Expert Witness Profile

Edward L. Fronapfel

Chief Executive Officer

Golden, Colorado35 years+ years experience

Forensic Civil and Structural Engineering – Building Envelopes, Structural Design, and Construction Defects

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Professional Summary

Edward L. Fronapfel, M.S.C.E., P.E., CBIE, CFCC, EDI, CBCP, MAE, F.ASCE, F.NAFE, DFE, D-IBFES, NACHI is a forensic engineering expert specializing in construction defects litigation. With a career spanning structural design, building envelopes, and civil engineering, he brings a comprehensive forensic framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing structural integrity, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met.

Mr. Fronapfel has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction defect claims, property analysis, and catastrophic claim analysis. His Master of Science in Civil Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Forensic Claims Consultant and Board Certified Building Inspection Engineer, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving structural and civil engineering matters.

Work Experience

Edward L. Fronapfel has over 35 years of experience in engineering and management roles. He is currently the CEO at SBSA LLC, A Charles Taylor Company, and previously served as Owner at SBSA, Inc. and Principal at Professional Investigative Engineers, all based in Golden, Colorado. His earlier career includes positions as Project Manager at Gillans Incorporated and Project Engineer at both Muller Engineering and OEMC.

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Edward L. Fronapfel specializes in forensic engineering and design related to building envelopes and structural integrity in the context of property claims.

Best Use Cases

1litigation support for construction defects
2forensic analysis of building envelope failures
3civil engineering assessments for drainage systems

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Education

Master of Science in Civil Engineering
University of Colorado at Denver · 2000
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Colorado State University · 1988

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