Carol Esselink is a senior associate and James Schmid is a director in Grant Thornton LLP's Economic Advisory Services Group in Southfield, MI. The group serves contractors and construction project owners in a wide range of critical engagements, including: claims review, damage analysis and expert testimony, and construction project fraud, waste and abuse. They can be reached at 248.262.1950 or visit http://www.grantthornton.com/.