John Long - Construction Defect Expert Witness

Areas of Expertise:

General Contractor, Subcontractor, Land Development, Construction Management, & Contract Administration

John has over 40 years experience in a wide range of construction projects as both a general contractor and subcontractor. This includes electrician, steel fabricator, concrete, carpentry, remodeling, estimating, scheduling, change orders and management.

Residential Construction

New Construction and Remodeling
Custom Homes
Starter and Move up Housing
Land Subdivision and Build Out

Commercial Construction

New Construction and Remodeling
Hotels
Restaurants
Automotive Dealerships
Banking Facilities
Office and Retail space
Churches
Medical Facilities
Schools: elementary, junior high,senior high and college

Historical Restoration and Preservation
Design Services
Preparation of Plans and Specifications
Compliance with Plans, Specifications and Contractural Obligations
Recruitment, Hiring, Management and Supervision of employees:

Concrete Placement
Structural Steel Erection
Wood and Metal Framing Installation
All areas of Rough and Finish Carpentry
Drywall Installation, Joint Finishing and Texturing
Painting, Staining and Special Finishes
Cabinetry and Millwork Manufacturing and Installation
Fine Finish Carpentry
Roofing, including: wood shakes, composite shingles and metal products

Bidding, Contract Management , Supervision and Co-ordination of Sub-contractors

Underground Utility Extensions and Installation
Road Construction
Dewatering Systems
Public and Private Water Wells
Public and Private Sanitation Syatems
Site Excavation and Grading
Plumbing
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Electrical
Water proofing, Insulation, stucco, various roof covering systems, and
Most other trades associated with land development and construction
of residential and commercial projects

Construction Business Practices and Management
Analysis of overhead and profit as related to construction activities

He has also has four years of experience as a teacher at Colorado Mountain College including a vast array of courses.

Affiliations:

National Association of Home Builders
Associated Builders & Contractors
National Association of Realtors
President of Three Rivers Homebuilders Association
Kiwanis Club
Elks Club
Chamber of Commerce