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David Erik Chase, AIA, NCARB
David Erik Chase, AIA, received his first architectural licensure from New York State in 1971, and currently maintains licensure in 21 states and the District of Columbia. His professional career includes having personally designed projects, at the time of construction, of over one billion dollars in various constructed building sizes and types.For more than 30 years, David directed the growth of two USA Architectural Firms as President and CEO while acting also as a designer and architect-of-record. Concurrently since 2003, he has served as a Forensic Architect - Expert Witness and Arbitrator for over 140 dispute and complex construction claims in 11 states. His professional services are offered to Plaintiffs and Defendants as a “sole source” representation and not a part of any expert network or referral service.
David's professional expertise assists clients in achieving construction industry Plaintiff /Defendant complaint resolutions, by responding to pleadings with fact-based research, experienced analysis, and clear defensible opinions. Learn More
Construction Defects - Architect Standard of Care*
Design professionals and constructors owe a duty and standard of care to any Claimant.
So… did they perform this duty consistently delivering services defined by not only time and place,
but also, as required in their mutual contractual promises.
A breach is when Parties fail to exercise a reasonable level of duty and standard of care defined by contracted
obligations, code compliance, and/or published building standards to protect the public’s Health, Safety, and Welfare.
Determining causation of a designed or constructed defect, deficiency, or omission
will identify any or all Parties' negligent actions…...... and the benchmark consideration for damages.
*David Erik Chase, AIA, is not an attorney and does not offer legal advice. The concepts opined throughout this website are his own.
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DUTY / STANDARD OF CARE OF CARE
A systematic investigative process to discover possible construction defects and if there was a general duty of care existing to Plaintiffs and/or Defendants? Was there a more defined and higher degree of code-compliant services required, in the contract provider's agreements? Were the promised scopes of services general or detailed? Were the deliverables and schedules clear and reasonable? Did the design professionals and constructors commit qualified and experienced personnel throughout the project, to execute the specific project type and apply the QA/QC necessary resources?
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BREACH OF DUTY / STANDARD OF CARE
A detailed and comparative analysis to be undertaken regarding construction defects, accessing the obligations owed to any Party, and breached by another Party. Undertaking a 360-degree document review process, including the design and construction phases, will help determine whether the duty was carried out reasonably or negligently. By testing the design intent against actual construction documents and construction phases, the alleged building components and system defects will reveal facts, to assist in determining if any specific Party actions fall short of a standard and duty of care ....and therefore negligent Party actions.
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DAMAGE CAUSATION
Typical to any Complaint action, regarding construction defects, the discovery may be ongoing. So, it is probable that after the Duty of Care and Breach of Duty steps, a preliminary opinion will evolve based on facts at that time. Suspicion of negligent causation and responsible Parties may result in a Preliminary Report. This would be derived from due diligence findings that construction defects were code non-compliant, patent, and/or latent, and were more likely than not, a failure of design errors, omissions, and/or… material defects by constructors with code-non-compliance, workmanship defects, improper safety standards, etc...
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Component & System Failures
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21 States + District of Columbia
Forensic Architect Expert David Erik Chase, AIA has the knowledge, credentials, resources, and experience to understand your specific circumstances regarding construction defects in over 21 US states. By pursuing a forensic expert, your chances of a successful outcome are insurmountably greater.
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Mr. Chase is superb. His professionalism, experience, and dedication are exceptional. Mr. Chase diligently and efficiently provided invaluable analysis, advice, and expert opinions in helping to resolve a complex and heavily litigated dispute involving a luxury high rise Condominium in Miami.honcus dolor magna, sit amet finibus augue ornar
David is a consummate professional. He works tirelessly to understand every minute detail of the case. He works virtually 24/7, is a true team player, hits every deadline, and is an asset to any case. No opposing expert will ever out-work David. He is also charismatic and makes for a credible and knowledgeable witness. I highly recommend David for your architect standard of care case.
David was my architectural standard of care expert [and] was an absolute professional. He was incredibly responsive, competent, and capable. He educated me on several very complex and intricate architectural matters and helped me understand the materials so that I could articulate and convey the issues and arguments simply. But most of all, it was clear to me that David truly enjoyed the work. His enthusiasm was evident and made for a very collaborative and enjoyable process (in an otherwise stressful situation).
David Erik Chase stands out as a premier choice in the realm of forensic architecture for construction defects, due to his extensive experience and steadfast commitment to excellence. With licensures in over 20 states and a career spanning decades, David offers unparalleled expertise that is crucial in comprehensive investigations and resolution of complex construction disputes. His approach integrates meticulous attention to detail with a profound understanding of both architectural principles and legal standards. Clients can trust that each case is handled with the utmost diligence, ensuring that potential liabilities are meticulously evaluated and responsibly addressed.
Choosing David as your forensic architecture expert allows unique, dedicated services not found through conventional networks. Operating independently, David underscores his commitment to providing unbiased, thorough analyses tailored specifically to his client's needs. His comprehensive document review process guarantees that every aspect of a project, from initial design intents to final construction outcomes, is assessed against industry standards and regulatory codes. By aligning with David, you are assured of receiving insights backed by decades of firsthand architectural involvement, aimed at resolving disputes and safeguarding interests effectively.