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This highly qualified expert has years of experience in the fields of construction management and complete estimates. He is a certified professional estimator with five decades of hands-on experience in all areas of construction. He is an active member of the Construction Specifications Institute and the American Society of Professional Estimators, which he presided over for seven two-year terms. Included in his experience is his current activity as a construction inspector for a major government agency and as a cost consultant for another major government agency. He has been called on by the federal government to serve in the investigation of several construction fraud and construction safety cases. He has been involved in construction projects such as the Johnson & Johnson building at New Brunswick, the IBM building at Franklin Lakes and the Keystone building at Boston. He also currently works as a professor of conceptual estimating at a major university in New Jersey.
Professor, Major University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Pratt Institute
Ramsey,
New Jersey
This highly qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in construction management and claims analysis. He earned his BS in civil engineering from Catholic University of America, is certified as a planning and scheduling professional, and is a licensed professional engineer. He is active in his field as a member of the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the American Society of Highway Engineers. His work in construction management has focused on critical path method scheduling (CPM), damages assessment, and construction from project initiation to completion. He formerly served as an engineer for Urban Engineers and a project engineer for Loftus. Currently, this expert is a senior consultant for an engineering consulting firm based in Pennsylvania.
Senior Consultant, An Engineering Construction Firm in PA
Bachelor of Science (BS), Catholic University of America
Bethesda,
Pennsylvania
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What Can a Construction Defect Expert Witness Opine On?
Defect Investigation
Examine and analyze construction defects.
Site Inspection
Assess construction site for issues.
Documentation Review
Review plans and specifications for compliance.
Expert Analysis
Evaluate defects using professional expertise.
Repair Recommendations
Suggest solutions for identified defects.
Cost Estimation
Estimate costs for necessary repairs.
FAQs for Construction Defect Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a construction defect expert witness?
A construction defect expert witness is a qualified construction professional who evaluates building problems and standards of care. They assist by reviewing records, inspecting defects, writing reports, and testifying to clarify technical issues.
What types of cases can a construction defect expert witness opine on?
A construction defect expert witness opines on residential, commercial, structural, water intrusion, code‑violation, design, materials, workmanship, and construction delay claims.
How should I evaluate a construction defect expert’s qualifications for complex litigation?
Evaluate a construction defect expert’s qualifications by checking their construction defect litigation experience, technical credentials, prior testimony, case results, and industry reputation.
How can a construction defect expert witness strengthen causation arguments?
A construction defect expert witness strengthens causation arguments by linking technical evidence to specific defects, showing how they directly caused the damage or failure.
What construction defect expert experience is most persuasive at deposition?
The most persuasive construction defect expert at deposition has hands-on construction experience, forensic investigation skills, and a strong track record of clear, credible testimony.
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