Lance Luke

Construction Defect Investigation

          Mr. Luke assists clients during all phases of litigation. As a leader in the industry, his network of licensed architects/engineers and general contractors have the technical background and experience to identify the nature and extent of defective construction in all building types ranging from single family homes to homeowner association properties to large commercial complexes. As each individual case varies, there is a wide range of services that he can offer including, but not limited to:

• Construction compliance reviews of commercial and residential projects to evaluate as-built conditions

• Field investigation including visual surveys and destructive testing

• Clear and concise reports including photographic illustrations

• Evaluation of building component failure and designation of liability

• Preparation of remedial repair recommendations and estimated costs of repair

• Graphic presentations illustrating construction deficiencies and repair concepts and specifications

Litigation Support

                  Mr. Luke has developed an expertise in building correction as related to construction defects, water intrusion and non-code compliant construction. Due to the magnitude of these defects and complexity of issues, many cases have progressed to the point where mediation, arbitration and/or litigation have become the only method of resolution.

               Mr.  Luke  is  prepared  to perform  site investigations, non-destructive and destructive testing, research and documentation to support and validate claims. Lance Luke is a well-recognized and well-respected expert witness in construction defect litigation and construction conformance reviews.

Lance Luke's

Areas of Expertise

• Architectural Design

• Asbestos

• Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating

• Building Codes

• Building/Home Repair

• Building Permits

• Building Safety

• Building Standards

• Change Orders

• Concrete

• Concrete Spelling

• Construction Administration

• Construction Defects

• Construction Disputes

• Construction Management

• Construction Scheduling

• Continuous Load Paths

• Contractor Bidding

• Contractor Licensing​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Corroded Railing

• Corrosion Failure

• Cost Estimating

• Dangerous Buildings

• Davis Bacon Act

• Defective Building Materials

• Drainage

• EIFS/Stucco

• Electrical

• Engineering Design

• Fences/Retaining Walls

• Fire Damage/ Remediation

• Fire Safety & Protection

• Firestopping, Fire Walls, Draft Stops

• Flooring and Floor Covering

• Framing- Wood, Steel & Light Gauge

• Foundation Repair

• Home Inspection

• Homeowner Associations - AOAO, HOA, AOUO, Community Associations

• HUD Minimum Property Standards

• HVAC

• Landlord Tenant

• ​​​​​​​Licensing

• Masonry

• Mold

• Painting

• Pipe Lining - CIPP

• Plans and specifications

• Plumbing

• Premises Liability

• Property Damage Assessment

• Property Damage Restoration

• Property Maintenance

• Property Management

• Quality of Workmanship

• Real Estate Disclosure​​​​​​​

• Real Estate Standard of Care

• Reinforced Concrete

• Request For Proposals

• Reserve Studies

• Roofing

• Slips, Trips and Fall

• Sitework

• Sound Transmission - Flooring, Walls, Ceilings

• Standards of Practice

• Steps, Stairs & Railings

• Useful Life of Building Components

• Warranties- Material & Labor

• Water Infiltration- Building Envelope

• Waterproofing

• ​​​​​​​Wildfire Damages

• Windows/Doors

• Wood Damage - Termite & Wood Rot​​​​​​​

• ​​​​​​​Wood Siding

Construction
Investigation.

Lance Luke and his team delivers effective solutions to the claims arming from all types of construction issues. He provides clients with vital Information and concise explanation of complex defect claims. His team provides general construction investigation, expert witness testimony, and claims related support services to Community Homeowner Associations (HOA), commercial and residential property owners and contractors.

Specialty areas include general construction, building envelope, asphalt roadwork. concrete spatting repair, railing, balcony and decks, painting. roofing, waterproofing, electrical, plumbing, water infiltration conditions, building codes and more.

Premises Liability
Expertise.

Accidents occur on both private and public property. Issues arise regarding design, construction, and facility maintenance. And there are situations where compliance with applicable codes regulations and industry standards are not followed.

We have a team of premises liability experts to assist in all aspects of slip and fall, and trip and fall evaluations.

We look for conformity with industry standards and building safely regulations. We have evaluated concrete balcony and railing failures, wood deck failures, floor slip and fall incidents, stairway and walkway trip and fall accidents, water infiltration conditions causing damage to property and mold growth, and more.

Our many years in the construction industry has given us the experience. expertise and qualifications to evaluate the safety of various premises where accidents occur. Our experience is the basis of our expertise in the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings, walkways and other constructed areas.

We bring the additional perspective gained through our more than 37 years of involvement in building codes and standards. We are uniquely qualified to evaluate the safety of areas where people slip, trip and fall. Various Criteria will be used such as the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings. walkways, stairs and other constructed spaces. We bring the additional perspective gained through our more than 38 years of involvement in real estate development, HOA management, facility maintenance, and construction and building management. We understand building safety codes and standards for safe waking surfaces.

Expert
Witness.

We offer full service construction claims and litigation support focusing on construction defect claims, real estate disclosure issues, general construction Investigation and dispute resolution.

We are experts in the fields of repair cost estimating, forensic architecture, defective construction and premises liability issues. We provide expert witness services to legal practitioners around the country.

Designed
for Safety.

Architects and engineers design, and contractors build environments to be safe and efficient and to comply with established standards. Stairs, walkways, handrails, guardrails, roadways, and other architectural building components. Features have been refined throughout the years to enhance functionality for people of various physical and cognitive abilities.

When building features fail to comply with established safety and maintenance standards, they sometimes contribute to the cause of injuries.

Our experts assist in explaining how an incident happened and why it occurred. We evaluate premises for compliance with applicable safety standards and note where violations exist. Our experts can explain the relationship between the condition and the circumstances of the incident. Properly informed and warned pedestrians can safety walk in most environments or make informed choices to avoid known hazards. Causes of falls are often the result of a difference of conditions a pedestrian commonly encounters as compared to those conditions they actually encountered at the incident site.

We not only evaluate if the conditions related to a fall violated applicable standards for safety but can also evaluate if appropriate guidance was in place to safely direct pedestrians through a building or property. Where conditions related to falls developed over time. our experience in construction and maintenance planning provides a unique basis to explain how and when hazardous conditions developed.

EXPERT INVESTIGATIONS FOR SLIP TRIP & FALL HAZARDS INCLUDE:

• Explaining the true causes of a slip, trip or fall incident

• Slip resistance testing

• Evaluating compliance with standard of care and building codes

• Assessing property maintenance and housekeeping practices

• Evaluating design and construction causal factors.

820 W Hind Dr, Honolulu, HI 96821, USA.

LanceLuke@HawaiiBuildingExpert.com

(808) 422-2132

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