EXPERTISE AREAS
Areas of Expertise
· Architectural Design
· Asbestos
· Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating
· Building Codes
· Building/Home Repair
· Building Permits
· Building Safety
· Building Standards
· Change Orders
· Concrete
· Concrete Spelling
· Construction Administration
· Construction Defects
· Construction Disputes
· Construction Management
· Construction Scheduling
· Continuous Load Paths
· Contractor Bidding Contractor
Licensing Corroded Railing
· Corrosion Failure
· Cost Estimating
· Dangerous Buildings Davis
Bacon Act
· Defective Building Materials
Drainage
· EIFS/Stucco
· Electrical
· Engineering Design Fences/
Retaining Walls Fire Safety &
Protection
· Firestopping, Fire Walls, Draft
Stops
· Flooring and Floor Covering
· Framing- Wood, Steel
& Light Gauge
· Foundation Repair
· Home Inspection
· Homeowner Associations -
AOAO, HOA, AOUO,
Community Associations
· HUD Minimum Property
Standards
· HVAC
· Landlord Tenant Law
· Masonry
· Mold
· Painting
· Pipe Lining - CIPP
· Plans and specifications
· Plumbing
· Premises Liability
· Property Damage Assessment
· Property Damage Restoration
· Property Maintenance
· Property Management
· Quality of Workmanship
· Real Estate Disclosure
· Real Estate Standard of Care
· Reinforced Concrete
· Request For Proposals
· Reserve Studies
· Roofing
· Slips, Trips and Fall
· Sitework
· Sound Transmission - Flooring,
Walls, Ceilings
· Standards of Practice
· Steps, Stairs & Railings
· Useful Life of Building
Components
· Warranties- Material & Labor
· Water Infiltration- Building
Envelope
· Waterproofing
· Windows/Doors
· Wood Damage - Termite & Wood
Rot
· Wood Siding
Construction Investigation
Lance Luke and his team deliver effective solutions to the claims arising from all types of construction issues. He provides clients with vital information and concise explanations of complex defect claims. His team provides general construction investigation, expert witness testimony, and claims-related support services to Community Homeowner Associations (HOA), commercial and residential property owners, and contractors. Specialty areas include general construction, building envelope, and asphalt roadwork. concrete spalling repair, railing, balcony and decks, painting. roofing, waterproofing, electrical, plumbing, water infiltration conditions, building codes and more.
Premises Liability Expertise
Accidents occur on both private and public property. Issues arise regarding design, construction, and facility maintenance. And there are situations where compliance with applicable codes regulations and industry standards are not followed. We have a team of premises liability experts to assist in all aspects of slip and fall, and trip and fall evaluations. We look for conformity with industry standards and building safely regulations. We have evaluated concrete balcony and railing failures, wood deck failures, floor slip and fall incidents, stairway and walkway trip and fall accidents, water infiltration conditions causing damage to property and mold growth, and more
Our many years in the construction industry have given us the experience. expertise and qualifications to evaluate the safety of various premises where accidents occur. Our experience is the basis of our expertise in the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings, walkways, and other constructed areas. We bring the additional perspective gained through our more than thirty-seven years of involvement in building codes and standards.
We are uniquely qualified to evaluate the safety of areas where people slip, trip, and fall. Various Criteria will be used, such as the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings. walkways, stairs, and other constructed spaces. We bring the additional perspective gained through our more than 38 years of involvement in real estate development, HOA management, facility maintenance, and construction and building management. We understand building safety codes and standards for safe walking surfaces.
Expert Witness
We offer full-service construction claims and litigation support focusing on construction defect claims, real estate disclosure issues, general construction investigation, and dispute resolution. We are experts in the fields of repair cost estimating, forensic architecture, defective construction, and premises liability issues. We provide expert witness services to legal practitioners around the country.
Designed for Safety
Architects and engineers design, and contractors build environments to be safe and efficient and to comply with established standards. Stairs, walkways, handrails, guardrails, roadways, and other architectural building components. Features have been refined throughout the years to enhance functionality for people of various physical and cognitive abilities. When building features fail to comply with established safety and maintenance standards, they sometimes contribute to the cause of injuries. Our experts assist in explaining how an incident happened and why it occurred. We evaluate premises for compliance with applicable safety standards and note where violations exist.
Our experts can explain the relationship between the condition and the circumstances of the incident. Properly informed and warned pedestrians can safely walk in most environments or make informed choices to avoid known hazards. Causes of falls are often the result of a difference of conditions a pedestrian commonly encounters as compared to those conditions they actually encountered at the incident site. We not only evaluate if the conditions related to a fall violated applicable standards for safety but can also evaluate if appropriate guidance was in place to safely direct pedestrians through a building or property.
Where conditions related to falls developed over time. our experience in construction and maintenance planning provides a unique basis to explain how and when hazardous conditions developed.
EXPERT INVESTIGATIONS FOR SUR TRIP 8 FALL INCLUDE
Explaining the true causes of a slip, trip, or fall incident
Slip resistance testing
Evaluating compliance with standard of care and building codes
Assessing property maintenance and housekeeping practices
Evaluating design and construction causal factors.