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This expert is a licensed professional civil engineer as well as a certified safety professional. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Cincinnati and received his JD from the University of Dayton. He has 25+ years of experience in construction specifically, safety and risk management. Previously, he served as a project engineer and a corporate safety and risk director for major construction and transportation companies. He was responsible for coordinating and managing all safety aspects of mid-sized contracting firms, including transportation and OSHA. Additionally, he has specific expertise in trenching, excavation, fall protection, and scaffolding. He is a nationally recognized speaker and the recipient of several awards. He has authored various publications and previously served as an adjunct professor at Universities. This expert is an authorized construction and general industry trainer for OSHA and is currently the president of a safety firm in Ohio
President, Two construction safety firms in FL
Juris Doctor (JD), University of Dayton
Naples,
Florida
This expert has nearly 25 years of experience in the construction industry. He received his BS in materials engineering, his MS in management, and his MSE from the American University in Cairo. He then earned his PhD in engineering at the University of Central Florida. This expert is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the American Council for Construction Education, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the National Home Builders Association. He is also involved in research, having authored numerous publications and received funding for multiple research studies. He has formerly served in a variety of industry and academic positions. Most notably, he was the project manager and assistant general construction manager for ICAT Construction, senior system engineer for Thiokol Corporation working on portions of the Kennedy Space Center, and assistant professor of construction and contracting at Georgia Southern University. Currently, this expert serves as a professor and the chair of the construction management department at a university in Florida.
Professor and Chair, An FL University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Central Florida
Jacksonville,
Florida
This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience in the electrical contracting industry. This expert earned his BS in accounting and business management at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville before becoming a state-certified master electrical contractor in Florida and Texas. He formerly served as the founder and CEO of BR Signs, Inc., which designed and installed electrical commercial signage from 1992 to 2018. He is currently the owner of his own consulting company where he serves as a motivational speaker on business strategy.
Owner & Motivational Speaker, A Consulting Firm in FL
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Parkland,
Florida
This highly-qualified expert has nearly 30 years of experience with real estate, insurance, sales and litigation consulting. She earned her BA in economics at the University of Illinois at Champaign and both her MBA and PhD in business and marketing at Florida Atlantic University. She is a certified building contractor and a licensed public adjuster and private investigator. She spent 12 years working as a senior vice president of sales and marketing at Summit Hotel Management Company. She has also formerly served as an assistant professor of business at Florida Atlantic University and Lynn University. This expert currently serves as a real estate developer and contractor and a major real estate and construction company and as a public insurance adjuster at a public adjuster company. In addition, she oversees her own litigation consulting company in Florida, where she provides expertise in insurance, real estate and construction for legal disputes.
Litigation Consultant, A real estate and insurance consulting firm in FL
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton,
Florida
This expert has extensive experience in both construction and home inspections for mold, water intrusion, air quality, termite damage, and pesticide handling and misuse. He is a certified pest control operator, residential thermographer, and entomologist. He is also a licensed building inspector and mold assessor. This expert is a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors and the Entomological Society of America. He has previously served as a branch manager for Orkin Pest Control and as a general manager for Massey Services. He then became the owner of Envirotect Pest Services and Reliable Building Inspections. He currently serves as the owner of a pest and termite services company in Florida.
Owner and President, A Pest and Termite Services Company in FL
Harmony,
Florida
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What Can a Construction Expert Witness Opine On?
Site Preparation
Clearing and grading land for construction.
Foundation Laying
Constructing the base for stability.
Framing
Building the skeletal structure of a building.
Roof Installation
Adding protective cover to the structure.
Electrical Wiring
Installing electrical systems throughout the building.
Finishing Work
Final touches like painting and flooring.
FAQs for Construction Expert Witnesses
What is a construction expert witness?
A construction expert witness is a qualified construction professional who provides specialized opinions in legal disputes. They assist by reviewing project records, analyzing defects or delays, testifying in court, and clarifying complex construction issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the input of a construction expert witness?
Construction expert witnesses support defect claims, delays, cost overruns, contract disputes, safety violations, code compliance issues, workmanship quality, and construction accident cases.
How do you evaluate the qualifications of a construction expert witness?
Evaluate a construction expert witness by reviewing their licenses, education, hands-on construction experience, prior testimony, professional affiliations, and case-specific expertise.
How early should a construction expert witness be retained in litigation?
A construction expert witness should be retained as early as possible in litigation, ideally during case evaluation or pre‑filing, to preserve evidence and shape strategy.
How can a construction expert witness assist with complex delay analysis?
A construction expert witness can clarify complex delay analysis by identifying causes, quantifying impacts, and presenting clear, evidence-based timelines for disputes.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting construction expert witnesses?
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