Civil Engineer & Forensic Expert – Heavy Rigging, Construction Management, and Structural Engineering
Brent R. Leisenring, P.E. brings more than 40 years of hands-on and executive engineering experience to complex construction litigation — from critical crane lifts and hydraulic jacking systems to construction defect analysis and failure investigation.
Areas of Expertise
Civil Engineering
Heavy Rigging
Construction Management
Structural Engineering
Construction Safety
Construction Defect Analysis
Failure Analysis
Crane Operations
Falsework Engineering
Highway & Bridge Construction
CPM Scheduling & Analysis
Hydraulic Jacking Systems
Construction Claims Analysis
Representative Case Experience
Critical & Multiple Crane Lift — Commercial Construction Litigation
Provided forensic analysis of crane rigging operations and pre-lift planning practices in connection with a commercial construction personal injury claim.
Barge Roll-On/Roll-Off Operations — Heavy Construction Dispute
Analyzed barge transport and RO-RO procedures, safety protocols, and engineering documentation in support of litigation involving marine heavy-lift operations.
Falsework Engineering Failure — Highway/Bridge Construction
Investigated falsework design, load calculations, and field execution practices following a structural failure on a highway bridge project.
Construction Defect Analysis — Residential & Commercial Building
Evaluated construction practices, workmanship, and code compliance across multiple trades in connection with a building defect and damage claim.
CPM Scheduling & Delay Analysis — Construction Claims
Performed critical path method schedule analysis to assess contractor delay claims and project management practices in a commercial construction dispute.
Vessel Upending & Complex Engineered Lift — Industrial Construction
Assessed the engineering design, planning, and execution of a vessel upending operation in connection with a personal injury and equipment damage claim.
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With more than four decades of civil engineering and forensic experience, Mr. Leisenring is prepared to provide rigorous, credible analysis for your most complex construction litigation matters.