Frequently Asked Questions

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Seeking a construction expert for litigation or consultation services can come with a lot of questions. We hope the FAQ section below will help answer some of those questions.

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  • While I am based in Rhode Island, I have worked on many historic, academic, and institutional construction projects throughout and sometimes beyond New England.

    My expert witness services and my general pre-construction consultation work are not limited to Rhode Island.

    Please send me a message to find out if your project would be a feasible match.

  • Expert Witness & Consulting

    •  Construction Expert Witness Testimony

    • Issue & Evidence Analysis

    • Contract Analysis

    • Overall & Specific Strategic Approaches Consultation

    • Production of Required Document Review & Input

    • Comprehensive Expert Witness Reports

    • Deposition Preparation Assistance

    • Witness Analysis & Examination Preparation Assistance

    • Opposing Witness Testimony Analysis & Rebuttal

    • Legal Briefs Consultation, Review and Collaboration

    Pre-construction & Construction Management Services

    • Estimating

    • Scheduling

    • Constructibility Analysis

    • Value Engineering

    • Owner / CM Contracts

    • Subcontractor & Supplier Negotiation & Contracts

    • Change Order Analysis & Preparation

    • Issue Analysis & Resolution

    • Cost Tracking & Analysis

    • Construction Business Procedures & Control Documents

  • During my three decades of experience I have a vast knowledge of commercial construction methods, procedures and general practice for the following areas:

    • Commercial Buildings -  All Types

    • Institutional – Colleges & University

    • Historic Renovations

    • Advanced Technolog

      • Semiconductor & Biopharmaceutical

    • Laboratories

    • Signature Architect Projects

    • Wood Frame & Multi-Residential

    • Municipal & Public Works

    • Medical & Health

    • Design-Build

    • Fast Track Design-Build

    • Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)

    • Time & Material

    • Lump Sum

    • Hard Bid

    • Negotiated

  • Most importantly, I think it is absolutely necessary to be honest in expressing my true thoughts and opinions, even if they don’t align with a client’s initial beliefs and expectations.  Knowing that I am listening with an open mind to everyone, and then clearly explaining my reasoning and positions is key to developing trust, respect and credibility with clients, counsel and all team members.

    I am also distinguished by my ability to study projects and cases, and then develop unique perspectives to discern and explain the essential elements that should be focused on, and not be distracted by volumes of inconsequential information and issues that are frequently presented by parties attempting to obscure or distract from what is important.

  • Because I offer a wide variety of services for a complex base of issues, rates are subject to the scope of the project.

    Please send me an email with a brief summary of your needs, and I will do my best to provide some baseline estimates.

  • While different every quarter, I can typically be available within two weeks notice, barring any conflicts in my schedule.