Construction Expert Witnesses in California

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Construction expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including building codes and standards, construction defects, construction safety, cost estimating, and contract disputes. Some of the most common specialties among construction expert witnesses include structural engineering, architecture, civil engineering, construction management, and materials science. They have provided opinions on the effects of faulty construction practices, building code violations, workplace accidents, cost overruns, and contract breaches.

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Mr. Greg AbramowitzView profile

ID: 20918

Mr. Greg Abramowitz

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California

This expert has extensive experience in construction, architectural design, landscape design, and product design. He earned his BA in architecture from the Arizona State University. He has been a licensed contractor in California for over 30 years. This expert has previously served as a draftsman at Neil Stanton Palmer and TRW Aerospace and as a designer at Duplanty Architects and Nespa Spas. He...

Gas Station and Fuel Systems Expert WitnessView profile

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Gas Station and Fuel Systems Expert Witness

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This expert has extensive experience in fuel system design, storage, and dispensing systems. He has spent many years as a gas station expert, constructing gasoline service stations for major oil companies and public agencies. He has been involved with numerous societies in the gas station safety/construction industry, and is certified to handle all gas station related materials. Currently, this...

Mr. Robin Scott Caulfield, LEED AP, NCARBView profile

ID: 314292

Mr. Robin Caulfield, LEED AP, NCARB

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California

Mr. Robin Caulfield has over 30 years of experience in the field of Construction and Architecture. He earned his BS in Construction Management and his BA from California Polytechnic State University Today, this expert is a Certified XL Tribometrist by the Excel Tribometers, a Certified Construction Specifier and Certified Construction Contract Administrator by the Construction Specifications...

Electrical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Electrical Engineering Expert Witness

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This master electrician has almost 40 years of hands on experience. His areas of expertise include national electrical code compliance, safety code compliance, high voltage electrical safety orders, grounding and bonding of electrical systems, electrical line contact, high voltage contact, power plant wiring, ANSI standards, electrical patent infringement, accident investigation and OSHA...

Mr. Yasser EbrahimyView profile

ID: 33230

Mr. Yasser Ebrahimy

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California

This operations expert earned his BS in civil and environmental engineering from Sharif University of Technology and his MS in construction engineering and management from the University of Alberta. He was involved in project and program management at Emerson, WorleyParsons, Ledcor and director of project services at Three Streams Engineering Division, Amec Foster Wheeler Canada LTD. He is...

Elevators Expert WitnessView profile

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Elevators Expert Witness

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This highly qualified elevator expert offers 37 years of experience working in the elevator industry, serving as elevator sales and repair manager, certified competent conveyance mechanic, technical writer, elevator industry instructor, and a licensed elevator contractor. He is the recipient of the honorary service award from the International Union of Elevator Constructors and currently serves...

Mr. Rodney Robert OehrleinView profile

ID: 6363010

Mr. Rodney Oehrlein

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California

Mr. Rodney Oehrlein has over 36 years of professional experience. Today, this expert is licensed as a Funeral Director and as an Embalmer in the state of California. Formerly, he served as the Funeral Director at the Santos Robinson Mortuary and as the Managing Director at Wilson & Kratzer Chapel of San Ramon Valley. Currently, he works as an Estimator at C & J Fencing in San Ramon, California.

Electrical Project Completion Expert WitnessView profile

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Electrical Project Completion Expert Witness

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California

This expert is a certified master electrician, commercial electrical inspector, licensed electrical contractor, and NEC expert. He also completed an OSHA 30 hour construction safety training course. He is a member of both the National Fire Protection Association and the International Association of Electrical Inspectors. He has spent multiple years as a foreman and journeyman electrician on...

Mr. Pablo Agustin DarouxView profile

ID: 6364350

Mr. Pablo Daroux

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California

Mr. Pablo A. Daroux has 43 years of experience in the field of Acoustics and Residential Construction. He earned his BS in Physics from Wagner College and his MS in Acoustics from Pennsylvania State University. Formerly, he served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Pennsylvania State University and as a Recording Engineer at the Argentine National Symphony Orchestra. Currently, he serves as a...

General Contracting Expert WitnessView profile

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General Contracting Expert Witness

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This expert has more than 20 years in the Residential and Commercial construction industry, including 10+ years in Project Management and on/site Supervision for projects ranging from 10K to 5MM with 5-10 employees plus subcontractors. He has experience in planning and scheduling, architectural and structural drawings, developing bids and proposals, materials management, purchasing, invoicing,...

Mr. Kier Gregory CottonView profile

ID: 6448614

Mr. Kier Cotton

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California

Mr. Kier Cotton has two decades of experience in Construction Methodologies, specializing in Construction Planning, Oversight, and Project Sequencing. He holds multiple licenses in Plumbing, Electrical, and Carpentry in California. Currently, he serves as the Senior Consultant and Director of SFRD at Blackstone Development, Inc. Additionally, Mr. Cotton is the CEO/Owner of KC Gregory, Signature...

Automotive Garage Standards Expert WitnessView profile

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Automotive Garage Standards Expert Witness

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This automobile repair expert has been in the industry for over 45 years. He worked for 15 years at an auto tool company called Snap on Tools Corp and purchased his own automobile repair shop in 1989. He has worked with many attorneys in California and just finished a review of a case where BMW settled pre-trial.

Mr. Michael Steven RobertsView profile

ID: 6541503

Mr. Michael Roberts

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California

Mr. Michael S. Roberts has over 40 years of experience in the Construction Industry and he is a licensed Plastering Contractor in the States of California, Nevada, and Arizona. Formerly, this expert served as the President of Mike's Patch Work, Inc. and as the President of Construction Analysis Group, Inc. He currently serves as a Construction Consultant for MC Consultants, Inc. He is also the...

Bridge Construction Expert WitnessView profile

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Bridge Construction Expert Witness

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This expert has over 35 years of experience in the field of bridge design and construction. He earned his BS at the Portuguese Military Academy, and a Graduate Engineering Diploma and MS in Structural Engineering at the University of Witwatersrand (Johannesburg, South Africa). He is certified as a Professional Civil Engineer, as an Expert Analyst in Finite Elements Methods, and as an Advanced...

Dr. Mark Grey, PhDView profile

ID: 6890997

Dr. Mark Grey, PhD

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California

Dr. Mark Grey has 17 years of experience in Soil Science, Hydrology, and Water Resources. He earned his BA in English from Eastern Washington University, his MS in Forest Ecosystem Analysis, and his Ph.D. in Soil Chemistry from the University of Washington. Today, this expert is licensed as a Community Association Manager in the state of Florida. Formerly, this expert served as the Director of...

Construction Equipment Rentals Expert WitnessView profile

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Construction Equipment Rentals Expert Witness

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This expert has over 34 years experience working in the construction equipment rental industry across the country. He has worked in the construction equipment rental industry in Southern California for 30 years. He has held positions such as Branch Manager, Purchasing Agent and General Manager while working in the industry.

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Mr. Jay Arthur CareyView profile

ID: 7270891

Mr. Jay Carey

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California

Mr. Jay A. Carey has 37 years of experience in Construction & Architecture. He earned his BS in Economics from the University of California, Davis. Today, this expert is licensed as a General Contractor in the states of Nevada and California. Formerly, this expert served as a Project Manager and field Superintendent at Blair Associates, and as a Senior Consultant at Guardian Group, Inc....

Civil Engineering Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering Safety Expert Witness

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This impressive expert received his BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern California and his MS in Civil Engineering from Stanford University. A registered Professional Engineer in California, he has been awarded the USC Mellon Mentoring Award. Formerly, he was a principal engineer and principal construction manager at Trojan Construction Management, the vice president of...

Electrical Engineering & Electrical Construction Expert WitnessView profile

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Electrical Engineering & Electrical Construction Expert Witness

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This electric engineer has over 40 years of experience and is active as a consultant. He earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from Heald College and is licensed in California as a professional electrical engineer. The expert started his career as an electrical engineer with RE Corp., where he estimated electrical construction projects and earned his electrical contractor's license. He spent...

Construction Safety and OSHA Expert WitnessView profile

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Construction Safety and OSHA Expert Witness

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This expert has over 35 years of experience in the field of construction safety. He earned his BBA in finance from the University of Utah and is a licensed general contractor in California. He is board certified as a construction health and safety technician and as a safety and health manager. He is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers. He previously served as an instructor at the...

Construction Expert WitnessView profile

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Construction Expert Witness

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This expert is highly qualified in construction-related matters, boasting over 35 years of experience in the industry. He is licensed as a general contractor in the state of California. He served as a carpenter for Argus Construction, John Frank Construction, Perfection Woodworking, and Coastline Construction. With these companies, he worked on various types of commercial and residential...

Architecture and Construction Expert WitnessView profile

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Architecture and Construction Expert Witness

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This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience in the planning, design, investigation, analysis, and quality control processes of residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial construction projects. He received his BS from the Evergreen State College, before entering the field of architecture. He is a registered architect and a licensed general contractor in the state of...

Construction and Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Construction and Engineering Expert Witness

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This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of construction, with his work involving the roles and responsibilities under contract documents, contract administration, contractor standards of care, construction costs, and scheduling delay and disruptions. He received his BA from Clemson University before earning his MBA from Pepperdine University. He also frequently...

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Forensic Construction Investigation Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Construction Investigation Expert Witness

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This expert has over 40 years of experience in the construction and insurance industry. He is a licensed insurance adjuster and general adjuster and is certified in fraud in the property casualty insurance industry. He is a member of the Sacramento Claims Association and the Forensic Expert Witness Association. He previously served as a forensic construction consultant at the Forensic Group, as a...

Construction Expert Witness FAQs

A construction expert witness provides specialized knowledge and insights on construction-related matters, such as building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards. They can help clarify complex issues for the court.

Construction expert witnesses are often needed in cases involving construction defects, accidents, contract disputes, property damage claims, or any case where technical construction expertise is required.

Yes, many construction expert witnesses have experience in various subspecialties. Their diverse backgrounds allow them to provide valuable insights into specific areas of construction.

In a defect case, a construction expert can identify whether proper procedures were followed, if materials used were up to standard, and if the defect was due to negligence or poor workmanship.

Building codes and regulations frequently change. An expert with current knowledge ensures accurate information is presented in court, which can significantly impact the outcome of the case.

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