expertise-geotechnik GmbH

Daniel Uvarovski

Accredited Expert for Geotechnical

Damage Cases

M. Sc. Wirt. Ing. Civil Engineering RWTH SIA

Expert in SwissEngineering

CAS in Special Foundation Construction

Professional Services

  • Geotechnical Expertise for Courts and Government Authorities

  • Geotechnical Reports for Insurance Companies and Construction Firms

  • Engineering Calculations in Specialist Foundation Engineering, Excavation Support and Piling

  • Structural Verification in Geotechnics

  • Technical Site Supervision in Specialist Foundation Engineering

  • Soil Mechanics Analysis and Evaluations



«That who wants to build tall towers must linger long at the foundation.»


- Anton Bruckner -



Introduction


The challenges facing the construction industry

In times of digital transformation, financial uncertainty, and increasingly scarce building land resources, clients, planners, and construction companies face the growing challenge of staying innovative. The construction industry is already far behind other technology sectors and is often perceived as conservative and slow to adapt.


A central issue that is becoming increasingly significant is damage in the construction sector. Construction defects and structural damages not only cause substantial financial losses but also pose serious safety risks for buildings and their users. Common causes include faulty planning, poor execution, substandard materials, and insufficient quality control. Additionally, increasing time and cost pressures, a lack of qualified professionals, and insufficient digitalization contribute to the failure to detect or prevent construction defects in time.



Civil Engineers as Experts


Tasks and Responsibilities

Given the increasing number of damages in the construction industry, the importance of expert reports and assessments is growing significantly. Civil engineers are more in demand than ever when it comes to analyzing construction defects, identifying the causes of damage, and developing solutions. Their expertise is essential for presenting technical matters in a comprehensible way – both for clients and for courts and insurance companies. Expert reports and assessments are used in various areas:


  • Identification and documentation of construction defects: Detailed analyses help clarify responsibilities and ensure evidence preservation.
  • Assessment of structural damage: Civil engineers examine whether the damage results from planning errors, poor workmanship, or material failure.
  • Mediation and conflict resolution: Independent expert reports help disentangle disputes between clients, construction companies, and insurers.
  • Explanation of complex construction tasks for non-experts: Private clients and investors, in particular, require clear assessments of construction processes, risks, and renovation options.



Reduction of Construction Damages


Solution Approaches

The primary task of all stakeholders in the construction industry is to combine the right software tools with the necessary expertise to successfully complete a safe, economical, and, above all, defect-free construction project. Preventive quality assurance measures must take center stage. Modern technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), digital construction site monitoring systems, and predictive maintenance strategies can help detect and prevent construction defects at an early stage.


Additionally, aspects such as transparency, honesty, and good collaboration must be brought back into focus. Open communication, independent expert reports, and consistent quality control are essential to minimizing construction defects and ensuring sustainable building quality.



Professional Experience and Career Path


Swiss Expert Chamber

2024 - today

Accredited Expert for Geotechnical Damage Cases

Preparation of geotechnical expert reports for courts or state authorities and geotechnical assessments for insurance companies and construction firms in the field of soil stability issues and damage cases.




ETH Zurich

2024 - today

Guest Lecturer for Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering

Guest Lecturer at ETH Zurich under Professor Dr. Alexander M. Puzrin, teaching undergraduate students in the course "Special Foundation Technologies".




Greute AG

2023 - today

Division Head of Engineering Special Foundation Construction

Head of the Engineering Competence Center for Special Civil Engineering at Greuter AG. Development of the most economical and statically secure solutions for pile foundations or excavation support. Conceptualization, assistance, and optimization of construction projects, both in the tendering and execution planning phases, as well as directly in construction execution.


2017 - 2023

Civil Engineer specialized in Special Foundation Engineering

Development of in-house entrepreneur variants, structural proofs, technical construction supervision, and professional tendering in special foundation engineering. Supporting companies, planners, as well as clients in the planning and execution of economically optimized and secure excavations.




Implenia Schweiz AG

2016 - 2017

Master's student in Sustainable Construction

Elaboration of the master's thesis: 'Argumentation for Sustainable Construction' (Grade 5.75). The focus was on comparing various building materials, building certifications, and incentive systems for sustainable construction in the areas of ecology, economy, and social aspects.




Atecplan Ingenieurbüro GmbH

2009 - 2016

Bachelor student and working student

Preparation of the bachelor's thesis: 'Dimensioning and Design of a Cleanroom Ventilation System' (Grade 6.0). The focus was on the technical development of a ventilation solution for a blood plasma fractionation facility, ensuring compliance with the highest standards of air purity and airflow. Additional activities included working as a student assistant in CAD drafting and the construction of industrial plants and building technology.



Education


Certificate of Advanced Studies, Lucerne University (FHZ)

2019

CAS in Basic and Special Foundation Engineering

Thesis: Anchorage Force of Prestressed Anchors at Pirmin Betschart




Studies - Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH)

2011 - 2016

M.Sc. RWTH Industrial Engineering with a focus on Civil Engineering

Master’s Thesis: 'Argumentation for Sustainable Construction'

Bachelor’s Thesis: 'Dimensioning and Design of a Cleanroom Ventilation System'




Study Abroad - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)

2014 - 2015

Degree program in Civil Engineering

Theoretical and Experimental Geotechnical Engineering with Prof. em. Dr. Sarah M. Springman




Studies - Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)

2010 - 2011

Degree program Industrial Engineering

Bachelor studies




Military service - Paratrooper Battalion 373

2009 - 2010

Corporal, German Airborne Brigade

Basic military service in the 6th Company, Paratrooper Battalion 373, Seedorf, Lower Saxony




Abitur - Max-Planck-Gymnasium Delmenhorst

2003 - 2009

General University Entrance Qualification

Focus Areas: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English, History



Memberships and Voluntary Positions


Association Swiss Engineering

Since May 2024

Member of the Expert Chamber at Swiss Engineering STV UTS ATS

Swiss Engineering STV is a Swiss professional association. It was founded on December 10, 1905, by graduates of the then "Technika" Burgdorf, Winterthur, and Biel, and today, with 13,000 members, it is the largest professional association of certified engineers and architects in Switzerland.




Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects SIA

Since October 2022

SIA: Individual Member

The Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects (SIA) is the leading professional association for qualified professionals in the fields of engineering, architecture, technology, and the environment. With over sixteen thousand members, the association forms a competent, interdisciplinary network with the central aim of designing a sustainable living environment, all in the spirit of high building culture.




GASS Germany e.V. German-Australian Scholarship Students

Since April 2007

Volunteer Work: Student Exchange

The association was founded in 1971 by former student exchange participants. The members remain connected to the association beyond their time in Australia or New Zealand. Through their volunteer work, they contribute to the life of the association and thus jointly shape the sustainable continuation of the student exchange with Australia and New Zealand.




Engineers Without Borders

2010 - 2011

Volunteer Work: Bridge construction in Sri Lanka

EWB is a nonprofit and independent organization for development cooperation. The registered association assists both through knowledge transfer services to other aid organizations and those in need, as well as on-site assistance in implementing specific aid projects.



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