Construction Defect Forensics
Investigation and analysis of construction defects, causation, contractor standard of care, means and methods, plan and specification deviation analysis, and appropriate repair methodology.
CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING · EXPERT WITNESS · LITIGATION SUPPORTCONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION
DEFECT FORENSICS
“Nothing is more powerful than clearly stated facts.”
Senior-level construction consulting, forensic investigation and expert witness services for complex construction disputes, property damage and litigation.
NEW MATTER / CONFLICT CHECKOUR EXPERTISE
Expert Witness & Litigation Support
Independent investigation, technical opinions, expert reports, appraisals, rebuttal analysis, construction delay analysis, deposition, arbitration and trial testimony.
Property Damage & Cost Analysis
Evaluation of fire, water, impact, wind and other property losses, including scope of damage, repair methodology, cost of repair, and cost analysis of required code upgrades.
Construction & Premises Investigations
Investigation of personal injury, slip-and-fall, workplace and other construction-related incidents involving property conditions, building components, construction operations and accident causation.
“Nothing is more powerful than clearly stated facts.”
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE · OBJECTIVE ANALYSIS · CLEARLY STATED OPINIONS
OUR EXPERTS
Experienced professionals. Defined roles.
Christopher A. Croisdale
President & Principal Construction Expert
Christopher A. Croisdale brings more than four decades of hands-on construction experience to forensic investigation, construction consulting and expert witness assignments. A licensed California General Contractor since 1988, his background encompasses residential, commercial and industrial construction, complex structural and foundation work, property development, restoration and construction-related dispute analysis.
His consulting and expert work includes construction defect forensics, contractor standard of care, means and methods, construction-related causation, plan and specification deviation analysis, property damage, scope and cost of repair, insurance losses, construction delay analysis, personal injury and premises matters, appraisals, rebuttal analysis, and deposition, arbitration and trial testimony.
In complex matters, Croisdale also serves as the lead construction expert coordinating specialty professionals, including structural, civil and geotechnical engineers, hygienists, mitigation contractors and specialty trades, integrating their independent technical findings into the broader construction analysis.
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Daniel Michael Hughes
Construction Consultant · Forensic Investigator · Cost Estimator
Daniel Michael Hughes is a licensed California General Contractor with more than a decade of hands-on field experience across residential construction and multiple building trades. His background includes concrete and foundations, structural framing, roofing, windows and doors, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, drywall, plaster, insulation, painting and flooring.
His work with The Croisdale Group focuses on forensic construction investigation, construction defect evaluation, property damage assessment, development of repair scopes and cost-of-repair analysis. He has experience evaluating fire, smoke, water, structural and vehicle-impact losses and preparing detailed construction estimates utilizing Xactimate.
Daniel's extensive field background provides practical insight into how damaged or defective construction can be accessed, repaired and reasonably estimated—particularly in matters requiring detailed documentation of existing conditions and development of a defensible repair scope and cost.
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ABOUT
THE CROISDALE GROUP
Built on experience. Focused on facts.
The Croisdale Group, Inc. was built on a foundation of practical construction experience and has evolved into a specialized construction consulting and forensic practice serving attorneys, insurers, property owners, contractors and other professionals involved in complex construction matters. That perspective is grounded in decades of military Civil Engineering, concrete and foundation construction, general contracting, earthquake repair, real estate development, ongoing commercial construction advisory work and expert witness assignments.
1982Entered
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Air Force
1983Civil Engineering Operations
(Pavement, Foundations, Heavy Equipment)
(Pavement, Foundations, Heavy Equipment)
1988California Concrete Contractor
Construction Business Established (DBA)
Construction Business Established (DBA)
1990California
General Contractor
General Contractor
1994Northridge Earthquake
Investigation & Reconstruction
Investigation & Reconstruction
1999Residential &
Commercial Development
Commercial Development
TodayConstruction Forensics
Consulting
Expert Witness
Consulting
Expert Witness
MILITARY SERVICE
AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
Christopher A. Croisdale began his construction career while serving in the United States Air Force, entering military service in 1982 and beginning Civil Engineering operations in 1983. His work specialized in pavement maintenance, foundations and structural concrete, and heavy equipment operations.
CONCRETE AND
FOUNDATIONS
In 1988, Mr. Croisdale obtained his California Concrete Contractor license and began operating his construction business, later establishing The Croisdale Group, Inc. Early work focused on foundations, pavements, patios, retaining walls and specialized foundation repairs on hillside and expansive-soil conditions.
GENERAL CONTRACTING
In 1990, Mr. Croisdale obtained his California General Contractor license, expanding his work into residential remodeling, room additions and the construction of new homes.
1994 NORTHRIDGE
EARTHQUAKE
Following the 1994 Northridge earthquake, Mr. Croisdale repaired homes with a wide variety of damage. These projects required coordination with structural engineers and included detailed site investigations of both defects and damages, distinguishing causes and developing practical repair solutions.
DEVELOPMENT
By approximately 1999, his experience expanded into real estate development, beginning with a 25-home subdivision in the San Fernando Valley, followed by a 64,000 SF commercial building on 12 acres, multiple office buildings, and a 15-story high-rise office building in Reno, Nevada.
ONGOING CONSTRUCTION
ADVISORY
Mr. Croisdale serves as the principal construction consultant to a multi-faceted international company with over 1,000 restaurant locations, providing independent review and guidance on structural damage, significant maintenance and repair issues, construction-related concerns, and property damage involving vehicle impacts, water losses, fires and other insurance-related claims.
“Nothing is more powerful than clearly stated facts.”
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE · OBJECTIVE ANALYSIS · CLEARLY STATED OPINIONS
NEW MATTER / CONFLICT CHECK
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THE CROISDALE GROUP, INC.
Construction Consulting · Expert Witness · Litigation Support
CONTACT
The Croisdale Group, Inc.
Construction Consulting · Expert Witness · Litigation Support
Christopher A. Croisdale
President & Principal Construction Expert
Direct 661-400-0675
Email Mr.croisdale@gmail.com
Daniel Michael Hughes
Construction Consultant · Forensic Investigator · Cost Estimator
Direct 661-537-3153
Email dhughesccinc@gmail.com
The Croisdale Group, Inc.
Office 661-269-2848
Office / Service Address
24186 N. Camino Cascada
Valencia, CA 91354
TheCroisdaleGroup.com
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