Real Estate
New York City, NY
Forensic Engineering, GIS Services, Building Consulting, Construction Dispute Resolution, Forensic Architecture, Litigation Support
2024
A legal client engaged Haag to evaluate alleged construction defects across a 250-unit multi-family housing development. The claims centered on moisture intrusion and structural damage linked to exterior cladding, including adhered stone veneer, vinyl siding, and fiber cement panels. The opposing expert recommended complete re-cladding of all adhered stone veneer, estimating repair costs at $11 million.
Haag’s forensic engineers, forensic architects, and building consultants conducted a comprehensive investigation, despite joining the case years after initial investigations by others.
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The matter proceeded through alternative dispute resolution and then to litigation. The case settled one day after the deposition of Haag’s lead engineer. The alleged $11M in repairs was reduced to $0.
Haag’s multi-disciplinary approach combined forensic engineering, forensic architecture, and GIS to provide clarity in a complex dispute. By deploying complex data analysis and visualization services (DAVS), our work answered critical questions about the legitimacy of opposing claims, actual field damage, and cost-effective remediation options. Our testimony ended the litigation. Haag’s forensic team uses GIS-based technologies to deliver rapid visualizations that support early case management and ongoing litigation strategy.
Adam Croker is a licensed Professional Engineer in 13 jurisdictions, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Puerto Rico. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in forensic engineering, structural damage assessment, and repair design for buildings, bridges, and infrastructure.
Adam is a Structural Specialist with NJ-TF1, a FEMA Urban Search and Rescue team, where he performs emergency evaluations of severely damaged structures. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Rowan University.
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