Mr. Dennis A Spors
Detroit, MI 48214
Forward-thinking Executive with 55 years of in-depth hands-on leadership in construction management and project turnaround of major capex programs. A proven expert and resource to Fortune 500, EPC, and EPCM firms for chemical plants, health care, waste treatment, automobile factories, R & D, warehousing, schools, infrastructure (water/sewer), and high-rise building projects. Respected hands-on leader with broad-based organizational knowledge of project productivity, quality, safety, and close-out. Providing extensive project management success with significant cost reductions; domestic and overseas. Expert witness and claims consultant on a variety of projects.
• Construction, Design and Equipment Management, supply source strategy, project investigation, cost control, quality, safety, Energy Saving Cost Models and lifecycle
• Review of complex contract modifications, directives, and claims including scheduling and design issues for review of entitlement and possible compensation. Chief Estimator for a major design firm.
• Construction Management of a variety of building programs
• Representing the owner or EPCM firm in a professional manner to government, design or industry leaders
• Owner’s Representative and Program Manager, Scheduling (p6) and Estimating
• Expert Witness in Construction Related matters including testimony
- Architect Liability
- Building Contractor Liability
- Construction
- Construction Damages
- Construction Safety
- Construction Site
- Demolition
- OSHA
- Scheduling Delay & Analysis
- Water Utility
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Master of Science - Construction Management Eastern Michigan University -Graduated with Honors
Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics - Governors State University, University Park, IL,
OSHA 10 hour safety training certificate. Safety certificate Conrail and CN Rail
Language – English, German, some Mandarin
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Engineering Contractors License “A” State of California 402448
Parsons Brinckerhoff Corporate Quality Team Award Winner (2000)
American Arbitration Association – Independent Arbiter / Mediator for Construction Claims
Chrysler Corp. Procurement Employee of the Month (5 times) and of the Year(1989).
AAA – Certified Neutral Arbiter
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Teaching Credential, State of California -- Instructor of Beginning and Advanced Construction Estimating at San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA
Adjunct Professor, Construction Management, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI – Delays and Claims, Project Productivity, Contract Law and Scheduling 1997-2020 - 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: 15
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Construction Safety, Cost of Repair, Contracts, Terminations and Damages
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 30%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 70%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 10
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: 2024
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: 2
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: 2
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 15
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting, Reports,SITE Inspections
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $225.00
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $225.00
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $225
- 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: Mileage if more than 30 miles and driving time for trips more than one hour at $75. Plan fare and hotel if necessary, at cost plus 10%.
Available Upon Request