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Mark Chapman Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, 1991, California State University, Long Beach Registered Civil Engineer for California, 52142, 1994 Registered Civil Engineer for Arizona, 36022 Registered Civil Engineer for Nevada, 014532 Licensed General Building Contractor, B-632445, State of California Email: markc@berthowe.com  |
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Jerry Miles Brigham Young University, Provo, UT; BS Civil Engineering (1984) Professional Engineer’s License (Civil #88865) in Texas Professional Engineer’s License (Civil #42593) in California Professional Engineer’s License (Civil - Inactive) in Nevada Professional Engineer’s License (Civil - Inactive) in Louisiana Professional Engineer’s License (Civil - Inactive) in Oklahoma Professional Engineer’s License (Civil - Inactive) in Arkansas Slope Stability Course, Cal-Poly, Pomona University – 1986 Hydrology Software Seminar – 1990 Municipal Planning and Land Use Seminar – 1992 Softdesk Software Training – 1999 Foundation Engineering Seminar, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin – 2003 ASCE Wind Engineering Seminar, Las Vegas, NV – 2006 American Society of Civil Engineers – Member American Concrete Institute – Associate Email: jerrymiles@berthowe.com |
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Matt Stiefel University of California, Los Angeles; BS Civil Engineering (1997) Professional Engineer’s License (Civil #61676) in California Professional Engineer’s License (Civil #16611) in Nevada International Code Council California Building Plans Examiner Cal EMA Post-Disaster Safety Assessment Program Evaluator Foundation Engineering Course (CE 744); NC State University – 2007 Structural Design in Wood Course (CE 528); NC State University – 2007 Slope Stability Seminar; Virginia Tech University – 1999 California Mold Conference Seminar; Lorman Education Services – 2002 Wood Structures I and II; International Code Council – 2004 Structural Design Seminar; University of Wisconsin, Madison – 2006 American Society of Civil Engineers - Member Email: mattstiefel@berthowe.com |
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Joseph Santa Cruz Professional Engineering License, Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Email: josephsantacruz@berthowe.com |
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STEPHEN HODGESON B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah Professional Engineer Texas Professional Engineer California Professional Engineer Colorado Professional Engineer Idaho Professional Engineer Indiana Mechanical Engineer Texas Fire Protection Engineer Texas Email: shodgeson@berthowe.com |
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VITALY FEYGIN M.S. Structural Engineering, Kharkow Academy of Transportation Licensed Professional Engineer, Maryland Licensed Professional Engineer, Florida Licensed Professional Engineer, Pennsylvania Publications: Sea Wall Systems (STRUCTURE Magazine, December 2009) Rational Approach to Design and Analysis of Piers and Marginal Wharves (STRUCTURE Magazine, slated for July 2010) US and International Patents: Diaphragm Sea/Retaining Wall (Patent Pending) Universal Feygin’s Cofferdam System (Patent Pending) Awards: 2008 ACI Grand Prize for Excellence in Concrete Design and Construction for Harrah’s Chester Casino and Racetrack Bridge 2008 ACI Grand Prize Award for Excellence in Concrete Design and Construction for Ritz Carlton Water Front Development, Baltimore, Inner Harbor 2008 Facilities Engineering Award Winner-American Association of Port Authorities Email: vitalyf@berthowe.com |
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Mechanical Engineers are practitioners of an engineering discipline that involves the application of principles of physics for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. It requires a solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics and energy. Mechanical engineers use the core principles as well as other knowledge in the field to design and analyze motor vehicles, aircraft, heating and cooling systems, watercraft, manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, robotics, medical devices and more.
Applications of mechanical engineering are found in the records of many ancient and medieval societies throughout the globe. In ancient Greece, the works of Archimedes (287 BC–212 BC) and Heron of Alexandria (10–70 AD) deeply influenced mechanics in the Western tradition. In China, Zhang Heng (78–139 AD) improved a water clock and invented a seismometer, and Ma Jun (200–265 AD) invented a chariot with differential gears. The medieval Chinese horologist and engineer Su Song (1020–1101 AD) incorporated an escapement mechanism into his astronomical clock tower two centuries before any escapement could be found in clocks of medieval Europe, as well as the world's first known endless power-transmitting chain drive.
During the years from 7th to 15th century, the era called islamic golden age, there have been remarkable contributions from muslims in the field of mechanical technology, Al Jaziri, who was one of them wrote his famous "Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices" in 1206 presented many mechanical designs. He is also considered to be the inventor of such mechanical devices which now form the very basic of mechanisms, such as crank and cam shafts.
During the early 19th century in England and Scotland, the development of machine tools led mechanical engineering to develop as a separate field within engineering, providing manufacturing machines and the engines to power them. The first British professional society of mechanical engineers was formed in 1847, thirty years after civil engineers formed the first such professional society. In the United States, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) was formed in 1880, becoming the third such professional engineering society, after the American Society of Civil Engineers (1852) and the American Institute of Mining Engineers (1871). The first schools in the United States to offer an engineering education were the United States Military Academy in 1817, an institution now known as Norwich University in 1819, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1825. Education in mechanical engineering has historically been based on a strong foundation in mathematics and science.
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JOHN D. TOLMAN Licensed General Building Contractor, B-410125, State of California Licensed Real Estate Broker – California Doctorate of Law – Western State University Bachelor of Science, Law – Western State University Bachelor of Arts – University of Redlands Member – American Bar Association Member – Building Industry Association Member – American Society of Professional Estimators Member – Construction Specification Institute Member – Association of General Contractors Email: johntolman@berthowe.com  |
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ALAN D. STURM Experienced in residential, commercial and catastrophic property claims with certifications from National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), California Earthquake Authority (CEA), State Farm, Allstate, Tower Hill, Liberty Mutual, St. Paul/Travelers and Licensed Insurance Adjuster in Five States Email: alansturm@berthowe.com |
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DONALD W. MACGREGOR Licensed General Building Contractor, B-900929, State of California Licensed General Contractor, All Structures: Oregon Member, International Conference of Building Officials ICC Certified Building Inspector (IBC), #5028454-B5 ICC Certified Building Inspector (UBC), #5028454-10 Certificate – 11CRC & AGGIH Mold Remediation in Buildings Member, American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Member, Construction Specification Institute Member, International Conference of Building Officials Email: donm@berthowe.com |
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GARY RAY Master of Business Administration, Major: Construction Management, Alameda University Licensed General Contractor – B, State of California Licensed General Contractor – Engineering A, State of California International Code Council, Contributing Council Member International Code Council, Certified International Residential Inspector American Society of Safety Engineers, Certified Member, Safety Trained Supervisor 4-Year Apprenticeship Program, Journeyman Carpenter (Union 2203) 4-Year Apprenticeship Program, Journeyman Electrician Email: garyray@berthowe.com |
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BRIAN VANN Bachelor of Arts Degree, Architecture, University of California, Berkeley IICRC-Certified Water Restoration Technician, Applied Microbial Remediation Technician Instructor, Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, New Mexico Instructor, University of Colorado Center Certified Estimator, Xactimate Email: brianvann@berthowe.com |
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DAVID L. SUGGS Licensed General Building Contractor, B-778968, State of California Certified Waterproofing Applicator Member, American Society of Professional Estimators Member, Construction Specifications Institute Licensed General Building Contractor, State of Nevada ASPE-Certified Professional Estimator Email: davidsuggs@berthowe.com |
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JACK J. TAYLOR Licensed General Contractor, State of California Licensed Concrete Contractor, State of California Certificate of Graduation in Construction Cost Estimating from Career Management Institute Carpenter’s Apprenticeship Program - San Bernardino Valley College Member American Society of Professional Estimators Certified Waterproofing Applicator Certificate-IICRC & AGGIH Mold Remediation in Buildings Email: jacktaylor@berthowe.com |
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Gregory C. Cook Licensed General Contractor, California ICBO Residential Building Inspector Certified Mold Remediation Contractor Email: gregcook@berthowe.com |
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CHARLES MILLER Southeastern Community College, West Burlington, Iowa University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Licensed General Contractor, Colorado (various jurisdictions) Licensed General Contractor, Iowa Licensed General Contractor, Montana Licensed General Contractor, Nebraska Licensed General Contractor, Texas (inactive) Australia Building Services Authority Registered Contractor, Australia (inactive) International Code Council, 2006 Residential Building Contractor, C International Code Council, 2006 Residential Building Inspector Certified Project Manager, Department of Energy Certified Project Manager, American Academy of Project Management Certified International Project Manager, American Academy of Project Management Department of Energy, published technical author International Code Council Society of Manufacturing Engineers American Society of Mechanical Engineers Project Management Institute American Academy of Project Management Home Builders Association of Metro Denver Email: charlesmiller@berthowe.com |
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WILLIAM DUCHARME Bachelor of Science, Biblical Studies and a minor in General Ministry CDT Certified (Certified Document Technician) – Construction Specifications Institute CCA Certified (Construction Contract Administrator) – Construction Specifications Institute CCS Certified (Construction Contract Specifier) – Construction Specifications Institute Associate Member of American Institute of Building Designers, AIBD CR, Certified Remodeler, National Association of Remodeling Industry Member of Construction Specification Institute Email: williamd@berthowe.com |
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John Springman Master of Architecture, University of Illinois Licensed Architect, California Licensed Architect, Colorado Licensed Architect, Nevada Licensed Architect, Texas NCARB Certification California Supplemental Examination Commissioner, California State Board of Architects Email: johns@berthowe.com
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Stan Bezue Bachelor of Architecture, Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Licensed Architect, California Licensed General Building Contractor, B-00846803, State of California Member, American Institute of Architects Email: stanbezue@berthowe.com |
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Matthew J. Nardella Licensed Architect, State of California Registered Residential Designer, State of Nevada Bachelor of Architecture, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California Supplemental Oral Examination Commissioner, California State Board of Architectural Examiners Organizational Member, American Concrete Institute Email: mattn@berthowe.com |
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JOHN B. A. MANCINI Licensed Architect, California Licensed General Contractor — B, State of California California Supplemental Examination Commissioner, California State Board of Architects Certificate, High Density Urban Planning, Urban Land Institute Guest Speaker, American Society of Consulting Engineers (Forensic Evidence Collection) Email: johnm@berthowe.com |
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BARRETT KAYS Ph.D. Honors Soil Science, North Carolina State University M.L.A. Honors Landscape Architecture, Minor Environmental Planning, North Carolina State University B.S. Honors Agriculture and Biological Science, Oklahoma State University Registered Landscape Architect, Iowa Registered Landscape Architect, North Carolina Registered Landscape Architect, New York Registered Landscape Architect, Virginia Licensed Professional Soil Scientist, North Carolina Licensed Professional Soil Scientist, Virginia Email: barrettk@berthowe.com |
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DOUGLAS F. GORRIE Licensed Architect, California Licensed Architect, Nevada Licensed Architect, Arizona Licensed Architect, Texas NCARB Certified Organizational Member, American Concrete Institute Bachelor of Architecture, University of Oregon Email: dougg@berthowe.com |
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Carlos Rey Registered California Architect Bachelor of Science, Architecture, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo American Institute of Architects Construction Specifications Institute Lake Forest Community Association, Architectural Committee Email: carlosrey@berthowe.com |
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JORGE PORTER Licensed Architect, California Licensed Architect, Mexico Bachelor in Architecture, Escuela Mexicana de Arquitectura, La Salle University, Mexico City, Mexico Email: jorgeporter@berthowe.com |
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JOHN SORCINELLI Licensed Architect, State of California Registered Architect, British Columbia, Canada Registered Architect, United Kingdom Registered Architect with NCARB Member of the American Institute of Architects Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects Vice Chairman Royal Institute of British Architects, Los Angeles Chapter Member of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia Founder and President of the San Dimas Marketplace, Inc. (non-profit) Email: johnsorc@berthowe.com |
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RICHARD NERO University of Arizona, Bachelor of Architecture Frank Lloyd School of Architecture, Scottsdale, AZ & Spring Green, WI Registered Architect, California Registered Architect, Pennsylvania Registered Architect, Arizona Certified Building Inspector, Wisconsin Email: richardn@berthowe.com |
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FREDERICK DICE M.S. Architecture, University of Michigan B.S. Architecture, University of Michigan Licensed Architect, Michigan NCARB Certified Email: frederickd@berthowe.com |
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KEVIN HEIDELBERGER Licensed Roofing Contractor, C39-539648, State of California Licensed Roofing Contractor (C15A), State of Nevada Certified Waterproofing Applicator Instructor – Tile Roof Institute Member, Tile Roof Institute Member, Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) Certified Installer – Tile Roof Institute Certified Specifier – Tile Roof Institute Carlisle Waterproofing – Certified Inspector Email: kevinh@berthowe.com |
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BRADLEY W. HUGHES Licensed General Building Contractor, B-00723912, State of California Licensed Roofing Contractor, C39-00723912, State of California Graduate, Control Data Institute, Anaheim, CA Associate of Science Equivalence Diploma computer technology Member, Construction Specifications Institute Tile Roofing Institute Certification Email: bradh@berthowe.com |