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Expert in All Construction Related Issues Including Defects, Water Intrusion, Cost to Remedy
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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arbitration expert |
Expert's expertise in construction dating to 1976 has afforded him the ability to successfully testify competently and factually in many arbitratrations since 1997. His abilities to sift through discovery documents in combination with his review of the completed project and combine the physical characteristics with the stated claims have nearly always, in consultation with Council, resulted in arbitration settlements thereby avoiding costly and time consuming court trials. |
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building component expert |
In the case of Dornhelm v King Expert illustrated to the judge that the claims involving faulty building components against King, the contractor, were erroneous and in fact King had not installed a single faulty building component during the course of his contracted work. As a result of careful analysis of photo's provided by opposing councils expert and review of job, purchase and contract logs provided by defendant Expert clearly illustrated that the faults resulted from unaffiliated workers and, in several circumstances, the claims were simply unsubstantiated. |
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building construction expert |
Expert has a pedigree in building construction in the Southern California area dating to 1921. Expert's grandfather and father both are noted Architects and builders and he began his own career in construction in 1976 and founded Expert's Firmorporated 1984. |
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construction expert |
Expert's expertise in construction includes commercial, industrial, manufacturing, institutional, all aspects of residential, and period authentic renovations. |
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construction cost estimation expert |
In determining material damages related to faulty work or poor scheduling it is a prerequisite to have the many years of construction cost estimating that Expert possesses. |
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construction project management expert |
Harold, as a contracted builder, acted in a dual capacity on behalf of his industrial and manufacturing clientele to oversee construction project management on multi year multi phased projects involving the need to coordinate complex relocations of personnel and processes. In concert with facility representatives, subcontractors and materialsmen he has performed and managed critical path methods as well as budgets and forecasts that enabled the manufacturer to make seamless transitions from aged facilities to new facilities. |
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general contractor expert |
Expert has been a licensed general contractor since 1990 and has testified in construction and real estate related issues since 1997. Within his organization he has available the expertise of an Architect, Structural Engineer, retired building inspector, professional home inspector, and myriad licensed trade contractors. |
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house expert |
For the last decade Expert has been focused on old house construction. These endeavors have provided great insight into residential construction techniques in the Southern California region spanning more than 100 years. In performing interface work between the old and the new he has had the opportunity to observe and correct failures and shortcomings in the building process. This has greatly contributed to his testimony and fact finding abilities. |
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general contracting expert |
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Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Los Angeles, California; Long Beach, California; Santa Ana, California; Anaheim, California; Riverside, California; Bakersfield, California; Glendale, California; Huntington Beach, California; San Bernardino, California; and Oxnard, California.
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Institution |
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1975
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High School
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College preparatory
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Flintridge Preparatory School
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1984 to 2008
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(Undisclosed)
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President
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President. Builder and renovator of fine homes. Commercial and industrial building renovator. Consultant for manufacturing processes and Homeowners Associations. Perform building inspections and analysis of material facts relating to client/ contractor disputes, real estate non disclosure and construction defects analysis. Expert testimony.
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1981 to 1984
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P.H. Cox General Construction
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Superintendent/Project Manager
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Working Superintendent and Project Manager for large commercial/industrial builder
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1980 to 1981
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Westerner Resort Hotel
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Facilities Engineer
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Facilities Engineer with oversight for restoration of aging facilities and suites.
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1978 to 1980
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Ross Industries
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Installation/Service Manager
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Western Region Installation and Service Manager. Specialized in high production meat packing and processing facilities and production equipment.
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1977 to 1978
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Beverly Pacific Corp.
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Electrician
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Electrician, fluid power specialist, steel fabricator, installation technician for commercial refrigeration and sterilizing equipment manufacturer. Union.
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1976 to 1977
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Tri Corporation
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Electrician
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Structural steel erector, fabricator, electrician, fluid powers technician, and draftsman for a design/build company specializing in high-volume material handling and processing equipment.
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Licenses/Certifications
Personal license #591704
Corporate license #468118
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Professional Appointments
Past Chairman of Altadena Land Use Committee. Versed in land use issues relating to public hearings.
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1997 to 2007
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Altadena Town Council
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Councilman
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He was an elected member of a deliberative advisory body to the LA County Supervisor
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Expert has consulted on real estate and construction related issues revolving around litigation
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He has been a consultant on matters pertaining to manufacturing facilities
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As a member of the Intota consultant network,
Expert is a specialist who provides technical consulting to corporate, legal and government clients. Expert provides professional consulting as an All Construction Related Issues Including Defects Consultant, Water Intrusion Consultant, Cost to Remedy Consultant. Expert may consult as an independent consultant or as a member of a consultancy, consulting company,
or consulting firm. Consultants service will be covered by a consulting contract.
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an expert request.
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Superior court. Mediation. Deposition. Arbitration.
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and forensic testing if appropriate in litigation areas as an All Construction Related Issues Including Defects Expert Witness, Water Intrusion Expert Witness, Cost to Remedy Expert Witness.
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ask the experts services particulars by submitting an expert request.
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Expert serves as a resource to
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for customized marketing research in industries or areas related to
All Construction Related Issues Including Defects, Water Intrusion, Cost to Remedy.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Co-ordinate with Architect and Structural Engineer
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Other Skills and Services
10 years in the field of expert testimony and forensic work involving construction and real estate related disputes for both plaintiff and defendant:
Construction defects
Site inspection, destructive testing, written and photographic documentation
Damage/repair cost estimates
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