Insights & Articles
Industry perspectives, case study takeaways, and practical guidance from the LaRovere Consulting team.
Common Plumbing Failures in Construction-Defect Cases
Supply-line leaks, drainage and venting defects, water-heater failures, and workmanship errors — the plumbing failures behind construction-defect claims and how forensic engineers establish cause.
Read Article →The Standard of Care in HVAC Commissioning
What the standard of care requires in commercial HVAC commissioning — ASHRAE Guideline 0 and functional performance testing — and how commissioning gaps become evidence in construction disputes.
Read Article →What a Mechanical Expert Report Should Contain
The anatomy of a defensible mechanical engineering expert report — Rule 26 disclosures, methodology, code analysis, and the deficiencies that get experts excluded or impeached.
Read Article →Why Commercial HVAC Systems Fail
The root causes of commercial HVAC failure that surface in litigation — design defects, installation errors, controls, commissioning gaps, and maintenance — and how a forensic engineer proves each.
Read Article →Surviving a Daubert Challenge as a Mechanical Expert
What makes a mechanical or HVAC expert opinion admissible under FRE 702 — the Daubert reliability factors, the most common grounds for exclusion, and how a licensed PE builds a defensible methodology.
Read Article →How to Retain an HVAC Expert Witness
A practical guide for attorneys: when to engage an expert, consulting vs. testifying roles, fee structures, the engagement timeline from inspection to trial, and the red flags to avoid.
Read Article →Build a Career with a Strong Future in Mechanical, Plumbing & Engineering
Demand is growing, experienced workers are retiring, and the talent shortage is working in candidates' favor. A practical look at entry points, compensation, industries hiring now, and how to advance.
Read Article →Forensic Engineering for Failed Building Systems: HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Investigations
When a building system fails, a standard inspection identifies symptoms — a forensic engineering evaluation identifies root cause, responsible parties, and remediation scope using field data, testing, and code analysis.
Read Article →What Attorneys Should Know When Hiring an HVAC Expert Witness
Credentials, Daubert considerations, and the questions every attorney should ask before retaining an HVAC expert witness for litigation.
Read Article →The Standard of Care in HVAC and Mechanical Systems: What It Means in Construction Litigation
What 'standard of care' means for HVAC and mechanical contractors in construction litigation — the standards that define it, how expert witnesses establish or refute it, and what documentation attorneys need.
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