Expert Report for Pipeline

Location: Lycoming County, PA

Brickhouse Environmental prepared an expert rebuttal report related to the construction of a 30-mile natural gas transmission pipeline and appurtenant facilities. Brickhouse was retained by the construction company in support of their efforts to collect over $17 million in unpaid invoices. The pipeline owner alleged that errors in erosion and sedimentation control and difficulty in obtaining environmental permits by the construction company and its subcontractors directly resulted in project delays and significant additional costs.

Brickhouse Environmental’s Professional Engineer and Professional Soil Scientist staff evaluated the permitting, erosion and sedimentation control measures, industry practices, and engineering aspects of this project. The owner contended that the construction company did not properly delineate all streams and wetland crossings, and that the wetland and stream encroachment permits were incorrectly prepared. Brickhouse found that the wetland delineation and permitting was proper and was conducted in accordance with the industry standard.

The owner further contended that the construction company failed to install and maintain proper erosion control best management practices during construction. Brickhouse used detailed reviews of the plan drawings and daily precipitation records, along with a flyover site inspection, to confirm that the construction conformed to accepted practices.

The expert rebuttal report and real-time trial support provided by Brickhouse resulted in a court victory for the construction company on all counts, with a total award in excess of $20 million.

Michael, I am so pleased with the response time, and thoughtfulness of your effort and Brickhouse in general. I wasted a LOT of time with other environmental companies. I guess it’s never too late. I plan on working for another 20+ years. Both you and Doug have been fantastic.

Jack B.

Dave, Very solid and professional work Dave. Thank you for everything.

– Dan W.

Paul, Thanks for your excellent work and planning for this. Glad it is done!

– Phillip R.

Your field staff were awesome. Steve is especially sharp and communicates well with the client and attorneys.
The whole crew inspired confidence, and made a strong impression that Brickhouse is a quality outfit.

– Sam C. and Mark R.

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– Joseph P.

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– Steven O.

You did an absolutely incredible job. I am so impressed by the level of detail in the report. Thank you so very much.

– David T.

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– Richard B.

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– Chris M.

Thanks Michael, you did a fantastic job on this report, and made my life a lot easier.

– Brian B.

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– Randy A.

I want to thank you and Brickhouse for your help throughout this process. I will recommend you to everyone that requires environmental services. Your company is truly professional. Thanks again.

– Tommy M.

Thanks Dave. Outstanding effort by you and your team in getting this done.

– Richard F.

I just heard from my colleagues in Philadelphia about the case. They had nothing but praise for the effort your firm contributed. Thanks for stepping up to this project at the last minute.

– John C.