The Art and Science of Collaborative Construction Consulting
Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company
Forensic Engineers & Consultants Since 1924.
By Brian Segedin, Senior Construction Consultant
I believe I can safely speak for all construction consultants when I say report writing is the most enjoyable part of being a Construction Consultant. The effortless speed at which we type, skillfully using our ten human digits, makes writing impactful reports almost instinctive. Words naturally flow from us, artfully describing the sequence of damaging events and laying out multi-phase repair concepts with flawless clarity. Our writing stands alone, hardly needing the support of photographs or drawings. But, of course, we have photos – lots of them. We only include a select few in our reports because sorting, captioning and keeping track of them is tedious, and too many visuals can distract from our perfected prose. The unseen images? They are compressed and hidden on expensive hard drives. Who would ever dare meddle with this beloved process?
Haag will.
The business units of Haag have a long and rich history of innovating methods, procedures, and tools to turn complex and ambiguous situations into manageable and quantifiable solutions over the past one hundred years.
Brandon Alaniz Promoted to Vice President, Leader of Haag's Construction Consulting Group
Dallas, Texas - June 6, 2024 - Haag, A Salas O'Brien Company, is proud to announce the promotion of Brandon Alaniz to Vice President, where he will lead Haag's construction consulting group.
“Brandon Alaniz is skilled in project management and experienced in leading teams of experts on large-scale and complex projects,” said Justin Kestner, P.E., CEO of Haag Global. “Over the past seven years at Haag, Brandon has successfully overseen demanding construction consulting projects including major litigation files. He has been trained and mentored by industry veteran and outgoing Construction Consulting leader Larry Dillon to prepare for this leadership role. I am excited to see the imprint Brandon will make on our construction consulting team.”
Brandon has managed or had leading roles in numerous high-profile construction consulting projects, including multiple hurricane and earthquake files in Puerto Rico such as the historic El San Juan hotel. With over 27 years in the construction industry that spans luxury residential to large complex construction projects, he brings a wealth of experience in building construction, repair, and restoration cost assessments for the insurance and legal industries. Brandon is adept at preparing cost estimates and providing litigation support including construction defects and addressing contractor’s standard of care.
As Vice President of Haag Construction Consulting, Brandon will oversee a talented team of consultants, many of whom are likewise very experienced and accomplished. One of Brandon’s priorities will be to expand the division and elevate team members into leadership roles. Brandon was honored with Haag’s Outstanding Leadership and Mentorship Award and Project of the Year awards. Before joining Haag, Brandon worked as a Commercial Project Superintendent for Manhattan Construction Company and held supervisory roles with Braswell Company, Stephenson Consulting, and David Weekley Homes.
Larry Dillon will continue to play a key role in Haag Construction Consulting as Executive Vice President Emeritus/Litigation & Appraisals Lead. Larry will focus on expanding and enhancing litigation and appraisal services and overseeing staff development in those areas.
Construction Consulting Expert Spotlight: Brandon Alaniz in Flower Mound, Texas
Brandon Alaniz has built an impressive 27-year career as a construction consultant, seamlessly blending his extensive construction knowledge, business acumen, and interpersonal skills. A champion of teamwork and communication, Brandon fosters a collaborative environment to ensure efficient project completion. His leadership has earned him recognition with Haag’s Leadership and Mentorship awards two years in a row and was honored with the Project of the Year award several times as well, a testament to Brandon's dedication and expertise.
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Brandon's approach to problem-solving is grounded in simplicity. He tackles complex issues by breaking them down into manageable steps, allowing him to steadily progress toward a solution. This methodical approach was particularly evident in his work on the Puerto Rico litigation claims and the Dallas Independent School District tornado damage in 2019. He introduced new technology-driven scoping methods, improving data collecting, management and documentation accuracy company-wide.
Haag's Certified Inspector (HCI) Program was Featured in The Wall Street Journal
Haag's Certified Inspector (HCI) Program was featured in The Wall Street Journal. We're proud to be recognized for the value that our training program provides for roofing inspectors and professionals.
Discover how our certification programs can help you stand out in the industry by accurately assessing and inspecting damage. Visit HaagEducation.com for a list of our different HCI programs, offered in-person, via live webinars and on-demand.
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Industry Conferences & Events
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June 27-29: NJ Defense Association 58th Annual Convention in Manchester Village, VT - Connect with Brian Jefferies
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