Consulting Services
We offer thorough construction defect investigation and expert witness services, delivering objective analysis and technical expertise. Our work is backed by over forty years of engineering and construction experience.
Construction Defect Investigations
Construction defects can arise from design errors, improper workmanship, or the use of unsuitable materials. These issues may lead to safety risks, property damage, structural failure, and significant financial consequences.
Our Construction Defect investigations provide comprehensive, independent assessments to identify the causes of defects, understand their origins, and recommend effective solutions.
Our Construction Defect Inspections Include
When Construction Issues Escalate
Defects affect more than appearance – they affect safety, performance, and long-term property value. A thorough investigation provides the clarity to protect both the structure and the investment behind it.
Why Early Investigations Matter
Prevent Escalation
Escalation is prevented by early discovery of issues, enabling swift remediation, clear documentation, proactive communication, and reducing major failures and litigation risk.
Protect Structural Integrity
Structural integrity is protected by identifying design flaws, poor workmanship, or substandard materials. This allows for proactive repairs, preventing minor issues from escalating into major safety hazards.
Control Financial Exposure
Financial risk is reduced by quickly finding, assessing, and documenting issues to prevent costly repairs, lawsuits, and damage to reputation.
Provide Legal Clarity
Building performance issues are clarified, identifying possible breaches of contract or negligence, and determining if defects stem from design, materials, or workmanship.
Expert Witness Services
Whether representing a building owner, contractor, or legal counsel, we provide clear, objective analysis to support construction-related disputes. Our role is to deliver informed, unbiased opinions grounded in technical expertise and presented in practical, understandable terms. We work closely with clients and legal teams to evaluate claims thoroughly and provide defensible findings that clarify complex technical issues.
Scope of Expert Investigation & Support
- Field Study: A detailed on-site investigation of construction conditions and alleged defects.
- Document Review: Comprehensive review and analysis of available documents including inspection reports, contracts, correspondence, design documents, bid estimates, schedules, change orders, building codes, and standards of practice.
- Root Cause & Liability Analysis: Identification and clarification of the relevant technical facts. This step is critical in understanding the underlying issues that contribute to disputes or alleged defects.
- Litigation Support: Preparation of clear, impartial findings suitable for presentation in court, arbitration, or mediation.
Arbiter Experience
Don Boatwright, P.E., has previously served on the American Arbitration Association’s National Panel of Arbitrators, presiding over more than two dozen construction-related arbitration cases. As both arbitrator and expert witness, he understands not only how to analyze construction disputes – but how to present unbiased findings clearly and credibly before judges, arbitrators, and juries.
Cases overseen include:
