Ted Bumgardner of the Vertex Companies (a designated expert in over 600 cases) and Frank Marsico of Watt Tieder Hoffar & Fitzgerald, L.L.P. (a partner in Watt Tieder’s Chicago office with over 20 years of litigation experience) join the podcast to discuss the role of experts and consultants within the construction industry. The conversation includes topics touching on what makes a good expert or consultant and how to best utilize them. Whether your project is in its initial stages or if a project dispute has reached litigation, this episode provides general guidance to help you understand the benefits of getting a third-party consultant or expert involved and their functions in supporting your company.
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