Initial Assessment

  • Initial Assessment to determine both Indoor and Outdoor Temperature/Humidity and Document the Extent of Damage.
  • Collection of Environmental Samples, such as Microbiological and Fire-related Particulate Material, to document Existing Conditions and assist with the development of the Repair Scope and Method Approach.
  • Interaction with Industrial Hygienists as retained by the Insured to reach agreements for the Remediation process, including expediting (as it relates to Business Interruption and/or Extra Expense aspects) the Repair Plan of Action.
  • Development of Repair Scope and appropriate remediation Protocol.
  • Development of appropriate Drying Techniques that would respond to the Prevailing Conditions.
  • Determination of the Number, Size, Placement, and Duration of Equipment required.
  • Negotiations related to the Period of Restoration, Manpower required, and Governing Billing Rates.
  • Preparation of a Microbiological Impact Document that reflects Conditions at the Time of Inspection.

Period of Restoration

  • Clerk of the Works or Daily Site Monitoring to measure Progress as to whether the Equipment and Labor being utilized is achieving the goals set out in the Remediation Plan.
  • Clerk the Works or Daily Monitoring for proper utilization of Equipment and Labor to ensure the required effort to Stabilize and Restore the Premises in the most prudent manner.
  • Daily Reporting that provides a Brief Narrative of Daily Activity. This includes Manpower and Equipment Counts as well as developing a “Daily Burn Rate” needed to make Accurate Forecasts. This Data also expedites the Post-Recovery Audit of the Contractors’ Invoicing.
  • Daily Measurement and Documentation of Environmental Parameters such as Humidity and Moisture Levels on impacted Materials and Microbiological Sampling to document and establish whether the desired progress is being obtained.

Post Recovery

  • Undertake Audits and Negotiations to ensure that Invoices conform to the Remediation Scope and Agreed Upon Rates.
  • Verification (including Environmental Sampling), that Structural Drying and the Remediation Protocol has been successfully completed by the Contractor.
  • Assist in determining and/or reach an agreement on the Cost of Restoration with the Contractor.
Property Damage & Builder’s Risk Consulting

Property Damage & Builder’s Risk Consulting

  • Water & Smoke Restoration Consulting
  • Environmental Risk Assessment & Corrective Action
  • Fire & Smoke Assessments
  • Process Safety & Risk Management
  • Environmental Management Systems
  • Mold Services & Indoor Air Quality
  • Environmental Compliance Consulting
  • Repair and Rehabilitation Means & Methods
  • Moisture and Water Intrusion Cost Evaluation
  • Damage Assessment
  • Repair Scope Evaluation
  • Means & Methods Analysis
  • Pre-existing Condition Identification
  • Date of Manifestation
  • Project Monitoring & Clerk of Works
  • Construction Acceleration/Business Interruption Analysis
  • Construction Audit
  • Deferred Maintenance Cost Analysis
  • Resultant Damage Cost Analysis
  • Catastrophe (CAT) Response Team
  • Appraisal (Appraiser/Umpire)
  • Clerk of the Works
Construction Defect Litigation &  Subrogation

Construction Defect Litigation & Subrogation

  • Standard of Care
  • Repair and Rehabilitation Means & Methods
  • Moisture and Water Intrusion Cost Evaluation
  • Fault Apportionment Analysis
  • Repair Scope Evaluation
  • Deferred Maintenance Cost Analysis
  • Date of Manifestation
  • Repair Scope Compliance Inspections
  • Upgrade Code and Ordinance Analysis
Contract Disputes/Surety

Contract Disputes/Surety

  • Default/Termination Analysis
  • Exposure Analysis
  • Contract Status Evaluations
  • Cost-to-Complete Analysis
  • Contract Analysis and Audit
  • Constructability Review
  • Change Order Analysis
  • Schedule & Cost Analysis
  • Entitlement Analysis
  • Bid Review
  • Measured Mile Analysis
  • Dispute Resolution Services
Alternative Dispute Resolution/Litigation Support

Alternative Dispute Resolution/Litigation Support

  • Building Product Compliance Analysis
  • Demonstrative Models
  • Graphic Presentations
  • Deposition Testimony
  • Trial Testimony
  • ADR Testimony
  • ADR – Mediation
  • ADR – Arbitration
  • ADR – Non-binding Arbitration
  • ADR – Early Neutral Arbitration
  • ADR – Judicial Reference Assistance
  • Appraisal (Appraiser/Umpire)
  • Discovery and Deposition Assistance
  • Deposition Summary
  • Document Management and Organization
  • Data, Document and Image Management

PRIMARY CONTACTS

David A. Corona
David A. Corona
Executive Manager

Phone: (949) 752-5946

Email: dcorona@mkainc.com

David Hooper
David G. Hooper II
Resource Lead

Phone: (312) 627-0900

Email: dhooper@mkainc.com

Micheal Wilson
Michael L. Wilson
Resource Lead

Phone: (972) 387-0313

Email: mwilson@mkainc.com

Sean P. Baxter
Sean P. Baxter
Resource Lead

Phone: (972) 387-0313

Email: sbaxter@mkainc.com

J. Randall Trahan
J. Randall Trahan
Resource Lead

Phone: (949) 752-5946

Email: jtrahan@mkainc.com

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