(About Us)
One Team. Multiple Disciplines. Clear Results.
Basecamp Architecture, Engineering, and Construction helps clients prevent and resolve construction issues with clear expertise.
We are experts in our respective fields and pursue excellence through high quality, thorough work.
We provide clients with objectivity through accurate, fact-based technical opinions that support informed decisions.
We are greater than the sum of our parts. We value our people, their diverse backgrounds, and their contributions to a culture of excellence.
We partner across every phase of a project, helping clients prevent failure, navigate complexity, resolve disputes with confidence, and execute repairs.
Supporting Insurance Companies with Clear, Coordinated Assessments
Accurate investigations and aligned expert opinions that help control risk, reduce exposure, and resolve claims faster.
Strategic Construction Guidance, Protecting Your Interests from Start to Finish
Hands-on oversight from scope and budgeting to scheduling, risk mitigation, and payment review—helping owners stay in control and make informed decisions.
Partnering with Repair Contractors to Fix Problems Right
Execution‑ready repair approaches that streamline construction, reduce rework, and drive timely, cost‑effective completion.
Helping Law Firms Win with Expert Opinions
Clear, objective technical opinions that strengthen cases, reduce uncertainty, and stand up under scrutiny.
Clear thinkers. Trusted problem solvers.
Meet the experts behind the insights.
MS, PE, CBIE
Principal Engineer | CEO
Mr. Bennett is a licensed civil engineer in 18 states and a licensed general contractor with over 25 years of experience in the design and construction industry. He has a diverse background in civil, mechanical, and architectural engineering as applied to buildings and infrastructure.
Mr. Bennett has testified in numerous depositions, arbitrations, and trials, including testimony before the High Court of New Zealand. He has been qualified and recognized by courts as an expert in areas including structural engineering, civil engineering, forensic engineering, building envelopes, window and door testing standards, construction cost estimating, building codes, building material failures, and standards of care for general contractors, engineers, and specialty consultants.
He has served as an umpire for multiple insurance disputes involving both small and large loss claims and has been appointed as both a panel member and sole arbitrator in alternative dispute resolution matters related to construction defects.
Mr. Bennett has extensive hands-on construction experience in the trades, including framing, excavation, concrete, adhered masonry veneer, water-resistive building envelope construction, flooring, roofing, plumbing, mechanical systems, and finish carpentry. As an engineer, he has experience in the structural and architectural design of new buildings as well as the repair design of damaged structures. He also has experience in building code development and the interpretation and application of building codes.
Mr. Bennett has investigated structural and architectural damage caused by expansive soils, hail, wind, tornadoes, seismic events, fires and explosions, rain, progressive ponding, construction vibrations, and snow events, as well as failures resulting from design and construction defects. He has also investigated building envelope failures involving flashing, stucco, EIFS, windows and doors, cladding, roofing, water-resistive barriers, and plaza decks.
He has conducted hundreds of investigations of both steep-slope and low-slope roofing systems for damage caused by hail, wind, snow, and construction errors. His building product research includes engineered wood products such as OSB and plywood, with a focus on moisture-related strength and transmission properties. He has investigated failures involving spray foam insulation, engineered wood, roofing products, and fiber cement siding.
Mr. Bennett has extensive experience evaluating window and door performance and manufacturing issues, including investigations of window wall, curtain wall, and storefront glass systems in high-rise and commercial buildings, as well as residential applications. He is a member of ASTM Subcommittee E06.51 on the Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylights, and Curtain Walls.
He has a strong understanding of building physics, hygrothermal analysis, and the diagnosis of moisture and condensation issues. Mr. Bennett has investigated HVAC system failures and their impact on indoor environmental quality and occupant thermal comfort.
With experience as a general contractor, expertise in building codes, and a background in architectural and structural repair design, Mr. Bennett has prepared damage cost estimates and cost allocation reports for damaged structures and has offered opinions regarding the standard of care for both general contractors and engineers of record.
As a civil engineer, Mr. Bennett has experience in the design of grading, drainage, transportation, and utility infrastructure. His site design experience includes commercial, industrial, mixed-use, single-family, and multifamily projects, as well as roadway design, intersection improvements, detention facilities, floodplain analysis, raw land development, redevelopment, roadway rehabilitation, and evaluation of sites affected by eminent domain.
Mr. Bennett has also investigated personal injury cases occurring in and around structures, including slip, trip, and fall incidents. With hands-on construction safety experience and an OSHA 30 certification, he has investigated numerous construction-related injury incidents.
AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Principal Architect
Practicing as a licensed architect in Wyoming and Colorado, Mr. Vose has worked across a diverse range of project types, including single-family residential, commercial, retail, educational (K–12 and community college), small- to medium-sized air traffic control towers, and industrial facilities. He has frequently served as Architect of Record on these projects. As a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), Mr. Vose is experienced in sustainable design strategies, construction methods, and performance-driven building solutions.
As a forensic architect, Mr. Vose specializes in the investigation and analysis of building defects, with a particular focus on building envelope performance, construction defect evaluation, repair design, and cost-of-repair analysis. His investigative experience spans multi-family residential, single-family residential, high-rise residential, and commercial structures.
Mr. Vose has evaluated a wide range of exterior veneer and cladding systems, including brick masonry, adhered and anchored stone veneer, one- and three-coat stucco systems, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), single-coat stucco over rigid insulation, cementitious and hardboard siding, and metal panel assemblies. His work also includes assessment of joint sealants, waterproofing integrity for plazas, patios, terraces, balconies, and decks, and performance testing of finned and non-finned window systems across various façade types.
He has conducted numerous investigations involving steep- and low-slope roofing systems, including single-ply membranes, standing seam metal roofing, asphalt shingles, and clay tile assemblies. Mr. Vose has also consulted on matters involving architectural standard of care and architectural copyright disputes.
Prior to joining Basecamp, Mr. Vose worked with architectural firms where he managed projects from concept through construction, including new design, renovations, construction documentation, and construction observation. He has provided design coordination, document review, and construction administration services for developers, contractors, and engineering teams. His responsibilities have included building code analysis, system selection, finish material specification, detailing, construction observation, and quality control for both new construction and renovation projects.
M.S.,P.E.
Principal Engineer
Mr. Gogel is a licensed Professional and/or Structural Engineer in 41 states and jurisdictions, with more than 40 years of experience in project management, cost estimating, and inspection services, including 25 years focused on structural design and forensic engineering. He holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Colorado with an emphasis in Structural and Forensic Engineering.
Throughout his career, Mr. Gogel has provided extensive litigation support, disaster response, restoration services, and large-loss investigations. He has testified in numerous depositions, arbitrations, and trials, and has assisted in the mediation of complex legal disputes. Courts have repeatedly qualified and recognized him as an expert in structural engineering, civil engineering, forensic engineering, building envelopes, building codes, and building material failures.
Mr. Gogel has assisted both insurers and insured parties in insurance claims disputes and has served as an appraiser for both sides. In appraisal matters, he has frequently been selected to serve as umpire.
His professional experience includes the rehabilitation and new construction of roadways, bridges, and buildings. He has performed structural and architectural design for new construction and repair design for damaged structures across a wide range of project types.
Mr. Gogel has investigated structural and architectural damage resulting from expansive soils, hail, wind, hurricanes, tornadoes, seismic events, fire, explosions, rain, flooding, progressive ponding, construction vibrations, and snow, as well as failures caused by design and construction defects. His building envelope investigations include failures involving flashing, stucco, EIFS, windows and doors, cladding systems, roofing assemblies, water-resistive barriers, and plaza decks.
He has conducted hundreds of investigations of steep- and low-slope roofing systems, evaluating damage related to weather events and construction deficiencies. He also has extensive experience investigating performance and manufacturing issues involving windows and doors, and has designed and evaluated curtain wall and storefront systems for high-rise, commercial, and residential buildings.
As a civil and structural engineer, Mr. Gogel has designed grading, drainage, transportation, and utility infrastructure for commercial, industrial, mixed-use, single-family, and multi-family developments. His experience includes roadway and intersection design, detention facilities, floodplain analysis, bridge rehabilitation and widening, and site evaluations related to eminent domain impacts.
Mr. Gogel has also investigated and provided testimony in personal injury matters occurring in and around buildings and construction sites, including slip, trip, and fall incidents, with evaluations grounded in applicable codes and standards of care.
P.E.
Principal | Mechanical and Building Systems
Mr. McCurry is a licensed mechanical engineer who has been involved in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing designs of commercial and industrial facilities including, but not limited to water and wastewater treatment plants, industrial factories, retail facilities, grocery stores, fire departments, and educational facilities. Mr. McCurry was a department leader in odor control designs for
wastewater treatment plants. As a mechanical engineer, he has experience with HVAC and plumbing designs including load calculations, equipment selection, system layout, specification development, construction cost estimates, and construction project administration. He has experience in developing successful project through an understanding of relevant building codes
and best practice design standards.
Mr. McCurry has experience in designing heat reclamation and cooling systems for industrial clients. Researching convections cooling of foundry castings, designing scale model and then implementing the design of a full-scale foundry cast cooling system as well as other process cooling applications.
Mr. McCurry has experience Internationally in planning, developing, and building facilities for mission hospitals, specifically in rural Kenya. This work involved full scope project execution from master plan development, understanding of international building codes, building architectural design, and construction project management and execution. Mr. McCurry also has relevant hands- on building experience including casting concrete, framing, roofing, flooring, plumbing, drywalling,
and finish work pertaining to general construction. He also has experience in designing and implementing off-grid and grid-tie solar systems.
PE (CO,TN,FL), PG (FL,PA)
Principal Engineer • Director of Geotechnical Engineering
Mr. Meiggs is a licensed civil engineer, a licensed geologist, a geophysicist, and a licensed pollutant storage system contractor (FL) who has over 25 years of experience conducting geological, geotechnical, and geophysical investigations, predominantly in forensic investigations to determine the subsurface causes(s) of structure movement and to determine the appropriate and necessary methods of stabilization/repair. Mr. Meiggs has a diverse background in geotechnical, geological, and environmental engineering and how each relates to different methods of subsurface modification for structure stabilization/repair and/or environmental cleanup.
Mr. Meiggs has testified in approximately 100 depositions and 14 trials as an expert in geology, civil engineering (general civil and geotechnical), and/or geophysics. He has testified with regards to the presence/absence of sinkholes/sinkhole activity, subsurface causes of structure movement, including expansive soils, karst, organics, and water events, foundation stabilization/repair, vibration/earthquake damage, stormwater system failures/ maintenance (construction defects), standard of care for a general contractor, and standard of care for an engineer.
Mr. Meiggs has acted as the Geotechnical Engineer of Record for more than 1000 subsidence/structure movement projects that have been implemented or are ongoing, including compaction grouting (low and limited mobility displacement grouting), underpinning (resistance, helical, drilled pressure-grouted, and ported injection micro piles), chemical grout injection (two-part rapidly expanding and permeation), intrusion grout injection, and slurry grout injection.
Prior to focusing on forensic structural movement-related investigations, Mr. Meiggs was responsible for the design, construction, and the operation and maintenance of groundwater and soil remediation systems such as air sparge systems, soil vapor extraction systems, groundwater recovery/treatment systems, bioremediation, chemical injection remediation, & product recovery systems. These systems mainly remediated petroleum, chlorinated hydrocarbon, metal, and/or pesticide contaminated sites.
Mr. Meiggs was also responsible for the design & installation of active and passive landfill gas abatement systems, geotechnical investigations for landfill design, historical landfill reclamation and reconstruction, the development and implementation of long-term landfill gas monitoring plans and their associated permitting, and was a consultant for landfill design.
Mr. Meiggs has been the Engineer-of-Record for AST/UST fueling system designs as well as being responsible for their installation and construction and the associated closure/removal and assessments of ASTs/USTs being upgraded (including sheet piling design), their associated systems, and all construction personnel performing Pollutant Storage System Contractor work as the Qualifying Contractor. Mr. Meiggs’ position also required the design and oversight of pilot tests, installation of soil borings and monitoring wells, groundwater sampling, well & aquifer testing, groundwater flow modeling, geotechnical data acquisition and interpretation, geologic interpretation, data analysis, graphic and construction drawing development, and extensive report writing. Mr. Meiggs also handled the compilation of bid and solicitation packages, subcontractor management, project planning, budget and schedule tracking, as well as client and regulatory negotiations/relations. Furthermore Mr. Meiggs had experience providing regional and national technical oversight/guidance/mentorship for company employees.
After graduating from the Colorado School of Mines, Mr. Meiggs worked for five years offshore worldwide on a six-week on/six-week off rotation as a geophysicist and seismic engineer for large 3D marine seismic surveys for petroleum exploration, reservoir development, and CO2 sequestering. During his six-week home rotations, Mr. Meiggs additionally worked part-time as an engineer and geologist an environmental consulting firm in Golden, Colorado that specialized in subsurface media placement via the hydraulic fracturing of tight soils and jetted beam replacement walls, for the purposes of environmental cleanup and hydraulic control.
AIA, NCARB
Associate Principal
Mr. Lovejoy is a registered architect in Colorado with experience designing and managing a range of architectural projects in both the private and public sectors. He brings perspective from the full life cycle of a project with diverse experiences in both facility and construction management.
At Basecamp, Mr. Lovejoy leads investigations pertaining to the building envelope and other architectural issues. Mr. Lovejoy has investigated and designed repairs for failing roofs, waterproofing systems, and wall cladding systems. He has investigated building envelope systems for commercial and residential buildings, including stucco, exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS), cementitious and wood siding, metal siding, rainscreen systems, sealant failures, and masonry systems. Mr. Lovejoy has experience investigating window, skylight, and door performance and installation problems and he has experience with air/water leakage testing of fenestration products.
Additionally, Mr. Lovejoy has expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and leads investigations on BIM-related construction issues. As an experienced designer, he has the experience and understanding to evaluate the Prime Architect’s interaction with subconsultants and the BIM integration with those consultants and the Prime Contractor.
Mr. Lovejoy has developed architectural drawings and specifications for medical, governmental, utility, single family, and commercial projects. He has led and coordinated large consultant teams for federal and civic projects. Mr. Lovejoy also has experience in general contracting and design- build projects for single family, multi family, and commercial typologies. He has managed all aspects of a construction project from initial cost estimating and material procurement, to subcontractor coordination and final punch list. He has assisted multiple architectural firms in developing graphic standards and improving workflows with subconsultants. He has experience and an understanding of the designer of record’s role, the construction administrator’s role, and the owner’s representative role.
Mr. Lovejoy has hands-on construction experience across a variety of trades, including framing, drywall, painting, siding, window installation, finish carpentry, and cabinet making. Mr. Lovejoy also has experience on the owner’s side. He was responsible for the renovation, maintenance, and leasing of a 120-bed townhouse complex for students.
Mr. Lovejoy is currently a Lecturer in the College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Colorado Denver, where he teaches architectural design studios.
Ph. D., PE
Project Manager • Geotechnical and Civil Engineering
Dr. Maharjan is a geotechnical engineer with over 10 years of international experience across Japan, Europe, and the United States. Her expertise includes geotechnical design, forensic investigations, and consulting on critical infrastructure and development projects. She has investigated a wide range of failures, including foundation distress, retaining walls, dams, grading issues, slope instability, and ground movements, and has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver site-specific, practical solutions for challenging ground conditions.
Dr. Maharjan has evaluated construction defects, assessed structural distress, and determined the
root causes of geotechnical failures. She has investigated grading deficiencies that resulted in
drainage and settlement problems, retaining wall and slope failures, embankment instability, dam failures, high-rise building foundation failure, identifying issues related to inadequate fill preparation, liquefaction, and deviations from geotechnical recommendations. She has also conducted detailed evaluations of differential settlements in single-family residences, as well as foundation distress in multi-family and commercial buildings. She has investigated pipeline failures associated with ground movement and slope movements triggered by inadequate drainage, adverse geology, or seismic loading.
Dr. Maharjan has extensive experience in liquefaction assessment and its mitigation. She has
performed extensive research on investigating and understanding liquefaction mechanisms in nonhomogeneous soil deposits. Dr. Maharjan has extensive experience in evaluating and analyzing the deformation of embankments resting on liquefiable non-homogeneous foundation. Dr. Maharjan is experienced in analysis and design of geotechnical structures, seismic and static soil-structure interaction, settlement analysis, ground investigation, site response analysis, seismic hazard assessment, centrifuge modeling and laboratory testing of soils. Dr. Maharjan was involved in ground investigation and seismic data interpretation of Wylfa Newydd Nuclear Power Plant to be constructed in Wales. Dr. Maharjan has evaluated seismic risk and performed seismic soil structure interaction of Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant, which is being constructed in Somerset, England.
In the public sector, Dr. Maharjan has extensive experience reviewing geotechnical designs, reports, plans and inspection reports to ensure compliance with building codes and standards. She has supported infrastructure, commercial development, and environmental remediation projects, bringing technical depth and practical insight into both design and review processes.
PH.D., P. E., PMP
Project Manager • Geotechnical and Civil Engineering
Dr. Helal is a licensed civil engineer with over 15 years of experience in civil/geotechnical engineering between academic and industry exposure. He is experienced in geotechnical lab and field testing, soil-structure interaction, foundation performance in expansive and collapsible soils, geophysical testing, slope stability analysis, geotechnical numerical modeling, and risk analysis using probabilistic approaches. As part of his PhD, he performed numerical modeling to study the effect of storm cycles on the performance of embankment structures such as dams and levees. He has worked on several geotechnical projects funded by agencies such as: ALDOT, NC DOT and The Department of Homeland Security.
Dr. Helal’s areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- Geotechnical lab and field testing, preparing proposals and geotechnical reports, and
tackling various geotechnical problems. - Expansive and collapsible soils analysis and mitigation, including foundation performance.
- Geophysical modeling and analysis, including electrical resistivity, ground-penetrating radar, electromagnetic methods, and seismic reflection/refraction.
- Groundwater monitoring, sampling, and modeling.
- Slope stability monitoring and modeling.
- Numerical modeling using PLAXIS 2D, 3D, Slope/w, Apile, Lpile, Slide, Settle3D, MSEW and GRLWEAP.
- Risk analysis and probabilistic approaches.
Ph. D.,P.E.
Project Manager • Geotechnical and Civil Engineering
Dr. Coccia specializes in geotechnical engineering, unsaturated soil mechanics, geotechnical site and structure movement investigations, experimental soil testing, field instrumentation, and the constitutive modeling of soil properties and behavior. He has experience examining the performance of foundations on expansive, collapsible, and consolidating soils, grading and drainage issues, hydro-mechanical response of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) embankments, MSE walls, has performed investigations into slope stability failures, has evaluated the performance of structures constructed upon landfill sites developed using deep dynamic compaction (DDC) and the performance of the drainage systems of sports fields constructed using artificial turf systems, and is proficient in the development of advanced geotechnical testing equipment. He has also evaluated the thermo-mechanical response of municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills and been involved in the installation, instrumentation, and evaluation of drilled shaft geothermal foundations. He has performed analysis for projects in more than 6 states assisting project owners, law firms, utility companies, insurance companies, builders, and project subcontractors.
Prior to joining Exponent, Dr. Coccia earned a Ph.D. in civil engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) where he primarily focused on the evaluation of the influence of temperature, water, and mechanical loading on the primary and secondary consolidation behavior of saturated and unsaturated soils. In addition to his research work at CU Boulder, Dr. Coccia participated in the Discovery Learning Apprenticeship Program, providing mentorship to an undergraduate student interested in pursuing graduate work in geotechnical engineering, and has served as an instructor for undergraduate soil mechanics laboratory courses. Following his graduate research work at CU Boulder, Dr. Coccia also participated as a visiting graduate student at the University of California – San Diego (UCSD).
Ph. D.,P.E.
Project Manager
Dr. Gerbo is a licensed civil engineer in Colorado with 6 years of experience in the design and
construction industry. Dr. Gerbo has a diverse background in Civil and Architectural Engineering as those disciplines apply to buildings and infrastructure.
Dr. Gerbo has hands-on construction experience in the construction trades, including framing,
excavation, concrete, and steel erection. As an engineer, he has experience in the repair design of
damaged structures, strengthening of existing buildings, and construction engineering fields. Dr.
Gerbo has designed repairs to address concrete distress, performed condition assessments of
parking garages, and has personally observed dozens of concrete pours in the field. Dr. Gerbo’s
experience in the construction engineering field involves extensive design of formwork and
falsework, evaluation of permanent structures for temporary loading (e.g. crane surcharge loading, wind loading on partially erect structures), bracing of precast structures during erection, demolition, accelerated bridge construction and onsite safety administration on OSHA governed construction sites.
Dr. Gerbo has investigated structural and architectural damage induced by expansive soils, water
intrusion, fires, construction defects, and vehicular impact. He has investigated many buildings
exhibiting foundation movement, a common issue for structures built in Colorado. Dr. Gerbo has
experience in the strengthening of open web steel joist roof systems, evaluation and repair of wood and concrete deterioration in both conventionally reinforced and prestressed concrete structures, investigation of heaving/subsidence of residential and commercial properties, rehabilitation of historic steel and masonry structures, investigation of façade distress on high rise commercial buildings, inspection of steel and concrete bridges, and load testing. Dr. Gerbo’s recent experience also includes evaluation of building facades and cladding and waterproofing systems.
AIA, NCARB, CPHC
Project Architect
Ms. Perstlinger is a licensed architect in Colorado and Texas with over 10 years of experience in the design and construction industry. Skilled in hand-drawing and written communication as well as computer-aided drafting, she completed code reviews, client presentations, development drawings, construction documents, and construction administration for single-family residential, hospitality, and retail projects at some of the premier Classical architecture firms in the country.
Ms. Perstlinger has a keen interest in architectural details – both on and beneath the surface – which drives her interest in building science and traditional architecture.
At Basecamp, Ms. Perstlinger investigates building envelope issues as well as architectural fit and
finishes. Her experience with materials and construction techniques enables her to assess the
condition and soundness of both interior and exterior finishes, including wood, drywall, AMV, and stucco, as well as the thermal, airflow, vapor, and moisture performance of the overall wall assembly.
Ms. Perstlinger holds master’s degrees in fine arts, landscape architecture, and architecture.
Additionally, she is a certified Passive House consultant, demonstrating advanced knowledge of the relationship between architectural and mechanical design.
Ms. Perstlinger is also a disaster service worker through CalOES, volunteering her professional skills to evaluate the safety of buildings after natural disasters.
P.E.
Project Engineer
Mr. Godderidge is a licensed civil engineer in Idaho with 8-years of experience in the design and
construction industry. Mr. Godderidge has a diverse background in Civil and Structural Engineering as those disciplines apply to buildings and infrastructure.
Mr. Godderidge has experience as a structural engineer designing a variety of new buildings
including single-family homes, hotels, apartments, and retail stores. This experience involved the
design of the gravity and lateral systems constructed with wood, steel, concrete, and masonry
systems. Mr. Godderidge has also conducted structural investigations and designed repairs for
existing structures damaged by moisture intrusion, vehicular impact, and construction defects.
These repairs include concrete repair on parking garages and foundation elements, steel framing
and CMU repairs on commercial/retail buildings, and wood framing repairs on signal and multifamily residences. In the construction engineering field, he has experience designing delegated cold-formed steel systems and shoring new and existing structures.
Mr. Godderidge has conducted assessments of commercial buildings, parking garages, and retail
stores, determining the condition of the existing structure and designing repairs for the issues
discovered. Mr. Godderidge has experience in highway bridge load rating, railroad bridge inspection,
building envelope assessment, fall protection and façade access system design, and load testing.
Senior Associate
Mrs. Townsend has nearly a decade of experience in construction management. She has overseen
luxury residential, multi-family, commercial, retail, and restaurant projects in various markets across the country.
Mrs. Townsend has experience working on projects on behalf of the general contractor, site
developer, as well as the homeowner/business owner. She has managed projects from
preconstruction and preliminary estimating through construction to post-construction close out.
At Basecamp, Mrs. Townsend spearheads Owner’s Representative efforts for repair construction
projects. She has experience working directly with a variety of clients including Contractors, HOA’s, and Attorney’s. Mrs. Townsend has assisted with the preparation of proposal requests and bid analysis packages, construction document takeoffs, and new contractor outreach ventures for the firm..
EIT, CCT
Senior Associate
Mr. Grupe is an engineer in training in the state of Texas and a Certified Cost Technician. Mr. Grupe has a diverse background in Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Engineering. Professionally, Mr. Grupe has experience in construction defect cost estimating and report writing, HVAC design, construction management, and aerospace mechanical design.
Mr. Grupe has experience in litigation support for a variety of case types, including construction
defect, standard of care, and injury/fatality claims in multiple states throughout the United States, including Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Mr. Grupe has led cost estimation efforts for a variety of project typologies, such as single-family
residential (including luxury & historic homes), multi-family residential (including luxury apartment & condominium complexes), commercial (including restaurants, medical facilities, and shared commercial spaces), and educational (including grade schools, college campus buildings, and college dormitories).
Mr. Grupe’s estimating expertise encompasses the full spectrum of cost development, including
rough-order-of-magnitude estimates, hypothetical repair costs for litigation, and detailed pricing for project repair bidding.
Senior Geologist • Laboratory Safety Officer
Mr. Guillen has over 15 years of experience working in highly scientific and technical roles across
various industries, such as mining, oil & gas, construction materials, and steel. He also has experience working in numerous construction trades, including asphalt, framing, concrete, and plumbing. Mr. Guillen is pursuing his Master’s degree in Geological Engineering.
As a Senior Geologist, Mr. Guillen brings experience across multiple geologic basins throughout the United States, with specialized expertise in mineral identification, soils, and materials testing. He has led and supported geotechnical and geochemical exploration campaigns employing a broad range of investigative methods. His background as both a technician and inspector provides practical, field-driven insight that adds significant value to the Basecamp team. Mr. Guillen has extensive experience in both field and laboratory environments and has worked on projects for numerous state and federal agencies across the country.
Mr. Guillen has conducted forensic investigations of structural and architectural defects resulting
from expansive soils, differential settlement, erosion, wind, and water-related impacts. His work
involves evaluating failure mechanisms, documenting site and material conditions, and supporting defensible conclusions related to building performance and site development. In addition, Mr. Guillen brings extensive laboratory and safety experience to his role and currently serves as Basecamp’s Laboratory Safety Officer, where he oversees laboratory safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and best practices to ensure accurate testing and a safe working environment.
Mr. Guillen is proficient in various software used in the engineering and geologic industries, such as OpenGround, ArcGIS, ESRI, ENVI, and Oracle.
M.Arch
Senior Associate
Mr. Auerbach is an architectural designer with experience in the design of residential and mixed-use buildings. Prior to his current role, he contributed to historic renovation projects, producing architectural documentation, developing details, coordinating trades, and researching building codes. He is also well-versed in topics concerning digital modeling and fabrication, translations across software, as well as between drawing, model, and building. His diverse skillset allows him to bridge technical and conceptual aspects of architectural practice.
Mr. Auerbach completed his M.Arch at Rhode Island School of Design where he was the recipient of the Henry Fernandez Award for Excellence in the History and Theory of Architecture. Additionally, he holds a B.A. in both Philosophy and Mathematics from Skidmore College.
P.E.
Associate
Mr. Bauchat is a graduate of Colorado State University. He has experience in mechanical
engineering roles and assists in projects and field investigations for architectural- and engineeringrelated issues. Mr. Bauchat has successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and is currently working toward his P.E. license.
Mr. Bauchat has worked on a diverse range of project types, including single-family residential,
multi-family, mixed-use developments, e facilities, commercial spaces, and hotels. Mr. Bauchat has assisted with cases involving construction delays, boiler failures, work site injuries, roofing failures, hail damage, concrete damage, and relative elevation surveys. Additionally, Mr. Bauchat has assisted with professional research projects with ASHRAE. He has participated in investigations with architectural, civil, and mechanical focuses in multiple states, including Colorado, Washington D.C., Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Wyoming.
Mr. Bauchat is proficient in a variety of industry-standard software, including Trane Trace 3D plus, Surfer, Onscreen Takeoff 3, SolidWorks, LaTeX, Abaqus, Ansys, Matlab, and Python.
AIA
Associate
Mr. Drake is a Colorado native who earned both his Bachelor of Science in Architecture and his
Master of Architecture degree at the University of Colorado Denver.
Mr. Drake also earned a Design Build Certificate from CU Denver’s Design Build Program. In
collaboration with Downtown Denver Partnership and Colorado Building Workshop, Mr. Drake
worked on four business kiosks as a part of the $184 million renovation of Denver’s 16th Street Mall.
Mr. Drake has experience in single-family, residential design, and multifamily adaptive reuse. He has been involved in the early phases of design and development. Mr. Drake has assisted in cases
involving structural, envelope, waterproofing, and roofing failures. He has participated in
investigations with architectural focuses in multiple states, including Colorado and Wyoming.
Mr. Drake is proficient in industry-standard BIM software, including Revit and Rhino.
EI
Associate
Mr. Golgart is a graduate of Colorado State University. He has experience in mechanical engineering roles and assists in projects and field investigations for architectural and engineering-related issues. Mr. Golgart has successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and is currently working toward his P.E. license.
Mr. Golgart has worked on a diverse range of project types, including single-family residential,
multifamily, mixed-use developments, healthcare facilities, hotels and general commercial
buildings. He has participated in investigations focusing on architectural, civil, mechanical, and cost of repair aspects in multiple states, including Colorado, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Mr. Golgart has previous experience assisting in the design and installation of different mechanical systems including residential HVAC, commercial boiler and power generation systems. Mr. Golgart is also proficient in a variety of industry-standard software including RS Means, Xactimate, Trane Trace 3D plus, Onscreen Takeoff 3, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Matlab.
Business Coordinator
Ms. Becker serves as our Business Coordinator, brining over seven years of experience in finance and more than twenty years in management. Based out of Kansas City, she oversees financial coordination and operational support that enable efficient project delivery and strong internal processes. Her extensive management background brings structure, accountability, and clarity to the firm’s day-to-day operations.
AIA, NCARB
Associate Principal
Mr. Nugent is a Project Coordinator at Basecamp AEC, where he supports project teams through organization, coordination, and administrative leadership. Since joining Basecamp in October 2024, he has expanded his role to include firm-wide IT support and is actively developing his coding skillset to help improve internal systems and workflows. Charles brings a unique background to the team, having earned a BA in Percussion Performance from Louisiana State University, pairing creativity and discipline with a strong aptitude for problem-solving and operations.
Office Manager/Administrator
Ms. Warmuth brings nearly three decades of experience across administrative, operations, and financial functions. As Office Manager, she supports the firm’s operational effectiveness, partnering closely with human resources and finance to ensure consistency, efficiency, and continuity across the organization. With a thoughtful, people-centered approach to problem-solving, Ms. Warmuth contributes insight and leadership to the firm’s daily administrative operations.