Expert No. 8902 – Engineering Expert – AZ / CA(S) / NV
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Expertise Description: PE, CEM, CPD, IAPMO Certified Mechanical Inspector, IAPMO Certified Plumbing Inspector – Experienced in mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering and construction issues with approximately 30 years of experience in the field. Areas of expertise include heating, ventilation & air conditioning, energy conservation, hot & cold supply systems, plumbing & drainage systems, roof drainage systems, process cold water & hot water systems, fire sprinkler & standpipe systems, fire suppression systems, fuel oil systems, and Title 24 calculations. Certified Energy Manager (CEM). Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD). More than 15 years expert witness experience. Consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony.
Areas of Expertise:
Representative Litigation Experience:
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and fire protection construction defects.
- Failures or alleged failures of HVAC, plumbing, or fire protection system components resulting in property damage (i.e. water leaks and water intrusion).
- Failures of alleged failures of HVAC, plumbing, or fire protection system components resulting in physical injury (i.e. hot water scald injuries, health issues due to indoor air quality issues, etc).
- For commercial buildings, restaurants, markets, industrial, warehouses, multi-family residential, schools, religious institutions, medical, medical office, and single family residential.
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
- Construction defects.
- Design and engineering defects.
- Failure of individual project components.
- Contractual issues.
- Due diligence.
Licenses & Certifications:
| Professional Mechanical Engineer (California, Arizona, and Nevada) |
| Certified Energy Manager, Association of Energy Engineers |
| Certified Plumbing Designer, American Society of Plumbing Engineers |
| Certified Mechanical Inspector, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials |
| Certified Plumbing Inspector, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials |
Education:
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS | Mechanical Engineering | State University of New York, Buffalo |
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations:
- Extensive experience in the design of mechanical systems of buildings of all types.
- Numerous projects dealing with shell buildings, tenant development, corporate headquarters, entertainment facilities, healthcare facilities, educational facilities, aerospace facilities, industrial facilities, business parks, hotels, shopping centers, retail stores, restaurants, highrise sprinkler retrofits, and residential buildings.
- California State Board for Professional Engineers
Awards & Honors:
| Acknowledged in many architectual publications. |
Other Career Highlights:
| Publications in newspapers and magazines. |
