Representative Forensic & Construction Management Portfolio
35+ years of field, design and investigative experience.
Dual Persepective: Construction execution and forensic analysis.
Trusted by attorneys, insurers, developers and public agencies. focus on defensible findings, clear reporting and practical solutions.
Representative & Technical Case Experience
The following representative matters reflect the scope and complexity of construction forensic and construction management advisory services provided across residential, commercial, educational and institutional environments. Engagement are approached with disciplined investigation, technical rigor and objective analysis. Whether retained for dispute resolution, risk mitigation or capital program oversight, the focus remains consistent:
Deliver defensible conclusions, protect financial interests and provide clarity in technically complex construction matters.
N. Daniel Peress
CEO/President/Sr. Project Manager
Residential Multifamily / Mixed Use
Multi–Family Building Envelope Failure Investigation & Defect Litigation Support
Assignments require structured field investigation, technical document review, and defensible analysis grounded in applicable codes (federal, state, city and local ordinances) and industry standards at the time of construction.
Review of construction documents, submittals, and RFI’s
Field investigation and targeted destructive testing
Evaluation of envelope systems
Causation analysis and standard-of-care assessment
Development of repair scope and cost-of-correction analysis
Preparation of technical reports suitable for dispute resolution
Single-Family Residence – Owner Advisory/Insurance Recovery
Post Settlement
Remediation Oversight
Representative engagements include independent oversight of
corrective construction following claim resolution or negotiated
settlement. These programs often involve complex sequencing,
occupied properties, and defined repair budgets.
Contractor qualification and bid review
Validation of proposed repair methodologies
Budget tracking and cost control review
Evaluation of change order requests
Site inspections (Quality Assurance Field Observations)
Structured progress reporting
The role centered on protecting financial recovery while ensuring repairs are executed properly and efficiently.
N. Daniel Peress
CEO/President/Sr. Project Manager
These onsite field observations were structured to identify systemic life expectancy and risk exposure for all equipment and building components at Terminals 1 through 8. The reports created included Architectural, Structural and Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) observations, recommendations for repair and cost of replacement .
N. Daniel Peress
CEO/President/Sr. Project Manager
Aviation – Institutional & Public
Infrastructure Standard
of Care Audit
(LAX) Los Angeles International Airport – Los Angeles, CA Terminals 1 thru 8
Portfolio-level onsite evaluations across Terminals 1 thru 8
Remaining Useful assessment of critical systems and components
Identification of systemic operational life and risk exposure
Architectural asset condition and capital prioritization
Structural performance and building resilience review
MEP infrastructure lifecycle evaluation
Capital renewal and phased reinvestment strategy
Executive reporting for capital allocation decisions.
Educational – Active Construction Risk Mitigation
Mock-Up Window
Penetration Testing
Assignment emphasized proactive risk management rather than post-occupancy defect correction. Ensure the windows, frames, seals, and flashing worked to hermetically seal off the building from water intrusion.
Coordination with manufacturers on individual component installation as part of a greater assembly
Development of performance based testing protocols
Oversight of ASTM water and air infiltration testing
Installation sequencing review and documentation
Identification of systematic detailing deficiencies
Corrective recommendations prior to full deployment
Verification testing and compliance documentation
Representative engagements include early-stage performance testing of exterior wall systems, glazing assemblies and waterproofing details during active construction. The objective is to prevent systematic failure through controlled testing and technical oversight.
N. Daniel Peress
CEO/President/Sr. Project Manager
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