Kelle Cozart
Construction Cost Expert | Litigation Support Specialist
Experience & Background
Over the course of her career, Kelle has been directly involved in the planning, management, and execution of complex construction projects totaling more than $125 million in value. Her experience spans multifamily, single-family, and large-scale commercial projects, including construction defect repair, building envelope remediation, and structural reconstruction.
She has served in key roles as both a project manager and estimator, with responsibilities that include:
Scope development and cost estimating
Construction supervision and field management
Budget control and cost analysis
Subcontractor procurement and coordination
Quality control and safety oversight
Client and stakeholder communication
This depth of experience allows her to evaluate construction defects and repair costs from both a technical and practical perspective
Kelle Cozart is a construction cost expert with nearly three decades of experience in residential and commercial construction, specializing in construction defect analysis, cost-of-repair estimating, and litigation support.
With a career built on real-world construction management, estimating, and defect remediation, Kelle brings a level of practical expertise that goes far beyond theoretical analysis. Her work is grounded in how projects are actually built, repaired, and managed—ensuring that every cost opinion is both accurate and defensible.
Specialized Expertise
Kelle’s technical expertise includes a wide range of construction systems and defect-related issues, including:
Building envelope failures and remediation
Waterproofing systems and moisture intrusion
Structural and foundation repair
Exterior cladding systems (stucco, siding, stone)
Window and door systems, flashing, and weather barriers
Mold and asbestos abatement
Her ability to connect field conditions with cost implications is a critical asset in both litigation and project execution
Approach & Philosophy
Kelle’s approach is rooted in independence, objectivity, and accuracy.
She does not advocate for a particular outcome—her role is to provide clear, data-driven analysis based on real construction practices and verifiable cost data. This commitment to unbiased reporting ensures that her work maintains credibility under scrutiny and can be relied upon by all parties involved.
Why Clients Trust ICP
Clients rely on Kelle Cozart and Innovative Construction Perspectives for one reason:
The ability to translate complex construction issues into clear, defensible financial analysis.
Her combination of field experience, technical knowledge, and litigation support expertise provides a unique advantage in construction defect cases where the cost of repair defines the outcome.
Litigation & Expertise
Kelle provides independent, unbiased cost analysis and expert consulting services for construction defect, insurance, and contract dispute cases.
She has provided expert testimony in legal proceedings, including depositions and arbitration matters, where her ability to clearly communicate complex construction and cost issues has proven critical in supporting case outcomes.
Her work is frequently relied upon to:
Quantify cost of repair for construction defects
Evaluate and validate scope of work
Analyze and rebut opposing expert estimates
Support attorneys in mediation, arbitration, and trial
Whether supporting a legal case, evaluating a defect claim, or assisting with repair planning, Kelle Cozart provides the insight and expertise needed to move projects and cases forward with confidence.