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MPGroup was established by Michael S. Poles, in 1962 in Los Angeles as a building construction, inspection and consulting firm which has since developed into a collaboration of architects, engineers, contractors and other construction technical experts.

We specialize in Construction  RELATED Forensic Expert Witness, Mediation, Forensic PHOTOGRAPHY, HIGH-DEFINITION VIDEO and DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE  services for the legal, insurance and business communities.

Throughout the years we have designed and built a wide variety of projects for both the private and public sectors.

 

Project Types

Apartments, Commercial, Condominiums, Custom Homes, Fire Stations, Hospitals, Hotels, Industrial, Offices, Police Stations, Public Schools, Public Works, Shopping Centers, Skilled Nursing, Tract Housing, and Theme Parks.

 

Professional Services

Architectural Design, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Construction, Construction / Program Management, Inspections and Code Enforcement, Construction Supervision, Cost Estimating, Construction Quality Control Programs, Critical Path Method (C.P.M.) Scheduling, Risk Management, Value Engineering, and Peer Review.

 

Our Specialties

Accessibility Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) Fair Housing Act Accident Reconstruction Building Code Compliance Building Code Standards Change Orders Claims Analysis and Mitigation Construction Administration Construction Defects Contract Compliance Contractors State License Board Cost Estimating Customs and Practices Design and Implementation Earthquake Hazard Electrical Flooring and Floor Covering Forensic Photography Framing ( Wood and Steel ) Geotechnical and Hydrological

Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning O.S.H.P.D. and D.S.A. Personal Injury Plumbing Premises Liability Quality of Workmanship Reinforced Concrete Reinforced Masonry Roofing and Waterproofing Safety and O.S.H.A. Standards Scaffolding Scheduling and Delays Slips, Trips and Falls Standards of Care Standards of Practice Steps, Stairs and Railings Structural Failure Structural Steel and Welding Swimming Pools and Spas Water Intrusion and Mold

 BIOGRAPHY

Michael S. Poles joined his father's construction business in 1962 and built commercial, industrial and residential projects for many years.  

He conducted continuous special inspections of reinforced masonry and reinforced concrete work during the course of construction for hundreds of projects.

Michael was the Inspector of Record (IOR) for numerous hospital construction projects and was registered as a Class "A" Construction Inspector for health facilities by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), as well as for public schools and state owned facilities registered by the Division of the State Architect (DSA).

Michael Poles was educated at the United States Navy Hospital Corps School at the Balboa Naval Hospital, San Diego, California and served in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. He majored in pre-med at Santa Monica College and at U.C.L.A. He later attended courses of study at Los Angeles Trade Technical College and at Lumblau Real Estate School.

Michael is a board member of the Beverly Hills Council of the Navy League of the United States, a civilian non-profit organization in support of our sea services: Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U.S. Flag Merchant Marines.

In addition to his litigation support as a construction expert, Mr. Poles is actively practicing mediation. He received his mediation training at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law and the Institute for Mediation Studies and maintains a high level of continuing education.

Michael is a member of the Court A.D.R. Panel of Mediators with the Los Angeles County Superior Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Program and is conducting both court ordered and private mediation services. 

While construction is Michael's specialty area of expertise,  he also utilizes his unique education and medical training combined with more than 47 years of business experience to mediate matters pertaining to Premises Liability, Real Estate, Health Care and Elder Care.

Professional Associations   American Bar Association  Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Engineering and Technology  American College of Forensic Examiners International American Society for Testing and Materials  American Institute of Architects/Los Angeles  Beverly Hills Bar Association  California Dispute Resolution Council  Consumer Attorneys of California  Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles  Construction Specifications Institute  Forensic Expert Witness Association  International Code Council  Los Angeles County Bar Association     Los Angeles Construction Inspectors Association  National Fire Protection Association National Forensic Center Navy League of the United States | Beverly Hills Council  Southern California Mediation Association  Structural Engineers Association of California  West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

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DigAlert News Line - Winter 2007 Underground Service Alert of Southern California, a.k.a. DigAlert

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CGA Newsletter September 2006 The latest CGA newsletter features results of the market research conducted by Fleishman Hillard, the firm selected to develop a nationwide 811 awareness campaign. Common Ground Alliance

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SUMMER / FALL 2007 SUMMER 2008 SPRING / SUMMER 2009 CSLB INDUSTRY BULLETIN 2/23/10 Heavy Fines for Violators of  New Lead Paint Standards EFFECTIVE:   April 22, 2010

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Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS) is a pulmonary disorder characterized  by the sudden appearance of new-onset asthma - or in some cases, aggravation of preexisting asthma following exposure to a pulmonary tract irritant.

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Concern about indoor exposure to mold has been increasing as the public becomes aware that exposure to mold can cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, including allergic reactions.  This 54 page document presents guidelines for the remediation/cleanup of mold and moisture problems in schools and commercial buildings.