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Construction litigation arises from disputes among owners, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and sureties over defects, delays, cost overruns, and contract performance on commercial, industrial, and large-scale residential projects. These disputes often center on whether work was performed in accordance with the applicable plans, specifications, and building codes, and whether delays or added costs were attributable to design deficiencies, contractor error, or unforeseen site conditions. Because construction projects involve overlapping contracts and complex sequencing among multiple parties, determining responsibility for a defect or delay frequently requires more than a review of the contract documents alone. Independent expert testimony helps establish what industry-standard construction practice required under the circumstances.

A construction expert reviews project records, specifications, and site conditions to determine whether design, workmanship, or project management decisions met accepted industry standards. That analysis helps attorneys evaluate defect and delay claims, assess causation when multiple parties may share responsibility, and calculate damages tied to repair costs, schedule impact, or lost value. In disputes involving building code compliance or construction management practices, an expert can also clarify whether a party's conduct satisfied its contractual and regulatory obligations. This standards-based review often becomes the foundation for both liability arguments and damages calculations in construction disputes.

Because construction litigation spans architecture, engineering, and on-site construction management, matching an expert's specific background to the dispute is essential to credible testimony. Round Table Group's construction network includes architects, engineers, and construction management professionals with direct experience on commercial and industrial projects, reflecting the same depth we bring across more than 75,000 expert searches for litigators. We work with counsel to define the precise design, workmanship, or project management question at issue and present candidates whose experience speaks directly to it. Call us at (202) 908-4500 to discuss your construction expert needs.

Kinds of Cases We Work On

Round Table Group helps our clients find a wide variety of Construction expert witnesses for cases like:

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Critical Path Delay Analysis Anchors a General Contractor's Schedule Claim

A general contractor sued the owner of a mixed-use development after owner-directed design changes pushed substantial completion back several months, seeking roughly $8 million in extended general conditions and acceleration costs. We identified experts with experience in critical path method scheduling, delay causation analysis, and construction schedule forensics. The expert's as-built-versus-as-planned schedule comparison isolated the owner-caused delays on the critical path from contractor-caused slippage, a finding that anchored the arbitration panel's award of the bulk of the claimed delay costs.
02

Differing Site Conditions Investigation Resolves a Highway Contractor's Claim

A highway construction contractor sued a state transportation authority after encountering unexpected rock formations not disclosed in the geotechnical reports provided during bidding, seeking nearly $12 million in excavation and equipment costs. We identified experts with experience in geotechnical engineering, subsurface investigation standards, and bid document interpretation. The expert found the rock conditions materially differed from what a reasonable bidder would have anticipated from the disclosed borings, a finding central to the contractor's recovery of a substantial portion of its excess costs.
03

Building Envelope Forensic Review Resolves a Curtain Wall Defect Claim

A condominium developer sued the curtain wall subcontractor after widespread water infiltration surfaced within two years of completion, alleging defective installation, in a dispute over more than $15 million in remediation costs. We identified experts with experience in building envelope forensics, curtain wall systems, and water infiltration testing. The expert's water testing and disassembly investigation traced the infiltration to a flashing detail installed contrary to the approved shop drawings, a finding central to a settlement funding the majority of remediation.
04

Change Order Documentation Audit Resolves a Subcontractor Payment Dispute

A mechanical subcontractor sued the general contractor on a hospital expansion project after the GC withheld payment on a series of change orders, alleging the work reflected unauthorized scope additions rather than directed changes, in a dispute over more than $4 million. We identified experts with experience in construction cost estimating, change order documentation, and mechanical systems scope review. The expert found the disputed work corresponded to directed changes documented in field directives the GC's own project engineer had issued, a finding central to the arbitration award requiring payment of most invoices.
05

Completion Cost Reconstruction Resolves a Performance Bond Dispute

A public school district made a claim against the performance bond of a general contractor that defaulted midway through a new elementary school project, and the surety disputed the scope of completion costs, arguing a portion addressed design changes unrelated to the default. We identified experts with experience in construction completion administration, cost-to-complete estimating, and scope-of-default analysis. The expert found roughly a fifth of the claimed completion costs reflected the district's own post-default design upgrades rather than default remediation, a finding that reduced the surety's exposure and anchored a narrowed settlement.
06

Structural Load Path Analysis Resolves a Design Negligence Claim

A parking structure owner sued the structural engineer of record after a partial deck collapse during construction, alleging the design failed to account for actual construction sequencing loads, in a dispute over rebuilding costs and schedule delay. We identified experts with experience in structural engineering, reinforced concrete design, and construction loading analysis. The expert found the collapse resulted from the contractor's premature removal of shoring rather than any design deficiency, since the design met applicable code requirements, a finding decisive in the engineer's successful defense.
07

Guaranteed Maximum Price Reconciliation Resolves a Cost Overrun Dispute

A hotel developer sued its construction manager on a GMP contract after final costs exceeded the guaranteed price by more than $9 million, alleging the overrun reflected mismanagement rather than owner-directed changes. We identified experts with experience in GMP contract administration, cost segregation, and construction cost accounting. The expert found most of the overrun traced to owner-approved scope additions and contractually permitted material cost escalation, narrowing the dispute to a smaller subset of genuinely unsubstantiated costs.
08

Crane Rigging Standard of Care Review Resolves a Tower Crane Collapse Liability Dispute

A developer sued the crane rental and rigging company after a tower crane collapsed during a jump operation on a high-rise project, damaging adjacent structures and halting construction for months. We identified experts with experience in tower crane operations, rigging standards, and OSHA crane safety compliance. The expert found the collapse resulted from an undersized jump collar bolt specification issued by the crane manufacturer, not any deviation from standard rigging practice, a finding that shifted liability toward the manufacturer and substantially reduced the rigging company's exposure.
09

Punch List Completion Standard Review Resolves a Substantial Completion Dispute

A retail developer withheld final payment from its general contractor, alleging outstanding punch list items meant the project had missed its substantial completion deadline and triggering liquidated damages, in a dispute over more than $3 million. We identified experts with experience in construction contract administration, substantial completion standards, and punch list scope evaluation. The expert found the outstanding items were consistent with normal post-completion punch list work rather than conditions preventing the space's intended use, a finding central to the panel's ruling that completion had been timely.
10

Lien Priority and Payment Application Audit Resolves a Multi-Tier Mechanic's Lien Dispute

A project lender sued a general contractor and several subcontractors after a wave of mechanic's liens was filed on a stalled mixed-use project, disputing the amounts and priority of the claimed liens against the lender's construction loan security. We identified experts with experience in construction payment application review, lien law compliance, and multi-tier subcontractor accounting. The expert's reconciliation against actual work-in-place found several liens overstated completed work by significant margins, a finding central to the court's reduced lien priority determinations.

Here are a few of our favorite Construction Expert Witnesses:

New Jersey Construction Expert #1025

I have 32 years of experience in the field of architecture, with specific knowledge of design services, construction, and planning. I have testified 25 times on such topics as land planning, zoning, and land use.

 

Illinois Personal Injury, Construction Expert #1037

I have 31 years of experience, and specialize in the field of mechanical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of product liability, safety and machinery maintenance. I have published on such topics as industrial maintenance practices, aerial work platforms and machine guarding. I have testified 30 times on topics such as machine design, adequacy of warnings and instructions and industrial maintenance practices. I enjoy assisting my clients in understanding mechanical engineering, safety technology and safety philosophy by relating my personal experiences in the safety and industrial maintenance fields to the causes of accidents, product failures and literature such as…

 

New Mexico Chemistry, Design, Construction Expert #3926

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of chemical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of process design and development, chemical reaction engineering and equilibrium-staged separations. I have published on such topics as activated carbon, nanotechnology and process design. I have testified 7 times on topics such as trade secrets and patent infringement, explosion phenomena and cause and process design issues.

 

Texas Construction, Residential Expert #6591

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture with specific knowledge in the areas of detailing, construction documents and property conditions. I have published on such topics as the advantages and disadvantages of leadership in energy and environmental design, healthcare environments and environmental Issues. I have been successful in building a solid team of architects and I am knowledgeable on a number of industry related topics.

 

California Construction, Disclosure Expert #7597

I have 27 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction with specific knowledge in the areas of building practices, building envelopes and water intrusion. I have testified 42 times on topics such as construction.

 

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California Litigation, Surety, Construction Expert #10625

I have 37 years of experience, and specialize in the field of surety and construction law, with specific knowledge in the area of suretyship. I have testified on suretyship.

 

New Jersey Design, Construction, Planning Expert #14583

I have 50 years of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture with specific knowledge in the areas of design, master planning and institutional facilities. I have published on such topics as law office design, health care institutions and university facilities. I have received peer awards for my architecture, photography, and paintings from museums and societies. I have completed approximately 1000 architectural projects for universities, hospitals, research corporations, Federal and State agencies, and small and large businesses.

 

Florida Business Valuation, Construction Expert #17242

I have 20 years of experience in the field of economics, with specific knowledge of real estate, construction and valuation. I have published on such topics as valuation issues, real estate and condemnation. I have testified 25 times on topics such as damages, standards of care and valuation.

 

Tennessee Construction, Cost Estimating Expert #21525

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of commercial construction with specific knowledge in the areas of construction management, cost estimating and construction defects. I have published on such topics as cost estimating, ethics and estimating procedures.

 

California Construction, Home Inspection Expert #26666

I have 30 years of experience in the field of real estate, with specific knowledge of home inspection, disclosure and construction. I have published on moisture-related failures in modern structures. I have testified on improper use of construction materials, substandard workmanship and contractor abandonment.

 

Louisiana Bridge, Construction, Testing Expert #26673

I have 28 years of experience in the field of civil engineering, with specific knowledge of highway and bridge construction, traffic accident investigation and contract administration. I have published on construction of bridge abutments. I have testified on highway condition relative to traffic accidents, contractor’s construction techniques relative to contractors’s claim and highway maintenance operations relative to traffic accidents.

 

Alabama Construction, Vendor Management Expert #28368

I have 12 years of experience in the field of work under contract management, with specific knowledge of architecture, construction, and vendor/subcontractor management. I have published on such topics as project executrion plans, design documentation, and change management.

 

Georgia Construction Expert #31992

I have 40 years of experience in the field of architecture and construction with specific knowledge of building codes, ADA requirements, and construction contracts. I have published on such topics as architecture drawing with computers. I have testified 7 times on topics such as premises liability cases, construction disputes and ADA requirements.

 

Illinois Construction Expert #32517

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction with specific knowledge in the areas of estimating, claims and changes. Within a two week period and given minimal concept design information I assembled a staff and developed a budget and schedule for a $290 million technical development for a corporate client. The final cost came within 2% of this original budget.

 

New York Construction, Insurance Expert #33604

I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of insurance, with specific knowledge of construction, underwriting and brokerage. I have published on such topics as construction defect, subguard and general liability.

 

California Consultant, Construction, Cost Expert #33841

I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction with specific knowledge in the areas of cost estimating, standards and workmanship. I have published on such topics as cost estimating. I have testified 90 times on topics such as costs, standards and workmanship.

 

Minnesota Construction, Payment Bonds Expert #34266

I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of construction and surety law, with specific knowledge of surety claims and practices, construction claims, and arbitration and mediation of construction disputes. I have published on such topics as residential construction contracts and claims, standard form construction contracts, and construction arbitration and mediation.

 

Rhode Island Construction, Building Expert #34332

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture and construction with specific knowledge in the areas of personal Injury, forensic analysis and professional liability. I have testified on personal injury.

 

Indiana Sheet Metal, Construction Expert #34729

I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of commercial industrial construction, with specific knowledge of HVAC, dust collection and custom fabrication.

 

South Carolina Construction, Materials Expert #35037

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction materials with specific knowledge in the areas of asphalt, concrete and pavement design. I have published on such topics as properties of asphalt materials, utilization of recycling materials and life cycle cost of pavements. I have testified on use of recycled materials, pavement design issues and polymerized asphalt.

 

New Jersey Construction, Marketing, Lease Expert #35548

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of enclosed retail shopping malls with specific knowledge in the area of construction, leasing, management, marketing, acquisitions, DOT negotiations, financing. I have a reputation for doing things successfully other people find impossible.

 

Florida Golf, Construction, Landscape Expert #37137

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of golf course design and construction with specific knowledge in the areas of engineering, agronomy and maintenance. I have testified on contractor arbitration, supplier lawsuit and boundary disputes.

 

Illinois Construction, Safety Expert #38701

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of constructiion with specific knowledge in the area of safety.

 

Virginia Construction, Moisture, Mold Expert #39481

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction and inspections. I have published on such topics as exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), stucco and building problems.

 

California Design, Construction, Regulation Expert #41535

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture with specific knowledge in the areas of construction defects, construction delays and architectural codes. I have testified 12 times on topics such as construction defects, construction delay claims. Through my participation in the forensic end of the construction business I have developed a much greater understanding of the material science, failure mechanisms and construction processes than my peers.

 

Virginia Design, Construction, Operations Expert #42435

I have 17 years of experience, and specialize in the field of green building with specific knowledge in the areas of LEED, sustainable design and green operations. I have published on such topics as green multifamily development, green building specifications and green building education. I have served on over 300 green building project teams and have built a solid reputation for delivering excellence in the Mid-Atlantic region.

 

Florida Construction, Fire, Storm, Water Expert #43168

I have 32 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction and insurance with specific knowledge in the areas of fire, storm and water. I have proven to be very influencial and am well liked and respected in my field

 

Texas Construction, Leasing Expert #45855

I have 32 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate leasing, management and development with specific knowledge in the areas of construction, management and litigation. I have testified on permitted use clauses, mitigation of damages in lease defaults and construction defects.

 

Texas Construction, Design, Management Expert #46682

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of oil and gas pipelines with specific knowledge in the areas of project management, construction management and detailed design. I have published on such topics as assessing the performance oil and gas pipeline systems in natural hazards and human threat events, and guidelines for the design of buried steel pipe. I have testified on pipeline construction contract dispute.

 

Nevada Construction, Environment Expert #47081

I have 22 years of experience, and specialize in the field of residential real estate valuations with specific knowledge in the areas of construction defects, environmental contamination and illegal structures.

 

California Fraud, Construction, Legal Expert #47430

I have 23 years of experience, and specialize in the field of dispute resolution with specific knowledge in the areas of insurance claims, construction claims and defamation. I have published on such topics as spoliation of evidence, California mechanics liens and corporate representative depositions.

 

New Jersey Audit, Construction, Insurance Expert #47639

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of engineering and construction with specific knowledge in the areas of project management and construction audit. I have published on such topics as solving the dispute problem affecting all stakeholders, deficits in basic construction management functions and execution of construction projects. I have testified 90 times on topics such as change orders, payments and type of contracts.

 

Ohio Construction, Design Expert #47963

I have 0 year of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture with specific knowledge in the areas of design development, construction and project management. I am a licensed architect and attorney.

 

Nevada Accidents & Safety, Construction Expert #48009

I have 50 years of experience, and specialize in the field of personal injury with specific knowledge in the areas of biomechanics, cognitive psychology and attention. I have published on such topics as warnings and instructions, personal attention and human error. I have testified 95 times on topics such as warnings and instructions, slip, trip and fall and vehicle operation.

 

Utah Damages, Construction, Auditing Expert #48185

I have 6 years of experience, and specialize in the field of intellectual property damages with specific knowledge in the areas of copyright, patent and trademark. I have published on damages. I have testified on breach of contract.

 

Pennsylvania Construction, Management Expert #48302

I have 44 years of experience, and specialize in the field of civil engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of structural engineering, geotechnical engineering and environmental engineering. I have published on such topics as force transmissions, North Sea drilling structures and movable offshore drilling platforms. I always put a serious business prospective on engineering work.

 

Pennsylvania Survey, Evaluation, Construction Expert #48339

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of crane engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of overhead cranes, crane runways and monorails. I have published on such topics as crane runway surveying, crane runway inspections.

 

Maryland Malpractice, Construction Expert #48494

I have 36 years of experience, and specialize in the field of legal malpractice with specific knowledge in the areas of litigation, medical malpractice, and negligence and construction law. I have testified 12 times on topics such as legal malpractice, legal fees and attorney’s standard of care. I am the sole principal of a law firm that has handled over 1,000 legal malpractice cases.

 

Texas Construction, Testing, Legal Expert #48890

I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of fire testing and research with specific knowledge in the areas of fire endurance, code compliance and construction defect mitigation.

 

Connecticut Construction, OSHA, Regulations Expert #48420

I have 24 years of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture with specific knowledge in the areas of slip, trip, fall issues, building construction and materials and architectural practice. I have testified on slip, trip, and fall cases, construction defects. I have been trained to be a complete architect, not just in design. This means that I am competent in every aspect of architecture from the first code reviews to the final close-out with the contractor. I love what I do and doing it is far more rewarding than anything else I can imagine.

 

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