LaRovere Consulting Experts

Summary of HVAC and Mechanical Expertise 

35+ years of experience as a contractor, owner/operator, technician, and consultant to the construction industry

Specialties 

HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Energy Management and Control Systems. Specialties • HVAC Systems, air conditioning, heat pumps, chiller plants, heating hot water, boilers, air handlers, water source heat pumps, cooling towers, dedicated outside air, ventilation, and exhaust systems, • Energy management and control system, sequence of operation, energy management and building efficiency, • Domestic hot water systems, electric and gas boilers and water heaters, mixing valves and hot water recirculation systems, • System failures, equipment failures, maintenance issues, preventative maintenance, water treatment, forensic investigation, and remediation • Project Management, Program Management, Project Accounting, and Scheduling consulting and analysis • Contractor Evaluation, Contract Review, Contractor Standard of Care, Engineering Evaluation, Site Inspections, and Retro commissioning 

Recent Assignments 

 Litigation and Remediation of chilled water central plant, West Wendover NV – replacement of cooling towers, pumps, modifications of piping, modifications and replacement of Building Management and Control System (“BMCS”). 

 Litigation involving defective replacement of thirty rooftop HVAC units in marijuana grow facility in Phoenix AZ.  

 Litigation and Remediation involving defective design and construction of HVAC systems in >100,000 SF healthcare facilities. 

 Evaluation and construction observation of HVAC design and construction deficiencies in outpatient aesthetic surgery facility in Scottsdale, AZ. 

 Litigation related to allegations of defective design and construction of HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems in high-rise condominium facility in Phoenix AZ. 

 Ongoing litigation concerning design and construction defects in 250,000 SF data center converted to clinical blood testing facility in Phoenix AZ. 

 Evaluation of alleged chiller plant design and construction defects in marijuana grow facility in Phoenix AZ – ongoing litigation. 

 Evaluation of allegations of HVAC design defects in design-assist project involving more than 250,000 SF of mixed use, high-rise, high-end condominiums. 

 Operations and Project Management - $50M Confidential clean manufacturing, modular data center, hyperscale data center conveyance, Denver CO 9 Months. 

 Litigation on behalf of plaintiff arising out of a wrongful death case which involved analysis of a residential HVAC contractors standard of care. 

 Ongoing litigation including site inspection on behalf of defense and participation in pre litigation council discussions of $70M 70,000 square foot custom home located in Scottsdale, AZ with alleged defective workmanship installation of exterior stone cladding system. 

 Project Management-$330M Honolulu HI, Highrise Luxury Apartments. 

 Litigation for defense against subcontractors’ claims related to the remodel of a football arena located in Tempe Arizona. 

 Litigation including site inspections and expert report for defense of developer and builder in Lancaster Texas related to multiple charter schools. Investigations included exterior stone cladding, roofing, HVAC equipment, energy management and controls, grading and landscaping, and storm water control and erosion control. 

 Litigation including cost estimating for plaintiff damages model related to hotel in Bullhead City, Arizona.  Litigation related to defense of general contractor from the special system (fire alarm) vendor related to a military base in Monterey County, California. 

 Owners Representative-$30M Arabian Farm and Residence, Paradise Valley AZ.  Litigation regarding Texas Utility Scale Solar schedule and delay analysis for plaintiff of subcontractor of 200-megawatt ground mounted photovoltaic solar system. 

 Litigation for defense of mechanical contractor due to allegations arising out of a fuel oil spill at hospital in Prescott Valley, Arizona.  

Summary of Hiring and Career Development Manger 

 Strategic Executive Construction Industry Recruiter with over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience in Arizona. Possess a successful background as a licensed contractor for 9 years, and 20 years of sales expertise in the construction industry. 

Specialties 

Skilled in defining recruiting strategies, identifying top talent, and building high-performance teams.   

Candidate Sourcing, Project Management, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Strategies, Candidate Assessment, Job Posting Optimization, Interviewing Techniques, Passive Candidate Engagement, Executive Search, Networking, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Negotiation Skills, Talent Pipelining, Market Research, Competitor Analysis, Candidate Screening, Onboarding, Reference Checking, Diversity and Inclusion Hiring, Contract Negotiation, Team Building

Summary of HVAC and Mechanical Expertise 

Vast experience with 350+ projects as a contractor, owner/operator, estimator, project manager and consultant to the construction industry

Specialties 

HVAC, Mechanical, and Plumbing Systems Experience. Welding, Fabrication, Piping and Ductwork. Specialties • HVAC Systems, air conditioning, heat pumps, chiller plants, heating hot water, boilers, air handlers, water source heat pumps, cooling towers, dedicated outside air, ventilation, and exhaust systems, • Domestic hot water systems, electric and gas boilers and water heaters, mixing valves and hot water recirculation systems, • forensic investigation, and remediation • Project Management, Program Management, Project Accounting, Estimating and Scheduling consulting and analysis • Contractor Evaluation, Contract Review, Contractor Standard of Care, Engineering Evaluation, Site Inspections

Recent Assignments 

 Litigation and Remediation of chilled water central plant, West Wendover NV – replacement of cooling towers, pumps, modifications of piping, modifications and replacement of Building Management and Control System (“BMCS”). 

 Litigation related to allegations of defective design and construction of HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems in high-rise condominium facility in Phoenix AZ. 

 Ongoing litigation concerning design and construction defects in 250,000 SF data center converted to clinical blood testing facility in Phoenix AZ. 

 Evaluation of allegations of HVAC design defects in design-assist project involving more than 250,000 SF of mixed use, high-rise, high-end condominiums.

Summary of MEP Engineer Expertise 

12 years’ experience in HVAC and MEP engineering. Engineering and construction project management for Department of Defense, and expertise in seeing construction projects through the building life cycle. 

Specialties 

 MEP Engineer, federal, commercial, and residential design build. Experienced in managing complex building design and construction projects across building life. 

 Project  Manager, this includes completing comprehensive facility inspections, project identification and selection, deconstruction and demolition, site identification, facility design from 0 to 100% and as-built finalization, project scoping, proposal and technical reviews, project awards, and complete project management.

Recent Assignments 

 U.S. Army Fort Huachuca: Military Police (MP) Group Building Renovation 

Provided comprehensive design to 35% renovating interior offices, building HVAC/MEP design according to ASHRAE , constructing holding cells, structural requirements for armory and security forces, police and personnel access, HVAC, electrical and fire protection requirements. Corresponded with the Fort Huachuca MP Group command and civilian leadership to develop a complete scope of work.

 U.S. Army Fort Huachuca: Commissary QC Design Review, provided design support to colleagues in design for renovation of 80,000 square foot post exchange, food court, and shopping mall. Reviewed project design drawings, including HVAC, plumbing, structural, and electrical. Verified project parameters and conducted a specification review to ensure adherence to technical and code requirements.

 Grand Coulee Dam 5,000 GPM Drainage Pump,  analyzed, designed, and managed installation of a 5,000 GPM pump for penstock drainage. Performed system analysis to size high efficiency pumps, motors, and parts. Integrated visconite, greaseless bearings to eliminate oil contamination of water. Oversaw purchasing, shipping, and transfer of pump to existing powerhouse.

 Grand Coulee Dam Pump Room Overhead Gantry Crane, performed a technical analysis of the existing hardware used to lift and carry 50 HP vertical drive pump motors during maintenance and repairs. Designed a 2-ton overhead gantry crane in Inventor. Completed structural analysis on parts to ensure an OSHA required 5 times FOS.

 Davis-Monthan AFB F-16 Laser DE painting Facility, Developed a detailed scope of work to meet requirements from stakeholders, UFCs, and local requirements. Created detailed cost estimate, to include facility renovations, water, mechanical, and electrical systems, as well as updated fire protection equipment, pipes, sprinklers, and related assemblies. Worked with multiple project stakeholders across the project purview, including Safety, technical shops, Fire Protection, City of Tucson permitting office, Contracting Officer and Administrator, and the project contractor.