Nicholas Raymond Garcia
Construction Defect and Compliance Expert Witness
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Professional Summary
Nicholas Raymond Garcia, MBA, PMP, DSA Class 1, ICC C8 is a construction defect and compliance expert specializing in forensic building inspection and contract compliance review. With a career encompassing hands-on involvement in inspection, quality assurance, and project oversight, he brings a practical and comprehensive framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing compliance with building codes, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met.
Mr. Garcia has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving construction defects, compliance, and contract disputes in both residential and commercial settings. His MBA in Business Administration, along with certifications such as PMP and ICC Combination Inspector, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving construction methodologies and compliance issues.
Work Experience
Nicholas Raymond Garcia has over 27 years of experience in the construction and engineering industry. He is currently a General Contractor / RMO Consultant at Nicholas Raymond Garcia Inc and a Construction Management Inspector IV at Kaiser Permanente. His previous roles include Senior Inspector / Construction Manager at Clover Leaf Solutions and Commercial Building Inspector at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
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Best Use Cases
- 1Construction defect litigation
- 2Quality assurance compliance reviews
- 3Forensic evaluations in construction disputes
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View full reportEducation
Masters, Business Administration in Business Administration
American Public University · 2022
B.S., Applied Science & Technology in Technical Studies of Construction
Thomas Edison State University · 2012
A.A.S in Electrical-Mechanical Systems and Maintenance
Thomas Edison State University · 2011
Undergraduate Certificate in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating
College of Southern Idaho · 1998
Licenses
- California Licensed General B Contractor / C-39 Roofing Contractor (CSLB #870822)
- International Code Council Building Plans Examiner (ICC #5285432)
- International Code Council Combination Inspector (ICC #5285432)
- PMP – Project Management Professional (PMI #3453399)
- USACE/NAVFAC CQM – Construction Quality Management for Contractors (#SW9-03-25-01011)
- California Department Healthcare Access and Information (IOR #B209179)
- California Division of the State Architect Class 1 Project Inspector (IOR #6655)
- OSHA-30 Construction Safety and Health (OSHA #21-602028272)