David Morris, construction consultant

David Morris

Construction Expert | Owner Representative | Expert Witness

General Specialty

  • Building Information Modeling
  • Commercial Construction
  • Construction Delay
  • Construction Processes and Procedures
  • CPM Scheduling
  • Industrial Construction
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Plumbing
  • Process Piping
  • Water Damage

Specialty Focus

  • Building Codes
  • Construction Damages
  • Construction Management
  • Engineering Design
  • Failure Analysis
  • Logistics
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Scope of Work Analysis
  • Water Damage

Primary Areas of Expertise

Construction and Construction Processes

David Morris has over 50 years of deep understanding and hands-on experience of Construction and Construction Processes that give him a unique perspective in the industry. Having worked in many roles, Mr. Morris has the ability to formulate conclusions based on practical experience. Staying abreast of new technologies, he is able to apply them to outdated construction processes.

Mr. Morris has welding certifications in nearly all processes (MIG, TIG, Stick) and most materials (Carbon Steel, Various grades of Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Chrome). He has extensive experience in Instrumentation, Controls, Building Automation Systems, HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing Codes and Design, Drafting and Detailing, layout and quantity take-off, medical gas installation, Plumbing and Piping Detailing, Computer Aided Drafting, and BIM.

Litigation SupportMr. Morris serves as an expert witness for attorneys representing both plaintiff and defendant. His services include onsite inspection, thorough reporting, depositions and trial testimony as needed.

  • Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing
  • Construction Scheduling
  • Coordination (MEP)
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  • Construction Defects and Delays
  • Computer Aided Drafting
  • Planning, Designing, Managing
  • Initial Design, Construction, Operations, Maintenance

Select Background Experience

Director of Virtual Construction — EMCOR Construction Services

2008–2016

Prior to founding DMorris.consulting, Mr. Morris served as Director of Virtual Construction for EMCOR Construction Services. In this role, he directed the virtual construction activities and operations of 82 EMCOR companies. His scope of work included drafting contract language for BIM and pre-construction, setting up new projects in lean and BIM delivery methods, and reviewing new construction technologies among other duties.

Director of Virtual Construction — University Mechanical and Engineering Contractors

2001–2008

Mr. Morris worked as Director of Virtual Construction. He was responsible for estimating Plumbing, HVAC Piping and Process Piping for numerous research laboratories and healthcare facilities valued at over $100M+ each. He also delivered conceptual estimates for numerous Biotech, Power, and Co-Generation plants.

Select Project Participation

San Joaquin County Hospital, City of Gilroy Waste Water Reclamation Plant, Shafter Prison, Vandenberg Air Force Base HVAC Replacement, Space Shuttle Launch Complex Project, Tehachapi State Prison Level-4 High Security Prison Housing, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Co-Gen Facility, Kern Medical Center New Hospital Wing Expansion, Anheuser Busch Yeast Plant Expansion, and multiple Piping, Petrochemical, Hospital, and School projects.

*The Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Systems (MEP) Spatial Coordination Requirements for Construction Installation Models and Deliverables is a derivative work of a best practice guideline written by David Morris in 2003 and modified for the AGC BIMForum in 2009. It is the result of capturing ten years of practical methods on real world construction projects and reflects continual feedback and improvement gained from that process.

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