UTAH CONSTRUCTION EXPERT WITNESS GROUP

Utah Construction Consultants

Consulting Utah Civil Engineers, Architects, General Contractors

Drawing from an extensive national background in complex construction defect cases and claims litigation, the Utah Construction Expert Witness Group undertakes field investigations, construction evaluations, and in-situ testing of diverse building components to assess compliance with performance standards. This is especially pertinent to a wide range of apartment complexes and communities. Recognized experts in fields such as architecture, civil engineering, geotechnical concerns, construction costing, and general contracting provide rigorous analyses of remediation approaches, provisional repair cost estimates, and thorough assessments for cost allocation and liability apportionment. These efforts are aimed at bolstering claims related to subcontractors, cross-defendants, and third-party insureds.

Condominium Construction Claims

Utah Condominium Construction Expert Witness

In the complex realm of condominium and multi-unit residential construction disputes, the firm's expert witness and general construction investigation capabilities are deployed to provide both legal and technical support for a diverse set of stakeholders focused on condominium development, and construction claims. Typical engagements include construction defect and damage claims in connection with a broad spectrum of interested entities, such as publicly traded builders, commercial general liability carriers, risk managers, third-party administrators, homeowners' associations, individual property owners, real estate developers, general contractors, design professionals, leading subcontractors, and specialized trade contractors.

Apartment Construction Experts

Apartment Construction Expert Witness - Utah

Drawing on extensive nationwide expertise in complex construction defect cases and claims litigation, the Utah Construction Expert Witness Group is commissioned to perform field investigations, construction evaluations, and on-site testing of various building elements to assess compliance with performance benchmarks. This is especially salient in the diverse field of apartment complexes and communities. Distinguished experts in architecture, civil engineering, geotechnical matters, construction cost, and general contracting provide in-depth analyses of remediation plans, tentative repair cost estimates, and exhaustive evaluations for cost distribution and liability partitioning, aimed at substantiating claims towards subcontractors, cross-defendants, and third-party insureds.

Civil Engineering - Geotechnical

Civil Engineering and Geotechnical Claims Project Experience

Consulting and expert witness roles in civil and geotechnical engineering related trial support include providing technical evaluations to attorneys, insurance adjusters, property owners, and contractors across a wide range of structural, geotechnical, and civil engineering concerns, as well as disputed construction defect cases. Typical engagements involve on-site examinations, visual inspections, and tests on diverse building components and assemblies. Additional services include representing clients during settlement negotiations and assembling analytical data to aid in the preparation for depositions, mediation sessions, arbitration hearings, and court trials.

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Repair Cost Estimating Expert Witness Services

ASPE Certified Professional Estimators collaborate with the firm's Engineering and Design Experts to provide reputable construction cost estimating and trial support services.
With over three decades of expertise in offering repair, restoration, and reconstruction cost-estimating services to a diverse clientele including law firms, insurance companies, independent adjusters, contractors, and publicly-traded national home builders, construction cost estimating serves as the cornerstone of the firm's extensive range of services. Leveraging state-of-the-art proprietary construction cost estimating tools and a nuanced understanding of localized material costs, construction processes, and litigation-specific challenges, the Utah Construction Expert Witness Group is uniquely equipped to deliver robust and substantiated forensic construction cost estimates.

Forensic Architecture

Architecture and Design Expert Witness Claims Support Capabilities

The Forensic Architecture Team offers an array of architectural services to a diverse client base, including law firms, insurance providers, contractors, and publicly-traded national home builders. Specializing in litigation support, the team's capabilities range from reviewing plans and specifications to correlating allegations with as-built versus as-designed conditions. The experts are skilled in evaluating architectural standards of care and practice, issuing Certificates of Merit, and formulating repair scope and plans. Additionally, they conduct meticulous site inspections, undertake invasive and destructive testing, and engage in AAMA and ASTM testing for building fenestration and envelope systems. Their expertise also extends to ADA compliance, personal injury, and premises liability forensic investigations.

EIFS - Construction Claims Support

Utah EIFS Construction Expert Witness Inspection and Claims Analysis

EIFS related expert witness and consulting designations cover an extensive range of issues, such as General Contractor and Subcontractor Standards of Care, Construction Defect Analysis, and Defense Responses. Additional areas of focus include the scrutiny of Contracts, Construction Documents, and Specifications, as well as Design Intent and Coordination Analysis. The scope of work further extends to Visual and Destructive Testing Inspections, complete with generally accepted construction testing protocols, along with Observed Condition Analysis. Subcontractor Liability Exposure and Allocation Reports .

Roofing and Waterproofing

Roofing and Waterproofing Expert Witness Capabilities

The Utah Construction Experts Group, specializes as an Expert Witness in Building Envelope Evaluation and Window Testing. Addressing claims in the diverse arena of roofing systems demands a nuanced understanding of various types of materials and configurations, from low-slope and high-slope constructions to various material types like tile, composition shingle, standing seam metal, torch-down, and BUR, as well as single-ply assemblies such as EPDM, TPO, and PVC. Equally crucial is an in-depth understanding of the integration between roofing systems and other building envelope components, including sheet metal, stucco, fenestrations like skylights and windows, and structural framing considerations like load bearing and drainage slope. Our inspection methodology for addressing roofing-related claims is comprehensive, covering the complete roofing system, penetrations, EMP, roof-mounted equipment, and the interface with other building systems. This meticulous approach aims to address both water intrusion and any resultant damage claims linked to roofing and building envelope issues.
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Commercial Office Projects

Utah Commercial Office Construction Expert Witness

With a robust track record in expert witness assignments related to commercial office construction projects, the Construction Experts Group boasts a team of certified professionals well-versed in post-construction forensic examinations. Representing a diverse clientele—from developers and property owners to commercial general liability insurers and construction trades—the firm offers an array of services. These include construction and design consultation, as-built condition documentation, conceptual repair cost estimations, liability allocation advice, damage assessments, and support matrices for commercial office-related construction claims.  The firm is retained in connection with a diverse array of commercial office related trial support and consulting assignments. Utah commercial office claim support expertise and capabilities extend to a wide range of clients concerned with varying office construction modalities, such as high rise, mid rise commercial projects, concrete tilt-up construction, structural steel buildings, and Type-V wood framed construction. 

Construction Delay Claims

Utah Construction Delay and Scheduling Claims Expert Witness Capabilities

CPM Scheduling Consultants

The Utah Construction Expert Witness Group is retained in connection with numerous construction scheduling claims involving CPM scheduling. Inherent in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling is the risk of unforeseen events, whether natural or man-made, disrupting construction timelines, leading to what is commonly referred to as construction schedule delays. Such delays often precipitate disputes and claims. Our team of consultants specializes in forensic analysis of CPM scheduling, employing various methodologies such as Impacted As-Planned, As-Planned vs. As-Built, Contemporary Period Analysis (Windows Method), Time Impact Analysis, and most frequently, Collapsed As-Built. Armed with substantial experience in delay and acceleration claims consulting and testimony, the firm excels in employing CPM methods to explain the cause, cost, and extent of delays. Representative construction delay and acceleration claims expert witness experience includes a wide range of commercial, residential, and public use projects. In the context of commercial and residential construction delay claims we have been retained on behalf of property developers, general contracting firms, national builders, publicly traded companies, hotel casino operators, risk managers, and commercial general liability carriers. Public use project related construction delay and scheduling retentions include public owned municipal facilities, community centers, recreational facilities, auditoriums, and city owned offices. 

Concrete Construction Claims

Utah Concrete Construction Expert Witness Services

The Utah Construction Expert Witness Group's licensed architects, civil engineers, and general contractors provide investigation and analysis of concrete construction claims. The firm represents developers, concrete contractors, materials suppliers, installers, and owners relevant to a wide variety of concrete related construction defect claims. Project experience includes providing expert witness testimony, on-site inspection, and and consulting services attendant to a myriad of commercial and residential construction projects. This encompasses commercial industrial buildings, condominium developments, resorts, educational institutions ranging from schools to colleges, and public use projects. Each project type presents its own unique set of challenges, and our professionals are particularly adept at identifying and addressing concrete-related construction defects that are germane to these varying contexts. For instance, commercial projects may grapple with issues related to foundational integrity, while condominiums might encounter defects in concrete balconies or parking structures. Resorts frequently confront complications related to aesthetic and structural elements, whereas educational facilities may face problems in auditoriums or sports complexes. Public use projects often require rigorous compliance with regulatory mandates, presenting yet another layer of complexity. Through more than 30 years serving the construction expert support needs of the construction industry's leading construction practice groups, the firm is positioned to address the multitude of issues that can arise in connection with concrete construction defect claims.

Window and Fenestration Experts

Window, Waterproofing, and Fenestration Expert Witness Support Services

Window and fenestration related claims support capabilities leverage from a specialized team of licensed architects, civil engineers, ICC certified building inspectors, and general contractors with extensive experience in offering on-site inspection and expert witness testimony across a diverse range of projects, including high-rise buildings, single-family production homes, condominiums, schools, and mixed-use residential developments. Within this breadth of project types, a common area of scrutiny is window and fenestration-related construction defects. The defects manifest differently across these varied project categories. For instance, high-rise buildings may encounter complexities related to curtain wall systems and thermal breaks, while single-family homes often deal with issues such as improper sealing or glazing. In schools and mixed-use residential projects, the focus may include egress compliance or energy-efficient installations.Our firm excels in differentiating between defects inherent to the window units themselves—such as manufacturing inconsistencies or design flaws—and those that arise from faulty installation procedures, like inadequate fastening or improper flashing. Our comprehensive inspections delve into each facet of window and fenestration components, employing both visual and instrumental methodologies to provide a thorough analysis. The collective expertise of our team allows us to articulate clearly the nuances between these types of defects, contributing valuable insights for the investigation and resolution of construction-related disputes. The synthesis of these evaluations culminates in a robust explanation of the issues at hand, empowering stakeholders with evidence-based findings crucial for litigation or remediation efforts.