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Mark “Jake” Jacobson

Construction Expert Witness

Fruita, Colorado30+ years+ years experience
Construction Industry Standard of Care and Defects Analysis Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Mark “Jake” Jacobson is a construction expert witness specializing in construction defects and analysis. With a career spanning construction management, facilities oversight, and business management, he brings a comprehensive perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing building code compliance, and evaluating workmanship quality.

Mr. Jacobson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Colorado, involving residential and light commercial construction cases. His Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, along with certifications as a Certified Building Inspector and Registered Building Official, 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 construction defects and standards of care.

Work Experience

Mark “Jake” Jacobson is the Founder and President at The Expert Construction Witness, LLC, Colorado since 2024. He has held various roles including General Contractor/Project Manager/Consultant at Grand Mesa Homes, Inc. since 2021, and previously from 2000 to 2011. His career spans over 30 years, including positions such as General Manager/Facilities Manager at American Furniture Warehouse, Grand Junction, CO, and Chief Building Official at City of Rifle, Rifle, Colorado.

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Mark Jacobson provides expert witness services in construction-related issues, focusing on building code compliance and construction defects.

Best Use Cases

  • 1expert testimony in construction defect litigation
  • 2building code compliance evaluations
  • 3consultation on construction project management

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Education

  • Bachelor of Arts Business Administration (BBA) in Management and Finance

    Western State College/Western Colorado University · 1982

Licenses

  • Combination General Contractor LicenseCity of Grand Junction, Colorado (CO)
  • Residential/General Contractor LicenseCity of Grand Junction, Colorado (CO)
  • Business LicenseCity of Fruita, Colorado (CO)
  • Commercial Driver License – Class A with TX endorsementsColorado (CO)
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