Litigation & Insurance
Reliable expert testimony is a key component in successful litigation. SKA’s experienced staff provides expert professional services to assist attorneys in the resolution of construction disputes. A thorough document review, followed by a condition assessment and investigation, are frequently the first steps in identifying the key issues of a potential claim. SKA’s professional staff is experienced in deposition and courtroom testimony. Claims typically involve one or more of the following:
- Construction defects
- Design defects
- Material failures
- Structural collapse
- Water intrusion
Specialized testing and analysis utilized in support of litigation include:
- ASTM C1601
- ASTM E1105
- AAMA 501.2
- WUFI water vapor transmission analysis
- Petrographic examination