Construction defect expert witnesses analyze building failures, code violations, and workmanship issues across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Drawn from backgrounds in structural engineering, architecture, general contracting, and construction management, they assess design documents, materials, site conditions, and industry standards to determine causation, scope of damage, and repair needs.
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