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That content, developed and modified over several years,
was created in partnership with some of the industry’s
most recognized and highly-respected forensic and legal
experts.
These experts write, review and/or update
the content in their areas of specialty to ensure that it is current, solid, reasonable and defensible.
Our team knows how buildings are designed,
constructed, and maintained, which makes for well-rounded
and thorough technical information.
Building
Analysts
Building Analysts, a division of Salerno-Livingston
Architects, is a San Diego, CA based firm
specializing in the investigation of building
systems failures; foundation and sub-grade
problems; building code analysis; verification
of regulations and requirements; and standards
of professional practice for residential and
commercial construction defect litigation.
Established in 1983, this team of professional
architects average over 20 years of architectural experience
each, and are active in forensic projects in Nevada, Arizona,
and California. They are often the first forensic experts
called for building investigation, intrusive testing,
problem analysis & repair recommendations, and to
act as litigation expert witnesses for plaintiff &
defense attorneys.
Pistorino
& Alam Consulting Engineers
Pistorino
& Alam is a Miami-based engineering firm
with extensive experience in Structural, Civil,
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design.
Since 1974, the firm has been special consultant
for the South Florida Building Code. John
Pistorino, PE, has been a guest speaker for
the Builders Association of South Florida’s
(BASF) High-Rise Council. The firm was also
part of the development of the 1993 FEMA report
“Building Performance: Hurricane Andrew
In Florida.”
Pistorino & Alam’s services include
building design; construction engineering and inspection;
investigations, code compliance, and reports; repair to
damaged structures; building codes & engineering standards
specialists; mechanical and electrical systems including
HVAC, fire safety, plumbing and fire sprinklers, area
lighting, alarms, and safety systems. They have received
numerous awards from local, state, and national organizations
recognizing excellence in Structural, Mechanical and Electrical
Engineering services.
Ivey
Engineering
Ivey
Engineering is a San Diego, CA based HVAC,
plumbing, fire protection, and process piping
consulting firm. Ivey specializes in forensic
investigation and failure analysis; construction
claims consulting; litigation support; and
HVAC and plumbing system design. Ivey Engineering
was founded in 1994 by William Ivey, PE.
Their staff is comprised of professional
engineers, former construction executives, and service
and repair professionals. Ivey Engineering also has offices
in Scottsdale, AZ, and Pittsburgh, PA.
Builders
Engineering Corporation
Builders
Engineering Corporation is a South Carolina
based professional engineering firm. They
focus on delivering the most efficient and
innovative problem solving techniques available
in building assessments, forensic engineering,
and failure analysis. Their wide range of
experience and services also includes construction
monitoring and inspection, property condition
assessments, building inspections, and building
code consultation. They specialize in roofing
and waterproofing, as well as construction
materials evaluation.
Builders Engineering Corporation is active
in the professional community. Their founder, Gregory
Parsons, currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the
South Carolina Building Codes Council, on the SEI Standards
Committee on Condition Assessment & Rehabilitation
of Buildings as a Director for the local chapter of the
South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers, and
on the American Arbitration Association National Panel
of Construction Arbitrators.
MAC
Associates Construction Consultants
MAC
Associates is headed by Michael A. Caggiano,
AIA, a licensed architect in California, Oregon,
and Nevada. Mr. Caggiano is also a licensed
general contractor and realtor in California,
making him a triple threat expert witness.
Mr. Caggiano and the firm’s other associates
have extensive field experience—each
MAC Associate maintains multiple credentials
in architecture, engineering, construction,
or related fields. They are skilled in construction
management; CPM scheduling; cost estimating;
and defect or delay claims. They also work
with property management companies to develop
maintenance and repair programs.
MAC Associates is frequently called as
expert witnesses for both plaintiffs and defendants, including
property owners, contractors, developers, insurance company
attorneys, and others. MAC is highly experienced in the
construction and maintenance of residential, commercial,
industrial, and institutional properties.
Rimkus
Consulting Group
Rimkus
Consulting Group is an international consulting
firm with more than 20 years of experience
investigating building systems failures for
construction defect litigation. Rimkus’
broad list of services includes construction
management; failure analysis; mold & indoor
air quality; and property condition assessments.
Their specialties include the investigation
of foundation failures, exterior finishes,
and roofing.
Rimkus’ staff is comprised of forensic
professionals who have designed, engineered, constructed,
managed, operated, and maintained a wide variety of commercial,
industrial, institutional, and residential facilities
worldwide. Their headquarters are located in Houston,
TX.
Miriam Landman
Consulting
Miriam Landman is a LEED-accredited
green building advisor and an environmental
writer, editor, and educator. She has been
writing and working in the environmental field
for almost twenty years, often focused on
issues related to sustainable development
and the built environment. She brings a broad
set of skills, interests, and knowledge to
her work.
Her green building work facilitates the use
of healthy and sustainable practices in the
planning, design, renovation, construction,
operation, and maintenance of homes, buildings,
and developments. She writes and develops
a variety of informational resources, gives
educational/training workshops, and offers
project consultations.
James
Cohen Consulting
James
Cohen Consulting is a New Jersey based professional
engineering consultant that provides specialized
civil and structural consulting and engineering
services nationally and internationally. Mr.
Cohen, Director of James Cohen Consulting,
is a Professional Engineer with over 25 years
of engineering experience. His experience
has been diverse and includes advisory services;
assessment or litigation support; damage and
condition assessments; investigative engineering
of buildings, towers and other facilities;
and failure analysis.
Mr. Cohen has been involved
with the preparation of codes and standards
on wind and seismic loads; vibration and fatigue
testing of major structures; design, analysis
and inspection of existing facilities; and
dynamic and impact analysis. Mr. Cohen has
provided expert testimony for clients including
both plaintiff and defendant in various state
courts, arbitrations, and mediations.
Marriotti
Landscape Architects
Marriotti Landscape Architects is a Las Vegas, NV based
landscape architecture firm with over 20 years experience
in landscape architecture, specializing in desert landscape.
Their experience includes providing expert witness testimony
in construction defect litigation cases. Their experience
also includes the design of a variety of project types
including residential, commercial, institutional, parks,
and golf courses, and they have received several state
and local design awards for their work.
Lamont
Landis
Lamont Landis is a fire consultant that specializes in
fire origin and cause analysis; design of fire management
plans; and fire and life safety planning and inspection.
Mr. Landis has extensive experience as a fire inspector
and investigator; fire systems inspector; and firefighter.
He certified as a Fire Investigator and Fire Prevention
Officer.
Mr. Landis is a member of several related
organizations including the California and San Diego Fire
Chiefs’ Associations, the California Conference
of Arson Investigators, and has served on the San Diego
County Codes and Ordinance committee as chairman and co-chairman.
David
Huckaby
David Huckaby is Chief Maintenance Engineer of a recognized
high-rise condominium building in San Diego, CA. He is
highly knowledgeable in all aspects of high-rise building
maintenance, and has received multiple awards and recognition
for his outstanding performance in building inspection,
maintenance, and management.
Mr. Huckaby’s experience includes
preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on major building
systems; testing; contracting and managing outside service
contractors; close interaction with Condominium Association
boards and property management companies; and the implementation
of an effective preventive maintenance scheduling, reporting,
and documentation program. He is a member of the San Diego
Building Engineers Association.
