Structural Engineering Expert Witnesses in Florida
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: Hurricane Damage, Concrete, Construction Defect, Building Envelope, Forensic Engineering, Structural Engineering, Water Intrusion, Civil Engineering, Hail Damage, Slip And Fall, Construction Defects, Corrosion, Florida Building Code, Forensic Engineer, and Structural Collapse.
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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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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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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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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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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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Scott Harvey-Lewis, PE, LEED AP
Construction Defect & Building Safety Expert
Building Mavens
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Structural Engineering, Construction Defects
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Expert Witness, Construction Defect, Forensic Engineering, Structural Engineering, Milestone Inspections, Mechanical Engineering, Building Recertification, Florida Building Code, Water Intrusion, Exterior Walls , Building Envelope, Waterproofing Systems, Roofing Systems, Concrete , Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Steel
Scott Harvey-Lewis, PE, LEED AP, is a forensic structural engineer and expert witness with more than 20 years of experience. As Founder and CEO of Building Mavens, he investigates structural failures, construction defects, water intrusion, and building code compliance on behalf of attorneys, owners, developers, property managers, and insurance companies.
Mr. Harvey-Lewis provides expert witness testimony and litigation support in construction defect and structural failure matters, translating complex technical findings into clear, defensible conclusions for use in mediation, deposition, and trial. His forensic practice covers building envelope and exterior wall systems, waterproofing and roofing failures, concrete deterioration and restoration, balcony and railing failures, and parking garage assessments.
In Florida, his work includes milestone inspections, structural integrity reserve studies (SIRS), and building safety recertification under the state's recertification requiremen...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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