HVAC Expert Witnesses in Arizona

Engineering, HVAC - HVAC and Refrigeration, Process and Power Piping, Plumbing Systems, Standard of Care in Design and Construction, Chemical Exposures in the Workplace, Cleanroom Design and Performance, Codes and Standards, Patent and Trade Secret Disputes, Data Centers

William R. Acorn is founder of Acorn Consulting Services, LLC, an engineering firm. As a consulting mechanical engineer, Bill provides project analysis, forensic reconstructions and litigation support services relating to the design, delivery and functioning of high-tech manufacturing facilities, semiconductor fabrication facilities, institutional laboratories, data centers, health care facilities and a variety of commercial buildings. He is a recognized expert in the evaluation of deficiencies in HVAC systems, cleanrooms, piping systems, refrigeration systems, construction defects and building and fire code compliance. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants. Bill has more than 45 years of experience as a professional engineer and owner's agent and is a recognized expert in assessing, evaluating, remediating and providing testimony on complex project design, construction and operational matters. His consulting expertise has been influential in shaping approaches to code comp...

Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis - Accident Reconstruction, Automotive Engineering, Fire, Explosions, Plumbing, Premises Liability, Slip-Trip & Fall, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Products Liability, Transportation, Recreational Vehicles, Heavy Equipment, Industrial Equipment & Machinery, HVAC

Mr. Behrens has 40 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with the last 36 years primarily devoted to failure analysis and forensic engineering. His forensic engineering practice is diverse and has included conducting over a thousand engineering investigations involving a wide range of fires, explosions, accidents, and product failures. Mr. Behrens has conducted hundreds of full-scale vehicle crash, fire and component-level tests, which has provided a practical basis for his extensive knowledge and expertise in the analysis of automotive fires, failures and accidents. Mr. Behrens also has expertise in fire and failure analysis involving appliances, plumbing systems, fire sprinkler systems, HVAC, and commercial/industrial equipment. Mr. Behrens is a Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI) by the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) and a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) by the National Associat...

HVAC, Construction Defects - Construction Management, Owners Representation, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy Management, Controls, PLC, Automation, Project Management, Scheduling, Engineering, Damages Calculations, Commissioning, Piping Systems, Project Financial, Change Management, Job Cost, Delay Claims, Standard of Care

Joseph A. LaRovere has held roles as a technician and leadership as an executive and owner in the construction industry for the past 35 years, including general, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contracting, consulting services, manufacturing, energy management and control systems, providing expert services for healthcare, commercial office, higher education, K-12 schools, data centers, semiconductor, retail, clean manufacturing, high-rise buildings, water treatment plants, military facilities, places of worship, restaurants, hospitality, waterparks, assisted living and laboratory facilities both public and private. Joe is a US Navy Submarine veteran and a lifelong learner. Joe has significant experience in executive oversight, construction management, consulting, owners’ representation, energy performance contracting, contract negotiations, energy management and building commissioning. Joe is an expert in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, energy management and systems integra...