Construction Consulting & Forensics, LLC provides consulting services as an Expert Witness in the prosecution and/or defense in construction litigation pertaining to construction defects.

Construction Forensic Consulting Services Include:

Initial meeting(s) with the attorney, attorney firm, insurance company, contractor, and/or personal client. This initial meeting will be a review of the case and circumstances within the entire case. This meeting can be onsite or at a designated office.

Investigation: This process is known as a (V.I.), Visual Inspection. CCF, provides written or oral opinions regarding but not limited to proper Building Methodologies, Roofing, Footings & Foundations, IECC-International Energy Conservation codes, UBC-Uniform Building Code, IRC-International Residential Code, UPC-Uniform Plumbing Code, UMC-Uniform Mechanical Code, as well as Architectural and Structural issues.

Investigation: This process could involve invasive procedures or if needed, destructive testing. Based on individual cases, opening areas of concern for further discovery may be needed. Destructive testing procedures, should only take place if obtaining a positive conclusion and is necessary. Invasive or destructive testing procedures include but are not limited to, concrete cutting, opening walls and ceilings, soil testing, interior tile/grout issues related to moisture, mold/dry rot or damaged property related to water intrusion, exterior tile/grout issues related to water intrusion in relationship to exterior decks, removing siding and/or roofing, insulation evaluation, window & door issues relating to proper installation, and code violations relating to UBC, IRC, IECC, UPC, and UMC regulatations.

Photography: CCF, provides adjusting and editing of all existing and new photographs for report entry. Our development of digital computerized programs allows all photographs for publication purpose to be resized and compressed. The sole purpose of this process is for all parties concerned including attorney firms, insurance companies, personal clients, mediation, preliminary report, final report and PowerPoint presentation.

Preliminary report: CCF, presents preliminary reports based on basic knowledge and understanding of the case not long after receiving the case.  This preliminary report is offered based on an initial site visit, minimal photography, and some understanding of "visually known" defects.  The preliminary report may include up to 10 photographs and some appendices.  The preliminary report is typically less than 20 pages. This report is based on up front knowledge and understanding of the case and gives an opinion regarding the direction that should be taken.

Cost Analysis: The cost analysis is for the benefit of presenting a Cost of Repair.  The cost analysis is a spreadsheet that indicates budgets based on individual line items that distinguish labor, materials and equipment rental.  The Cost of Repair, is for the sole purpose of providing repair and re-construction calculations.

Final Report: CCF, presents final reports based on all knowledge and understanding of the case regarding facts and findings to date. This final report can include but is not limited to an overall introduction, appendices of all manufacturers warranties, appendices of documents from authors of credibility, cost estimating, reasons for discovery, code compliance issues, photographs related to discovery and from client, manufacturer's installation requirements in regards to the installation of products and goods, architectural reports, engineering reports, geotechnical engineering report, estimates from independent subcontractors, and an overall summary.

Mediation assistance: CCF's, provides mediation assistance for the sole purpose of case settlement.  For all parties concerned, we complement the sometimes stressful environment with an overview of the entire case, photographs, knowledge and understanding for the prosecution and/or defense as well as all parties present. Attorneys and Mediators both have agreed that our appearance and intervention has been very beneficial in the settlement of most construction litigation cases.  

Deposition testimony: Deposition testimony is provided for further knowledge and understanding of the case.  Due to CCF's discovery in any construction litigation case, depositions requiring our involvement can assist in finding a resolve prior to court hearings.  This is a positive outcome for all parties concerned.  

Court testimony: Court room testimony is provided for the representation of either the prosecution and/or defense in relationship to all construction litigation. Brian Daniels, represents CCF, in all court room appearances.

PowerPoint presentation: CCF, offers PowerPoint presentation for insurance meetings, mediation assistance, deposition testimony and/or court room appearances.  CCF provides for the representation of either the prosecution and/or defense in relationship to all construction litigation.

For further information, our CONSULTING AGREEMENT AND FEE SCHEDULE will be provided upon requests.
 

Contact us today at:

Idaho office - (208) 689-9263

Email - info@ccfllc.us