Torrey Phillips
Torrey Phillips has over 20 years of experience in construction, construction estimating, expert witness services, construction management, field investigations, and forensic analysis of commercial and residential buildings. A seasoned construction consultant with practical, hands-on expertise in conducting construction defect investigations, property damage assessments, and inspections of commercial, residential, federal, municipal, retail, industrial and military structures.
A licensed General Contractor (CGC), Mold Assessor (MRSR), and Home Inspector (HI) in the state of Florida, Torrey has conducted hundreds of site inspections, forensic evaluations, and assessments in numerous states for a wide variety of buildings including single-family homes, offices, and mixed-use high-rises. Building systems include wood framed, CMU, and concrete. Cladding systems include wood framed stucco systems, stucco on CMU, siding, composite roofing, membrane roofing, masonry, and CMU.
Acting in the capacity of construction consultant in the reconstruction of 50+ storm damaged single-family homes in Florida and elsewhere, Torrey has significant expertise in producing scopes of work, material pricing, and project cost assessments for interior repairs, replacement/repair of cladding, roofing, windows, structure, and other elements of building. Routinely prepares estimates using industry-standard software such as Xactimate and provides expert testimony in depositions and trials. Provided consulting during mediations.
Torrey brings hands-on knowledge of construction practices from his many years as a general contractor. This perspective enhances his credibility in forensic investigations, allowing him to effectively communicate with legal teams, claim adjusters, and technical experts. Committed to ongoing education and licensure in the forensic and construction fields.
AS, Architectural and Construction Technology, Broward College, 2002
Certification, Architectural Drafting and Design, Atlantic Vocational School, 1999
Licensed General Contractor Florida (CGC1508182)
Licensed Mold Remediator Florida (MRSR2023)
Licensed Home Inspector Florida (HI5166)
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health
Aperture, LLC (Formerly CCA Construction Consulting Associates, LLC) / Senior Construction Consultant, Florida Office
2025 – Present
Performs forensic inspections, construction defect evaluations, and estimating related to property damage and liability matters. Provides expert consulting services to attorneys, insurers, and owners regarding scope of damage, repair feasibility, and cost estimation. Available to provide expert witness testimony in legal depositions and trials.
All Claims Repairs / Vice President of Consulting
2024 –2025
Led the consulting division, providing forensic inspections, damage assessments, and litigation support services. Conducted site evaluations of commercial, residential, and institutional properties affected by hurricanes, fires, floods, construction defects, and mold. Responsible for scheduling inspections, client communications, compiling damage assessments, and preparing reports for dispute resolution.
Haag Global / Senior Building Consultant
2023–2024
Performed forensic inspections and developed damage assessments involving roofing, cladding, site features, foundations, structural systems, and interior components. Supported litigation through expert deposition testimony and mediation representation.
Envista Forensics / Senior Building Consultant
2022-2023
Conducted technical assessments and developed cost estimates for failures, damages, and construction defects. Investigated building and building envelope issues, prepared forensic reports and repair estimates for legal and insurance use.
J.S. Held LLC / Senior Building Consultant
2021–2022
Performed site inspections and project documentation analysis, including contracts, change orders, and construction schedules. Worked closely with litigation teams to support client cases with forensic cost estimates and technical reporting.
Dri Tech Inc. / General Contractor (Self-Employed)
2004–2021
As a self-employed General Contractor, managed all phases of commercial and residential construction projects. Responsibilities included planning, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, field quality control, safety compliance, and overall project delivery. With over seventeen years in the business, gained extensive and diverse real-world experience that now supports his expert consulting services.
Board Member, The Claims And Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Ft. Lauderdale Chapter
Proficient in Xactimate and RS Means
Mobilization to any region of Florida