Peter Daly

Peter Daly combines a twenty-six year construction background with seventeen years of experience in dispute resolution. As a Construction Project Manager, he has built over $100 million of residential and light commercial projects. He has extensive knowledge of wood frame construction, cast-in-place concrete structures, un-reinforced masonry structures and of the application of high-end materials and finishes. He has expertise in all aspects of the management of residential construction projects with particular expertise in the areas of bidding & estimating, scheduling, contract compliance, change orders, subcontract management, workplace safety and standards of care.

Education

Yale University - B.A. 1976

Continuing education at UC Berkeley and Sonoma State University including coursework in construction law, real estate development, principles of negotiation and construction scheduling.

Over 200 hours of mediation and arbitration training.

Litigation Support
Peter Daly provides construction defect investigative and reporting services to attorneys, owners, industry professionals and as a registered industry expert with the California CSLB. Services include:

site investigations

documentation and reporting

cost estimating

case development consultation

expert witness testimony

Peter Daly has testified in arbitration and in trial and has been qualified as an expert in superior court in the areas of cost estimating and standards of care. Issues addressed include:

Contract Compliance

Code Compliance

Standard of Care

Framing and Structural Defects

Leaks and Waterproofing Problems

Workplace Safety

Alternative Dispute Resolution

As a certified arbitrator and mediator, Peter Daly has assisted in the resolution of over 700 construction, homeowner association, real estate, commercial, consumer and other disputes since 1991. He is a recognized authority on construction disputes through his articles in local and national publications and through his participation in industry organizations.

Construction Project Management

CRA provides services tailored to the needs of owners, architects and contractors including: estimating, bid negotiations, subcontract management, budgeting and reporting, scheduling and quality control.

Work Experience

Since 2005 - Principal – Design/Build Alliance – Forest Knolls, CA

2000 – 2004 Principal – Halcyon Homes - Suisun Valley, CA

1987 – 1995 -Project Manager - Paragon General Contractors, Pt. Richmond, CA

1985 - 1987 Superintendent - Paragon General Contractors,Pt. Richmond, CA

Affiliations & Other Qualifications

AMCC - California Contractors State License Board Arbitration Panel

National Association of the Remodeling Industry - San Francisco Bay Area Chapter – Past President

North Bay Chapter – Current Boardmember

Sonoma County Superior Court Panel of Mediators

California Department of Insurance – Earthquake Claims Mediation Program

California Department of Insurance – Automobile Mediation Panel

City of Sebastopol – Design Review Board – Vice Chair

International Code Council - Professional Member

California Contractors State License Board - Industry Expert Program

California Contractors State License Board – Subject Matter Expert Panel

Laney College – Instructor – Contractors State License Law - Fall 2001

North Coast Builders Exchange

San Francisco Superior Court Mediation Program

Fee Arbitration Panel of the Sonoma County Bar Association

Dispute Settlement Board of the Ford Motor Company - Retired

FINRA (formerly NASD, NYSE & AMEX) - Board of Arbitrators – Panel Chair

FINRA Mediation Panel

Association of Conflict Resolution (formerly SPIDR)

Northern California Mediation Association

California Dispute Resolution Council

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Greenbelt Alliance

Contact Peter

peterdaly@adviseandconsult.net

707.824.1081

6495 Burnside Road

Sebastopol, CA 95472