John Springman forensic architect Master of Architecture, University of Illinois Licensed Architect, California Licensed Architect, Colorado Licensed Architect, Nevada Licensed Architect, Texas NCARB Certification California Supplemental Examination Commissioner, California State Board of Architects Email: jspringman@construction-expert-witness.com

Mark Chapman consulting civil engineer general building contractor Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, 1991, California State University, Long Beach Registered Civil Engineer for California, 52142, 1994 Registered Civil Engineer for Arizona, 36022 Registered Civil Engineer for Nevada, 014532 Licensed General Building Contractor, B-632445, State of California Email:markchapman@construction-expert-witness.com

	Stan Bezue architect building envelope expert consulting general contractor Bachelor of Architecture, Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Licensed Architect, California Licensed General Building Contractor, B-00846803, State of California Member, American Institute of Architects Email: stanbezue@construction-expert-witness.com
	Matthew J. Nardella, architect ada compliance consultant Licensed Architect, State of California Registered Residential Designer, State of Nevada Bachelor of Architecture, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California Supplemental Oral Examination Commissioner, California State Board of Architectural Examiners Organizational Member, American Concrete Institute Email: matthewjnardella@construction-expert-witness.com
	John B. A. Mancini - architect general building contractor ada design-compliance expert Licensed Architect, California Licensed General Contractor — B, State of California California Supplemental Examination Commissioner, California State Board of Architects Certificate, High Density Urban Planning, Urban Land Institute Guest Speaker, American Society of Consulting Engineers (Forensic Evidence Collection) Email: johnmancini@construction-expert-witness.com
	Douglas F. Gorrie consulting architect Licensed Architect, California Licensed Architect, Nevada Licensed Architect, Arizona Licensed Architect, Texas NCARB Certified Organizational Member, American Concrete Institute Bachelor of Architecture, University of Oregon Email: douglassfgorrie@construction-expert-witness.com

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE - Construction Defect and Claims Litigation Case Bio's and Summaries. For an initial consultation or discussion regarding a new matter please arrange a confidential consultation

 
U.C. Riverside Science Library
A project involving the catastrophic failure of large-diameter underground air-conditioning chiller lines and the resulting settlement of fill materials, attendant water damage to adjacent structures, and loss of use. CONSTRUCTION EXPERT WITNESS CONSULTANTS developed repair and damage evaluations which were instrumental in the successful prosecution of subsequent subrogation action.

 
Lish Residence
Located in Twinsburg, Ohio, the claim involves EIFS exterior cladding, alleged window issues, and other building code deficiencies. Bert L. Howe & Associates, Inc. performed an evaluation of the plans, construction documents, and installation. Our consulting, design and construction professionals provided project monitoring, observed and documented removal and replacement of system.

 
UCLA Northwest Housing Complex
A construction expert witness designation on a project involving the recently completed Northwest Housing Complex on the UCLA campus. The complex consists of 3 multi-story residential units and a large, five-story multipurpose facility encompassing classrooms, auditoriums, a food facility, and campus support services. Repairs and damages amounting to $18,000,000 were addressed and included alleged deficiencies in structural and fire-resistive systems and failures in exterior waterproofing systems and materials resulting in water intrusion and mold growth.

 
Las Vegas Club, Las Vegas Nevada
A $5,000,000 remediation construction expert witness designation included analysis of EIFS cladding and related exterior fenestration at the hotel tower portion of the casino. Specialized protocols were developed in order to accomplish exterior repairs without disruption of normal hotel and casino operations and to minimize street-level impact on guests. Special fenestration components and related interface details were developed in order to integrate repairs at the South Wall Facade while maintaining a continuous one-hour minimum fire-rating at this area.

 
San Bernardino County Medical Center
A $251,000,000 regional medical center constructed in San Bernardino County, California. Claims included alleged failure of terrazzo flooring materials and water damages and mold contamination related to shower membrane leaks in patient rooms. Construction expert witness designation included analysis of repair protocols developed by our consulting construction and design professionals were implemented resulting in substantial savings to insurers and continual, uninterrupted hospital operations during mold abatement remediation and repair.

 
Dickens Senior Housing Project, Sherman Oaks California
A project involving water intrusion at a senior citizen condominium facility. The complex consists of a two-story wood-framed structure over a combination above- and below-grade, cast-in-place concrete parking structure. Construction defect claims included water intrusion through roofing assemblies, stucco wall and window systems, and membrane waterproofing materials at public courtyards and walkways over the parking structure. Special repair protocols were developed with regard to sound and dust mitigation and a sophisticated relocation schedule was prepared in order to minimize resident discomfort and displacement.

 
Four Seasons Housing, Inc.
Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the claim involves alleged structural and installation issues resulting in substantial interior and exterior damage. CONSTRUCTION EXPERT WITNESS CONSULTANTS provided evaluation of plans, engineering, site conditions, and manufactures installation requirements.

 
Banning’s Landing Community Center, Wilmington, Port of Los Angeles
A $5,000,000 state-of-the-art multipurpose cultural and meeting facility located in the port community of Wilmington, California. Construction defect claims arose from damages caused by prolonged weather exposure resulting from numerous construction delays. Due to complex design elements and the interpolation of multiple architectural, structural, and material finish elements, the development of repair protocols presented us with unique challenges. Adding to the complexity of the project was the complete remediation of the center prior to our involvement, which forced a heavy reliance on construction documents and project logs.

 
Mission Ridge Apartments, Las Vegas Nevada
A $9,000,000 project involving a 256-unit, 16-building apartment complex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Repair and damage evaluations were developed relative to significant deterioration of exterior stucco wall systems, correlating to multiple contributing sources. Our construction consulting and design experts provided in-depth analysis of leak history documents, historical photographs of previously repaired damage, and deficiency listings and repair recommendations developed during mediation. As a result of this analysis, our team was able to successfully allocate responsibility to multiple sources outside the insured’s scope of work, resulting in a savings to the carrier in excess of 96% off the mediation demand.

 
Union Bank Plaza, Los Angeles
A $1,000,000 renovation and tenant improvement project encompassing the street level plaza and mezzanine promenade fronting the Union Bank building in downtown Los Angeles. Responding to alleged construction defects included repair and damage evaluations that were developed relating to failed substrate topping slab materials, horizontal and vertical waterproof membrane systems over a subterranean garage, and the failed application of granite pavers and building wainscot cladding.

 
Senior Systems Technology, Palmdale California
A construction defect and claims project involving the failure of the slab-on-grade in a $7,000,000 high-tech computer manufacturing facility and the resulting damage to sophisticated static electricity-dissipating flooring systems.

 
Southern Ohio Health Services Facility
In this project, located in Seaman, Ohio, we undertook site investigation and testing in order to determine issues pertinent to work performed by the framing contractor.

 
Pasadena Industrial Building
This project had issues including foundation deformation and subsidence. The foundation was augmented and leveled by the use of helical anchors. The building was reinforced. Slab replacement was required.

 
Cleveland Fourplex
Multi-family development located in Cleveland, Ohio, our team of consulting general building contractors completed excavating, foundation, and waterproofing inspections on single and multi-family projects throughout northeastern Ohio.

 
Amburn Residence
35,000 sf home, located in Mount Pleasant, SC. Alleged defects include failure of the EIFS exterior cladding causing water intrusion and substantial damage to framing materials. Complete analysis of exterior cladding, roofing, and fenestration were completed in support of the general liability carriers legal team.

 
Carrell Residence
Project located in Simpsonville, South Carolina, involving water intrusion and mold claims. Investigations by our consulting general building and mold remediation contractors have identified elements of the roofing, siding, and balcony waterproofing had contributed to the water intrusion and associated mold issues.

 
Centex Homes
Seventeen homes in this project, located at the Charleston National Country Club, have front elevations that were clad with EIFS. Damage and repair evaluations were developed to rectify the issues at minimal cost without displacing the residents.

 
Clifford Pierce Middle School
Located in Merrillville, Indiana, a scaffolding accident left a worker with permanent injuries. Evaluation of OSHA regulations, weather, and job site conditions was performed by design and construction safety experts to assist in the settlement and allocation of responsibility.

 
Duncan Residence
45,000 sf plantation home near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, involving allegedly defective EIFS siding. Our design and construction consultants provided an evaluation of defects and repair costs, and assisted in the building product manufacturers legal team in reaching a settlement of a $750,000 construction defect claim for less than $80,000.

 
Eckstein Residence
A $1.7 million home in Paducah, Kentucky. Allegations of water intrusion and mold. Investigation by our consulting general building contractors of windows and deck waterproofing assisted in reaching a settlement with plaintiffs at a significant reduction from the original litigation demand.

 
Hadwin-White GMC
Near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Remodeling of the building consisted of EIFS installation and roof alteration, allegedly causing water intrusion and subsequent damage. Our construction and design professionals provided investigation of design and installation to determine potential design deficiencies and damage repair costs.

 
King Residence
Located in Columbia, South Carolina, alleged defects include water intrusion at the front picture window. Investigation by our consulting team addressed alleged deficiencies relating to stone veneer and window construction.

 
Logan-Todd Regional Water District
$3.7 million project of a raw water intake plant on the Cumberland River in Hartsville, Kentucky. Issues include contracts, delay claims, and liquidated damages. Evaluation of site conditions, and conditions relating to contract firms was completed resulting in substantial savings to our client.

 
Sither Residence
Located in Paducah, Kentucky, defect claims involve drainage and structural issues, causing severe damage to rear elevation of the structure. Expert witness services and analysis included evaluation of plans, engineering, and site conditions.

 
Smith Residence
Located in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, the claim involves allegedly defective EIFS exterior cladding, allegedly defective fenestration, and other building code deficiencies. Our construction and design professionals provided reports, and assisted legal professionals in reaching a negotiated settlement at substantial savings to the client.

 
Oak Park Calabasas
Construction defect litigation involving a  360 unit condominium development located in the City of Calabasas, California.

 
Dreamworks
Construction defect litigation at the Dreamworks Animation Studio and campus, a motion picture and television production facility located in Glendale, California.

 
One Harbor
Construction defect litigation and construction claims case. Twin, high rise condominium towers overlooking San Diego Bay, Coronado Island, and downtown San Diego.

 
Fullerton Police Department
Construction defect and claims litigation involving the expansion and renovation of the Fullerton Police Department headquarters, an administrative and jail facility a public works project serving the City of Fullerton, California.

 
Cal State Fullerton
A construction defect litigation at a public university science laboratory facility on the campus of California State University, Fullerton.

 
701 Ocean
Construction defect and claims litigation relevant to a four-story condominium structure with a below-grade parking facilities and a rooftop pool/sun deck, overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, California.

 
Hennessey’s Tavern
A construction claims project at a popular restaurant and tavern located on the Strand in Redondo Beach, California.

 
Palmdale Marketplace
Large retail project and regional shopping center anchored by multiple major tenants and located in Palmdale, California. Expert designation in construction defect litigation involved destructive testing, cost analysis, repair monitoring and project management. Our team of consulting general building contractors provided support to legal professionals resulting in substantial recovery in negotiated settlement with builder and sub trades.

 
Schaff v. Boulder Development
In this construction defect case consisting of more than one hundred individual houses in Mentone, it was alleged that improper site preparations left large cobbles and under-compacted soils materials that caused excessive water to pass beneath dwellings. Water vapor transmission through slabs causing damage to interiors and deterioration of concrete slabs through sulfate attack. Contemplated repair scenarios included evaluation of costs relating to soils injection with 3M product to provide underside slab waterproofing, construction of foundation cut-off trenches filled with concrete, and underpinning foundations.

 
Prince Turki Residence
A 45,000 sf private residence located in Bel Air, California. Construction defect litigation.

 
Plaza Temecula
A multi-tenant regional shopping center and retail complex and light commercial complex located in Temecula, California.

 
Yorba Linda Community Center
A state-of-the-art, multipurpose community and senior center facility located in Yorba Linda, California.

 
University of California Riverside v. Barnhard - Construction defect litigation at a public university. Allegations and construction expert witness designation involved a high pressure line break causing flood and erosion to UCR’s new science building. Repairs required extensive excavation, re-compaction, and repair to site and building.