Nevada Construction Consultants

Consulting Nevada Civil Engineers, Architects, General Contractors

Drawing from an extensive national background in complex construction defect cases and claims litigation, the Nevada 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

Nevada 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 - Nevada

Drawing on extensive nationwide expertise in complex construction defect cases and claims litigation, the Nevada 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 Expert Witness 

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

Nevada 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 Nevada Construction Expert Witness Group is uniquely equipped to deliver robust and substantiated forensic construction cost estimates.

Nevada Registered Architects

Nevada 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.

Nevada EIFS Claims

Nevada EIFS Construction Expert Witness Inspection and Claims Analysis

Our EIFS-related expert witness and consulting designations encompass a wide spectrum of issues, including General Contractor and Subcontractor Standards of Care, Construction Defect Analysis, and Defense Responses. We also specialize in the examination of Contracts, Construction Documents, and Specifications, as well as Design Intent and Coordination Analysis. Our services extend to comprehensive Visual and Destructive Testing Inspections, adhering to widely accepted construction testing protocols, and encompass Observed Condition Analysis. Additionally, we provide Subcontractor Liability Exposure and Allocation Reports, ensuring a thorough and detailed approach to addressing construction-related matters.

Building Envelope Consultants

Roofing and Waterproofing Expert Witness Capabilities

Testing, bringing extensive experience in the Nevada construction industry to the forefront. Our expertise in addressing roofing system claims is informed by a profound understanding of various materials and configurations, encompassing low-slope and high-slope constructions, and materials such as tile, composition shingle, standing seam metal, torch-down, and BUR, in addition to single-ply assemblies like EPDM, TPO, and PVC. Equally critical is our comprehensive comprehension of the intricate integration between roofing systems and other building envelope components, including sheet metal, stucco, fenestrations like skylights and windows, and structural considerations like load bearing and drainage slope. Our inspection methodology for tackling roofing-related claims is thorough, covering the entire roofing system, penetrations, EMP, roof-mounted equipment, and interfaces with other building systems. This meticulous approach is designed to address both water intrusion and any resultant damage claims stemming from roofing and building envelope issues in the Nevada construction landscape.
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Office, R&D, Industrial, Warehouse

Nevada 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. Nevada 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. 

CPM Scheduling Claims Experts

Nevada Construction Delay and Scheduling Claims Expert Witness Capabilities

CPM Scheduling Consultants

The Nevada 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

Nevada Concrete Construction Expert Witness Services

The Nevada Construction Expert Witness Group's licensed architects, civil engineers, and general contractors are dedicated to assisting parties during mediation and settlement conferences in the realm of concrete construction claims. Our firm represents a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including developers, concrete contractors, materials suppliers, installers, and owners, involved in diverse concrete-related construction defect claims. Our extensive project experience spans commercial and residential construction, encompassing commercial industrial buildings, condominium developments, resorts, and educational institutions, ranging from schools to colleges, as well as public use projects.

Each project type presents its own unique set of challenges, and our professionals excel at identifying and addressing concrete-related construction defects specific to these various contexts. For example, commercial projects may grapple with foundational integrity issues, while condominiums might encounter defects in concrete balconies or parking structures. Resorts often face complications related to both aesthetic and structural elements, whereas educational facilities may contend with problems in auditoriums or sports complexes. Public use projects require strict compliance with regulatory mandates, adding another layer of complexity. With over 30 years of experience serving the construction industry's leading practice groups, our firm is exceptionally well-equipped to navigate the multifaceted issues that can arise in connection with concrete construction defect claims, providing invaluable support during mediation and settlement processes.

Window and Fenestration Experts

Window, Waterproofing, and Fenestration Expert Witness Support Services

Leveraging our extensive Nevada experience and dedicated service to commercial general liability carriers representing subcontractors, our firm excels in providing support for window and fenestration-related claims. Our specialized team comprises licensed architects, civil engineers, ICC certified building inspectors, and general contractors, all of whom bring substantial experience in on-site inspection and expert witness testimony across diverse project types in Nevada. These projects include high-rise buildings, single-family production homes, condominiums, schools, and mixed-use residential developments.

Within this wide array of project categories, window and fenestration-related construction defects are a common area of scrutiny. These defects manifest differently across different project types. For example, high-rise buildings may encounter complexities related to curtain wall systems and thermal breaks, while single-family homes often deal with issues like 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 arising from faulty installation procedures, like inadequate fastening or improper flashing. Our comprehensive inspections delve into every 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, providing valuable insights for the investigation and resolution of construction-related disputes. Our detailed evaluations result in a robust explanation of the issues at hand, empowering stakeholders with evidence-based findings crucial for litigation or remediation efforts in Nevada.