News | February 16, 2026
The London appointment expands the firm’s capabilities in product safety, crisis management, materials science, risk assessment, and high-stakes failure analysis.
Mr. O’Hara has a thorough understanding of the construction industry and applies his project management and project controls experience from his years as an on-site professional. His scheduling and claim experience extend to higher education, infrastructure, electric transmission and distribution, power plants, residential, and commercial projects.
Burlington
Zach O’Hara provides clients with a unique perspective based on his hands-on experience and practical knowledge of construction projects, advising clients on cost control, schedule delays, productivity loss, and disputes. Mr. O’Hara assists owners, contractors, and designers in expert analysis and project control services. He supports clients on disputes related to large and complex projects in the residential, commercial, infrastructure, manufacturing, and healthcare industries, throughout the United States and Canada.
Mr. O’Hara’s industry experience includes work as an estimator, project manager, and project controls manager for a large New England based contractor, where he was actively involved in projects located throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England.
The London appointment expands the firm’s capabilities in product safety, crisis management, materials science, risk assessment, and high-stakes failure analysis.
Engineering Resilience in Solar Energy: A Systems Perspective on Performance and Reliability
As the global energy landscape shifts toward sustainability, solar panels have emerged as one of the most widely adopted renewable technologies. Converting sunlight into electricity is well understood, but often the long-term performance of solar installations hinges on a complex interplay of mechanical, electrical, civil/structural and material systems. For engineers, developers, and asset managers, understanding these interdependencies is critical to ensuring reliability over the typical 20- to 25-year design life of a solar facility.
Jimmy McCutcheon Recognized as a Rising Star of the Profession by Consulting Magazine
Secretariat is proud to announce that Jimmy McCutcheon has been recognized in Consulting Magazine’s Rising Stars 2026 awards, earning recognition for excellence in Industry-Specialization.