Ron Dokell has over 35 years experience with demolition of difficult commercial structures and the demolition and dismantlement of complex industrial sites. He is the President of Demolition Consultants and is the recently retired President of Olshan Demolition Company, one of Engineering News Record’s Top 10 for several years.
He was a charter member of the industry’s professional group, the National Association of Demolition Contractors (which is now named the National Demolition Association - NDA). He served not only served on its Board as President but Chaired the NADC Safety Committee. The Safety Committee wrote the NADC Safety Manual and codified industry-wide safety standards and courses --- which are the industry standards today.
In building Olshan from a small regional company to an ENR’s Top 10 Company, he gained experience in all phases of demolition and dismantlement—reviewing specifications, contracts, work methods, safety, wrecking, insurance/bonding, estimating and bidding, job staffing, etc.
Please see C V for specifics, including examples of major projects completed.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Olshan Demolition Company holds licenses in 20 states
Lifetime Achievement Award of the NADC - 1998
BBA from Texas A & M UNIVERSITY
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: National Association of Demolition Contractors (NADC)
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Speeches to various professional, civic and business groups on demolition
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 50
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Demolition, dismantling
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 50%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 50%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 35 through May, 2006
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2005
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 10
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 3
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 15 years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Management consulting, site inspections, expert witness
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 270
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 270
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 370
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 370
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Please see rate sheet
