Richard Brand

Richard Brand, AIA, CPM, PMP, NCARB is an architecture and construction management expert specializing in program management and construction administration disputes. With a career encompassing diverse roles in project management, design coordination, and construction oversight, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating standard of care failures, assessing construction defects, and evaluating whether architectural professional liability failures occurred.

Mr. Brand has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to hospitality, educational facilities, and federal construction projects. His Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Arizona, along with certifications as a Certified Project Manager — Arcadis and Professional Project Manager — Parsons, 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 documents and change orders.