Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Construction Engineering Consulting Services
Construction Engineering Consultants was founded in 2005 by Harold Deatherage, Lloyd Middleton, and David Chapman. With over 18 years of combined experience, we specialize in forensic engineering, construction project management, and litigation support services. Our team of licensed engineers has worked on hundreds of projects nationwide, ranging from residential disputes to $150 million interstate interchanges. We provide expert analysis and solutions for construction-related issues, including design defects, safety compliance, and project scheduling. Our services support clients during all phases of construction, from initial planning to dispute resolution. We maintain complex project schedules for $2.8 billion worth of industrial and civil construction since our founding.Our expertise includes alternative delivery methods like Design-Build and Accelerated Bridge Construction. We offer third-party performance analysis for owners and contractors, applying scientific principles to solve complex construction problems. Our litigation support services address structural collapses, construction defects, and compliance with building codes. We are committed to delivering technically sound solutions while fostering long-term client relationships.
Services
Forensic Engineering
Project Management
Litigation Support
Construction Safety
Project Scheduling
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have 18 years of experience in forensic engineering and construction management
- Our team includes licensed engineers with expertise in multiple disciplines
- We've completed 500+ projects nationwide including $150M+ infrastructure developments
- We maintain $2.8B in active project schedules since 2005
- We provide third-party analysis using scientific principles and latest technologies
Services
Forensic Engineering
Our forensic engineering team investigates construction failures and defects using scientific principles. We analyze design flaws, material defects, and workmanship issues to determine root causes of structural failures. Clients receive detailed reports with technically sound solutions for resolving disputes and preventing future issues.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project management services for complex construction developments. Our team creates and maintains critical path schedules for projects up to $150 million in value. We offer owner's representation services including contract negotiation and value engineering to meet budget objectives.
Litigation Support
Our litigation support services address construction-related legal disputes involving structural collapses, building code violations, and construction defects. We prepare expert witness testimony and technical documentation for cases involving property damage, safety violations, and contract disputes.
Construction Safety
We evaluate construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and industry standards. Our services include accident investigations, safety protocol development, and compliance assessments for excavation, scaffolding, and workplace safety practices.
Project Scheduling
We create and maintain complex project schedules for industrial and civil construction projects. Our team has managed schedules for $2.8 billion in construction since 2005, including projects for state DOTs and federal agencies using various delivery methods.
People
Harold Deatherage
Founder
Licensed engineer with 18 years of experience in forensic engineering and construction management. Specializes in construction defect analysis and project scheduling for complex infrastructure developments.
Lloyd Middleton
Founder
Experienced construction consultant with expertise in litigation support and safety compliance. Provides technical guidance for construction projects ranging from residential to interstate infrastructure.
David Chapman
Founder
Certified project management professional with 18 years of experience managing complex construction schedules. Specializes in alternative delivery methods including Design-Build and Accelerated Bridge Construction.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide forensic engineering, project management, litigation support, safety compliance, and project scheduling services for construction projects.
How long have you been in business?
Construction Engineering Consultants has been providing expert services since 2005 with 18 years of combined experience among our founding engineers.
What types of construction projects do you handle?
We work on residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, and industrial developments across the United States.
Do you provide litigation support services?
Yes, we offer expert witness testimony and technical documentation for construction-related legal disputes involving defects, safety violations, and contract issues.
