Expert Witness 520196
Structural Engineering
Out of State, Washington
Bachelor, University of Wshington
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A construction and structural engineering professional with more than 15 years of experience, this expert serves as an expert witness in matters involving construction defects, delay claims, cost overruns, and structural performance failures. His background integrates commercial estimating, structural engineering design, and construction management, supported by research in seismic testing and calibration. Prior expert witness experience includes preparation of expert analyses and participation in deposition and mediation support in construction-related disputes.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and maintains professional affiliation with the American Society of Civil Engineers and the ASCE Construction Institute. Professional roles have included Owner of a construction consulting practice and Principal of a research-based consulting firm, reflecting responsibility for directing forensic investigations and supervising multidisciplinary technical reviews. His consulting work has included participation in more than sixty-five construction defect, damages, and payment claim matters, involving evaluation of contracts, change orders, bid documents, cost estimates, construction schedules, and compliance with building codes, manufacturer specifications, and industry standards across commercial, hospitality, residential, infrastructure, and public-sector projects.
Technical expertise further encompasses structural analysis and design, inspection of failed structures, development of repair strategies, retaining wall design for public works projects, and applied seismic research. Research activities have included static and dynamic (shake-table) testing, calibration procedures, and earthquake vulnerability assessment used to evaluate structural response and performance characteristics. Construction management experience includes subcontractor coordination, QA/QC oversight, production scheduling, and management of complex field operations. Through the combined application of engineering principles, construction operations knowledge, seismic performance analysis, and forensic construction document review, this expert provides structured evaluation in disputes involving structural engineering, construction defects, delay impacts, and related damages.
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Degree Type
Bachelor
Field of Study
Civil Engineering
Institution
Portland State University
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Tags:
Structural Analysis
Structural Performance
Earthquakes
Retaining Walls
Cost Estimating
Delays