Expert Witnesses in Construction Defects

Robertson Engineering Investigations LLC

Mesilla Park, New Mexico
P.O. Box 820, 88047

Contact: Cale Robertson, MSME, PE, CFI-IAAI, ACTAR
www.reifire.net
575-644-9595 Or Toll Free
rei@reifire.net

Robertson Engineering Investigations LLC

P.O. Box 820
Mesilla Park, New Mexico 88047

Contact: Cale Robertson, MSME, PE, CFI-IAAI, ACTAR
www.reifire.net
575-644-9595
rei@reifire.net

cale.robertson@reifire.net

Robertson Engineering Investigations, LLC (REI) is a private forensic engineering firm that provides forensic engineering services to both the insurance and legal communities.

REI experts are court qualified Licensed Professional Engineers with extensive training, experience and certifications related to fire investigation, fire science, accident investigation and reconstruction, and general product failure analysis. REI investigators hold the distinguished Certified Fire Investigator (CFI-IAAI) certification and are also certified accident reconstructionist through the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR). REI is dedicated to providing accurate, complete and timely investigations that are based on scientific principles.

Identifying the root origin and cause of incidents, which have significant cost in terms of either pain and suffering or monetary loss, is the only way for society to correct, improve and/or remove defective products from harms way. This is why REI is dedicated to identifying the facts and the root cause of such incidents and will not become an advocate for one party or another.

REI Location Google Maps Zoomed Out REI's regular service areas include New Mexico, Texas and Arizona, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, El Paso, Dallas, Phoenix, and Tucson. REI staff are fluent in Spanish.

Information:

Accident Investigations, Accident Reconstruction, Commercial Vehicle Accident Reconstruction, Construction Accidents, Construction Claims, Construction Defects, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Fire and Explosions, Fire Origin and Cause, Fire Protection Investigations, Forensic, Forensic Engineering, Hail Damages, Lab Testing and Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction, Product Failure, Reconstruction, Roofing, Roofing and Waterproofing, Slip, Trip, and Fall, Structural Engineering, Structural Failure, Stucco,

cale.robertson@reifire.net

Robertson Engineering Investigations, LLC (REI) is a private forensic engineering firm that provides forensic engineering services to both the insurance and legal communities.

REI experts are court qualified Licensed Professional Engineers with extensive training, experience and certifications related to fire investigation, fire science, accident investigation and reconstruction, and general product failure analysis. REI investigators hold the distinguished Certified Fire Investigator (CFI-IAAI) certification and are also certified accident reconstructionist through the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR). REI is dedicated to providing accurate, complete and timely investigations that are based on scientific principles.

Identifying the root origin and cause of incidents, which have significant cost in terms of either pain and suffering or monetary loss, is the only way for society to correct, improve and/or remove defective products from harms way. This is why REI is dedicated to identifying the facts and the root cause of such incidents and will not become an advocate for one party or another.

REI Location Google Maps Zoomed Out REI's regular service areas include New Mexico, Texas and Arizona, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, El Paso, Dallas, Phoenix, and Tucson. REI staff are fluent in Spanish.

Bruttaniti Architecture

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1432 South Broad Street, 19146

Contact: Anthony Bruttaniti, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

215-512-8088 Or Toll Free
anthony@bruttanitiarchitecture.com

Bruttaniti Architecture

1432 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146

Contact: Anthony Bruttaniti, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

215-512-8088
anthony@bruttanitiarchitecture.com

Anthony Bruttaniti's CV

I am a registered Architect in business for 30+ years in Philadelphia with experience in both residential and commercial building design. I have extensive experience in all aspects of the architectural profession that includes new construction, rehab projects, fire damage, moisture problems, ADA compliance, zoning and land use, building code analysis, building material specifications, energy compliance, and on-site problem solving during construction.

I have done expert work for construction defects, slip and fall accidents, ADA compliance, building collapse, and building code analysis. I have education and training as an expert witness and I am available for case consultation, case review and analysis, expert witness reports, depositions, and trial testimony, for both plaintiffs and defendant cases.

I received an award for Excellence in Planning & Design from the Montgomery County Planning Commission, PA for an adaptive building re-use and sustainable design for a new Public Library in North Wales, PA.

I have Architect licenses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware having vast experience and knowledge of the architectural profession, with the expertise and qualifications to speak with integrity and proficiency in all aspects of building design and construction.

Information:

ADA, ADA Compliance, Architecture, Building Code Compliance, Construction Defects,

Anthony Bruttaniti's CV

I am a registered Architect in business for 30+ years in Philadelphia with experience in both residential and commercial building design. I have extensive experience in all aspects of the architectural profession that includes new construction, rehab projects, fire damage, moisture problems, ADA compliance, zoning and land use, building code analysis, building material specifications, energy compliance, and on-site problem solving during construction.

I have done expert work for construction defects, slip and fall accidents, ADA compliance, building collapse, and building code analysis. I have education and training as an expert witness and I am available for case consultation, case review and analysis, expert witness reports, depositions, and trial testimony, for both plaintiffs and defendant cases.

I received an award for Excellence in Planning & Design from the Montgomery County Planning Commission, PA for an adaptive building re-use and sustainable design for a new Public Library in North Wales, PA.

I have Architect licenses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware having vast experience and knowledge of the architectural profession, with the expertise and qualifications to speak with integrity and proficiency in all aspects of building design and construction.

Burtness Engineering Services

White Heath, Illinois
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Contact: Thomas H. Burtness, PE, CFEI
lightingexpertwitness.com
217-687-2000 Or Toll Free
tom@burtnesseng.com

Burtness Engineering Services

White Heath, Illinois

Contact: Thomas H. Burtness, PE, CFEI
lightingexpertwitness.com
217-687-2000
tom@burtnesseng.com

Thomas H. Burtness's CV

Licensed Professional Engineer in 24 states and former licensed electrician, Tom Burtness specializes in electrical and lighting engineering for cases involving death and personal injury, industrial accidents, vehicular accidents due to illumination defects, fire origin/cause, electrocution, construction contract claims and disputes, safety circuit failure, and control and instrumentation systems (SCADA) in industrial, commercial, municipal, and residential occupancies.

One client stated, “Tom…prepared a detailed report that simplified the issues…and does very well in deposition.”

Mr. Burtness has been providing forensic engineering services since 1983, and is a specialist in illumination engineering for street, roadway and area lighting; including field verification and photometric requirements.

Mr. Burtness has 40+ years of experience in the design, specification, construction contract administration, installation, startup, and troubleshooting of electrical power and control systems and street and area lighting systems. He is available to provide services nationwide, with PE registration by comity available in most states.

Information:

Accident Investigations, Construction, Construction Defects, Electrical, Electrical Engineering, Equipment and Machinery, Lighting,

Thomas H. Burtness's CV

Licensed Professional Engineer in 24 states and former licensed electrician, Tom Burtness specializes in electrical and lighting engineering for cases involving death and personal injury, industrial accidents, vehicular accidents due to illumination defects, fire origin/cause, electrocution, construction contract claims and disputes, safety circuit failure, and control and instrumentation systems (SCADA) in industrial, commercial, municipal, and residential occupancies.

One client stated, “Tom…prepared a detailed report that simplified the issues…and does very well in deposition.”

Mr. Burtness has been providing forensic engineering services since 1983, and is a specialist in illumination engineering for street, roadway and area lighting; including field verification and photometric requirements.

Mr. Burtness has 40+ years of experience in the design, specification, construction contract administration, installation, startup, and troubleshooting of electrical power and control systems and street and area lighting systems. He is available to provide services nationwide, with PE registration by comity available in most states.

Rieser Building Group

San Jose, California
6128 Camino Verde Drive Suite A, 95119

Contact: Mark E Rieser II, MS, PE, AIA, GBC, GEC
www.RieserBuildingGroup.com
408-386-0721 Or Toll Free
mrieser@rieserbuildinggroup.com

Rieser Building Group

6128 Camino Verde Drive Suite A
San Jose, California 95119

Contact: Mark E Rieser II, MS, PE, AIA, GBC, GEC
www.RieserBuildingGroup.com
408-386-0721
mrieser@rieserbuildinggroup.com

Mark E. Rieser, II, MS, PE, AIA, GBC, GEC has over 30 years of experience in the Engineering, Architectural, Construction, and Building Design industry. He provides his clients with a comprehensive knowledge of Engineering, Construction Technology and Construction Standards of Professional Practice.

Information:

Accident Reconstruction, Civil Engineering, Construction Defects, General Contractor, Safety, Slip, Trip, and Fall, Structural Engineering, Traffic and Transportation, Traffic Engineering, Transportation,

Mark E. Rieser, II, MS, PE, AIA, GBC, GEC has over 30 years of experience in the Engineering, Architectural, Construction, and Building Design industry. He provides his clients with a comprehensive knowledge of Engineering, Construction Technology and Construction Standards of Professional Practice.

Shatec Engineering Consultants, LLC

El Dorado Hills, California
7064 Tarvisio Way, 95762

Contact: Shakir Shatnawi Ph.D., PE
www.shatec.net
916-990-6488 Or Toll Free
sshatnawi@shatec.net

Shatec Engineering Consultants, LLC

7064 Tarvisio Way
El Dorado Hills, California 95762

Contact: Shakir Shatnawi Ph.D., PE
www.shatec.net
916-990-6488
sshatnawi@shatec.net

Dr. Shakir Shatnawi has a Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering and Pavement Design, and Masters in Construction Management with over 27 years of practical and extensive engineering and transportation expertise covering industry and public agencies including Caltrans and FHWA. Currently providing expert witness services, expert testimony and litigation support to attorneys and legal entities on cases related to accident reconstruction, analysis, design standards, construction specifications, guidelines, policies, public agency practices, transportation, roads, pavements, airports, materials, highway geometric design, drainage, asphalt, concrete, soil, repairs, maintenance, inspections, rehabilitation, construction quality control - quality assurance, construction claims, inspection, settlement, dispute resolution, pavement surface conditions such as friction, skid resistance, surface discontinuities, cracking, rutting, defects, potholes and roughness, failure investigations, forensic engineering, traffic, safety standards, construction work zone accidents, construction safety, safety operating procedures, roadside hazards, signage, sight distance requirements, ADA requirements, code violations, and engineering analysis.

Information:

Accident Investigations, Accident Reconstruction, Civil Construction and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Concrete and Masonry, Construction, Construction Claims, Construction Defects, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Government, Materials Science, Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction, Parking Lots, Safety, Safety Engineering, Slip, Trip, and Fall, Traffic Engineering, Transportation,

Dr. Shakir Shatnawi has a Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering and Pavement Design, and Masters in Construction Management with over 27 years of practical and extensive engineering and transportation expertise covering industry and public agencies including Caltrans and FHWA. Currently providing expert witness services, expert testimony and litigation support to attorneys and legal entities on cases related to accident reconstruction, analysis, design standards, construction specifications, guidelines, policies, public agency practices, transportation, roads, pavements, airports, materials, highway geometric design, drainage, asphalt, concrete, soil, repairs, maintenance, inspections, rehabilitation, construction quality control - quality assurance, construction claims, inspection, settlement, dispute resolution, pavement surface conditions such as friction, skid resistance, surface discontinuities, cracking, rutting, defects, potholes and roughness, failure investigations, forensic engineering, traffic, safety standards, construction work zone accidents, construction safety, safety operating procedures, roadside hazards, signage, sight distance requirements, ADA requirements, code violations, and engineering analysis.

Arc & Line, LLC

Los Angeles, California
, 90042

Contact: Jamil Soucar
arclineonline.com
310-801-2941 Or Toll Free
arcline@earthlink.net

Arc & Line, LLC

Los Angeles, California 90042

Contact: Jamil Soucar
arclineonline.com
310-801-2941
arcline@earthlink.net

Mr. Jamil Soucar has been in the construction industry since 1983, managing mostly public works projects and numerous private projects. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering, holds a B-General Contracting license and a member of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). As an experienced scheduler, Mr. Soucar has a wide experience in delays and time impact analysis and claims. He has prepared and conducted several training programs covering numerous construction management topics to other professionals in the industry. As an expert witness, Mr. Soucar has offered services on a variety of cases including delays, scheduling, contract scope disputes, construction defects, and change orders disputes, standard of care and design management.

Information:

Arbitration, Construction, Construction Claims, Construction Defects, Construction Delays, Construction Management, Mediation,

Mr. Jamil Soucar has been in the construction industry since 1983, managing mostly public works projects and numerous private projects. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering, holds a B-General Contracting license and a member of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). As an experienced scheduler, Mr. Soucar has a wide experience in delays and time impact analysis and claims. He has prepared and conducted several training programs covering numerous construction management topics to other professionals in the industry. As an expert witness, Mr. Soucar has offered services on a variety of cases including delays, scheduling, contract scope disputes, construction defects, and change orders disputes, standard of care and design management.

Cain and Associates Engineers and Constructors, Inc.

Mobile, Alabama
1209 Montlimar Dr. , Suite 675, 36609

Contact: Hal K. Cain, PE
www.hkcain.com
251-473-7781 Or Toll Free
HalKCain@aol.com

Cain and Associates Engineers and Constructors, Inc.

1209 Montlimar Dr. , Suite 675
Mobile, Alabama 36609

Contact: Hal K. Cain, PE
www.hkcain.com
251-473-7781
HalKCain@aol.com

Cain & Associates Engineers & Constructors, Inc. is an Engineering and Construction Management firm that also specializes in forensic engineering investigations and analysis of construction claims defects. We have a staff that consists of Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers (Drainage), Mechanical Engineers, Master Plumber, HVAC Specialists, Roofing Specialists, EIFS specialists, Flooring Specialists, Construction Managers, and Master Electrician and electrical engineer. Our personnel have hands-on engineering and construction experience. Construction Management experts in heavy industrial, commercial and residential structures.
Hal is a Professional Engineer in five states, P.E., Certified Structural Engineer, EIFS Third Party Certification, and Licensed G.C. in Alabama and Louisiana.

Information:

Building Envelope Forensics, Construction, Construction Claims, Construction Defects, Construction Delays, Construction Management, Electrical, Engineering, Fire and Explosions, Forensic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Roofing and Waterproofing, Structural Engineering,

Cain & Associates Engineers & Constructors, Inc. is an Engineering and Construction Management firm that also specializes in forensic engineering investigations and analysis of construction claims defects. We have a staff that consists of Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers (Drainage), Mechanical Engineers, Master Plumber, HVAC Specialists, Roofing Specialists, EIFS specialists, Flooring Specialists, Construction Managers, and Master Electrician and electrical engineer. Our personnel have hands-on engineering and construction experience. Construction Management experts in heavy industrial, commercial and residential structures.
Hal is a Professional Engineer in five states, P.E., Certified Structural Engineer, EIFS Third Party Certification, and Licensed G.C. in Alabama and Louisiana.

Managed Response, Inc.

Sugar Land, Texas
77 Sugar Creek Center Boulevard Suite 210, 77478

Contact: Michael D. Stall, MSCE, PE, DFE
www.mribuilds.com
713-906-0181 Or Toll Free
mike@mribuilds.com

Managed Response, Inc.

77 Sugar Creek Center Boulevard Suite 210
Sugar Land, Texas 77478

Contact: Michael D. Stall, MSCE, PE, DFE
www.mribuilds.com
713-906-0181
mike@mribuilds.com

Michael D. Stall, MSCE, PE, DFE is a Registered Professional Engineer (#65893) in Texas and is a National Academy of Forensic Engineers Board Certified Forensic Engineer (DFE). Mr. Stall earned a Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor’s of Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Stall is founder and President of Managed Response, Inc. (MRI), a Texas Registered Professional Engineering firm (#00546) and a general contracting company that specializes in evaluation and repair of distressed properties. Mr. Stall has worked as an expert witness in resolution of design and construction disputes during the past 12 years.

Mr. Stall has over 40 years of construction experience as a carpenter, ironworker, foreman, supervisor, engineer, scheduler and construction manager for shopping centers, single-family homes, multi-family buildings, manufacturing plants, power plants and medical facilities. He has evaluated numerous damaged buildings during the past 25 years that have suffered damage from fires, explosions, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornados, hail storms, design defects and construction defects. He has published peerreviewed articles in the Journal of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers about evaluation of construction defects and resolution of schedule delay claims.

MRI has been in business since 1998 and continues to perform construction and renovation work in addition to consulting. This real-world experience contributes to our professional engineering and expert witness work. MRI also has over 20 years of experience evaluating and quantifying building damage using the Xactimate estimating system.

Information:

Construction Claims, Construction Defects, Construction Management, Disaster Recovery Planning, Forensic Engineering,

Michael D. Stall, MSCE, PE, DFE is a Registered Professional Engineer (#65893) in Texas and is a National Academy of Forensic Engineers Board Certified Forensic Engineer (DFE). Mr. Stall earned a Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor’s of Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Stall is founder and President of Managed Response, Inc. (MRI), a Texas Registered Professional Engineering firm (#00546) and a general contracting company that specializes in evaluation and repair of distressed properties. Mr. Stall has worked as an expert witness in resolution of design and construction disputes during the past 12 years.

Mr. Stall has over 40 years of construction experience as a carpenter, ironworker, foreman, supervisor, engineer, scheduler and construction manager for shopping centers, single-family homes, multi-family buildings, manufacturing plants, power plants and medical facilities. He has evaluated numerous damaged buildings during the past 25 years that have suffered damage from fires, explosions, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornados, hail storms, design defects and construction defects. He has published peerreviewed articles in the Journal of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers about evaluation of construction defects and resolution of schedule delay claims.

MRI has been in business since 1998 and continues to perform construction and renovation work in addition to consulting. This real-world experience contributes to our professional engineering and expert witness work. MRI also has over 20 years of experience evaluating and quantifying building damage using the Xactimate estimating system.

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