Ken Karston

Ken Karston, S.E., P.E. is a structural engineering expert specializing in construction defects and building envelope investigations for water infiltration. With a career spanning design, forensic investigations, and construction administration, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving structural integrity and compliance. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing building conditions, and evaluating whether structural designs meet industry standards.

Mr. Karston has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving residential, commercial, and historic building cases. His Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago, along with his certifications as a Registered Structural Engineer in Illinois, Nevada, and Utah, and as a Registered Professional Engineer in multiple states, 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 engineering and construction practices.