CURRICULUM VITAE
of LANCE LUKE, CCC, CCI, CCPM
820 West Hind Drive, Suite 240275 Honolulu, HI 96824
(808) 422-2132
SUMMARY/OVERVIEW
Lance Luke has been in the construction and real estate industry for over 42 years. He is a former general contractor and worked as a construction and project manager for real estate development companies. Currently he owns an independent construction consulting company, Construction Management Inspection, LLC. He has experience in design, engineering, construction inspections, construction management, reserve studies, real estate development, property management, and condo associations.
His specialty is in inspection and construction management for condo association buildings and commercial properties. Various types of projects worked on include concrete spalling repair, painting, roofing, waterproofing, asphalt resurfacing, plumbing re-piping, electrical retrofitting, and structural wood repair. He provides construction oversight and progress inspections for residential and commercial projects. He has 42 years in managing capital improvement projects for condominium associations.
Lance Luke serves as an expert witness on construction and real estate litigation cases. He was formerly an Advisory Board Member for the State of Hawaii Regulated Industries Complaints Office as an expert consultant (for over 15 years). His expertise was in helping to resolve complaints filed with the Contractors’ License Board.
He has written numerous articles on construction and inspection, which have been published in both local and national print media. He conducts up to 30 presentations a year to the construction, real estate, and property management industries, including educational webinars and construction seminars.
Two-time Best-Selling Author on subjects of construction management and building safety. Numerous articles published in national construction, design, and building management publications.
Featured guest on national media shows such as Times Square Today and Hollywood Live which were broadcast on national media outlets such as ABC, CNBC, CNN, NBC, Fox Affiliates, A&E, and Bravo.
Mr. Luke is a qualified insurance inspector and an approved HUD Construction Inspector. He is also listed as one of America’s Premier Experts and in Marquis Who’s Who in America 70th Anniversary Edition.
Lance Luke is a former member of the Structural Engineers Association of Hawaii and the American Bar Association serving on the Real Property/Probate Law Division and the Forum for the Construction Industry and a former member of the following Professional Associations:
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
Certified Home Inspector 1990 (American Inspectors Association)
The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
Hawaii Building Association (HBA)
International Code Council (ICC)
International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI)
National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)
Roofing Consultant Institute (RCI)
Structural Engineers Association of Hawaii (SEAH)
LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS
Real Estate License 1980 (currently licensed)
Certified Real Estate Appraiser 1987 (National Association of Real Estate Appraisers)
Registered Home Inspector 1996 (Housing Inspection Institute)
Senior Certified Valuer 1996 (International Real Estate Institute)
Registered Property Manager 1996 (International Real Estate Institute)
Mortgage Solicitor/Designated Mortgage Broker 1996-2010
General Residential Contractor (Oregon 1998-2000)
Certified Construction Project Manager 2007 (Association of Construction Inspectors)
Certified Construction Consultant 2007 (Association of Construction Inspectors)
Certified Construction Inspector 2007 (Association of Construction Inspectors)
OSHA Certifications:
NFPA 70-E
Scaffolding Competent Person
Fall Protection Competent Person
Revised Hazard Communication
Standard (HCS) Globally Harmonized System
Aerial Lifts
Powered Industrial Truck Certification (Class VII Rough Terrain Telehandler Forklift
Respirable Crystalline Silica
NFPA 70E Arc Flash Safety
Trenching & Excavation Safety
EXPERIENCE: REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
Central Pacific Development Corporation (Hawaii Headquarters) 1979-1990
Capital Pacific Development Corporation (Mainland Branch) 1980-1990 buildings from 1990 to the current date.
Building Inspection Consultants 1989-2000
Lance Luke, Construction Consultant 2000-2007
Construction Management Inspection LLC. 2008-current
Served as construction manager on hundreds of capital improvement projects for condo and commercial
EXPERIENCE: REAL ESTATE CONDO ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT, CONDO BOARDS
Certified Properties Inc. 1978-1984
First American Realty & Management Corp. 1981-1986
First American Real Estate Services Inc. 1986- 1989
Certified Management Inc./Associa Hawaii 2007-2011
Certified Association Services Inc 2007-2012
Certified Real Estate Services Inc. 2007-2012
Certified Reserve Studies 2007-2012
Certified Maintenance 2007-2012
Served on various condo boards from 1979 to 1984 and 2017 to the present. Currently on three condo association boards, serving as Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively.
In addition to serving as a corporate and consulting manager, Mr. Luke also trained many condo association property, resident, and site managers from 1990 to the current date.
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Makiki Plaza: 131 units, 25 stories, 1980
Tradewinds Plaza: 80 units, 11 stories, 1979
Punahou Surf: 7 units, 2 stories, 1980
Emerson Plaza: 12 units, 4 stories, 1979
Atkinson Plaza: 127 units, 18 stories, 1979
Plaza at Century Court: 94 units, 20 stories 1987
Century Park Plaza: 600 units, 40 story twin towers.1984
Makiki Colony: 56 units, 9 stories, 1980
Kuulei Hale: 16 units, 4 stories. 1984
Castle Hills: 130 single family subdivision, 1982
Nuuanu Palms: 7 unit single family cluster, 1988
Executive Plaza/Starts International: 7 story office building, 1990
Iolani Palms: 31 units, 6 stories, 1989
Fountains at Makiki: 72 units, 5 stories, 1991
Lani Hale: 15 units, 2 stories, 4 buildings, 2011
Leialoha Parkside, 10 units, 3 stories, 2011
Parkway Plaza: Residential Highrise Building, San Antonio, Texas 1984
Centre Plaza: Residential Highrise Building, Orlando Florida, 1984
Capital Pacific Business Plaza: Commercial Highrise Office Building, San Diego California, 1984
HISTORY OF MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, AND LITIGATION SUPPORT/EXPERT WITNESS EXPERIENCE
LANCE LUKE
EXPERT WITNESS CASES FROM 2007-2022
2017 - Livingston vs. Alari/Denzer
Portlock homeowner claims construction defects with the installation of windows.
2017 - Dowers vs. Denzer
Lanikai homeowner claims contractor overcharged via various change orders and delays in construction schedule.
2017 - AOAO Punahou Cliffs vs General Contractor NM Builders
Attorney Jeff Daley. General contractor hired to renovate one unit and caused a water leak that damaged 5 units in the building.
2017 - Diane Sueishi vs. Marco Polo AOAO
Dispute over concrete spalling in the unit that AOAO refused to acknowledge, that the conditions were caused by common areas.
2018 - Tropicana Village AOAO vs. DC Asphalt
Claim of defective asphalt paving job regarding large areas of roadways and parking lots.
2018 - Freitas/Nagato vs. GGP (Ala Moana Railing Case)
Death and Personal injury claim involving corroded railing and concrete spalling.
2018 - Estate of deceased unit owners vs. Marco Polo AOAO. Attorney Terry Revere
Lawsuit as a result of the high-rise building fire. The largest high-rise fire in Hawaii.
2018 - Sylvia Eihorn vs. Seller of Single-family house in Waialae Iki
Claim of improper seller disclosure due to drainage and water infiltration issues. Water coming up through the floor slab inside the house. Mold.
2018 - Kuulako AOAO vs. West Partners. Attorney Phil Lee
Claim of defective installation of wood fencing throughout the property.
2019 - Hale Mahiai AOAO vs. DC Asphalt
Claim of defective asphalt paving job.
2019 - 1314 Akeke St Property. Tim Fulkerson vs. Seller of Kailua House.
Attorney Jordon Kimura. Claim of improper seller disclosure due to drainage and water infiltration issues. Water coming up through the floor slab inside the house. Mold.
2019 - Kristina Pikunas vs. AOAO Harbor View Plaza and Sealmasters.
Attorney Willy Sink. Personal injury trip and fall case based on inadequate signage during an ongoing spalling repair construction project.
2019 - John Foti vs. General Contractor Coulter Construction Inc.
Defective asphalt paving job causing poor drainage, ponding, and drainage back-ups in Kapahulu Commercial Center located at 563 Kapahulu Ave.
2019 - Castaway Construction/Maui Plumbing vs. Pearlridge Gardens and Tower AOAO. Attorney Terry Revere.
Dispute over defective cast iron drainpipe lining (CIPP)
2020 - Koike Estate
Attorney Trevor Brown. Inspection/consultation regarding condition analysis and cost to repair of single -family house in Salt Lake to determine current condition for the real estate appraiser to establish a current market value of the real property.
2020 - Meyer vs. Brink Roofing. Attorney Mitchell Wong
Claim of defective roofing construction on a single-family house in Kailua.
2020 - Waialua Shopping Center. Attorney Stuart Feeley
Inspection of commercial shopping center to establish repair items for settlement between lease holder and sublessee.
2020 - Boyce vs. Iolani Court Plaza AOAO. Attorney Steve Shaw
Dispute regarding concrete spalling of enclosed lanai caused by the common area and not the unit owner's responsibility.
2020 - Shirley Kwan vs. AOAO Summer Palace. Attorney Steve Shaw
Dispute regarding the building roof leaking into the condo unit. Inaction by Board. Mold claim.
2021 - Karen Arakaki v. Graham Builders. Private mediation.
Claim of construction defects, improper drainage and grading. Delayed construction schedule. Private mediation.
2021 - Seabreexe Apartments. Client: David Wood.
Construction valuation at time of death for total luxury renovation for IRS estate tax purposes.
2021 - Alii Villas AOAO vs. Tamarock Construction. Attorney Adrian Chang
Attorney Charles Hunter. Claim of incomplete spalling repair and cost to correct at $600K.
2021 - Polly Pallavika (Unit 316) vs. Kaimana Marina AOAO
Water damage and mold claim due to cracked common area sewer drainpipe.
2021 - Amelia Boss vs. Mac Builders. Attorney Adrian Chang
Single family homeowner in Kailua claim of construction defects in building a new lanai.
2021 - David Day (unit 704) vs. Victoria Tower AOAO. Attorney Steve Shaw
Delays in repairing the condo unit after a fire in the building caused the fire, smoke, and water damage.
2021 - Unit owners C and D vs. Waiau Gardens Kai G2 AOAO. Attorney Carol Rosenberg
Dispute over water-damaged foundation and flooring, mold claims caused by common area drainage problems.
2021 - Pili Mai AOAO vs. Brookfield Homes (Developer)
Various construction defect claims prior to developer transition. Painting, roofing, wood installation, concrete, drainage conditions, HVAC defects, etc.
2021 - Block vs. Lloyd's of London, Attorney Margaret Wille
Case involving an insurance claim for volcanic impact on a single-family house in Puna district.
2022 - Queen Emma Gardens tenant issue. Attorney Carolyn Oshiro
The tenant claimed that the Association did not repair the lanai properly, causing damages and a slip and fall condition. The tenant disputed his eviction notice with the unit owner.
2022 - AOAO Emerson Gardens vs. one unit owner. Attorney Taylor Gray and John Zalewski.
The unit owner did excavation and grading work and installed a rock wall and fencing without board approval. Building codes were not followed and no building permit was obtained.
2022 - Unit owner Lily Liu (Unit 1903) vs. Chateau Waikiki AOAO. Attorney Steve Shaw
Unit owner claims unusual noises come from the unit above due to the tenant and common area building piping.
2022 - Mark Brown/Ed Hampton vs. Hokua AOAO Board and General Manager. Attorney Terry Revere
Claim that the board did not notify the developer in a timely manner regarding various construction defects. Construction defects.
2022 - AOAO Harbor Lights vs. Maui Plumbing Inc. Attorney Dan Oyasato
Claim for defective pipe lining (CIPP) in cast iron piping stacks.
2007 - Helemano Plantation
Attorney Scott Batterman and Gerald Clay. Inspection of site work and wellness center for construction defects, estimation of completed construction, amount billed %, and cost to complete.
2007 - Routh Bolomet (homeowner)
Attorney John Winiki. Property 59-740 Alapio Place. Inspection of property damage by tree roots of neighbor's tree. Inspection of faulty roof installation.
2007 - Mark Greer (homeowner)
Enchanted Lakes home. Inspection of concrete pool deck and VMU v CMU wall damage caused by neighbor's mango tree roots.
2007 - Makizuru Residence
Attorney Stuart Feeley. 1537 Ala Noni Place. Faulty roof construction caused water damage to the home resulting in mold and friable asbestos.
2008 - Melinda Benson (homeowner)
Kuilima Estates. Attorney Stuart Feeley. Inspection of mold and water damage caused by upstairs neighbor's new shower installation.
2009 - Commodore Condo unit
Attorney Stuart Feeley. Investigation of noise due to wood floor installation and inspection of defective installation.
2009 - Ihona Condo Association
Investigation of defective wood shingle roofs on multiple townhouse buildings.
2009 - Haleiwa Surf Condo AOAO
Investigation of defective asphalt shingle roofs on two buildings.
2009 - Koolani Condo Association
Attorney Terry Revere. Investigation of construction defects ranging from water infiltration conditions, mechanical defects, roofing, windows. Mediation settlement $12.5 Million.
2010 - Jeff Woo (homeowner)
Attorney Randal Char and Frank O’Brien. Claudine Street Residence. Investigation of soil settlement and foundation slab and CMU wall cracks caused by poor engineering and construction.
2010 - Bisho Family
Attorney Blake Bushnell. Investigation of construction defects such as roof, deck, waterproofing, termite treatment and electrical issues.
2010 - Kahala Towers Condo Unit
Souza/Lo case. Bill Plum attorney. Investigation of defective ceramic tile flooring, improper location of electrical panel.
2011 - Takeuchi Residence
Inspection of defective design, footing and construction of rock retaining wall in Makakilo.
2011 - Joyce Nakama
Aina Haina home. Investigation of overbilled work by contractor, construction defects, poor workmanship.
2011 - Joyce Nakama
Waikiki Marina #4001. Inspection of water infiltration conditions coming from common area roof.
2011 - Sison Law Group
International Market Place. Slip/Fall PI case. Inspection of concrete walkway to determine cause of slip and fall.
2012 - Class Action Plaintiffs.
Law Firm Giraldi and Keese.
Ocean Pointe class action. Involving defects in PEX plumbing and hurricane ties.
2012 - Emily Lau - 1611 Kalaniuka Place.
Soil erosion and claim against the AOAO.
2012 - Gil's Construction
Mechanic's lien case. 44-283 A Kaneohe Bay Drive. Single Family residence.
2012 - John Min
3733 Lurline Drive. Single Family Home estate property inspection for sale of property.
2013 - Gerry Peters/HPS Construction
Various claims for defective work on remodeling work.
2013 - IPCR
Pohai Nani v. IPCR. Attorney Addison Bonner. Roof damage claim due to spalling repair.
2013 - David Scroggins
3027 Pualei Circle #107. Cast iron pipe leak and repairs. Diamond Head Alii.
2013 - Homeowner
Carolyn Hayashi attorney. 909 Kapiolani Blvd. #603. Investigation of water infiltration from common areas and mold in condo unit.
2013 - Bill Du
Claim for defective EIFS installation, water infiltration, poor design and construction. Hawaii Loa Ridge. 406 Lelekepue Pl.
2013 - Ed McGill
Bree Murdock v. Queen Emma Land Co. Slip and fall case.
2014 - Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald v. Nakasato Contractors. Construction defects.
2014 - Russell
Russell v. A&B Kakaako. Keola Lai condo unit. Construction defects. Attorney Christian Chambers.
2014 - Lorene Schleindl
Schleindl v. Centurey 21. Trip and fall case. Loose railing and concrete spalling.
2015 - Maggie Leung
2542 Date St. #403. Construction defects on renovation.
2015 - Tony Tran
976 Alakai St. Construction defects, contractor overpayment.
2015 - Audrey Lee
Lee. V. Reimers, AOAO Waikiki Grand. Slip and fall case involving back up in shower. Attorney Arne Phillips.
2015 - Trevor Brown
91-745 Ihipehu St. Repairs to single family home, lease dispute.
2016 - Nathan Kindig
Kings Gate #2105. Construction defects concerning whole condo unit remodel.
2016 - Horiuchi vs. Sunset Towers AOAO
Attorney Terry Revere. Horiuchi v. Sunset Towers AOAO, Bergeman Plumbing Group, Sagewater. Claim for wastewater damage to commercial condo unit due to cast iron pipe failures.
2016 - Audrey Lee vs. Castle Resorts (Waikiki Grand Hotel/Condo)
Slip and fall personal injury case in bathroom of the hotel unit due to defective drain piping and slippery flooring.
2016 - Commercial tenant vs. Susan Lyons
Attorney Jason Wong. Termination of commercial restaurant lease due to poor condition of the building and non -disclosed fire damage.
2017 - David Gulick vs. AOAO Royal Court
Condo owner in unit 16F claims water damage due to common areas. AOAO failure to investigate and repair.