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Waterproofing Expert Witness CA 0102350

Expertise Description

I am a waterproofing expert witness with more than two decades of experience. I specialize in residential, commercial, tenant improvement, and reconstruction projects. My areas of expertise also include forensic investigation, document analysis, development of repair recommendations, building code and materials research, standard of care, building code application, ADA investigation and analysis, architectural detailing, specifications, thermal and moisture protection, fenestration systems, and fire-resistive assemblies. I have spent over 10 years offering consolations and courtroom testimony as a waterproofing expert witness.

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Building Envelope Expert Witness PA 534986

Expertise Description

I have more than 30 years of experience in the commercial and residential building enclosure industry. My expertise includes the design, testing, certification, inspection, and failure diagnostics of building enclosure products and systems. My employment experience includes working with firms specializing in window design, construction testing/certification and building science. I specialize in construction defect, failure analysis, peer reviews and failure investigations of window, curtain wall, skylights, masonry wall, EIFS, Stucco and roof systems. I have provided consultations, courtroom testimony, and deposition for over 15 years as a building envelope expert witness.

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General Contractor Expert 55741

Expertise Description

As a third generation Southern California builder licensed since 1984 and a forensic expert since 1996 I have performed on projects ranging from food production facilities & manufacturing/office complexes, restaurants, medical center offices, and veterinary hospitals, to residential homes engaged in new construction, remodel/addition, hotels, common interest developments, HOA issues, Period re-authentication of classic home design, corrections to poor & defective work, and have addressed issues regarding most subcontractor trades associated with construction projects. I have successfully worked a half dozen such issues over the years related to condominiums/common interest developments regarding water intrusion from adjacent and upper level units.

As a tradesmen prior to becoming a contractor I worked in innumerable supermarkets and retail outlets conducting maintenance on refrigeration units, among other things.

I have also performed in matters related to my prior statement as well as premises liability, personal injury, standard of care, project administration, construction defects, moisture intrusion, fire, codes, contract issues, destructive testing, damage/repair cause & cost estimates encompassing all elements of losses to the complainant, and many contractor licensure transgressions that led to enhanced awards or a disgorgement. I am fully versed in both plaintiff and defendant matters, carrier defense & subrogation, quantum meruit issues including divorces, depositions, trial testimony in bench and jury hearings, mediation, arbitration, and moderating disputes pre-filing. I have offered my services as a general contractor expert witness for over 10 years.

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Civil Engineering Expert Witness PA 531969

Expertise Description

I am an experienced and skilled civil engineering expert witness. With over 35 years in the field, my expertise is in building enclosures: residential, commercial and industrial facade assemblies throughout the world, including roofing, claddings, fenestrations and below grade waterproofing. I have additional knowledge in building enclosure commissioning (BECx) practices, air leakage, and energy performance/savings. I have provided numerous clients with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony for more than 15 as a civil engineering expert witness.

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Architecture Expert 528620 NY

Expertise Description

I have over 15 years experience as a building enclosure consultant specializing in commissioning, assessment, design and remediation of building enclosure systems. I have investigated and analyzed enclosure failures, designed repairs, and performed construction administration services, condition surveys, and design peer reviews of residential and commercial facade assemblies including wall cladding, fenestrations, roofing, and waterproofing systems. My expertise includes analyzing insurance claims, resolving construction defect claims, participating in forensic investigations, and repairing and rehabilitating existing structures. I am proficient in the analysis and resolution of technical disputes involving design deficiencies, errors or omissions, defective construction, and standard of care, and have prepared technical reports and provided support in depositions, mediation, arbitration, and at trial. I have spent more than 5 years providing consultations, courtroom testimony, and deposition as an architecture expert witness.

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Windows And Doors Expert 152679 TX

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I have over 50 years experience specializing in windows / fenestration and doors. My expertise includes testing and evaluation of the design and development of residential, manufactured housing, commercial and architectural windows, glass defects, doors, skylights, storefronts, and curtain walls. I have additional expertise in construction investigation and defect resolution, slips and falls, technical specifications, job site inspections, child falls from windows, and patent infringement. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Windows Expert 18362 NV

Expertise Description

I have over 50 years of experience in general contracting with specialized expertise in windows, wall systems, glazing and waterproofing of building structures; also experienced in structural performance, window installation, air infiltration, building movement, glass breakage, insulated glass failures, sealant failures, design and construction of low-rise frame buildings, curtainwalls and EIFS; frequently participates in seminars on sealants and wall systems and gives private seminars to architectural and general contracting firms in California. I have more than 20 years of expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Building Codes Expert Witness NY 341985

Expertise Description

I have over 25 years experience in various engineering and construction capacities. My experience and work assignments include various aspects of the main disciplines of Engineering and Environmental consulting including but not limited to: building sites; building and safety codes compliance; facility assessments; cost of repair; windows installation; construction and project management; carbon monoxide formation; physical condition surveys; reserve funding analysis; thermal expansion and contraction; plumbing; electrical; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning design inspection and evaluation; and preparation of contract documents and specifications for repairs and restoration of buildings and site items. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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