Business Details
35 Years
experience
Trusted Construction & Real Estate Consulting Services
Construction Insight has been delivering expert real estate and construction consulting services since 1991. Our team of professional engineers and consultants serves clients nationwide, prioritizing responsiveness, consistency, and quality to empower informed decision-making. With over 25 years of combined experience, we specialize in property condition assessments, construction loan administration, project management, and expert witness services. Our commitment to innovative solutions helps clients reduce risk and achieve project success, regardless of scale. Founded on principles of client-centric service, we maintain strong relationships with property owners, developers, attorneys, and financial institutions.Our expertise spans commercial, industrial, and institutional projects, supported by comprehensive reporting and customized solutions. Backed by decades of industry experience, we provide technical excellence in mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural evaluations. Our team's dedication to detail ensures clients receive practical guidance for capital planning, compliance, and dispute resolution. We pride ourselves on transparent communication and tailored support for every client's unique needs. From initial assessments to project completion, our goal is to create lasting value through precision and professionalism.
Services
Property Condition Assessments
Construction Loan Administration
Project Management
Expert Witness Services
Asset Review
ADA Compliance Evaluations
Capital Planning
Field Inspections
Design Review
Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in real estate and construction consulting.
- Our team includes licensed professional engineers with specialized technical expertise.
- We provide nationwide service with localized project understanding.
- Our customized reporting supports informed financial and operational decisions.
- We maintain a proven track record of successful project outcomes.
Services
Property Condition Assessments
Our ASTM-compliant property condition assessments evaluate commercial real estate's physical condition to inform financial decisions. We identify deferred maintenance issues and provide capital expenditure forecasts tailored to lenders' and owners' needs. Our reports help clients understand property risks and budget requirements for long-term asset management.
Construction Loan Administration
We provide comprehensive construction loan administration through document review and progress inspections. Our services include validating construction budgets, reviewing permits, and certifying payment applications. Lenders rely on our detailed progress reports to confidently manage fund disbursements throughout project timelines.
Project Management
Our third-party project management services cover new construction and renovation projects. We offer value engineering, permit expediting, and contract negotiation support. Clients benefit from our technical expertise in scheduling, cost control, and quality assurance throughout the construction process.
Expert Witness Services
We provide expert testimony and analysis for construction-related legal disputes. Our engineers assess safety liability, schedule delays, and construction defects. Our services include damage quantification, document review, and courtroom technical support for attorneys handling complex construction cases.
Asset Review
Our asset review services support long-range capital planning for property owners and managers. We conduct reserve replacement analyses and ten-year expenditure forecasts. Our assessments help clients prepare for future maintenance needs and budget accordingly for property improvements.
People
John W. Thompson Jr.
Founder & President
With 30+ years in construction and real estate, John leads expert witness cases and commercial project management. Brown University graduate and licensed engineer specializing in mechanical systems and construction disputes.
Barry R. Graves
Senior Associate
Licensed engineer with 30+ years of project management experience. Expertise in commercial, industrial, and water treatment projects. University of Connecticut graduate providing construction administration and facility inspection services.
Joshua Morelli
Engineering Assistant
BSME student at University of Hartford assisting with energy benchmarking and waste tracking software. Provides technical support for sustainability reporting and client training programs.
Melissa Rachael Gold
Administrative Assistant
B.A. in Mass Communications from SUNY Oneonta managing office operations since 2018. Coordinates proposal preparation, report distribution, and accounting department support functions.
Questions
What services does Construction Insight offer?
We provide property condition assessments, construction loan administration, project management, expert witness services, and asset review solutions for real estate and construction clients.
How long has Construction Insight been in business?
Founded in 1991, we have over 30 years of experience providing construction consulting services to clients nationwide.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide with primary service areas in New England, New York, and the Mid-Atlantic regions.
What types of clients do you work with?
Our clients include property owners, developers, attorneys, financial institutions, insurance companies, and municipal agencies involved in real estate transactions.
Do you provide expert testimony services?
Yes, our licensed engineers offer expert witness services for construction disputes, including safety liability assessments and schedule delay analysis.
How do you customize your reports for clients?
We tailor our reporting formats to meet specific client needs, including detailed capital expenditure forecasts and construction progress documentation for lenders.
