Design & Construction Expert Witness Services of the Year Your career spans architecture, owner representative, regulatory and construction leadership roles. How has this range of experience influenced your approach to expert witness work? I view the building design and construction industry as being broadly organized by the main roles of its participants: Roles Participants Operators: Owners, Program / Project / Facility Managers, Financiers, Insurers Designers: Architects, Engineers, Specialty Design Advisors, Occupants Constructors: General Contractors, Builders, Construction Trades, Product Suppliers Regulators: Governance, Regulations, Codes, Standards, Trade Associations, Inspectors Disputes often result from misunderstandings between people having these different responsibilities. Having worked in many of these positions, I see things not always obvious to those having a single viewpoint. I offer a unique and integrated general perspective supported by detailed investigation abilities to quickly discern primary dispute causes. This experience has influenced our firm’s reliance on established scientific principles and documented conduct and duty of care standards. It has allowed us to maintain a balanced and fair approach without allegiance to any disputing party and support the cost-effective analysis and formulation of reliable opinions. Randy Krebes Architect, AAA, AIBC, MRAIC ONYMOUS Architecture CANADA 94 LAWYER MONTHLY EXPERT WITNESS AWARDS 2025 With a diverse background in architecture, construction, regulatory consulting and projects management leadership, Randy Krebes brings a uniquely comprehensive perspective to his expert witness work. ONYMOUS Architecture is the firm he founded that provides both design and forensic services. Randy is frequently retained due to his reputation as an effective and cordial communicator who efficiently resolves complex project concerns. In this interview, he discusses the most common causes of litigation in the building industry and how his firm utilizes recognized standards and an impartial scientific approach to help resolve disputes. ONYMOUS Architecture Randy Krebes, Architect, AAA, AIBC, MRAIC 26 Howard Cr., St. Albert, AB, T8N 5W5 #601-2435 Kingsway, Vancouver BC, V5R 5G8 Email: randy.krebes@ONYMOUS.ca Tel: (780) 686-3859 www.onymous.ca
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