David Breton
P.Eng., M.Eng., PMP | Forensic Engineer
Specialties: Structural & Civil Engineering
GENERAL INFORMATION
David has worked as a Project Manager and Designer for owners, consulting engineering firms, and civil engineering contractors, giving him extensive experience on a wide range of construction sites. He has also taught geomatics, road design, and project management. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Université Laval in 2011 and a Master’s degree in Engineering, specializing in Project Management, from ÉTS in 2014. In addition, he has completed numerous continuing education courses and certifications, including building inspection, hydraulics, structural engineering, and project mediation.
EXPERTISE
As a Forensic Engineer, David conducts on-site investigations following losses and prepares expert reports. He also performs field and laboratory testing, as well as structural and hydraulic studies and modelling, to validate his hypotheses regarding the origin and cause of accidents or failures.
FIELDS OF EXPERTISE
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction Site Inspections
- Damage Assessment and Repair Recommendations
- Structural Framing, Foundations, and Structural Analysis
- Municipal and Transportation Infrastructure
- Geomatics
- Bridges, Retaining Walls, and Culverts
- Hydraulics, Water Resources Engineering, and Environmental Engineering
- Compliance with Codes and Standards
- Project Management
- Project Cost Estimate and Claims Analysis
- Dispute Resolution Strategies
- Project Mediation