Construction Articles & Expert Witness Insights

Explore authoritative construction and litigation insights from Discovery Experts. Our articles provide practical guidance on engineering, safety, cost disputes, and expert witness services. Whether you’re an attorney, contractor, or insurer, you’ll find actionable knowledge to strengthen your case and support successful outcomes.

Geotechnical engineering in construction with soil investigation and drilling at a job site

Geotechnical engineering in construction deals with what many people never see but what ultimately controls whether a project succeeds or struggles: the ground. Soil, rock, and groundwater conditions influence how

Transportation safety expert witness analyzing vehicle movement on a construction site

Transportation-related incidents on construction projects are rarely simple. A dump truck backing into a worker, a delivery vehicle striking a temporary barrier, or a forklift incident inside a staging area

Construction cost analysis used in construction disputes and litigation

When construction projects go off track, conversations often shift quickly from progress and performance to one unavoidable question: where did the money go? Cost is usually the clearest and most

OSHA violations in construction involving fall protection and jobsite hazards

Construction projects rarely look the same from one site to the next, but one thing remains constant across the industry: risk. Heavy equipment, elevated work areas, underground utilities, and tight

Construction defects expert witness conducting forensic site inspection for litigation

Construction defect disputes rarely start with a single, simple question. More often, they begin with frustration. Why is a building leaking when it is brand new? Why is a roadway

Construction expert witness reviewing project documents for litigation support

Construction disputes rarely follow a straight line. Projects evolve, conditions change, and small problems can snowball into major claims that involve multiple parties. When a disagreement becomes serious enough to

Forensic engineer performing damage evaluation on excavator during construction dispute

When a construction project grinds to a halt because a crane failed or an excavator was damaged, one question immediately surfaces: *what happened and who is responsible?* In these moments,

Competent person conducting heavy equipment site inspection for construction safety compliance.

In the world of construction, few terms carry as much practical weight as competent person. It might sound straightforward, but this title represents a key figure in ensuring jobsite safety,

Construction worker in confined space performing safety inspection for civil underground project.

Few topics in construction safety carry as much weight as confined space entry. These are the areas most workers would rather avoid — the cramped, poorly ventilated spots where danger

Excavator operating near easement boundary during construction project analyzed by Discovery Experts.

Every construction project starts with a plan, but sometimes, success hinges on something less visible: **easements**. These legal rights allow access, movement, or utility placement across land that doesn’t belong

Civil and underground construction work zone with safety signage and workers following OSHA compliance standards

Work zones are more than just areas marked by cones and caution tape; they are complex, high-risk environments where precision, awareness, and safety come together to protect both workers and

Construction expert analyzing digital take-off and cost accounting data for civil and underground projects

Introduction – The Role of Take-offs in Accurate Construction Costing In construction, a small mistake in estimating can quickly snowball into a huge financial problem. That’s why a detailed construction

About Discovery Experts' Articles

Welcome to the Discovery Experts Articles hub, where engineering precision meets legal expertise. This resource is designed for attorneys, contractors, insurers, and industry professionals seeking reliable, authoritative insights into the complex world of construction, transportation, and litigation.

At Discovery Experts, our mission is to simplify complex technical issues and translate them into clear, actionable knowledge. Led by decades of hands-on experience in construction and expert witness testimony, our articles are crafted to inform, educate, and support those navigating disputes, risk management, and legal claims.

Here you’ll find in-depth coverage of five key areas:

  1. Construction & Engineering – Explore insights into civil, heavy, underground, trenchless, and heavy equipment projects. From engineering methods to defect analysis, these articles highlight technical issues that frequently surface in disputes.

  2. Safety & Compliance – Safety is at the heart of every construction project. We provide practical knowledge on OSHA regulations, PPE, work zone management, and accident prevention, along with analysis of how compliance impacts liability cases.

  3. Litigation & Expert Witness – Legal disputes often hinge on expert testimony. Our litigation-focused articles break down case reviews, deposition preparation, dispute resolution strategies, and the essential role of expert witnesses in court.

  4. Cost & Risk Analysis – Construction is as much financial as it is technical. Articles in this section examine cost estimating, damage evaluations, property loss, take-offs, and risk management strategies to clarify disputes and support financial claims.

  5. Transportation & Logistics – Transportation systems, warehouses, and right-of-way issues add another layer of complexity to construction litigation. Our experts share insights into accident reconstruction, logistics disputes, fleet safety, and compliance.

Each article blends real-world experience with forensic analysis to highlight how Discovery Experts approaches complex cases. We aim to provide not only technical detail but also context—why these issues matter in litigation, how they impact case outcomes, and what best practices can help mitigate disputes before they arise.

Whether you’re an attorney preparing for trial, a contractor seeking to avoid costly litigation, or an insurer managing claims, our articles are a resource you can trust. Discovery Experts combines over 40 years of industry knowledge with a commitment to excellence in litigation support, ensuring that our perspectives are as credible as they are practical.

We invite you to explore our growing library of articles and discover how expertise transforms outcomes. With Discovery Experts, you’ll gain insights that help you stay prepared, informed, and ahead of industry challenges.