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How Better Daily Reports Put Construction Attorneys and Experts Out of Work

Posted by Ted Bumgardner on Nov 18, 2019 4:00:00 PM

One thing that has certainly changed over the 30 years that I have been providing expert witness analysis and testimony on construction disputes has been the size of the files we work with. The unit of measure for case documents has evolved from the Banker’s Box ...

Topics: Construction Delay Claims, Ted Bumgardner, Construction Forensics, Testifying Expert, Construction Claims, Construction, Construction Legal Issues, Publications

Posted by admin on Nov 18, 2019 1:00:00 PM

Xpera Group is pleased to announce the recent addition of Bruce Bergman, AIA, to our Construction Consulting and Real Estate Advisory division. He brings with him over 34 ...

Topics: Architecture, Risk Management, Construction Forensics, Construction Consultant, News, Sustainability, Member Spotlight, real estate advisory

Posted by Bridget Palitz on Nov 18, 2019 10:21:02 AM

Subject: Federal Breach of Contract & Delay Claim Resolution

Topics: Construction Delay Claims, Ted Bumgardner, Construction Forensics, Testifying Expert, Construction Claims, Construction, From Our Case Files, Breach of Contract Claims

Posted by Justin Cox on Sep 2, 2019 7:37:22 AM

Experienced attorneys usually have go-to sources for construction and engineering experts. However, cases in construction litigation can be curve-balls, where the expertise required is different from initial expectations or the issues are complex and need deep ...

Topics: Civil Engineering, Construction Forensics, Testifying Expert, Construction Claims, Construction Legal Issues, Engineering, Construction Defect Claims

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Posted by Bridget Palitz on Aug 26, 2019 9:31:00 AM

Subject: Sub-Contractor Claim Resolution
Client: Randy Finch and Andrea Petray, Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP, San Diego, CA
Expert: Ted Bumgardner

Topics: Surety Claims, Construction Delay Claims, Ted Bumgardner, Construction Forensics, Testifying Expert, Construction Claims, From Our Case Files

AdobeStock_221838152 - Building Materials Article

Posted by Tom Jenkins, AIA on Aug 25, 2019 9:34:00 AM

In this industry, we know quite well that Mother Nature can be tough on buildings, even in generally temperate regions like California. The main purpose of any built structure is to shelter us from the harshest of conditions, to act as a shield against cold, heat, ...

Topics: Building Envelope, Waterproofing Systems, Architecture, Construction Forensics, Publications, Water Intrusion Investigation, Damage Assessments, Building Materials

Posted by admin on Aug 23, 2019 11:29:00 AM

Once again, the Xpera Group team is expanding to serve the needs of clients in our various specialty groups.

Topics: Building Envelope, Waterproofing Systems, Construction Forensics, News, San Diego, Los Angeles, Quality Assurance

Posted by Justin Cox on Jun 26, 2019 2:42:31 AM

Crime dramas and police procedurals have taught people how essential forensic science can be for solving crimes. But the field of forensics goes far beyond fingerprints, DNA, ballistics and tool imprint analysis. With exception of a handful of cases, forensic ...

Topics: Construction Forensics

AdobeStock_190729344 - Standard of Care Article

Posted by Ted Bumgardner on May 27, 2019 8:30:00 AM

At the core of most construction-related lawsuits is the plaintiff’s burden to establish the failure of the defendant to exercise reasonable care, resulting in actual damages to a person or entity that the defendant owed a duty of care.

Topics: Standard of Care Claims, Ted Bumgardner, Construction Forensics, Testifying Expert, Publications