Marc Viau
One Minute Summary
Marc Viau is a construction professional who brings almost 50 years of hands-on experience as a licensed General Contractor to his career as a Construction Consultant. As a developer, Marc has built or rehabilitated dozens of homes from the ground up, completed countless commercial projects, and worked in nearly every trade along the way. He has a complete understanding of what it takes to get the job done, whether it’s as a manager, a builder, or an evaluator.
Marc is a Certified Building Inspector and Fire Code Inspector, and has hands-on experience in doing the work to repair buildings that have been damaged by earthquakes, fires, flooding, and other catastrophic events. He uses this broad and deep industry knowledge to make expert assessments of construction damage, which includes defect investigations, insurance claims, construction site accidents, and all types of property and injury claims. Marc has been called upon to render sworn testimony hundreds of times and has offered opinions for all parties involved in construction including property owners & managers, governmental organizations, developers & contractors, product manufacturers & suppliers, insurers and lawyers. He works on projects as widely varying as single-family residences, multi-family projects, mixed use developments, commercial, institutional, industrial, low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise construction, both in the private and public sectors and with for-profit as well as non-profit organizations. He is a seasoned expert on assessing damage, estimating costs, determining fault, and allocating responsibility.
Presentations
Managing Real Property Claims (2010)
Avoiding Tile Installation Lawsuits (2012)
Construction Defects from the Cross-Defendant & Third-Party Perspective
Terminating a Construction Project Before Completion: Dos, Don'ts, Claims & Litigation
Areas of Expertise
CATEGORIES OF EXPERTISE
Commercial & Residential Construction
Construction Contracts & Contracting
Construction Management
Construction Defect Claims
Construction Quality
Building and Property Inspection
Building Codes & Standards
Expert Witness, Mediation & Testimony
Uniform Fire Code
International Building Code
International Residential Code
SPECIFIC TRADES AND BUILDING ELEMENTS
Site preparation and grading
Rough plumbing and sewage disposal
Foundation reinforcing and concrete
Post tension and structural foundation
Slab on grade concrete and hardscape
Masonry
Waterproofing, below and above ground
Foundation insulating
Metal framing and structural steel
Wood and metal floor construction
Lightweight concrete
Wood framing and structural wood framing
Roof Construction conventional and trusses
Wall insulation and air infiltration
Exterior wall coverings
Lath and plaster
One coat stucco systems
Siding
Weather resistive membranes and sealants
Windows and installation practices
Exterior doors and openings
Storefront and commercial glazing
Exterior sheet metal walls and roof
Roofs: shingles, low slope built up, tile, peel and stick, torch down, EPDM, metal roofing, PVC & TPO
Insulation roof and attic
Gutter systems
Deck construction
Deck waterproofing
Exterior coatings
Interior wall construction: drywall, lath & plaster, paneling
Interior doors and frames
Finish carpentry and woodwork
Cabinets
Counters: laminate, ceramic tile, stone, faux stone
Interior finishes: coatings, veneer, wallpaper, wood panel, architectural wood
Stairs and handrails
Floor covering: carpet, hardwood, resilient, ceramic, porcelain and stone, laminate
Electrical
Fire protection
Plumbing
HVAC: heating, ventilation, air conditioning.
Fireplaces: wood burning and gas
Lighting and wiring
Appliances
Security and communication systems
Demolition
Site requirements: sidewalks, curb and gutters, paving, and pavers
Landscape: irrigation, finish grade
Health and safety
General conditions
Energy efficiency
Site utilities
Fencing: wood, chain link, vinyl, masonry, metal