Michael Villalba
One Minute Summary
Michael Villalba is an expert construction consultant and cost estimator with experience in virtually every role in the contracting and building industry including laborer, carpenter, superintendent, project manager, estimator, quality control inspector, operations manager, and owner of a general building contracting firm. Mike's experience is wide and deep with project types including single-family residences, multi-family projects, mixed use developments, commercial, institutional, industrial, low-rise, mid-rise, and high-rise construction. Mike serves clients who are property owners and managers, developers and contractors, product manufacturers and suppliers, insurers, and lawyers.
Mike is a seasoned leader having held management positions supervising, directing, training, and evaluating the work of tradesmen as well as professional consulting staff at well-known firms. In his role as a building consultant Mike serves as a technical expert, evaluating and testing physical building performance, examining enormous volumes of project documentation, making repair recommendations, estimating project costs, tendering projects for bid, and rendering professional opinions that aid in moving projects to conclusion. As an expert witness Mr. Villalba is experienced in composing declarations as well as offering deposition and trial testimony.
Testimonials
"Mike Villalba did an excellent job for us on this project... He performed well in deposition and his files were complete and well organized. Your staff was available and prompt with responses when I needed a copy of Mike's job file. My experience with your company was a good one. Thank you." - Past & Current Client
"Mike & Pete do a great job. I have enjoyed working with them as experts." - Past & Current Client
Presentations
Budgeting & Estimating for Building Maintenance, Repairs, and Improvements
Lorman Webinar: Budgeting & Estimating for Construction, Maintenance, Repairs & Claims
Terminating a Construction Project Before Completion: Do's, Don'ts, Claims & Litigation
Areas of Expertise
Categories of Expertise
Construction Management, Contracts, & Contracting
Construction Cost Estimating & Budgeting
Construction Defect Claims
Construction Quality
Building and Property Inspection, Testing, & Evaluation
Building Codes & Standards
Expert Witness, Mediation, & Testimony
Specific Trades and Building Elements
Foundations: Concrete & Reinforcing
Foundations: Concrete Slab-On-Grade
Basement Construction (Incl. Basement Walls & Insulation)
Basement Walls (Incl. Concrete, Masonry, etc.)
Moisture Protection / Waterproofing
Structural Frame (Incl. Floor, Wall, and Roof)
Concrete Structure & Reinforcing
Masonry Structure
Structural Steel / Metal Framing
Wood Framing & Hardware (Incl. Rough Carpentry)
Floor Construction
Roof Construction & Trusses
Exterior Enclosure: Walls, Stucco / Plaster, Masonry Veneer, Siding & Trim
Exterior Wall Insulation
Exterior Wall Accessories & Decorative Metal (Incl. Louvers, Screens, etc.)
Windows
Storefronts
Curtain Walls / Exterior Glazing
Exterior Doors (Incl. Hardware, Weather-stripping, Specialty, Garage (Roll-Up, Revolving, Automatic, etc.))
Exterior Wall Flashing & Sheet Metal
Joint Sealants
Exterior Coatings (Paint)
Roofs
Sloped Roofs
Low Slope Roofing
Roof Insulation
Roof Flashing & Trim
Roof Accessories
Gutters & Downspouts
Waterproof Decks (Horizontal Waterproofing)
Interior Construction
Interior Partitions (Incl. Interior Wall Insulation)
Interior Doors
Interior Fittings & Specialties (Incl. Partitions, Signs, Lockers, Shelving, Fire Extinguisher Cabinets, etc.)
Toilet & Bath Accessories (Incl. Shower Doors)
Counters (Incl. Tile, Stone, Laminate, etc.)
Cabinets
Finish Carpentry & Architectural Woodwork
Stairs (Interior and Exterior)
Interior Finishes
Gypsum Wallboard & Interior Plaster
Interior Paint
Interior Wall Covering & Finishes
Tile & Stone Assemblies (Incl. Showers)
Floor Finishes: Tile, Wood, Resilient, & Carpet
Ceiling Finishes
Conveying
Elevators and Lifts
Escalators and Moving Walks
Plumbing
Plumbing Fixtures (Incl. Bathtubs and Manufacturer Showers)
Domestic Water Distribution
Sanitary Waste
Rain Water Drainage
HVAC: Heating, Ventilating, & Air-Conditioning
Heat Generating Systems (Incl. Fireplaces, Wood Burning, & Other Stoves)
Cooling Generating Systems
Distribution System
Fire Protection
Sprinklers & Standpipes
Fire Protection Specialties & Assemblies
Electrical
Electrical Service and Distribution
Lighting and Branch Wiring
Communications & Security (Incl. Building Automation, AV, etc.)
Equipment and Appliances
Furnishings
Special Construction
Selective Demolition
Hazardous Components Abatement (Mold, Asbestos, etc.)
Cleaning & Waste Management
Building Maintenance
Site Preparations
Site Clearing
Site Demolition and Relocation
Site Earthwork & Grading
Compaction, Stabilization, Soil Treatment
Hazardous Waste Remediation
Site Improvements
Roadways
Parking Lots
Pedestrian Paving (Incl. Exterior Brick, Tile, Stone Assemblies)
Site Development (Incl. Exterior Furnishing, Signage, Playing Fields, Courts)
Fences, Gates, and Walls (Incl. Wood, Masonry, & Metal)
Retaining Walls
Fountains & Swimming Pools
Landscaping
Fine Grading & Drainage
Site Civil/Mechanical Utilities
Water Supply
Sanitary Sewer
Storm Sewer
Site Fuel Distribution (Includes Natural Gas, Oil, etc.)
Site Electrical Utilities
Site Lighting
Health & Safety Requirements
General Conditions
Project / Construction Management
Quality Requirements
Regulatory Requirements (Codes & Standards)
Design Coordination: Architectural (Incl. Specs, Interiors, Automation, Energy, Efficiency (Green Building))
Design Coordination: Engineering (Geotechnical, Civil, Structural)