Jeff Hughes began working in the construction industry in 1987 as a Designer, Estimator, Supervisor and Project Manager of construction projects. He has worked regularly with a variety of licensed design professionals including: Architects, Civil Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Electrical Engineers. He has also worked regularly with: Owners, Property Managers, Owners Agents, General Contractors, Specialty Contractors, Building Inspectors, and Certified Industrial Hygienists.
Jeff. Hughes has significant experience on a wide range of Construction Projects, including: single and multi-family residential, commercial, industrial and public properties. Jeff. Hughes’ construction experience includes: Light construction, Design/Build, Estimating/Bidding, Construction Scheduling, Construction sales and marketing, and Construction Supervision and Project Management. Jeff Hughes is experienced in the development of property condition assessments, safety analysis of industrial facilities, warehouses, offices, residential buildings and construction sites. Jeff Hughes has experience in assessment of premises liability issues relative to trip and falls, falls on stairs, raised platforms, balconies, roofs and others. Jeff Hughes has experience in assessment of construction accidents relative to falls, stuck-by, caught-in and electrical hazards in a wide variety of construction environments.
Jeff Hughes has investigated more than 4,800 construction related dispute cases that cover a wide variety of topics including Construction Defects, Earthquake, Fire, Flood and Mold/Fungus Damage Assessments, Construction Claims, Construction Accidents, Real Estate Disclosure Analysis, Deferred Maintenance relative to Long Term Lease Agreements and Insurance Coverage Analysis. He has conducted damage assessment and inspections and/or investigated thousands of projects in the State of California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, and Texas. Jeff Hughes has testified in: Trials, Arbitrations, Depositions, Mediations, Appraisals, in numerous construction and premises liability related matters.
Jeff's Expertise
- Construction Defects
- Property Damage Assessments: Collision, Earthquake, Fire, Flood, Water and Mold/Fungus
- Construction Claims
- Construction Accidents
- Real Estate Disclosure Analysis
- Deferred Maintenance
- Property Condition Assessments
- Life Cycle Analysis of Property (Commercial and Residential)
- Safety Analysis of Premises
- Building Code Analysis
- Construction Cost Analysis
- Constructability of Plans
- Construction Scheduling
- Defective Dwelling Conditions/Habitability
- Expert Testimony
Education
(BA) 2-Dimensional Design, Architectural Emphasis, California State University, Northridge
UCLA
Professional Certifications
CA. General Contractors License (B1) CSLB #713702
CA. Lath & Plaster Contractors License (C35)
CA. Roofing & Waterproofing Contractors License (B1)
CalOSHA 10 | CalOSHA 30 Certified (Construction) (OSHA)
Certified Professional Construction Estimator (ASPE)
Safety Trained Supervisor of Construction (STSC) Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
Certified California Building Inspector of Construction – Residential and Commercial – Combined Designation (ICC)
Certified Fire & Smoke Damage Consultant (ACAC)
HAZWOPER 24 Certified
Work Experience
Jeff Hughes began working in the construction industry in 1987 as a Designer, Estimator, Supervisor and Project Manager of construction projects. He has worked regularly with a variety of licensed design professionals including: Architects, Civil Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Electrical Engineers. He has also worked regularly with: Owners, Property Managers, Owners Agents, General Contractors, Specialty Contractors, Building Inspectors, and Certified Industrial Hygienists.
Semmens Construction / A. Lee Shelbourne & Associates, 1987 - 1997
Handwerker Construction, 1997 - 1998
Building Permit Consultants, 1998 - 2000
Marmol-Radziner, 2000 - 2001
Hughes Design & Construction, 2001 - 2004
Tri-Tech Restoration, 2004 - 2005
Wexco International Corp., 2005 - 2019
Aperture, LLC, 2019 - Present
Memberships
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
International Code Council (ICC)
National Glass Association (NGA)
National Safety Council (NSC)
Capabilities
Construction Defects
Property Damage Assessments: Collision, Earthquake, Fire, Flood, Water and Mold/Fungus
Construction Claims
Construction Accidents
Real Estate Disclosure Analysis
Deferred Maintenance
Property Condition Assessments
Life Cycle Analysis of Property (Commercial and Residential)
Safety Analysis of Premises
Expert Testimony
Jeff's Expertise
- Construction Defects
- Property Damage Assessments: Collision, Earthquake, Fire, Flood, Water and Mold/Fungus
- Construction Claims
- Construction Accidents
- Real Estate Disclosure Analysis
- Deferred Maintenance
- Property Condition Assessments
- Life Cycle Analysis of Property (Commercial and Residential)
- Safety Analysis of Premises
- Building Code Analysis
- Construction Cost Analysis
- Constructability of Plans
- Construction Scheduling
- Defective Dwelling Conditions/Habitability
- Expert Testimony
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