Structural Engineering Expert Witnesses
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of structural engineering expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on structural engineering and related issues. Structural engineering 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 structural engineering expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Defects, Forensic Engineering, Concrete, Building Codes, Construction, Construction Defect, Hurricane Damage, Masonry, Water Intrusion, Building Envelope, Failure Analysis, Retaining Walls, and Foundations.
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Carl H. Josephson, PE, SE
Structural Engineering Consulting and Evaluation
Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates, Inc.
Arizona
Structural Engineering, Engineering
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Wood, Masonry, Steel, Concrete, Insurance claims, Professional liability claims, Code review, Standard of care, Underpinning, Retaining walls, Foundations, Construction defect, Graphics animation, Tie-backs, Seismic & Wind Design
Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates (JWA), founded in 1988 and with licenses in thirty states, has provided structural design and construction defect investigations/evaluations across the United States and abroad. Structural evaluations included wood, masonry, steel, and concrete structures, with particular emphasis on seismic and wind design. JWA has experience working with specialty materials such as acrylic, aluminum, and glass as well. Evaluations also include code review and analysis, and standard of care analysis. JWA has extensive experience with geotechnical structures such as special foundations, underpinning, retaining walls, tie-backs, and soil nails, among others. JWA strives for a reasoned, accurate, and practical solution to structural engineering problems and deficiencies.
Principal Structural Engineers Carl H. Josephson, PE, SE; Dan R. Werdowatz PE, SE; and Stephen P. Kerr, PE, SE have been retained as expert witnesses in over 1,500 cases for plaintiff and defense cli...
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Paul Overton
Construction Defects Expert
Overton Engineering and Consulting
Arizona
Construction Defects, Construction Engineering
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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...
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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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Carl H. Josephson, PE, SE
Structural Engineering Consulting and Evaluation
Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates, Inc.
San Diego, California
Structural Engineering, Engineering
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Wood, Masonry, Steel, Concrete, Insurance claims, Professional liability claims, Code review, Standard of care, Underpinning, Retaining walls, Foundations, Construction defect, Graphics animation, Tie-backs, Seismic & Wind Design
Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates (JWA), founded in 1988 and with licenses in thirty states, has provided structural design and construction defect investigations/evaluations across the United States and abroad. Structural evaluations included wood, masonry, steel, and concrete structures, with particular emphasis on seismic and wind design. JWA has experience working with specialty materials such as acrylic, aluminum, and glass as well. Evaluations also include code review and analysis, and standard of care analysis. JWA has extensive experience with geotechnical structures such as special foundations, underpinning, retaining walls, tie-backs, and soil nails, among others. JWA strives for a reasoned, accurate, and practical solution to structural engineering problems and deficiencies.
Principal Structural Engineers Carl H. Josephson, PE, SE; Dan R. Werdowatz PE, SE; and Stephen P. Kerr, PE, SE have been retained as expert witnesses in over 1,500 cases for plaintiff and defense cli...
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Christopher Klinga, P.E.
Solar Structural Engineering & Performance Expert
SolMotiv
Boulder, Colorado
Structural Engineering
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Solar PV, Rooftop Solar Wind Failures, Ballasted PV System Design, Hybrid Ballast & Anchored Systems, Solar Performance, Wind Load Analysis, Wind Uplift Failure Investigation, PV Racking Load Sharing Analysis, Wind Tunnel Study Interpretation, FM Global Solar Compliance, Building Code Compliance, Wind Data Analysis
Christopher Klinga, P.E., is a licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado with over 19 years of experience in solar photovoltaic (PV) system design, structural engineering, and product development. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder and has previously held the NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification.
Mr. Klinga began his career at Lumos Solar, where he contributed to the development of architecturally integrated solar modules and racking systems. As Principal and Founder of SolMotiv, LLC, he has led the engineering and structural design of rooftop solar systems nationwide, including flat and pitched roof racking systems, hybrid ballasted and mechanically attached systems, and building-integrated solar applications.
In addition to engineering services, SolMotiv serves as a photovoltaic asset manager for commercial and industrial solar portfolios. In this capacity, Mr. Klinga regularly analyzes system performance data, product...
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Craig L Moskowitz, PE, MBA, MS
CLM Engineering Associates, LLC
Stamford, Connecticut
Premises Liability, Construction Defects
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OSHA, construction, slips/trips/falls, storm damage, water intrusion, roofing systems, warranty inspections, civil engineering, structural engineering, building collapse, property condition assessment, building codes, forensic engineering, engineering expert, construction accidents, personal injury
Since 2010, the President and Managing Member of CLM Engineering Associates, LLC, which concentrates its focus on forensic engineering/expert witness work for the insurance industry and legal community. In addition, we offer construction management, civil engineering and building inspection services.
Prior experience includes extensive construction management work on both commercial and residential projects. Performed safety inspections on both civilian and military projects through application of OSHA regulations. Designed drainage systems for the government while an officer with the United States military. Cost estimating for various projects exceeding $500 million. Design document creation and management of high-rise construction in Manhattan. marketplace. Management of telecommunications projects for Verizon in Manhattan including CPM schedule creation and updating.
Directed and managed all water distribution system and sewer system work while working as a contractor to th...
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Jose O Nunez, PE, FRSE, CXLT
Forensic Structural Engineer – Roof & Water Loss
Aurora Consulting Group
Hollywood, Florida
Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering
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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....
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Mark S Densmore, P.E., S.I., DFE, FRSE, MLE
Forensic Engineering & Construction Defect Expert
MSD Engineering, LLC
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Construction Defects, Structural Engineering
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Forensic Consultant, Forensic Engineer, Forensic Structural Engineeer, Construction Defect Expert, Roofing Expert, Structural Engiineering Expert, Building Envelope, Moisture Intrusion, Structural Repairs, Florida Building Code, Hail Damage, Wind Damage, Hurricane Damage, Building Inspections, Windows & Doors
Mark S. Densmore is a Board-Certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering (DFE) and a Florida-Recognized Structural Engineer (FRSE) with over 30 years of specialized expertise in structural engineering and construction defect analysis. As the founder of MSD Engineering, LLC, he provides expert testimony and litigation-ready reporting for residential and commercial disputes, with a focus on structural failures, roofing systems, and complex building envelope deficiencies. A Florida-licensed Special Inspector (S.I.) of Threshold Buildings and Model Law Engineer (MLE), Mr. Densmore is distinguised by his ability to distill engineering/technical data into clear, objective, and defensible findings. While a Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensed in 12 states, he focuses his practice in Florida, providing the technical authority and credible documentation essential by both Plaintiffs and Defendants to resolve construction defect legal and insurance matters.
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Scott Harvey-Lewis, PE, LEED AP
Building Mavens
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Structural Engineering, Construction Defects
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Building Inspection, construction, civil engineering, milestone inspections, structural integrity inspections, Building Enclosures, Exterior Walls and Cladding Systems, Waterproofing Systems, Roofing Systems, Water Intrusion Investigations
Mr. Harvey-Lewis has more than 19 years of experience providing structural engineering design, construction administration, and forensic services to public and private-sector clients on various projects. As a forensic engineer, Scott investigates structural failures, building construction defects, and code compliance on behalf of attorneys, owners, developers, and insurance companies. Scott’s design portfolio includes significant phases of project development, from conceptual design and plan preparation through construction and final inspection. His expertise includes building envelope systems, cast-in-place concrete, steel, masonry, and timber design for commercial and residential structures, telecommunication and educational facilities, marinas, industrial plants, warehouses, storage and containment, and land development.
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Nick M Bradford, PhD PE SE SI
Structural Forensic Analysis Expert-PhD PE SE SI
TSG Engineering, Inc.
Tampa, Florida
Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering
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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...
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Paul David Tucker, SE, PE, FRSE, DFE, CXLT
Construction, Premises Liability, and Storm Damage
ARETE Forensics, PLLC
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Structural Engineering, Premises Liability
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Construction Defects, Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall, Trusses, OSHA Violation, Metal Building, Construction Accidents, Construction Failures, Hurricane Damage, Concrete, Wind vs Water Damage, Foundation Damage, Hail Damage, Roof Damage, Water Intrusion, Water Damage, Sea Walls, Settlement, Stucco, Tile
Paul D. Tucker is a civil and structural engineer whose career spans industry, academia, and forensic consulting. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in 18 states, a licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in Georgia, and a Florida Recognized Structural Engineer. In industry, he has been responsible for structural design, project management, construction inspections, and code compliance, personally designing thousands of buildings and structures—among them schools, churches, restaurants, gymnasiums, condominiums, industrial and recreational facilities, retail stores, office buildings, and residences. Before earning his degrees, he worked hands-on in steel fabrication and general construction, experience that continues to inform his practical approach.
Mr. Tucker served 16 semesters on the faculty of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering), where he taught graduate and undergraduate courses and integrated real-world casework into the cla...
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Christopher Banbury
Structure Property Accident Collapse Defect Civil
Arete Forensics
ORLANDO, Florida
Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering
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property liability, slip and fall, trip and fall, accident, structure collapse, flooding, construction defect, hurricane damage, wind damage, wood trusses, retaining walls, powerline collapse, seepage, drainage, hail damage, fire damage, explosion damage
Mr. Christopher Banbury (PE, PEng) is a structural engineer and partner with Arete Forensics.
Christopher specializes in civil and structural design as well as service as an expert for accidents, trips, slips, falls, collapses, construction vibration, explosion damage, equipment failures, product liability, foundation failures, flooding, termite damage, moisture damage, building science, and construction defects.
Christopher is a trained and certified Army Corp of Engineers, Structures Specialist (StS1). He has served with Canada Task Force 2 (CAN-TF2), a national Heavy Urban Search and Rescue team allied with the Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS). He has deployed to provide structural bridge and building evaluations during the 2013 Calgary Flood, and disaster response during the 2014 Calgary Snowstorm and 2016 Fort McMurray Wildfire.
Christopher is licensed to practice in Florida and Alberta, Canada.
Christopher has a BS in Civil Engineering from the University ...
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Miroslav Mladenovic, P.E.
M2E Consulting Engineers
Miami - Coral Gables, Florida
Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Forensic Engineering
M2E Consulting Engineers is a full service Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural Engineering Firm located in South Miami, Florida and services the tri-county area. The Firm specializes in design and forensic engineering services, thus our clients benefit from the combination of those two skill sets. Our constant exposure to construction and development problems in our forensics practice allows us to sharpen our design skills on a daily basis, and our design experience completes our problem solving tools in our forensics tasks. The overall benefit comes in the form of a quality, efficient, and effective design. M2E has a track record of successfully completed real estate projects.
The Firm also provides real estate owners, developers, contractors, condominium associations, and management companies throughout the country with plan review, construction observations, due diligence inspections and reporting services. The Firm provides design engineering services to the con...
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Paul Overton
Construction Defects Expert
Overton Engineering and Consulting
Doral, Florida
Construction Defects, Construction Engineering
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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...
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VANESSA M MALONE, P.E., M.S.
Trusted, Trial-Ready Structural Engineer Expert
Preeminent Solutions, Inc.
SANFORD, Florida
Structural Engineering, Construction Defects
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Construction Defect Expert, Structural Engineer, Design Defect Expert, Structural Expert, Forensic Engineer, Water Damage, Structural Peer Review, Standard of Care Analysis, Structural Collapse, Building Envelope Failure, Standard of Cause, Origin and Cause, Damage Assessment, Roof Collapse, Foundation Damage, Hurricane Damage
Ms. Vanessa Malone, P.E., is the Owner and Founder of Preeminent Solutions, Inc, a forensic engineering and design engineering firm.
Malone is a licensed professional civil / structural engineer with almost 20 years’ experience in civil/structural design, forensics, and expert work. She is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, where she was one of the few female graduates to receive a Masters in Computational Mechanics.
Over the course of her career, Malone has led teams within a series of private firms in the design, analysis, forensic investigation, and seismic probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) of nuclear structures, aerospace structures, commercial structures, industrial towers, multi-storey buildings, and more. Key firms include Thornton Tomasetti, Westinghouse Electric, Jacobs Technology, Amentum, Southern Nuclear, Bechtel, General Electric, ANSYS, and more.
Likewise, over her nearly two (2) decades’ of experience, Malone has spearheaded analysis and design with sev...
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Rossana Diaz, PE, SI
m2e
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.
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Richard Coates, PE
Gulf Atlantic Engineers, PA
Clearweater, Florida
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering
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Property Damages/Loss Consultant, Moisture Intrusion Cause & Origin, Construction Defects & Delays, Construction Claims Consultant, Flooding Root Cause & Damages, Building Consultant, Pavements & Parking Lots, Real Estate Due Diligence, Stormwater & Drainage Consultant, Storms/Disaster Damages
Licenced Professional Engineer in the following states:
Virginia
District of Columbus
Maryland
Florida
Georgia
Texas
North Carolina
South Carolina
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
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Richard S. Barrow, PE, SI
Barrow Engineering, LLC
Estero, Florida
Structural Engineering, Building Inspection
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Structural failures, structural engineering, Structural design, design errors, structural inspections, building collapse, building codes, structural repairs, forensic engineering, special inspector, special inspection, threshold inspection
Mr. Barrow has been practicing structural engineering for over 37 years. He founded Barrow Engineering, LLC which focuses on forensic engineering and the associated repairs and claim investigations.
Mr. Barrow has performed numerous forensic investigations involving structural failures, design deficiencies, faulty construction, construction pay applications, failure to disclose defects, grading issues, cladding failures, roof damage, site plans, pool leaks, water intrusion, fire, wind, subsidence, and vehicular impact. Design of shoring, and other remedial actions have been provided as part of forensic projects where there are conditions that may become unsafe or need repair. Mr. Barrow is experienced in insurance claim work, litigation, and testimony involving legal issues. He has testified under oath in court and in depositions and has presented at mediation and arbitration hearings.
Prior to Barrow Engineering, LLC, Mr. Barrow was the president and founder of Liebl & Barrow E...
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Michael C Head, PE
Structural Eng - Construction and personal injury
HEAD of Engineering, LLC
Florida
Construction Defects, Structural Engineering
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Building Construction, Building Envelope, Building Forensics, Concrete, Construction, Construction Accident, Foundations Building, High-rise Building Construction Analysis, Hurricane Damage, Parking Decks, Personal Injury Building, Structural Steel, Construction Contract Administration
Mr. Head has more than 40 years of structural engineering analysis, design and project/construction management experience throughout Saudi Arabia and the United States ranging from the design of new facilities, strengthening, renovation, retrofitting and repair of existing structures in the GMP, Design/Bid and Design/Bid/Build delivery method and conducting forensic investigations as an Expert Witness.
He has been primarily engaged in the design and construction of building structures. During that time he has seen the good and the bad, what works and what doesn't and has seen the design and the construction processes change dramatically.
Mr. Head is available to assist attorneys, insurance companies, contractors, architects, engineers, owners, developers and real estate professionals in determining the reasons that the structural systems failed or under-performed, how to efficiently return the facility to fulfill its intended function and the assessment of existing facilities for ...
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Andrew Schrader
Construction Defects Expert Witness - Engineer
Recon Response Engineering LLC
St Petersburg, Florida
Construction Defects, Structural Engineering
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Building Envelope, Building Code, Forensic Engineering, Concrete, Stucco, Geotechnical, Masonry, Flatwork, Asphalt Paving, Exterior Cladding, Siding, OSHA - Construction Safety, Milestone Inspections, Roofing, Structural Collapse, Wind Storm Damage, Painting, Waterproofing, Water Intrusion, Condominiums
Andrew Schrader is a Florida Board-recognized Structural Engineer, Special Inspector and Certified General Contractor.
His background encompasses working as a consulting engineer on building envelope, construction defect and forensic engineering projects. He also serves the State of Florida as a First Responder and engineering advisor for its Urban Search and Rescue Task Force. His 20+ year career includes work on buildings made of structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, stucco/EIFS over wood frame, and re-roofing.
He has guest-lectured at the University of South Florida's College of Engineering, the New York State Department of Homeland Security, and FDIC International (Fire Department Instructor's Conference). Andrew has been deployed by the State of Florida for search and rescue operations for six separate hurricane events as well as the Champlain Tower (Surfside) condominium building collapse.
While earning his Master’s degree at the University of South Florida, Mr...
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Melissa Lomax, PE, SI
Structural Engineer, Corrosion and Concrete Repair
Beachside Engineering
Satellite Beach, Florida
Engineering, Structural Engineering
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Concrete, Concrete Repair, Corrosion, Condominium, Condominium Association, corrosion damage, Damage, Structural Assessment, Structural Condition, Structural condition assessment, milestone inspection, concrete damage, building damage, building repair, cathodic protection, concrete restoration, corrosion repairs, special inspector
Melissa Lomax, PE, SI is a licensed Professional Engineer and Special Inspector (ltd) in the state of Florida with over 20 years of experience. Her background encompasses performing structural condition and damage assessments, structural cost estimating, milestone inspections, structural repair design, project bidding and construction engineering & inspections on concrete restoration projects, mostly driven by corrosion damage. Ms. Lomax has written hundreds of technical reports and presented findings to building owners and operators. She has managed dozens of multi-million dollar restoration projects throughout Florida. She has also designed many residential and marine structures to provide elevated corrosion control and elevated compliance to high wind environments. Ms. Lomax is certified by the Association for Materials Protection & Performance (AMPP, formerly National Association of Corrosion Engineers) as a Corrosion Technician and a Cathodic Protection Tester. She holds...
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William J. Kirkham, P.E., S.E., Ph.D., F.SEI, M.ASCE
Civil&Structural Eng/Cladding/Defects, SEI Fellow
APT Engineering LLC
Spring Hill, Florida
Structural Engineering, Construction Defects
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Codes, Civil Engineering, Steel, Masonry, Failure, Corrosion, Seismic, Wind, Collapse, Prestressed Concrete, Post-tensioned Concrete, Facade, Cladding, Leaking, Leakage, Decay, Wood, Structural Engineering, Timber, Concrete
As an engineer, I am fascinated by complexity and understanding new and different situations. I love to talk about engineering and explaining engineering processes and principles to young engineers and lay persons is personal passion. Examining a structural failure brings out my inner researcher, and explaining the cause and physics to a jury or arbitration panel channels my teacher personality. I work as a forensic engineer with the intent of helping the legal industry understand engineering principles and to help citizens resolve their disputes justly.
I began professional practice at kpff in Portland, OR in 1998. In 2001, I was hired by DCI Engineers. In 2003, I started my own consulting engineering firm which I continue to operate. I have designed concrete, steel, masonry and wood structures, generally commercial, government or schools. About half of my work has been design of building facades or cladding systems. Seeking new challenges, I joined the faculty at the University o...
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Selim Cerci, PE
Forensic Civil & Structural Engineering Expert
Cerci Consulting Engineers, inc.
Lake Worth, Florida
Engineering, Structural Engineering
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Forensic engineering, Construction defects, Slip and fall, Hurricane damage, Cause & origin, Expert witness, Roof failure, Cast iron drain line, Drone inspections, Trial and deposition testimony, Water intrusion, Settlement cracks, Desk review, Structural failure, Insurance litigation, Hail damage, Ceramic and Porcelain tile
Selim Cerci, P.E., is a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida with extensive experience in forensic civil and structural engineering. He has performed over a thousand inspections involving roof systems (shingle, tile, metal, and flat roofs), structural components, building envelopes, wind and hail damage, hurricane-related losses, water intrusion, fire-related damage to building components, ceramic and porcelain tile failures, pool decks, cast iron drain line systems, construction defects, structural failures, and foundation or slab settlement. His forensic services include condition assessment, cause-and-origin analysis, and evaluation of slip, trip, and fall conditions involving walking surfaces, stairs, landings, and exterior pavements. Mr. Cerci has provided expert analysis and testimony in state court matters involving insurance litigation, construction defects, hurricane and storm damage, and property loss claims. His experience includes numerous depositions and trial test...
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Joshua Tolbert
PEG, Inc.
Smerna, Georgia
Engineering, Premises Liability
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Civil Engineering, Fall Protection, Construction, Analysis, Industrial Safety including OSHA and NFPA. See www.peginc.biz for Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geo technical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering
PEG, Inc. offers consultation and expert testimony in many specialized areas, such as the following:
Accident Reconstruction & Investigations
Building Codes
Concrete Failures
Construction & Environmental
Construction Equipment Accidents
Construction Safety & Related Codes
Cooling Towers & Hydraulics
Electrical Engineering
Excavation, Blasting & Trenching
Exhibit Reconstruction & Investigations
Fall Protection
Highway & Transportation Problems
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgy & Welding / Failure Studies
OSHA Issues
Paints, Coatings & Lead Abatement
Premise Liability
Product Failure & Liability Issues
Safety Issues (Construction, Industrial & Product)
Slips, Trips & Falls
Software Engineering Studies
Structural Steel & Building Failure Studies
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Paul Overton
Construction Defects Expert
Overton Engineering and Consulting
Georgia
Construction Defects, Construction Engineering
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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...
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Paul David Tucker, SE, PE, FRSE, DFE, CXLT
Construction, Premises Liability, and Storm Damage
ARETE Forensics, PLLC
Georgia
Structural Engineering, Premises Liability
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Construction Defects, Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall, Trusses, OSHA Violation, Metal Building, Construction Accidents, Construction Failures, Hurricane Damage, Concrete, Wind vs Water Damage, Foundation Damage, Hail Damage, Roof Damage, Water Intrusion, Water Damage, Sea Walls, Settlement, Stucco, Tile
Paul D. Tucker is a civil and structural engineer whose career spans industry, academia, and forensic consulting. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in 18 states, a licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in Georgia, and a Florida Recognized Structural Engineer. In industry, he has been responsible for structural design, project management, construction inspections, and code compliance, personally designing thousands of buildings and structures—among them schools, churches, restaurants, gymnasiums, condominiums, industrial and recreational facilities, retail stores, office buildings, and residences. Before earning his degrees, he worked hands-on in steel fabrication and general construction, experience that continues to inform his practical approach.
Mr. Tucker served 16 semesters on the faculty of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering), where he taught graduate and undergraduate courses and integrated real-world casework into the cla...
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Michael C Head, PE
Structural Eng - Construction and personal injury
HEAD of Engineering, LLC
Atlanta, Georgia
Construction Defects, Structural Engineering
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Building Construction, Building Envelope, Building Forensics, Concrete, Construction, Construction Accident, Foundations Building, High-rise Building Construction Analysis, Hurricane Damage, Parking Decks, Personal Injury Building, Structural Steel, Construction Contract Administration
Mr. Head has more than 40 years of structural engineering analysis, design and project/construction management experience throughout Saudi Arabia and the United States ranging from the design of new facilities, strengthening, renovation, retrofitting and repair of existing structures in the GMP, Design/Bid and Design/Bid/Build delivery method and conducting forensic investigations as an Expert Witness.
He has been primarily engaged in the design and construction of building structures. During that time he has seen the good and the bad, what works and what doesn't and has seen the design and the construction processes change dramatically.
Mr. Head is available to assist attorneys, insurance companies, contractors, architects, engineers, owners, developers and real estate professionals in determining the reasons that the structural systems failed or under-performed, how to efficiently return the facility to fulfill its intended function and the assessment of existing facilities for ...
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Randy P Wall, PE, MPA
Construction Defects, Land Use, Grading & Drainage
Professional Engineering Services
Boise, Idaho
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering
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Right-of-Way, Grading & Drainage, Easements, Due Diligence, Inverse Condemnation, Construction Defects, Wood Engineering, High-end Homes, Eminent Domain, Residential Structural, Land Use/Zoning, Permitting & Entitlements, Road & Highway Design, Planning, Local Government, Forensics, Hillside Homes
I am a highly skilled expert in Civil Engineering, grading and drainage, residential structural engineering, land planning and development, and local government. I have over 40-years of experience with the grading and drainage design for residential subdivisions and commercial projects, land development planning, permits, design, and construction, and structural and site (grading and drainage) design of high-end residences in snow country and on hillsides. I have a Master of Public Administration (MPA), extensive experience with local government and regulatory agency entitlement (permit) processing. I am a Professional Development Instructor in the Engineering Industry, teaching contracts, risk management, project management, professional liability, writing, and communication skills. I have my Professional Engineering license in 10-states.
My communication, research, writing, and professional experience give me the ability to originate expert reports and provide testimony that art...
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Brian Huang, PE, SE, LEED AP
Structural Engineering Expert Witness
H2Y Consulting
Illinois
Structural Engineering, Construction Defects
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Building code, Building envelope, Retaining wall, Foundation movement, Water intrusion, Post-tension & Precast Concrete, Roof & Building collapse, Construction delay, ADA trip and fall, Swimming pool safety, Standard of care, Certificate of merit, Wind and hail, Roofing, Stucco, Explosion
Mr. Huang has over 25 years of expertise in research, design, and forensic analysis within the fields of structural
engineering and the building envelope industry. His professional background includes the structural design of new buildings, evaluation and design of renovation and repair projects, post-construction forensic assessments of structural and building envelope failures, and analysis of premises liability concerning code compliance.
In the realm of structural design, Mr. Huang's experience encompasses high-rise buildings, parking garages, tilt-up concrete,
and corporate office campuses. As a forensic engineering expert, he has conducted evaluations to provide professional opinions on the causes and origins of building damage and failures, including structural and retaining wall collapses, roof collapses, differential foundation movement, storm damage to various roofing materials, explosion and construction vibration damage,
seismic impacts, and building envelope failures.
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Ken D Karston, S.E., P.E.
Structural Engineer Expert Witness
K.ENG LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Structural Engineering, Construction Defects
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Building code, Condition assessments, Historic buildings, Residential construction, Bowstring trusses, Stairs and railings, Masonry facade, Earth retention structures, Water intrusion, Building collapse, Foundation structures, Single family homes, Mid-rise buildings, Property assessments
I am an actively practicing structural consultant that works on a wide variety of projects that consist primarily of residential and commercial buildings that are less than ten stories in height down to single family homes. My duties include structural drawing preparation, field observations, condition assessment reports, and creation of structural calculations. My professional experience has made me a well-rounded structural engineer and has also allowed me to develop specialty areas of technical expertise. Please refer to my CV and my website for additional information regarding my specialties and qualifications.
Part of my practice includes providing impartial opinions and concise reports concerning structural issues for insurance and litigation cases. My technical knowledge is expressed in an understandable way.
I am a registered Structural Engineer in the states of Illinois, Nevada, and Utah and a registered Professional Engineer in the states of Arizona, Colorado, ...
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Timothy J Dickson, PE, SE
Dickson-Schaefer, Ltd.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Engineering, Failure Analysis
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Structural Engineering, Construction defects, water infiltration, storm damage, fire damage, explosion damage, structural collapse, failure of temporary shoring, construction site accidents, roofing failure, windows, handrail failures, masonry, concrete, steel, failure analysis, façade failure
I strive to perform impartial forensic investigations in an efficient manner to help my Clients assess their issue. I prepare concise written reports that provide a solid understanding of the technical aspects of the issue so my Client can make informed decisions.
My expert witness experience includes cases dealing with issues such as defective construction, water infiltration, storm/fire/explosion damage assessment, structural collapse, failure of temporary shoring, construction site accidents, roofing failure, improper design and manfacture of windows and handrail failures.
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Jeremiah R Cole, PE
Cole Engineering Solutions
Cold Spring, Kentucky
Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering
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investigative engineering, forensic engineering
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John Hlinka, PE, M. ASCE
Benton, Kentucky
Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering
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civil, railroad, accident, cranes, failures, foundations, structures, drainage, culverts, washouts, hydrology, concrete pump trucks, corrosion, chemical, industrial, building codes, inspections, construction, OSHA Compliance, swimming pools
Mr. Hlinka has worked over 40 years in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management market with experience in numerous industries: Chemical, Oil Refinery, Pulp & Paper, Adhesives, Nuclear Power Generation, Nuclear Feed Stock, and Steel. His work has overlapped with residential and commercial industries. Throughout his career he has engineered and managed a myriad of projects in these industries and has provided leadership to the various companies in the capacities of: Site Manager, Design Manager, Project Manager, Construction Supervisor, and currently as President. Design engineering, analysis, and inspection experience includes structural steel, reinforced concrete, stone, masonry, wood, and stormwater drainage.
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Tara L Pase
Bramel Engineering, LLC
Tracys Landing, Maryland
Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering
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Construction Defect, Concrete, Seismic, Retaining Walls, OSHA, Building Codes, Steel, Earthquake, Stormwater Management, Civil Engineering, Failure Analysis, Wood, Wind, Construction, Structural Engineering, Strength of Materials, Masonry, Foundations, Construction Accident, Design and Analysis
Civil/Structural Engineering
Construction Defects
Building Codes
OSHA
Failure Analysis
Strength of Materials
Concrete/Steel/Wood/Masonry Design
Concrete/Steel/Wood/Masonry Analysis
Seismic Design and Analysis
Wind Design and Analysis
Foundations and Retaining Structures
Grading and Soil Properties
Field Repair Designs
Stormwater Management
Component/Connection Design and Analysis
Construction Cost Estimates
Building Envelope (Moisture Barriers)
Construction Management
Registered Professional Engineer, State of New York, License No.087752
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Maryland, License No.42640
Registered Professional Engineer, Commonwealth of Virginia, License No.051210
Registered Professional Engineer, State of New Jersey, License No.24GE05239300
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Brian Hansen
Construction defects, code issues, best practice
Brian Hansen Consulting
Massachusetts
Construction Defects, Construction
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Residential Construction, Structural Engineering, Framing, Carpentry, Water damage, Mold, Moisture, Roofing, Flooring, Leak, Ice Dams, Workmanship, Foundation, Masonry, Reconstruction, Siding, Building Code Violations, REVIT, architecture, contract
CONSTRUCTION
I entered the construction industry in the 1980s and worked my way through college framing buildings on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Boston. I started my own construction company in 2001 that specialized in lead paint abatement, mold abatement, and single family/ multi-family remodeling. We performed over nearly 250 projects for clients spanning from New York to Maine. At the same time, I performed over 30 residential rehabilitations of single and multi-family properties in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
I currently hold a Massachusetts Unlimited Construction Supervisor's License (CS-113267)
ENGINEERING
As an engineering consultant I completed over 175 projects of all sizes, and I have created more than 500 PE- stamped deliverables. Several engineering projects included expert witness services. Smaller engineering projects include beam calculations, construction deficiency reports, and a multitude of repair schematics. Medium-sized projects in...
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Frank Comer, PE
Civil, Structural, Forensic Engineer for 35+ years
PST ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE
Kansas City, Missouri
Engineering, Construction Engineering
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Building Inspection, Civil Engineering, Construction Defects, Failure Analysis, Structural Engineering, Roof Analysis, Water Leaks, Geotech Engineering, Forensics, Stucco - EIFS, Grade Drainage, Foundation Settlement, Retaining Walls, Cause & Origin, Building Codes, Standard of Care, Design Errors, Architect, Storm Damage, Slip Fall
Frank Comer is an experienced engineer specializing in the civil, structural, geotechnical and environmental fields. Licensed in the state of Missouri, he holds a reciprocity license in Kansas and Florida, is registered w NCEES to access other state licenses. Founder and owner of Property Services Team, LLC, dba PST Engineering & Architecture, Frank has been inspecting, designing and consulting under PST since 1999. He has been in the insurance adjusting and engineering fields for over 35 years.
Frank has investigated, inspected and developed repair designs and detailing and cost-to-repair analyses for more than 15,000 structures including agricultural, warehouse, manufacturing, commercial and single- /multifamily residential buildings. Throughout his career he has reviewed building codes, standards for construction and repair work/design, as well as new construction design. Through his involvement in countless diverse projects, Frank’s extensive experience includes: new,...
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Jared Krupa, PE
K2 Engineering
Reno, Nevada
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering
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zipline engineering, zip lines, aerial adventure challenge courses, ASTM, structure fire repair design evaluation, NAARSO, ACCT, wood structures, amusement ride inspections, pre manufactured wood trusses, ASTM F2959, IBC wind snow seismic design
Jared A. Krupa is a principal engineer at K2 Engineering and Structural Design, LLC (K2). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, and Professional Engineering licenses in multiple US states. Jared started his structural engineering career in 1999 and has since advanced his profession into more specialized fields such as the amusement ride industry and design/analysis of buildings damaged by fire.
Founded in February 2005, K2 is a medium-sized engineering firm located in Reno, Nevada, that focuses on the structural design of commercial buildings, residential homes, and amusement rides and attractions. K2 provides quality engineering services to architects, designers, owners, building contractors and developers with a focus on efficiency and constructability. K2’s staff has over 60 years of experience in the design of projects both large and small in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe. K2’s expertise and ex...
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Brian Hansen
Construction defects, code issues, best practice
Brian Hansen Consulting
Goffstown, New Hampshire
Construction Defects, Construction
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Residential Construction, Structural Engineering, Framing, Carpentry, Water damage, Mold, Moisture, Roofing, Flooring, Leak, Ice Dams, Workmanship, Foundation, Masonry, Reconstruction, Siding, Building Code Violations, REVIT, architecture, contract
CONSTRUCTION
I entered the construction industry in the 1980s and worked my way through college framing buildings on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Boston. I started my own construction company in 2001 that specialized in lead paint abatement, mold abatement, and single family/ multi-family remodeling. We performed over nearly 250 projects for clients spanning from New York to Maine. At the same time, I performed over 30 residential rehabilitations of single and multi-family properties in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
I currently hold a Massachusetts Unlimited Construction Supervisor's License (CS-113267)
ENGINEERING
As an engineering consultant I completed over 175 projects of all sizes, and I have created more than 500 PE- stamped deliverables. Several engineering projects included expert witness services. Smaller engineering projects include beam calculations, construction deficiency reports, and a multitude of repair schematics. Medium-sized projects in...
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Joseph DiPompeo, PE, F.SEI, F.ASCE
Structural Engineering and Construction Defects
Structural Workshop
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
Structural Engineering, Construction Defects
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Building Envelopes, Civil Engineering, Heliports, Trip Hazards, Construction Cost Estimatesg, Forensic Investigation, Costs and Delays, Construction, Real Estate Due Diligence, Property Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, Construction Defects, Construction Contracts, Construction Costs, Construction Delays, Failure Analysis
Joe is the founder and President of Structural Workshop, which was founded in February of 2004. Joe has extensive experience in all aspects of structural engineering, structural analysis, structural and construction inspections, and design of a large variety of types of structures and materials. Joe also has extensive experience in Real Estate Due Diligence, Forensic Engineering, and Construction.
Joe is a Fellow of the Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers and is past Chair of the SEI Business Practices Committee and Business and Professional Activities Division. Joe is a past member of the SEI Board of Governors, as well as SEI National President 2020-2021. Currently, Joe serves on the CASE (Council of American Structural Engineers) Contracts Committee.
Joe received a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Construction Management, and a Master of ...
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Ronald A Bova, PE, DFE
Buildings, Structures, and Heavy Highway Expert
BOVA ENGINEERING PLLC
Glenville, New York
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering
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Building, Highway, Bridge, Structures, pavement, trench, underground, drainage, traffic engineering, temporary traffic control, building envelope, roof, trip and fall, erosion, sewerage, directional boring, soils, trusses, construction vibration, groundwater
Over 1,000 Expert Opinions. Chief Senior Forensic Engineer with a background in Design, Inspection and Construction of Buildings, Bridges, Heavy Highway, and Field Engineering for State Government, Municipal, Institutional, Commercial, and Private sectors; including towers, culverts, and underground infrastructure related to Traditional Civil Engineering and Forensic Engineering and Forensic Investigation. Board-Certified Diplomate Senior Forensic Engineer through the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, Diplomate Building Inspection Engineer and Certified Structural Engineer through the former Structural Engineering Certification Board (2008-2022). Licensed to practice engineering in CT, FL, MA, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, VT, WV, and the USVI. Provided Expert Testimony in over dozens of cases and Expert Opinions in over hundreds of cases involving wrongful death, injury, and property damage.
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Zohaib A Alvi, PE
za/engineering
Bohemia, New York
Structural Engineering, Building Inspection
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Forensic Engineering, Structural Failure, Construction Issues, Special Inspections, Building Evaluation, Building Defects, Trips and Falls, Building Preservation, Building Repair, Retaining Walls, Foundations, Building Codes
Zohaib A. Alvi, PE is a Civil, Structural, and Forensic Engineering Consultant, and Principal of za/engineering. He is a graduate of State University of New York, Farmingdale State College, and holds a dual Bachelors of Science degree in Architectural Technology and Construction Management, along with an Engineering Leadership Certificate from Cornell University, and earned his Master of Engineering from SUNY Buffalo.
He is a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and maintain licensure in New York and multiple other states. He has extensive experience in the evaluation, repair, and rehabilitation of existing structures and historic buildings, verifying construction compliance with applicable building codes and contract specifications, evaluating impact of construction errors, change orders, and damages during construction. He is also highly experienced in forensic investigations evaluations, to determine the cause and origin of structural deficiencies, damage following accidents, w...
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Paul David Tucker, SE, PE, FRSE, DFE, CXLT
Construction, Premises Liability, and Storm Damage
ARETE Forensics, PLLC
Tennessee
Structural Engineering, Premises Liability
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Construction Defects, Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall, Trusses, OSHA Violation, Metal Building, Construction Accidents, Construction Failures, Hurricane Damage, Concrete, Wind vs Water Damage, Foundation Damage, Hail Damage, Roof Damage, Water Intrusion, Water Damage, Sea Walls, Settlement, Stucco, Tile
Paul D. Tucker is a civil and structural engineer whose career spans industry, academia, and forensic consulting. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in 18 states, a licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in Georgia, and a Florida Recognized Structural Engineer. In industry, he has been responsible for structural design, project management, construction inspections, and code compliance, personally designing thousands of buildings and structures—among them schools, churches, restaurants, gymnasiums, condominiums, industrial and recreational facilities, retail stores, office buildings, and residences. Before earning his degrees, he worked hands-on in steel fabrication and general construction, experience that continues to inform his practical approach.
Mr. Tucker served 16 semesters on the faculty of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering), where he taught graduate and undergraduate courses and integrated real-world casework into the cla...
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William F. Ikerd, II, PhD, PE, CM-BIM
Building Information Modeling (BIM), VDC, LOD
IKERD Consulting, LLC
Dallas, Texas
Construction, Technology
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Building Information Modeling (BIM), Level Of Development (LOD), Structural Engineering, 3D Modeling, Laser Scanning, LiDAR, scan-to-BIM, Metrology, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Architecture, MEP, mechanical, construction defects, concrete, steel, wood, timber, masonry, civil engineering
Dr. Will Ikerd, PhD, P.E. (TX) is principal at IKERD, a firm that specializes in consulting for attorneys, owners, general contractors, trade contractors and designers of buildings, civil, infrastructure, mechanical and manufacturing projects. The firm focuses in the areas of engineering, laser scanning, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Mr. Ikerd is currently on the board of directors of the BIMForum and chairs three of their Taskforces; BIM Execution Plan (BxP), Reality Capture / Laser scanning and Level Of Development (LOD). He graduated with his bachelor’s in civil engineering and masters in structural engineering in 1998 from Washington University in St. Louis with a focus on 3D parametric modeling and is currently a University of Denver PhD candidate in BIM research.
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Brian Huang, PE, SE, LEED AP
Structural Engineering Expert Witness
H2Y Consulting
Houston, Texas
Structural Engineering, Construction Defects
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Building code, Building envelope, Retaining wall, Foundation movement, Water intrusion, Post-tension & Precast Concrete, Roof & Building collapse, Construction delay, ADA trip and fall, Swimming pool safety, Standard of care, Certificate of merit, Wind and hail, Roofing, Stucco, Explosion
Mr. Huang has over 25 years of expertise in research, design, and forensic analysis within the fields of structural
engineering and the building envelope industry. His professional background includes the structural design of new buildings, evaluation and design of renovation and repair projects, post-construction forensic assessments of structural and building envelope failures, and analysis of premises liability concerning code compliance.
In the realm of structural design, Mr. Huang's experience encompasses high-rise buildings, parking garages, tilt-up concrete,
and corporate office campuses. As a forensic engineering expert, he has conducted evaluations to provide professional opinions on the causes and origins of building damage and failures, including structural and retaining wall collapses, roof collapses, differential foundation movement, storm damage to various roofing materials, explosion and construction vibration damage,
seismic impacts, and building envelope failures.
...
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Yasser M. Abdelhamid, PhD
Construction Defect/Geotechnical Expert Witness
Bryant Consultants
Carrollton, Texas
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 Overton
Construction Defects Expert
Overton Engineering and Consulting
Texas
Construction Defects, Construction Engineering
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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...
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Paul David Tucker, SE, PE, FRSE, DFE, CXLT
Construction, Premises Liability, and Storm Damage
ARETE Forensics, PLLC
U.S. Virgin Islands
Structural Engineering, Premises Liability
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Construction Defects, Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall, Trusses, OSHA Violation, Metal Building, Construction Accidents, Construction Failures, Hurricane Damage, Concrete, Wind vs Water Damage, Foundation Damage, Hail Damage, Roof Damage, Water Intrusion, Water Damage, Sea Walls, Settlement, Stucco, Tile
Paul D. Tucker is a civil and structural engineer whose career spans industry, academia, and forensic consulting. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in 18 states, a licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in Georgia, and a Florida Recognized Structural Engineer. In industry, he has been responsible for structural design, project management, construction inspections, and code compliance, personally designing thousands of buildings and structures—among them schools, churches, restaurants, gymnasiums, condominiums, industrial and recreational facilities, retail stores, office buildings, and residences. Before earning his degrees, he worked hands-on in steel fabrication and general construction, experience that continues to inform his practical approach.
Mr. Tucker served 16 semesters on the faculty of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering), where he taught graduate and undergraduate courses and integrated real-world casework into the cla...
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Marcor G. Platt, SE, PE, CBO, PMP, PMI-ACP
Engineer, Building Code, Project Management Expert
MarcorSEN Engineering
South Jordan, Utah
Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering
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Forensic engineering, construction defects, structural failure and retrofit, bridge engineering, fall protection, building codes, project management, fire, water, wind, snow, flood, hurricane, tornado, impact, damage analysis, hydrologic and hydraulic river studies, electrical power line structures
Mr. Marcor Platt is a licensed civil and structural engineer (PE/SE) with authority to practice across 26 U.S. states, districts, and territories (see his Curriculum Vitae for the full list), reflecting both the breadth of his expertise and the national demand for his work. He is a credentialed Building Code Specialist, holding certification as a Certified Building Official (CBO) through the International Code Council, and a recognized leader in project delivery, certified by the Project Management Institute as both a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).
Mr. Platt provides expert opinion reports and testimony for structural and civil projects involving forensic engineering, design engineering, building codes, and project management. He has conducted between 800 and 1,000 forensic investigations involving roof failures, wall failures, foundation issues, corrosion, or other forms of damage resulting from rain, hail, wind, snow, flood, tor...
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Michael Troy Richardson, BS, MA, *MS
110 Trampoline Park & Zipline - Expert Witness
MIT Experts
Santaquin, Utah
Risk Management, Structural Engineering
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Zip line, Trampoline Park, Amusement Park, Design Engineering, Mech. Engineering, Risk Management, Aerial Adventure, Challenge Courses, Aerial Attractions, Ziplines, Trampoline Courts, Zipline accident, Trampoline Injury, Training, Product Liability, Amusement Rides, Certified Trainer, Challenge Course, Manufacturing, Products
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Design analysis, engineering analysis, and failure analysis
• Manufacturing, welding, machining, fabrication, and construction oversight
• Third-party audits, inspections, and operational assessments
• Inspection protocols, maintenance review, and documentation review
• Manufacturer-guideline analysis, standards interpretation, and regulatory compliance
• Staff training review, supervision analysis, and risk-management evaluation
• Technical writing, expert reports, discovery support, and standards rationales
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
M.I.T. Experts (Momentum Innovation Technologies), Founder and Principal — 2026 to Present
• Provides subject-matter expert witness services involving amusement rides, attractions, and related safety systems.
• Applies experience in design, fabrication, operation, inspection, and risk management to plaintiff and defense engagements.
• Performs design review, failure analysis, standards review, documentation analysis, and litigation s...
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Mohamed E. Hassan, PhD, PE
Hassan Consulting Group, LLC
Gainesville, Virginia
Construction, Construction Defects
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Engineering Design, Building Codes, construction management, structural engineering, infrastructure engineering, reinforced concrete, steel structures, bridges, Structure engineer, foundations, piers, abutments, and soil analysis
- 45 years construction design and management of commercial and residential projects.
- 20 years Construction Expert Witness
- 15 years of teaching experience in George Mason University, DeVry University and NVCC
- 20 years of mediation and conflict resolution
Mohamed Hassan, PhD, PE has 45 years of diversified experience in the construction industry for commercial and residential projects. He is the principal of Hassan Consulting Group, LLC specializing in designing and building a variety of projects. He was an adjunct professor at George Mason University, DeVry University, and Northern Virginia Community College.
LICENSES: He is a licensed professional engineer PE in the states of Virginia and Texas. He is also licensed contractor in the state of Virginia and District of Colombia (Washington DC). He is certified by the Supreme Court of Virginia as a Mediator. He is admitted in Virginia, West Virginia and Washington DC Court Systems.
CONSTRUCTION EXPERT: Experienced in co...
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Tara L Pase
Bramel Engineering, LLC
Virginia
Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering
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Construction Defect, Concrete, Seismic, Retaining Walls, OSHA, Building Codes, Steel, Earthquake, Stormwater Management, Civil Engineering, Failure Analysis, Wood, Wind, Construction, Structural Engineering, Strength of Materials, Masonry, Foundations, Construction Accident, Design and Analysis
Civil/Structural Engineering
Construction Defects
Building Codes
OSHA
Failure Analysis
Strength of Materials
Concrete/Steel/Wood/Masonry Design
Concrete/Steel/Wood/Masonry Analysis
Seismic Design and Analysis
Wind Design and Analysis
Foundations and Retaining Structures
Grading and Soil Properties
Field Repair Designs
Stormwater Management
Component/Connection Design and Analysis
Construction Cost Estimates
Building Envelope (Moisture Barriers)
Construction Management
Registered Professional Engineer, State of New York, License No.087752
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Maryland, License No.42640
Registered Professional Engineer, Commonwealth of Virginia, License No.051210
Registered Professional Engineer, State of New Jersey, License No.24GE05239300
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