Business Details
Expert Building & Environmental Forensics Services
La Croix Davis is a Building and Environmental forensics and consulting firm dedicated to providing unparalleled expertise in construction defect investigations, environmental health assessments, and specialized training programs. Our team combines decades of hands-on experience with scientific rigor to deliver actionable insights for litigation, risk management, and compliance. We prioritize transparency, ensuring clients receive comprehensive project management, defensible data analysis, and expert courtroom testimony. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our track record of supporting commercial, residential, and industrial clients across the United States.With offices in California, Nevada, and Pennsylvania, we offer nationwide service backed by localized expertise. Our professionals have developed curricula for prestigious institutions like UC Berkeley and Duke University, reinforcing our position as industry leaders. By focusing on precision and client collaboration, we eliminate surprises and empower informed decision-making in complex construction and environmental cases.
Services
Building Forensic Services
Environmental Health Assessments
Training Programs
Case Investigations
Construction Defect Analysis
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of combined experience in construction and environmental forensics.
- Our team provides scientifically defensible data analysis for litigation support.
- We deliver customized training programs developed for UC Berkeley and Duke University.
- Our experts have testified in depositions and trials nationwide.
- We maintain offices in California, Nevada, and Pennsylvania for regional accessibility.
Services
Building Forensic Services
Our forensic consultants investigate construction defects and accidents across commercial, residential, and industrial projects. Using advanced methodologies, we identify root causes, provide cost estimates, and prepare detailed reports for legal proceedings. Our experts combine field experience with courtroom-ready documentation to support litigation and insurance claims.
Environmental Health Services
We specialize in assessing environmental hazards like asbestos, mold, and volatile organic compounds. Our team develops visual and statistical tools to present complex data clearly, supporting toxic tort litigation and compliance efforts. Services include exposure assessments, hazardous materials management, and climate change risk analysis for corporate and government clients.
Training Programs
Customized training courses cover construction defect management, air quality assessments, and environmental compliance. Developed by senior staff with academic affiliations, our programs educate project managers, attorneys, and insurance professionals through one-hour overviews to multi-day seminars tailored to client-specific needs.
Case Assessment
We begin with a detailed review of case facts and client objectives to create investigation proposals. Our experts define scopes, allocate resources, and establish budgets, ensuring alignment with legal strategies. This phase includes feasibility analysis and prioritization of evidence collection for construction defect or environmental litigation.
Construction Defect Analysis
Our specialists evaluate structural failures, material defects, and code violations in residential and commercial buildings. Services include third-party quality assurance, ADA compliance reviews, and stucco/water intrusion assessments. We provide expert testimony and remediation cost projections to resolve disputes and prevent future issues.
People
James R. LaCroix
Principal General Contractor
With 45+ years of experience, James leads forensic investigations for construction defects and litigation support. He specializes in project management and courtroom testimony, ensuring clients receive actionable insights backed by decades of industry expertise.
Gordon M. Bizieff
Senior Associate Architect
A licensed architect with 31+ years of experience, Gordon provides expert analysis for building systems and environmental compliance. His work focuses on defect risk management and technical reporting to support legal and insurance claims.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We specialize in construction defect litigation, environmental health hazards, and industrial hygiene cases, including asbestos, mold, and lead-based paint assessments.
Do you provide expert testimony?
Yes, our team offers deposition and trial testimony with scientifically defensible evidence, supported by decades of courtroom experience.
Are your services available nationwide?
We operate from offices in California, Nevada, and Pennsylvania, serving clients across the United States for forensic and consulting needs.
Can you customize training programs?
Yes, we develop tailored courses for commercial, industrial, and government clients, ranging from one-hour overviews to multi-day seminars on construction and environmental topics.
How do you ensure report clarity?
We use visual and statistical tools to present complex data in accessible formats, ensuring stakeholders understand technical findings and next steps.
What is your investigation process?
We begin with client consultations to define objectives, followed by field analysis, data interpretation, and detailed reporting aligned with legal or compliance goals.
