HVAC Expert Witnesses in California
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of hvac expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on hvac and related issues. Hvac 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 hvac expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Hvac, Construction Defects, Plumbing, Mechanical, Construction, Refrigeration, Slip & Fall Claims Due To Hvac & Plumbing Systems, Building Envelope, Construction Engineering, Contract Scope, Cost To Repair, Electrical, Energy, Engineering, and Failure Analysis.
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Joseph A LaRovere, C.E.M.
HVAC, Plumbing, Engineering Expert - 35 Years
LaRovere Consulting, LLC
HVAC, Plumbing
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HVAC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Chiller, Boiler, Air Handler, Heat Pump, flood, damage, leak, air conditioner, water heater, piping, electrical, injury, engineer, cannabis, furnace, carbon monoxide, explosion
35+ years of experience as a contractor, owner/operator, technician, and consultant to the construction industry with specialties in HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Energy Management and Control Systems. Licensed PE, Project Manager, Design Professional, Construction Manager on staff.
Specialties
HVAC Systems, air conditioning, heat pumps, chiller plants, heating hot water, boilers, air handlers, water source heat pumps, cooling towers, dedicated outside air, ventilation, and exhaust systems, Energy management and control system, sequence of operation, energy management and building efficiency, Domestic hot water systems, electric and gas boilers and water heaters, mixing valves and hot water recirculation systems, System failures, equipment failures, maintenance issues, preventative maintenance, water treatment, forensic investigation, and remediation, Project Management, Program Management, Project Accounting, and Scheduling consulting and analysis
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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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Tyler G Colwell, PE
Mechanical Engineer (HVAC/MEP) – Case Support
Colwell ECS, PLLC
California
Mechanical Engineering, HVAC
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HVAC Design, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure, Data Center Cooling, Commercial HVAC, Ventilation, Chillers, Air Handlers, HVAC Controls, Mechanical Code Compliance, Heating, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Fans, Compressors, Air Distribution, Refrigeration, hydronics, energy efficiency, economization
Three+ Decades of Technical Leadership
● 1992 (age 27) – Solo research project proving proximity transducers detect rolling-element bearing failures far earlier than accelerometers. Published in Orbit magazine; codified in API 670 & ISO 20816 for global diagnostics standards.
● 1993 – Presented Orbit research at Symposium on Industrial Applications of Gas Turbines, Canadian Gas Association, Banff, Alberta.
● 2007–2020 – Designed 100+ energy-efficient U.S. data centers, including state-of-the-art HVAC/power systems exceeding ASHRAE & Title 24.
● 2015 – Lectured/conducted vibrations lab, Cal Poly Mechanical Engineering Dept., San Luis Obispo, CA.
● 2015 – Published plain-English guide to CA Title 24-2013 data center cooling in Data Center Journal, resolving confusion and enabling compliant data center expansions.
● 2021–2025 – Designed large-scale HVAC for commercial/military facilities, exceeding IMC, UFC, & IBC for performance/efficiency.
Core Expertise
● HVAC design/construction/f...
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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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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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Joseph Scerbo
Construction & Mechanical Defect Expert Witness
Danliv, Inc.
Danville, California
Construction, Energy
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General Construction, Framing, Building Envelope, Mechanical, Electrical, Commercial, Residential, HVAC, Fire Sprinkler, Generators, MEP, Solar, Fire, Gas, Hybrid Water Heaters, Contract Scope, Cost to Repair, Industrial Controls, Electrocutions, Plumbing
Joe Scerbo is a distinguished construction consultant, expert witness, and construction management advisor with over 36 years of experience in the construction industry. As a licensed General, Electrical, and HVAC Contractor in California for 25 years, Mr. Scerbo has cultivated specialized expertise in Building Envelope, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems. His extensive background includes significant experience in solar energy systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), microgrid controllers, generators, design-build projects, as well as coordination with local utility jurisdictions
such as PG&E.
As a Testifying Expert Witness, Mr. Scerbo has been involved in numerous construction-related cases. Serving as Senior Consultant at Danliv, Inc., 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 s...
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Roger Allen Strand
Carbon Monoxide Expert Witness
Strand Consulting and Mechanical LLC
California
HVAC
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Site Discovery for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Venting Issues Related to CO, Carbon Monoxide Inspections, Ventilation, System Design Flaws, Mechanical Deficiencies, Indoor Air Quality
Roger Strand of Strand Consulting and Mechanical, has over 60 years in the HVAC business and has been working extensively as a an expert witness for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning since 2006.
He has a Utah State Contractors License 12250871-5501 with classifications S410 and S350
He has worked on 16 cases as an expert witness related to carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper venting, defective equipment, improper service protocols, and installed system deficiencies.
Rogers other specialties include: Identifying and solving complex problems related to HVAC mechanical deficiencies, indoor air pollution, HVAC system design flaws, venting issues, and air distribution design inadequacies.
His Curriculum Vitae provides insight into his qualifications as an expert witness in the many fields listed.
He is: NATE Certified, EPA Certified, an RMGA Certified Technician, RSES-Cosa Carbon Monoxide Certified, HVAC Excellence Certified Carbon Monoxide Inspector, Quality Management System Ce...
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Kier G Cotton
California 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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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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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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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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