Kenneth Quigley, PE
Senior Consulting Engineer
Burlington, MA
When extreme events or construction defects damage structures and properties, Kenneth R. Quigley, PE provides the extraordinary engineering expertise required to respond and investigate the situation. Ken has provided expert opinions and expert testimony in federal and state courts regarding hurricane damage, construction defects, premises liability, E&O, and construction accidents.
For Ken, engineering is both science and art – it requires deep experience, specialized skills, remarkable instincts, powerful collaboration, and a strong commitment to the people, communities, and companies affected by damaged buildings.
Passionate about understanding how structures behave under extreme stress and has keen instincts for the cause of problems. Has forensically examined hundreds of buildings damaged by construction defects, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, floods, soil movement, landslides, explosions, human factors, and industrial accidents.
An expert in forensic engineering testifies for defense and plaintiff attorneys in federal and state courts on behalf of construction companies, design professionals, building owners, and insurance companies. Sees the big picture, hypothesizes the causes and conditions leading to damage, and oversees a multi-disciplinary team to verify causation.
Ken and his team are straight shooters – they are vigilant in uncovering the true cause of construction defects and sources of failure.
Ken has over forty-five years of experience and training in engineering, design, construction, planning, and management. For the past twenty he has been performing forensic engineering and design engineering at CCA. Experience includes several decades as a structural/civil engineer and engineering manager in many engineering fields. Successfully completed a diverse array of residential, commercial, and industrial engineering projects and has led the design of numerous buildings and facilities. An expert in the preparation and production of construction drawings and specifications, as well as the direct provision of construction support services for new and renovated facilities. Registered Professional Engineer in numerous states, a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Concrete Institute, ASTM, and the International Concrete Repair Institute. Ken is a Professional Engineer in MA, NY, PA, RI, MD, AL, NJ, MS, LA, TX, NH, MO, VA, NC, CT, DC & FL.
BS, Civil Engineering,Northeastern University, 1978
MS, Civil Engineering with Structural Specialty,Northeastern University, 1985
Professional Engineer; MA, RI, NY, NJ, PA, MD, MS, AL, LA, FL, TX, NH, MO, VA, DC, NC, CT, ME, USVI
- Aperture, LLC (Formerly CCA), Burlington, MA, October 2003 – Present, Senior Consulting Engineer. Various roles, including Executive Vice President, Director of Engineering, and Structural Engineer.
- CDI Engineering Group, Inc (formerly Herzog-Hart Corp.) – Boston, MA, April 1981 – October 2023, Manager of Facilities Engineering and Civil/Structural Engineering. A variety of engineering and management positions for this 200+ person Architect/ Engineer/ Construction Management firm. Management and oversight of design, engineering, CAD production, permitting, and construction administration of various industrial projects, mainly in the personal care, fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. Oversight for Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural, Process Piping, Building Mechanical (HVAC, plumbing), and Electrical design disciplines.
- United Engineers and Constructors – Boston, MA, November 1979 – April 1981, Structural Engineering for an Architect/ Engineer/ Construction firm designing structural steel, concrete, and foundations for large fossil-fueled power plants and industrial facilities.
- GTE/Sylvania FDO – Woburn, MA, February 1979 – November 1979, Structural Engineer for an in-house Architect/ Engineer/ Construction group designing structural steel, masonry, concrete, and foundations for industrial buildings.
- Rene Mugnier Associates – Cambridge, MA, July 1978 – February 1979, Structural Engineer for a Structural Engineering consultant designing structural steel, wood framing, masonry, concrete, and foundations for residential and commercial buildings.
- Northeastern University Co-operative Education Program – Boston, MA 1974 – 1978, Engineering Aide/ Draftsman for LeMessurier Associates of Cambridge, MA, Stone & Webster of Boston, MA, Oxford Development of Boston, MA, and United Engineers and Constructors of Boston, MA.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI)
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA)
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)
ASTM International