Category:Construction Defects

When investigating a construction defect claim, credibility counts. The credibility of our General Contracting and cost-estimating experts has been firmly established by the experience gained in managing a wide variety of commercial, residential, and public construction defect claims. At BHA, clients also benefit from the diverse claims related knowledge base of our technical staff. Our in-house resources consist of recognized experts in the fields of Architecture, General Contracting, Remedial Construction Estimating, Civil / Structural Engineering, Roofing and Waterproofing, as well as a wide variety of other construction related disciplines.

The latest technology is employed in support of our experts group. Proven cost development methods, as well as computer supported quantification software, assist our team in developing reliable, accurate repair cost estimates. This convergence of experience and technology translates to the best possible outcome for our clients, and allows us to provide the highest quality litigation support services while minimizing expert support costs.

The approach at BHA is to provide a single point of reference for the construction claims professional. Find out how our extensive General Contracting / Cost Estimating experience can work for you. Contact us today in order to arrange for an initial consultation or for discussion of any of our services.

At BHA success is measured on a case-by-case basis. Using our knowledge, credibility and expertise to achieve the best possible outcome is our goal. Through the various stages of discovery, expert exchange, mediation, and trial, the Architects Group at BHA is adept at dealing with the myriad issues surrounding construction defect litigation. With years serving the dispute resolution needs of building owners, insurers and attorneys, we are experienced in all aspects of construction claims support. Our staff architects hold credentials in California, Arizona, and Nevada, and include examiners from the State of California Architectural Review Board.

As leaders in the construction forensics industry, BHA has a proven track record of mitigating settlement costs by providing precise valuation of actual damages. Our design professionals are known for innovative repair and scheduling concepts that provide reasonable remediation costs and conform to the highest professional standards. Contact us today in order to arrange for an initial consultation or for discussion of any of our services.

The building envelope is a critical component of any facility since it both protects the building occupants and plays a major role in regulating the indoor environment. The building envelope can be considered the selective pathway for a building to work with the climate responding to heating, cooling, ventilating, and natural lighting needs. The experts group at BHA can draw from a group of Licensed General Building / Engineering Contractors and Registered architects whose focus is the investigation, testing and analysis of building envelope systems. The firm has provided analysis and expert witness testimony on a wide variety of construction defect litigations involving building envelope and curtain wall issues. Bert L. Howe & Associates, Inc. Has provided expert testimony, investigation, testing, consultation, and analysis on a multitude of building envelope related litigation claims. In connection the firm is retained by a number of the country's largest publicly traded builders, county, state and local agencies, building and facilities owners, property management firms, commercial general liability carriers, legal professionals, owners, and construction practice groups.

The Engineering Group at BHA is eminently qualified to analyze design and construction defect allegations. We have provided civil and structural engineering consultation to all types of clients, including insurers, private adjusters, attorneys, owners, private firms, Hoes, and public agencies. Our engineering group provides: site investigation, documentation and quantification of site conditions, presentation and refutation of technical evidence on a wide array of residential, commercial, and public projects. Our credentialed experts can develop and critique structural and civil repair specifications, and have given testimony in a number of construction defect trials. Contact us today to arrange for an initial consultation or for discussion of any of our services.

Many construction defect claims involve allegations of water or moisture intrusion. Having the ability to understand the precise mechanisms of failure and to apportion liability accordingly is crucial to effective representation at trial. Our roofing and waterproofing division brings a remarkable claims support history and years of field experience to the table. We have developed proven methods of determining actual damages, and repair valuation methods geared to the rapid resolution of disputes.

BHA experts have been instrumental in proposing repair and remediation techniques that through their efficiency can produce reasonable settlement costs. We have testified to standards, costs, materials, repair methodology, specifications, resultant damage, and liability apportionment. Contact us today to arrange for an initial consultation or for discussion of any of our services.

The Experts Group at Bert L. Howe & Associates, Inc. draws from the experience gained through more than 3,500 expert designations in a wide variety of construction defect and claims litigations. Leveraging from this considerable body of experience, BHA provides construction related trial support and expert services to the nations most recognized construction litigation practitioners, Fortune 500 builders, commercial general liability carriers, owners, construction practice groups, and a variety of state and local government agencies.