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Richard Brand

Principal Project Director | Expert Witness

Santa Monica, CA
Architecture and Construction Management Standard of Care and Project Administration Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Richard Brand, AIA, CPM, PMP, NCARB is an architecture and construction management expert specializing in program management and construction administration disputes. With a career encompassing diverse roles in project management, design coordination, and construction oversight, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating standard of care failures, assessing construction defects, and evaluating whether architectural professional liability failures occurred.

Mr. Brand has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to hospitality, educational facilities, and federal construction projects. His Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Arizona, along with certifications as a Certified Project Manager — Arcadis and Professional Project Manager — Parsons, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving construction documents and change orders.

Work Experience

Richard Brand has held numerous expert witness roles at companies including Round Table Group, Curtis Design, and Collins Collins, LLP. He has also served in various construction and project management positions, such as Director of Construction at Wanda One Beverly Hills Hotel and Condominium and Principal Project Director at Los Angeles Unified School District. His career spans multiple decades, reflecting extensive experience in architecture and construction management.

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Best Descriptor

Richard Brand provides expert witness services and construction management oversight, focusing on compliance and design failures in large-scale projects.

Best Use Cases

  • 1litigation regarding construction compliance
  • 2expert testimony on safety policies
  • 3oversight of large-scale construction projects

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Education

  • Bachelor of Architecture

    University of Arizona

Licenses

  • Licensed ArchitectState of California (CA)
  • Licensed ArchitectState of Utah (UT)
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