Florida International University Technical • PhD in Civil Engineering • Professional Engineering license in the states of Florida and Maryland • Licensed Contractor (Broward County) • 30 years of progressive experience as an engineer, consultant and contractor in a variety of design and construction projects in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Georgia, Maryland, Texas and Qatar. • Prequalified by FDOT for Construction and Engineering Inspection, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing and Design. • FDOT approv...

Tampa, Florida

Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering - Structural Failure, Structural design, Structural Analysis, Structural Inspection, Building Code Analysis, Construction Defect, Forensic Engineer, Hurricane Engineer, Failure Analysis, Wind Engineering, Flood Engineer, Coastal Engineer, Structural Collapse, Structural Fatigue, Corrosion, High Wind Analysis, Structural Evaluation

Dr. Bradford has been a practicing structural engineer for the past 29 years. Dr. Bradford is the president and founder of The Structures Group, Inc, located in Tampa, Florida. TSG Engineering provides structural engineering for new construction projects as well as forensic investigations. Since our inception as The Structures Group, Inc. in 1999, we have worked on over 12,000 projects. In the area of new construction, we provide structural engineering for projects in the areas of custom residential, production builder residential, multi-family residential, retail/commercial construction, churches, industrial facilities and warehouses. We provide specialty structural engineering services such as controlled demolition and accessory structures (stairs, handrails, light poles). Our engineering projects include coastal construction projects involving high wind loading, wave loading, flooding, and scour analysis. In the area of forensic engineering, we provide structural engineeri...

Hollywood, Florida

Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering - forensic engineering, hurricane damage, civil engineering, building, structural engineering, facade, astm f13, pedestrian safety, Slip and fall, roadway design, Florida Building Code, Construction Disputes, Site Inspections, fire, water intrusion, water damage, premises liability, building envelope, construction defect

Jose Omar Nunez, PE, FRSE, CXLT is a multi-state licensed Professional Engineer and the Principal of Aurora Consulting Group, specializing in the forensic evaluation of structural failures, building envelope breaches, and complex water intrusion cases. Based in Hollywood, FL, he provides expert Cause and Origin determinations for insurance and legal professionals across the Gulf Coast and beyond. Mr. Nunez holds active Professional Engineer (PE) licenses in Florida, Colorado, Louisiana, Alabama, New York, and North Carolina. This multi-state footprint allows him to provide specialized forensic services for regional catastrophe events and complex litigation across state lines. Professional Affiliations He is an active member of several premier industry organizations, including: National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) ASTM International, specifically serving on the F13 Committee on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety....