About the author  ⁄ David M. Ponte, P.E.

David M. Ponte, P.E., is a Senior Claims Consultant with DH Consulting Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Donovan Hatem LLP. He is a licensed Structural Engineer in two states, and has memberships in the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Structural Engineering Institute. David can be reached at dponte@dhcboston.com.

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