South Carolina building code expert witnesses assess whether construction, renovations, and property maintenance comply with state-adopted codes and local ordinances. They often come from architecture, structural engineering, fire protection, and municipal inspection roles, with experience across Charleston and Greenville’s fast-growing commercial and residential markets. They evaluate code compliance, life-safety systems, accessibility, and causation of defects or failures.
Construction Design-Build & Architecture Expert Witness
Construction Design-Build & Architecture Expert Witness
- Review Fee
- $200/hr
- Deposition Fee
- $250/hr
- Court Fee
- $250/hr
This highly qualified expert is a licensed general contractor and building examiner with experience in construction claims, construction defects, issue identification, water intrusion, roofing, siding, and EFIS claims. He received his BS in architecture and construction science and management from Clemson University. He has over 40 years of experience in commercial, industrial and residential construction with an emphasis in design-build construction and development. He has managed a wide range of construction projects involving design, engineering, and development and his vast experience spans across many industry sectors including residential, industrial, retail, medical, government, and school projects. He is a member of the International Code Council and has an OSHA 30 Hour Safety certificate. Formerly he worked as a project manager and cost estimator for various companies, including, Fiske-Carter Construction, Inc, York Construction, Inc, and as president for D. Kent Lesley Design and Construction. Currently, he serves as the president of an architecture design, construction, and engineering consultancy located in South Carolina.
President, A construction design and engineering consultancy in SC
Bachelor of Science (BS), Clemson University
Summerville,
South Carolina