Construction Expert Witnesses in Utah

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Construction expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including construction defects, project management, contracts, and site safety. Some of the most common specialties include structural engineering, cost estimating, scheduling, building codes, and OSHA compliance. They can opine on the effects of design errors, delays, change orders, safety violations, and substandard workmanship on project outcomes and damages.

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  • Review Fee $325/hr
    Deposition Fee $325/hr
    Court Fee $325/hr

    This expert is a health & safety expert in oil and gas, construction and mining drawing on his advanced education and about 20 years experience teaching safety practices and techniques reducing incidents and reducing costs/losses. He has worked at a variety of mining, petroleum, and construction companies as their lead environmental health and safety specialist. He has extensive experience drafting and implementing safety and environmental programs and field safety audit systems that comply with OSHA and MSHA standards.

    Environmental Health and Safety Consultant, A multi-industry safety consulting firm in CO

    Juris Doctor (JD), Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

    Evergreen,

    Colorado

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  • This expert has extensive experience in general contracting, plumbing, electrical/mechanical construction, and demolition. He is currently a Manager & Safety Officer for a consulting and general contracting business. The expert previously served as a Vice President & Safety Officer in the Mechanical Division at PM&M Electric. He maintains an active California Contractor's License and an active Arizona Commercial Electrical Contractor's License.

    Manager & Safety Officer, A Private Consulting & General Contracting Business

    Arizona

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  • This highly qualified expert has 50 years of experience in electrical project management, contracting, and inspection. He obtained his BS in electrical systems from the University of Akron, before receiving his JD from Western State University. Today, he is a certified electrical inspector and electrical contractor, as well as a licensed master electrician. This expert is an active member of several professional organizations, including the International Association of Electrical Inspectors, the Illuminating Engineering Society, the American Bar Association, and the National Association of Fire Investigators. He previously served as the founder and operator of JN Electric Inc., as a senior lead electrician at Northrop Electronics, as a service electrical foreman at Briggs Electric, and as a division manager at SASCO Electric and Fischbach & Moore Electric Co. More recently, this expert worked as the president and a consultant at JNLV Consulting Co. and as the operations manager and a consultant, Brussels Electrical Consulting Co. He is currently the president and the senior electrical consultant at an electrical consulting firm in Nevada.

    President & Senior Electrical Consultant, An electrical consulting firm in NV

    Juris Doctor (JD), Western State University

    Nevada

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This expert has extensive experience in property insurance claims and construction disputes. He received his BA from Christendom College before starting a design-build construction company. After, he held positions as a senior claims adjuster at Cunningham Lindsey, the executive vice president of Clairvaux Institute, and the executive general adjuster at Solutia Adjusters. Currently, he is an executive consultant at an insurance claims consultancy in Colorado.

    Executive Consultant, An Insurance Claims Consultancy

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Christendom College

    Wheat Ridge,

    Colorado

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  • Review Fee $232/hr
    Deposition Fee $462/hr
    Court Fee $462/hr

    This expert has over 25 years of experience in architecture. He received his BA and MS in architecture from Tulane University and is a licensed architect in eight states. He is also a Haag certified inspector in residential and commercial roofing as well as wind damage. He is active in his field as a member of the American Institute of Architects, a past president of AIA Idaho, and a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. Throughout his career, he has performed over 300 commercial and residential roof inspections for weather-caused damage including single-ply, metal, built-up, asphalt shingle and cedar shake roofs. Currently, he is a forensic architect with an architecture firm in Idaho.

    Principal Architect, An architecture & planning firm in ID

    Master of Science (MS), Tulane University

    Boise,

    Idaho

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $250/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This qualified expert has extensive experience in construction management, specializing in schedule disputes including, extension of time, disruption and loss of productivity, and acceleration claims. She studied construction management at New York University and is certified as a project management professional, a scheduling professional, and a scheduling trainer. She is active in her field as a member of the National Association of Women in Construction and the Project Management Institute. She formerly served as the vice president of construction for Harris Associates, a construction manager for M.A. Mortenson Company, a project controls manager for commercial construction for MWH Global, and both a product manager and a scheduling manager for Katerra. Currently, this expert serves as a construction software SME for a construction technology company.

    Construction Software SME, A construction technology company

    Nevada

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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?

Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.

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