Construction, Design, and Architecture Expert Witness | South Carolina

Expert Qualifications

This highly qualified expert is a licensed general contractor and building examiner with experience in construction claims, construction defects, issue identification, water intrusion, roofing, siding, and EFIS claims. He received his BS in architecture and construction science and management from Clemson University. He has over 40 years of experience in commercial, industrial and residential construction with an emphasis in design-build construction and development. He has managed a wide range of construction projects involving design, engineering, and development and his vast experience spans across many industry sectors including residential, industrial, retail, medical, government, and school projects. He is a member of the International Code Council and has an OSHA 30 Hour Safety certificate. Formerly he worked as a project manager and cost estimator for various companies, including, Fiske-Carter Construction, Inc, York Construction, Inc, and as president for D. Kent Lesley Design and Construction. Currently, he serves as the president of an architecture design, construction, and engineering consultancy located in South Carolina.

Bio Snapshot

Location: SC

BS, Architecture, Clemson University

BS, Construction Science and Management, Clemson University

Certified, OSHA 30 Hour Safety

Licensed, General Contractor

Licensed, Unlimited Building Examiner

Member, International Code Council

Former, Project Manager/ Cost Estimator, Fiske-Carter Construction, Inc

Former, Project Manager/ Cost Estimator, York Construction, Inc.

Former, President, D. Kent Lesley Design and Construction

Former, Senior Project Manager/ Cost Estimator, Atrium Builders, Inc

Current, President, a construction design and engineering consultancy in SC

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