Expert Witness 510730
Civil Engineering
Out of State, Nevada
Bachelor, University of Nevada-Reno
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This building enclosure engineering expert witness has more than 35 years of experience in civil engineering, building enclosure consulting, forensic investigation, and building envelope commissioning involving residential, commercial, and industrial structures. His expertise includes roofing systems, facade assemblies, claddings, fenestration systems, below-grade waterproofing, air barrier performance, water intrusion analysis, and energy-performance evaluation. He has also provided consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony for more than 15 years in matters involving building enclosure failures, construction defects, waterproofing performance, and facade-related disputes.
Currently serving in a vice president leadership role within a building science solutions practice, he oversees building enclosure consulting, commissioning, field testing, forensic investigations, and performance evaluations across multiple national and international offices. His responsibilities include review and supervision of field air, water, thermal, and structural testing programs, design peer reviews, construction-phase inspections, shop drawing evaluations, mock-up testing, condition surveys, and consulting services involving building enclosure performance. His work further encompasses development of building enclosure commissioning (BECx) programs from pre-design through construction and operations phases, with emphasis on air leakage reduction and energy performance optimization.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering supports his technical and forensic engineering background. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states and has maintained leadership involvement with organizations including the Building Commissioning Association, ASTM International, the Building Environment and Thermal Envelope Council, the AABC Commissioning Group, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association, the Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute, and the Roof Consultants Institute. His committee activities include ASTM liaison responsibilities related to building enclosure commissioning and co-chair responsibilities for BECx certification and accreditation initiatives.
His professional contributions include published work and technical presentations addressing building enclosure commissioning, facade testing standards, air tightness, sustainable design quality control, commissioning processes, and building envelope performance testing. He has delivered presentations at more than 100 industry events involving building science, facade engineering, commissioning, and enclosure performance evaluation. Litigation-related experience includes expert deposition and trial testimony in construction defect, waterproofing, condominium, facade failure, and commercial building disputes across multiple state and federal jurisdictions.
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Degree Type
Bachelor
Field of Study
Civil Engineering
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The Pennsylvania State University
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Tags:
Building Code Compliance
Water Intrusion
Energy Efficiency
Roof Flashing