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Conflict Resolution

Comprehensive solutions for resolving your code conflicts, variances and litigation need

Burnham is an excellent resource for best-fit, code conflict solutions. As a third party plan reviewer, our experience in working with municipalities will prove invaluable in reducing your project’s time in acquiring municipal approvals. Our professional consultants are well versed with building industry litigation cases and can enlighten juries and judges on the technical aspects and standards of care for pertinent issues.

 

Conflict Resolution can entail any or all of the following services:

Code Interpretation, Variances & Code Conflict Resolution

  • Reviewing code-related requirements regarding the issue in question and available compliance methods
  • Reviewing findings and soliciting municipality feedback
  • Preparing application requests for Committee or Board review
  • Presenting petitions to municipal
  • Clarifying any outstanding client issues

Litigation Support (Expert Witness)

  • Incident scene investigation
  • Reviewing of photographs, depositions and related evidence
  • Attorney Consultation
  • Preparing letters of opinion
  • Deposition testimony
  • Trial Testimony

Have a question on your project? Call 1.800.407.7990.

"Burnham is a first-rate operation. I rely on them to coordinate many of the permit-related tasks that I am too busy to do myself. I draw on their knowledge on changing municipal requirements, proactive problem solving and would definitely recommend them to others."
Rich Neubauer,
McDonald's
"I've had great success with Burnham for permit expediting, and recently learned they offer code consulting. They are great in meetings and provide excellent reports supported by detailed research and experience. I will use them whenever I have code issues on a project."
Jeff Kennedy,
Centaur Construction
"I like Burnham because their response time is terrific. They're professional with a systematic approach and solid corporate infrastructure - and their web-based system shows me exactly what is happening with my permits at all times."
Tom McCloskey,
The Related Companies, L.P.
"Working with Burnham makes the best use of my resources. It would be too costly for me to have staff who know as much as they do about the permit process."
Mike Moravek,
The John Buck Company
"Burnham is always a vital part of our Project Team. Their level of service and professionalism far surpasses their competition. The first call I make when a new project comes in is to Burnham."
Gregg Navins,
OMARA Organization, Inc
"We have tried other permit services in the past but only Burnham delivers the level of detail, follow through and accountability necessary to be successful in today's complex permit acquisition arena."
Dave Morgan,
The Body Shop
"Speed and efficiency are paramount, we aren't looking for just another layer of project management. Burnham gets the process due to their strong knowledge of jurisdictional requirements, and excellent working relationships with municipal staffs."
Glenn D. Middleton,
Design Forum
"We have come to rely heavily on Burnham's expertise... they have developed a professional consulting practice that we are proud to be associated with."
Michael T Clune,
Clune Construction Company