Colby J. Walter

Mr. Colby J. Walter

Construction Experts, LLC
1492 Mare Drive
Farmington, UT 84025
Mobile: 208-293-7575
Office: 208-293-7575
Introduction

Colby Walter is the founder and lead expert witness at Construction Experts, LLC with over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, including the construction of hundreds of single-family dwellings. These projects include design-build custom homes and production-based speculative building. Additional projects include residential remodel/addition projects, multi-family apartment buildings, commercial tenant improvement including office space, recreation, therapeutic and entertainment space.

Experience includes design, inspection, supervision of subcontractor trades, material procurement, management of suppliers and vendors, invoicing, and scheduling. An experienced expert witness, including consulting for both plaintiff and defendant in residential construction legal cases.


Areas of Expertise
  • Building Codes
  • Building Contractor Liability
  • Concrete/Cement
  • Construction
  • Construction Damages
  • Construction Insurance
  • Contractor's Licensing
  • Materials
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Windows

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: Bachelor of Science degree: Construction Management, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 1998
Licensed Residential / Small Commercial Contractor (R100): State of Utah, 2003 - Present
Registered Entity Contractor: State of Idaho, 2007 - Present
Licensed Real Estate Broker: State of Utah, 2003 – 2005, 2024 - Present
Licensed Real Estate Broker: State of Idaho, 2007 – Present
Certified Green Professional (CGP): National Association of Home Builders, 2018 - Present
Graduate Master Builder (GMB): National Association of Home Builders, 2020 – Present
Instructor, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): 2023 – Present
Licensed General Contractor (B100): State of Utah, 2024 - Present
Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS): National Association of Home Builders, 2024 - Present
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Concrete Institute
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
National Association of Realtors (NAR)
Utah Home Builders Association
Salt Lake Home Builders Association
Utah Valley Home Builders Association
Idaho Home Builders Association
Magic Valley Builders Association
Home Builders Association of Northwest Michigan
Utah Association of Realtors
Idaho Association of Realtors
Western Magic Valley Realtors
Salt Lake Board of Realtors
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Instructor for the following courses:
High Performance Building
Business Management for Building Professionals
Financial Management
Advanced High-Performance Building: Project Management
Universal Design Build
Project Management
Estimating
Land Development: Getting Started, Business Management & Financing
Site Planning, Approvals & Construction
Scheduling
Business Accounting
Using Contracts & Law to Protect your Assets
Marketing & Communicating with the Aging In Place Client (CAPS I)
Design Concepts and Methods for Livable Homes and Aging In Place (CAPS II)
Details and Solutions for Livable Homes and Aging in Place (CAPS III)
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 9
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Concrete foundations, general craftsmanship, construction industry standard of care, soil compaction, concrete flatwork, reconstruction estimating, restoration, siding, windows, framing, contractor licensing
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 55%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 45%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 1
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2016
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 6
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 9
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, Reports, Estimates, Site Inspections, Research
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $200
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $200
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $300
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $300
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel Expenses, Copy Fees.

References

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