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This expert has extensive experience with managing day to day operations and safety protocols on large, complex projects for the past 20 years. He has extensive certifications in haz-mat operations and emergency response, specifically as it relates to OSHA compliance. He is a member of the AGC Safety Committee, the National Association of Safety Professionals, and the National Fire Prevention Association. His expert witness experience focuses on construction flaws and OSHA safety violations.
Operations Manager, An engineering and construction firm in West Virginia
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Pikes Peak Community College
Ravenswood,
West Virginia
This expert has more than 35 years of experience in safety, industrial hygiene, OSHA, construction management, chemical plant, pipefitting, warehouse operations, forklifts, and slip, trip, and falls. He earned a masters degree in safety management from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a certified safety professional. He is currently a private consultant for an environmental health and safety company and Retired Faculty, OSHA Consultation Program at a Indiana University in PA
Private Consultant, An environmental health and safety consultancy in PA
Master of Science (MS), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana,
Pennsylvania
This highly qualified architect and construction manager has more than 40 years of experience in design, construction management, contracting, and business management in the US and internationally. He qualifies as an expert witness in state and federal courts. He has experience in all aspects of design for residential, medical, food-service, retail, commercial and industrial projects.
CEO/Architect, A Private Architecture Firm
Postgraduate Studies (PGS), University of Houston
Bala Cynwyd,
Pennsylvania
This highly qualified expert has a BS in engineering and an MS and PhD in civil engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer and a former OSHA instructor. His current position as President of Engineering requires him to oversee the entire operations of his firm from an engineering and environmental perspective. He has extensive experience working with roll off dumpsters and construction.
President, An Engineering Firm in PA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Illinois
Eagleville,
Pennsylvania
This certified Construction Site Safety Technician and Construction OSHA Outreach Trainer has led a 23+ year career in construction safety. He previously served as the Deputy Director of Safety at Hitt Contracting and now serves as the Director of Construction Management Services at a firm in close collaboration with the US Army Corps of Engineers. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Villanova University and served in the US Marine Corps for two decades, retiring at the rank of Major.
Safety Officer, A construction company in PA
Master of Arts (MA), US Naval War College
Lafayette Hill,
Pennsylvania
This construction expert currently runs a private consulting business in Maryland. He has over 35 years of experience in engineering, construction, scheduling, and claims, with background in construction management, CPM scheduling, litigation support, and claims analysis. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering, specializing in Design and Engineering of Concrete and Steel Structures and Construction Management, from Drexel University. He also has an M.B.A. with specializations in Management Information Systems and Corporate Finance from Drexel. He is an associate member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and has held memberships in the National Society of Professional Engineers and Project Management Institute.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, A construction consultancy in MD
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Drexel University
Gaithersburg,
Maryland
This expert has 20+ years of experience in construction and contracting. He earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and then began his career with reputable constructing firm Whiting-Turner Contracting Company. The expert was a Project Manager for Whiting-Turner for 12 years. He founded his own contracting company in 2007 and his business currently provides residential and light commercial services in Maryland. The expert is a licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractor and licensed with the Maryland Home Builder Registration. His firm is also certified in Renovation, Repair and Painting by the U.S. EPA. He is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, Maryland Building Industry Association, Associated Builders & Contractors and an allied member with American Institute of Architects. The expert also founded his own management consulting company and his business currently provides business consulting and construction expertise services.
Owner, A consulting business in MD
Bachelor of Science (BS), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Sparks Glencoe,
Maryland
This Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer has significant experience ensuring the safety of construction sites. His clients have included ExxonMobil, Dow AgroSciences, and Noble Energy. He is highly adept in the areas of hazard analysis, incident investigation, crisis management, and compliance. Additionally, he has specific experience with multilingual construction projects, having ensured construction safety on-site in throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and Equatorial Guinea.
Safety Trainer and Consultant, A Safety Management Company in PA
Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Texas at San Antonio
Chesterfield,
Pennsylvania
This highly qualified expert is a seasoned construction attorney with 40+ years of professional experience in civil and criminal trials, mediation, and arbitration of more than 5,000 cases. He has a deep expertise in the legal issues pertaining to construction contracts and litigation. He is admitted to practice law before US District Courts, the US Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court, having won jury awards in excess of $1,000,000.
Construction Law Attorney, Private Practice
Juris Doctor (JD), Cleveland State University
Cleveland,
Ohio
This highly qualified expert has extensive knowledge in commercial building codes, construction and carpentry. He holds close to two dozen certifications and has completed several courses through academic institutions like Texas A&M University. His notable certifications including Residential Building, Electrical and Plumbing Inspector, Hazardous Communication Standard and Accident Investigation. He is a member of the National Fire Protection Association and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Formerly he was a carpenter at Curtiss Renovation and Gilford Trim and Millwork. Currently, he is a consultant for three construction consulting firms in Virginia.
Consultant, Three construction consulting firms
Bluemont,
Virginia
This highly qualified expert has 25 years of experience in construction project management. He earned his BS in civil engineering from Villanova University and is a certified professional engineer and project management professional. He is also a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate. He has formerly served as a project manager for multiple companies, including Nason Construction, HSC Builders and Construction Managers, J.J. Deluca Company, and Modular Space Corporation. He also served as the owner's representative and construction manager for TD Bank Real Estate, overseeing the renovations for the TD Bank Mergers & Acquisitions department. Currently, this expert serves as the owner and president of a commercial and residential building project management company based in Pennsylvania.
Owner and President, A Commercial & Residential Building Project Management Company in PA
Bachelor of Science (BS), Villanova University
Wayne,
Pennsylvania
This highly-qualified expert over 40 years of experience in construction, demolition, and crane safety. He received his BA in psychology and sociology from the University of Maryland before earning his MS in safety from the University of Southern California. He also received paramedic training at the Community College of Baltimore and completed the executive program in safety management through the American Society of Safety Professionals. This expert is currently a certified safety professional, associate in risk management, and certified traffic control design specialist. He has extensive knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and ASME standards and experience in critical crane lifts, fall protection, scaffolds, shoring, excavation, trenching, heavy equipment, demolition, precast concrete and steel erection, concrete, confined space entry, forklifts, and public safety. He is active in his field as a member of the American National Standards Institute and the American Society of Safety Professionals and has received awards for his work, including an Excellence in Safety Management award. He has formerly served as a safety engineer for Fruin-Colnon Corporation and Ohio Valley Corporation and safety manager for multiple companies throughout his career. Currently, this expert serves as a senior safety consultant for an international construction management company and the principal of an accident prevention and instruction firm in Maryland.
President, A worksite and construction accident prevention & investigation firm in MD
Master of Science (MS), University of Southern California
Baltimore,
Maryland
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 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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