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Construction Defects — United States

"These things are complicated …. The chances of it getting done ever without … some misstep are small." — Frank Gehry
Construction defects United States expert witnesses, profiled in this directory, may consult on defects in architectural design, workmanship and building materials, including water seepage through roofs, windows and doors, siding and stucco deficiencies, slab leaks and cracks, faulty drainage, termite infestations, improper materials and material substitutions, structural failures and structural collapse, defective mechanicals and defective plumbing, inadequate and faulty electrical wiring, inadequate environmental controls, improper security measures and inadequate security devices, insufficient insulation, poor acoustics and inadequate noise suppression, inadequate firewalls, improper landscaping, and related construction defects. These experts may also provide expert witness opinions in matters of builder’s warranties, construction insurance policies and defect coverage, value engineering and construction risk management.
 
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Jerrold W. Sullivan — JSCPM

Jerry Sullivan of JSCPM is providing investigative analysis, reports, and depositions of construction defects and accidents of site and building projects. He has a BS engineering, and 45 years of hands on experience in supervising and management of sites.
Jackson, TN

John H. Lawrence, PE

Civil and Geotechnical Engineer, 20+ yr highway/bridge construction and forensic engineering, acts as an expert witness in in matters of: foundations, structural steel erection, retaining walls, soils, heavy construction, roofs (steep sloped), excavations
Fayetteville, AR
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: 479-530-1740
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Omar Hindiyeh, CPE, ICC — CMA Consulting

Providing expert witness services related to defect investigations: determining whether the defect is the result of substandard workmanship, a departure from approved plans and specifications or is a manufacturer or design deficiency.
Livermore, CA

Gerard Moulin, PE — Ohm Corporation

Electrical Engineer (30+ yr) provides expert witness services in matters of: electrocution and shock, electrical explosion; equipment failure analysis; electrical construction defects; electrical fire investigation; electrical damage cost evaluation
Yorba Linda, CA
Areas of Expertise: Electrical Injury & Damage
Tel: (714) 283-7040
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Robert E. Holmer, PE, GE

Swimming Pool Engineer, experienced expert witness and forensic consultant in swimming pool construction defects, negligent performance, in structural, geotechnical, hydraulics, piping, water treatment, materials testing, commercial and residential pools.
Sacramento, CA
Areas of Expertise: Swimming Pools; Pools & Hot Tubs; Pools & Spas
Tel: (916) 390-0632
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

William Dzurick, PE

Structural engineer, 20+ yr, provides forensic engineering and expert witness services, incl. foundation settlement, construction defects, fire and explosion damage, vehicular impact damage, structural failures, constructions defects, building/ADA codes
Phoenix, AZ
Areas of Expertise: Structural Engineering
Tel: (480) 991-8183
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Kevin M. Rogers, PE

Structural Engineer, experienced expert witness, provides forensic investigations in structural design matters, including: foundations, roofing, catastrophes, structural issues, building envelope, construction defects, building condition assessments
Carrollton, TX
Areas of Expertise: Structural Engineering
Tel: (469) 559-8600
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MC Consultants

Provides forensic consulting and expert witness services in construction management, quality control and risk management, construction defect forensics, water intrusion, environmental investigation, civil engineering, and right-of-way management services
Carlsbad, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (760) 930-9966
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Michael Solender, President — The Solender Group, Inc.

Expert witness firm provides litigation support construction defect, residential, commercial. Expertise in, construction plans, defects analysis, safety standards; mold/fungus; damage costs calculations over 2400 cases completed. solendergroupinc. com
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Jennifer L. Teliga, PE

Civil/structural engineer, 20+ yr, acts as an expert witness in drainage system evaluations, sinkhole evaluation, cause/origin investigations, construction defects, wind analysis, project management, foundation damage, water intrusion, structural damage,
Orlando, FL
Areas of Expertise: Structural Engineering
Tel: (352) 801-3044
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Jeff Lewandowski, D.Eng, PE — Advanced Hydro Engineering

Engineer, 28+ years experience in water related systems analysis, modeling and construction defect review, in hydrologic analyses, drinking water systems, low water pressure conditions (HOA distribution), wastewater and sewer backup, storm water drainage,
Walnut Creek, CA
Areas of Expertise: Sanitary Engineering
Tel: (925) 639-7053
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Eduard C. Badiu, PE

Civil and structural engineer acts as an expert witness in issues of building damages, structural failures and deficiencies, construction defects, geotechnical engineering, water infiltration, sinkholes, windstorm and hail damage, hurricanes, floods
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Areas of Expertise: Structural Engineering
Tel: (888) 364-3589
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Steve Esser — Esser Construction Services

Heating and Air Conditioning Contractor with 25+ years experience provides expert witness services in litigation involving HVAC system defects in residential, multifamily and light commercial buildings. Certified expert witness for 15 years.
Orange, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (714) 282-7058
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William C. Sterling — Construction Forensics

Provides expert witness services in construction defect cases, including standard of care, cost estimation, defect investigations, moisture/water-proofing related problems. Subterranean waterproofing without excavation.Grout injection.Deck coatings
Escondido, CA

Maureen L. Davis, PE — Haight Davis & Associates, Inc.

Forensic engineer, 23 yr engineering experience, specializes in the evaluation of construction defects, construction management, structural failure analysis, specifying repairs of defective buildings, water leakage of buildings, and litigation support.
Lawrenceville, GA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (770) 979-6650
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Harold James Bissner III - SYSTEMS BUILDING INCORPORATED

California builder since ’84 and expert since ’96 Bissner has expertise in all facets and forms of construction. Areas include commercial, institutional, residential. Delays, disputes and costs. Insurance subrogation & defense. Plaintiff or defendant
Altadena, CA

Irving L. Shapiro, AIA, NCARB — Irving Shapiro Architectural Consulting

Architect, 40+ yr, provides litigation support and expert witness testimony, including matters of construction defects, delays and disputes, standard of care, construction accidents and injuries, project management, AIA contracts, value engineering, etc.
Philadelphia, PA
Areas of Expertise: Architecture
Tel: (215) 735-1524
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Hon. Steven G. Cohen, (Retired)— Cohen and Associates, Inc.

Administrative Law Judge (retired), Attorney and Property Management Expert provides support as an industry expert witness in the areas of construction defects, real estate standards of care duty and property management standards of care and duty.
Santa Monica, CA

Richard Kane — KCMI

State certified general contractor, 30+ yr construction industry experience, conducts forensic investigation and analysis of construction claims for commercial projects, including construction cost and scheduling issues, delay claims, and defects.
Melbourne, FL
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (321) 223-4441
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Hal K. Cain, PE — Cain and Associates Engineers and Constructors, Inc.

Forensic Civil Engineer, 35 yr, provides expert witness services in construction issues, including: construction defects, claims, scheduling and delays; structural engineering; roofing; foundations; building envelopes.
Mobile, AL

Arthur R. Renga — Art Renga Consulting

Provides investigations, research and analysis and courtroom testimony involving construction defects, cost estimating, delay/disruption claims, injury, ADA/auditing and compliance, contractual disputes, error and omission claims, surety support
San Diego, CA

Warren Hoppke, SRPA, SRA, ASA AppraiserValues, LLC

Real estate appraisal and expert witness services covering Southern California. Divorce, bankruptcy, diminution in value construction defects, insurance fire & flood damage, landslide, foundation issues, IRS compliant appraisals gift & estate tax,
Newport Beach, CA

John D. Steele, PE PC — Steele Engineering and Consulting

Construction defects and premises liability expert witness, 20+ yr industry experience, residential and commerical, provides investigations and opinions, including issues of building design, construction and facilities maintenance industry.
Troy, NY
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (518) 428-5509
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Ted Bumgardner — Xpera Group

Licensed General Contractor (CA/OR), 33 yr experience, provides litigation support and expert witness services in related to construction management and construction defects, including issues of accidents/safety, code compliance and standards of care
Solano Beach, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (858) 436-7770
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Jens Johanson, CBST, CMIA

Construction Management specialist, 28+ yr industry experience, provides forensic building investigations and testing, and serves as an expert witness, incl. in matters of building inspection, building envelope, construction defects, water intrusion,
Lynnwood, WA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (425) 774-5600
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Martin A. Smargiassi, AIA — Innovative Collaborations, Inc.

Architect, 15+ yr, provides investigation, testing, value analysis/engineering, contract document analysis and other expert witness services, incl. matters of construction defects, building codes, reconstruction, cost estimation, document management,
Boston, MA
Areas of Expertise: Architecture
Tel: (617) 695-3777
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Kendall W. White, PE, CEM, LEED — AP Criterium-White Engineers

Engineer, 32+ yr, specializing in building evaluation, provides forensic engineering services and serves as an expert witness in matters of construction defects and claims, structural and foundation engineering, building envelope, energy audits, lighting
Urbandale, IA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (515) 491-3669
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Architecture

Architect, 30+ yr, experienced expert witness in matters ranging from construction defects to construction claims analysis, with expertise in Standard, Florida and South Florida Building Codes, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, National Electric Code, ADA, etc [Non-public Profile Id 54810]
Orlando, FL
Areas of Expertise: Architecture
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Christopher A. Lakin, P.E., C.B.I.E. — Plateau Inc.

Colorado/California registered Professional Engineer/Consulting Industrial Hygenist. Specializing in air quality investigation, testing, remediation, clearance testing, water damage and drying protocols. Forensic construction defect analysis.
Montrose, CO

Runge Building & Consulting

General contractor and home and building inspector provides expert witness services in matters related to construction defects, accidents, standards of care, mold, product defects, non-permit work, building code violations, maintenance issues and ADA.
Oceanside, CA

Stephen W. Kent, AIA, PE, CSI — FR3 Post-Construction-Technologies

Architect and Engineer provides forensic investigation services in matters relating to water intrusion, mold and sick building syndrome, catastrophic force damage, changing use or ownership, construction defects, construction delays, on-site accidents
Laguna Beach, CA

Bob Lampkin

General contractor, Licensed Mold Consultant, Licensed Insurance Adjuster and Certified Indoor Air Quality Consultant provides litigation support in residential and commercial inspections, construction damage, waterproofing, indoor air quality, etc.
San Antonio, TX
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (210) 490-1212
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Bob Pickett, MBA — Branagh Development

Real estate development and construction expert, licensed general contractor and engineer, 40+ years experience, provides litigation support and testimony in matters of contract/agreement and valuation disputes and construction defects.
Danville, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (925) 938-3000
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Mark R. Newton, CPA, ABV, CFF — Hagen, Streiff, Newton & Oshiro, PC

Economic damages specialist, with 30+ yr in forensic accounting and economics, experienced expert witness in damages from business interruption, construction defect, business valuation cases, intellectual property infringement, property loss, etc.
Seattle, WA
Areas of Expertise: Economic Damages
Tel: (206) 447-3338
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Michael A. Caggiano, AIA

Licensed architect, general contractor and realtor provides expert witness services in architecture, construction, real estate transfer disclosure, incl. construction defects and delay, water intrusion, standard-of-care in design and construction, etc.
Burbank, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Delays
Tel: (818) 846-6686
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Thomas A. Kenster, MBA, MAI — Kenster Realty Legal Advisors

Real Property Appraisor provides expert witness valuations and realted services, including liability/damage issues, construction defects, diminution in value/stigma (defects/noise), development. Experience includes agricultural and industrial lands.
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise: Real Estate Valuation; Real Estate Appraisal
Tel: (949) 661-6000
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Patrick J. Moffett, CHMM, REA — Environmental Management & Engineering, Inc

Environmental and construction expert, experienced managing direct and third-party claims associated with construction defect, sewage and water damage and moldy buildings.
Huntington Beach, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Claims & Disputes
Tel: (714) 379-1096
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Kami Farahmandpour, PE — Building Technology Consultants, PC

Engineer (25+ yr) specialized in: investigation of deterioration, water leakage issues; construction deficiencies in building envelopes, performance, settlement; goetechnical; code compliance; product and materials evaluation. Experienced expert witness.
Arlington Heights, IL
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: 847-788-8880 x14
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Trina M. Sauceda, MSG, CAPS — TMS & Associates

Residential Building Contractor, 30+ yr in industry. Expert in permit and code compliance, construction defects, earthquake claims, mold, and home modifications for older adults. NAHB Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist. Experienced expert witness.
Anaheim, CA
Areas of Expertise: Building Codes
Tel: (714) 535-8051
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Kory D. Kruckenberg, AIC — California Construction Resolutions, LLC

General Contractor with 25+ years industry experience provides: forensic, defect and mold investigations; document analysis; remedial cost analysis; code compliance; delay analysis; construction defect claims analysis. Experienced expert witness.
Oceanside, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Delays
Tel: (760) 634-1500
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Paul J. Goetz — Aquatech Consultancy, Inc.

Roofing and Waterproofing Contractor specializes in evaluation/resolution of water infiltration and related problems in building structures, providing claims evaluation, defect analysis, and expert witness services relating to construction defect issues.
Novato, CA
Areas of Expertise: Roofs, Awnings
Tel: (415) 884-2121
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Robert Gallucci, CPE — Lombard Consulting Services, Inc.

Experienced General Contractor provides forensic architecture and construction litigation support in multi-unit residential, industrial and commercial projects (construction equipment, code compliance, contracts, defects, personal injury, and safety)
Huntington Beach, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (714) 840-8230
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Robert A. Denk — R.A. Denk Construction Management

Licensed General Building Contractor and Real Estate (39+ yr) provides forensic and expert witness services in issues of construction cost analysis; building code compliance; industry standards; construction defects; concrete; moisture intrusion;
Lake Forest, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Claims & Disputes
Tel: (949) 454-9102
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Damian Gerard Curran, AIA, SE, CE — Damian Gerard Curran Associates

Architect and Civil and Structural Engineer serves as an expert witness including: architectural design and construction defect investigation, building structural system analysis, site development / drainage design, waterproofing, materials evaluation.
Playa del Rey, CA
Areas of Expertise: Architecture
Tel: (310) 823-4389
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Milton N. Burgess, PE

Mechanical engineer, 50+ yr experience, acts as an expert witness in construction issues and related matters: HVAC and plumbing systems; wastewater; cogeneration; construction defects; claims analysis; surety claims; accident reconstruction; delay damages
San Diego, CA
Areas of Expertise: HVAC & Plumbing
Tel: (619) 528-0316
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Dwayne B. Brown — D & C Builders Unlimited

Provides expert witness services in construction matters, including defect investigations, cost estimating, and destructive testing, including issues with concrete, stucco, roofing, decks and waterproofing.
Morgan Hill, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (877) 788-7098
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Chris Ball — Ball CM, Inc.

Provides construction defects litigation support services, including destructive testing, mold testing, and repair estimates. Experienced in all aspects of CM services on condominiums, apartments and commercial buildings for construction repairs.
Valencia, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (661) 254-3357
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Dan M. Pate — Dan Pate Enterprises, Inc.

Manufactured home, mobile home, and modular home expert witness with 35+ yr experience provides appraisals, site inspections, photo documentation and inspections of factory-built homes, investigation of transportation, foundation and installation issues.
Tulsa, OK
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (918) 234-2556
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Joseph F. Gildner BA

Insurance consultant and appraiser, specializing in personal and commercial property, inland marine claims, bad faith, earthquake, construction defect, fraud, property valuation, audits, investigations, industry standards, provides expert witness services
San Clemente, CA
Areas of Expertise: Insurance Investigations
Tel: (949) 218-7725
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Stephen L. Wilson, CCC,CCPM, CCI — Wilson Construction

Forensic Construction Consultant provides expert witness services in construction matters, including defect investigations and waterproofing evaluations, roofing, sheet metal, standard of care, contractual claims, personal injury and liability issues
Vista, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (619) 843-2819
Limited public information. For more, contact us.