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Christopher D. Ling

Principal, Forensic Architect

Chester, NJ37 years+ years experience
Forensic Architecture – Construction Defects and Architectural Standard of Care

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Professional Summary

Christopher D. Ling, AIA, NCARB, PP, LEED AP, CCT is a forensic architecture expert specializing in construction litigation and architectural standard of care. With a career spanning architectural design, construction defect analysis, and expert testimony, he brings a comprehensive understanding of construction project intricacies to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing architectural standards of care, and evaluating whether building codes have been adhered to.

Mr. Ling has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving complex construction defect cases and architectural standard of care disputes. His Bachelor of Architecture in Architecture, along with certifications such as the NCARB Certificate and Certified Cost Technician (CCT), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving construction claims and architectural practices.

Work Experience

Christopher D. Ling has been the Principal, Forensic Architect at ARCHforensic in Chester, NJ since 1986. He has over 37 years of experience in this role.

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Christopher D. Ling specializes in forensic architecture and construction litigation support.

Best Use Cases

  • 1construction defect litigation
  • 2expert witness testimony in construction disputes
  • 3risk analysis for construction projects

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Education

  • Bachelor of Architecture in Architecture

    New Jersey Institute of Technology School of Architecture · 1995

Licenses

  • Registered ArchitectState of New Jersey (NJ)
  • Registered ArchitectState of Texas (TX)
  • Registered ArchitectState of New York (NY)
  • Registered ArchitectState of Pennsylvania (PA)
  • Registered ArchitectWashington DC (DC)
  • Registered ArchitectState of Rhode Island (RI)
  • Registered ArchitectState of Florida (FL)
  • Registered ArchitectState of Maryland (MD)
  • Registered ArchitectState of Virginia (VA)
  • Registered ArchitectState of Vermont (VT)
  • Registered ArchitectState of North Carolina (NC)
  • Registered ArchitectState of Ohio (OH)
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