Daniel Grauerholz

Forensic Expert
Built Environment, Premises Liability
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817.851.6986

Mr. Grauerholz is a forensic expert specializing in the investigation of construction defects, premises liability, habitability standards, and construction site accidents. His work focuses on determining the cause, origin, and extent of failures and hazards within residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties.

His forensic analysis is built upon a practical background that began in 2015 as a Project Engineer, Consultant, and Owner’s Representative. In this capacity, he worked directly with architects, engineers, general contractors, and developers on a wide variety of construction projects, gaining hands-on experience in construction management, QA/QC, and building practices. This field-based knowledge is now applied to detailed forensic inspections involving property condition assessments, building code compliance, construction means and methods, and site safety protocols.

Mr. Grauerholz’s specific areas of investigation include construction defects and habitability issues affecting all building components, from structural systems, facades, and foundations to interior finishes, accessibility/egress, and MEP installations. His premises liability practice focuses on the assessment of walkway, stair, balcony, and roof conditions related to trip, slip, and fall incidents. Mr. Grauerholz reconstructs and analyzes construction site accidents across all phases of work, including incidents involving falls, struck-by hazards, caught-in/between scenarios, trench collapses, and equipment-related injuries. He has performed inspections and provided expert analysis for dispute resolution on properties located in Arizona, California, Texas, Nevada, and Massachusetts.

Daniel's Expertise

Construction Claims & Defects

Defective Dwelling Conditions

Construction Cost Analysis

Construction Contract Disputes

Construction Delay Claims

Scope & Cost to Repair Estimating

Deferred Maintenance of Structures

Construction Site Accidents

Construction Scheduling (CPM)

Premises Liability Analysis

Building Code Analysis

Constructability of Plans

Education

BS, Architectural Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin

Professional Certifications

  • Engineer-in-Training
  • LEED AP Building Design + Construction
  • Project Management Professional
  • OSHA 10 and 30

Work Experience

Forensic Expert, Aperture LLC, Current

Project Engineer, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, June 2015 – May 2021

Assistant Project Manager, Project Management Advisors, May 2021 – Oct. 2022

Project Manager, Mace Group, Oct. 2022 – Mar. 2024

Memberships

ASCE – Architectural Engineering Institute

Urban Land Institute – Los Angeles Chapter

Capabilities

Project Framework

Schedule/Cost Control

Design Integrity

Value Engineering

Permitting & Applications

Contract Review

Construction Administration

Quality Control

Due Diligence

Forensic Investigation and Analysis

Daniel's Expertise

Construction Claims & Defects

Defective Dwelling Conditions

Construction Cost Analysis

Construction Contract Disputes

Construction Delay Claims

Scope & Cost to Repair Estimating

Deferred Maintenance of Structures

Construction Site Accidents

Construction Scheduling (CPM)

Premises Liability Analysis

Building Code Analysis

Constructability of Plans

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