Construction Expert Witness in Hawaii

Meet Lance Luke - National Building Expert, and owner of a Hawaii-based construction management company.

Lance Luke, construction expert witness in Hawaii
Lance Luke, construction expert witness in Hawaii

Investigating the Facts, Uncovering the Truth.

Listed on expert witness directories
Listed on expert witness directories
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Construction Defects & Contractor Issues

Design and Workmanship Problems

Other areas of consultation include AOAO, mold, real estate issues and more

Unsafe Premises: Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall Conditions

Lance Luke at a construction site wearing safety equipment
Lance Luke at a construction site wearing safety equipment
Media networks featuring Lance Luke, including FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, CNBC, A&E, and Bravo
Media networks featuring Lance Luke, including FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, CNBC, A&E, and Bravo

Lance Luke

National Building Expert, and owner of a Hawaii-based construction management company.

National speaker of topics such as construction, engineering, building safety, and real estate.

Three-Time Best-Selling Author. Numerous articles published in over 750 local and national print and electronic media. Featured guest on national media shows such as Times Square Today, Hollywood Live, and the Brian Tracy Show which were broadcast on national media outlets such as ABC, CNBC, CNN, NBC, Fox Affiliates, A&E, and Bravo.

Mr. Luke served as an expert witness for the state of Hawaii DCCA RICO Contractor’s License Board for over 15 years.

He currently gives numerous webinars on Building and Construction related topics.

Most recently Mr. Luke has been serving as a consultant to national media regarding the Florida Building Collapse.

Association of Construction Inspectors and NFPA Individual Member logos
Association of Construction Inspectors and NFPA Individual Member logos

Cases worked on

Some of Lance's notable work

Ocean Pointe

The largest construction defect class action lawsuit.

Construction defect damage documented at Ocean Pointe
Construction defect damage documented at Ocean Pointe

Ala Moana Shopping Center

The largest settlement regarding concrete spalling and railing failure.

Concrete and railing repair area at Ala Moana Shopping Center
Concrete and railing repair area at Ala Moana Shopping Center

Marco Polo Fire

The largest building fire in Hawaii.

International Market Place

Slip and fall case: Outdoor Walkway

International Market Place in Waikiki, site of a slip and fall case
International Market Place in Waikiki, site of a slip and fall case

Waikiki Hotel/ Condo

Slip and fall case: Bathroom Floor

Waikiki hotel and condominium involved in a slip and fall case
Waikiki hotel and condominium involved in a slip and fall case

Koolani Condominium

Luxury high rise condo construction defects mediation and arbitration settlement.

Koolani Condominium high-rise in Honolulu, a construction defect case
Koolani Condominium high-rise in Honolulu, a construction defect case

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does a construction expert witness do?
    A construction expert witness provides independent technical opinions regarding construction defects, building conditions, workmanship, safety issues, code-related concerns, and construction disputes. The expert may review plans, photographs, inspection reports, contracts, repair records, and other documentation, conduct site observations when appropriate, and explain technical construction issues in a clear manner for attorneys, property owners, insurers, and other parties involved in a dispute.

  • What types of construction cases does Lance Luke assist with?
    Lance Luke assists with matters involving construction defects, premises liability, building safety, slip-and-fall conditions, property disputes, and construction-related claims. His work may involve reviewing project documents, inspection findings, photographs, repair records, and other evidence to help identify relevant building conditions, construction issues, and potential causes of a dispute.

  • Do you provide expert witness services throughout Hawaii?
    Yes. Expert witness and building consulting services are available for construction and property-related matters throughout Hawaii. Depending on the case, services may include document review, site observations, construction defect evaluation, premises liability analysis, building safety review, and technical consultation related to disputes or claims.

  • Can you help investigate construction defects?
    Yes. Construction defect investigations may include reviewing building conditions, plans, photographs, inspection reports, repair records, contracts, and other project documentation. The goal is to identify relevant construction issues, workmanship concerns, possible causes of damage or failure, and the technical factors that may be important to a dispute, claim, or legal matter.

  • How can I request an expert witness consultation?
    You can request an expert witness consultation by contacting Lance Luke through the website contact form or the contact information provided on the site. When reaching out, it is helpful to briefly describe the nature of the construction or property issue, the location of the project, the parties involved, and the type of assistance needed so the matter can be evaluated efficiently.

LanceLuke@HawaiiBuildingExpert.com

(808) 754-3425

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