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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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DOUGLAS MCCALL B.A. Architecture, University of California at Berkeley ICBO Plan Check Certification-International Code Council Licensed Architect, Idaho (AR-2059) Licensed Architect, Washington (7721) Licensed Architect, California (C-25130) Member-SeaBEC (Seattle Building Enclosure Council) Email: douglasm@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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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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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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PAUL S. VIAU Licensed General Building Contractor — B, State of California Licensed General Contractor — KB-02, State of Arizona ICC Certified Building Inspector IICRC Certified Water Restoration Technician, Applied Microbial Remediation Technician Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Member, International Code Council Email: paulviau@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 Licensed Contractor, New Mexico 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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JEFFREY NUCHE B.S. Construction Management General Contractor, Texas General Contractor, Louisiana SWPP Certification (Storm Water Pollutant Prevention Plan) OSHA Safety Certification Email: jeffreyn@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) — AHIMA CCS Certified (Construction Contract Specifier) 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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DONALD DUSTIN M.B.A, Business Administration, State University of New York at Buffalo B.A. Biology, State University of New York at Buffalo Certified Industrial Hygienist Certified Safety Professional American Society of Safety Engineers Certification of Asbestos Inspector, NYSDOL (Inactive) Air and Waste Management Association Email: donaldd@berthowe.com |
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WILLIAM PARKS B.S. Occupational Safety and Health Certified Industrial Hygienist Certificate of Industrial Hygiene Management CHST Certification (Construction Health and Safety Technician) Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologies CHMP Certification (Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner) Institute of Hazardous Materials Management LSP Certification (Licensed Safety Professional) National Association of Safety Professionals RPIH Certification – Riverside Partners in Homeownership local chapter of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) National Partners HAZWOPER Certified, OSHA NIMS Certified – National Incident Management System, FEMA Member, Association of Professional Industrial Hygienists Member, American Chemical Society Member, CECON Consultant #1276 Member, National Association of Safety Professionals Member, National Environmental Health Association Member, Institute for Hazardous Material s Management Email: williamp@berthowe.com |
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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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MICHAEL HUGHES Stanford University, MBA University of California at Berkeley, MS Civil Engineering Rutgers University, BS Civil Engineering General Contractor’s License (Class B #868620) in California Professional Engineer’s License (Civil #54221) in California Professional Engineer’s License (Civil #15366) in Nevada Real Estate Broker’s License (ID #01828776) in California Email: michaelh@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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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 |
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STEVE LYONS Federally Certified Energy Conservation Analyst Certificate, GE Silicones Sealant Seminar Member, Construction Specification Institute Certificate, High Density Urban Planning State of California Active Roofing Contractor License Certified Union Journeyman Carpenter Certified Union Journeyman Mason Email: stevelyons@berthowe.com |
U.C. Riverside Science Library
A project involving the catastrophic failure of large-diameter underground air-conditioning chiller lines and the resulting settlement of fill materials, attendant water damage to adjacent structures, and loss of use. Bert L. Howe & Associates developed repair and damage evaluations which were instrumental in the successful prosecution of subsequent subrogation action.
Lish Residence
Located in Twinsburg, Ohio, the claim involves EIFS exterior cladding, alleged window issues, and other building code deficiencies. Bert L. Howe & Associates, Inc. performed an evaluation of the plans, construction documents, and installation. Bert L. Howe & Associates, Inc. observed and documented removal and replacement of system.
UCLA Northwest Housing Complex
A project involving the recently completed Northwest Housing Complex on the UCLA campus. The complex consists of 3 multi-story residential units and a large, five-story multipurpose facility encompassing classrooms, auditoriums, a food facility, and campus support services. Repairs and damages amounting to $18,000,000 were addressed and included alleged deficiencies in structural and fire-resistive systems and failures in exterior waterproofing systems and materials resulting in water intrusion and mold growth.
Las Vegas Club, Las Vegas Nevada
A $5,000,000 remediation analysis of EIFS cladding and related exterior fenestration at the hotel tower portion of the casino. Specialized protocols were developed in order to accomplish exterior repairs without disruption of normal hotel and casino operations and to minimize street-level impact on guests. Special fenestration components and related interface details were developed in order to integrate repairs at the South Wall Facade while maintaining a continuous one-hour minimum fire-rating at this area.
San Bernardino County Medical Center
A $251,000,000 regional medical center constructed in San Bernardino County, California. Claims included alleged failure of terrazzo flooring materials and water damages and mold contamination related to shower membrane leaks in patient rooms. Repair protocols developed by Bert L. Howe & Associates were implemented resulting in substantial savings to insurers and continual, uninterrupted hospital operations during mold abatement remediation and repair.
Dickens Senior Housing Project, Sherman Oaks California
A project involving water intrusion at a senior citizen condominium facility. The complex consists of a two-story wood-framed structure over a combination above- and below-grade, cast-in-place concrete parking structure. Claims included water intrusion through roofing assemblies, stucco wall and window systems, and membrane waterproofing materials at public courtyards and walkways over the parking structure. Special repair protocols were developed with regard to sound and dust mitigation and a sophisticated relocation schedule was prepared in order to minimize resident discomfort and displacement.
Banning’s Landing Community Center, Wilmington, Port of Los Angeles
A $5,000,000 state-of-the-art multipurpose cultural and meeting facility located in the port community of Wilmington, California. Claims arose from damages caused by prolonged weather exposure resulting from numerous construction delays. Due to complex design elements and the interpolation of multiple architectural, structural, and material finish elements, the development of repair protocols presented BHA with unique challenges. Adding to the complexity of the project was the complete remediation of the center prior to BHA involvement, which forced a heavy reliance on construction documents and project logs.
Mission Ridge Apartments, Las Vegas Nevada
A $9,000,000 project involving a 256-unit, 16-building apartment complex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Repair and damage evaluations were developed relative to significant deterioration of exterior stucco wall systems, correlating to multiple contributing sources. BHA provided in-depth analysis of leak history documents, historical photographs of previously repaired damage, and deficiency listings and repair recommendations developed during mediation. As a result of this analysis, BHA was able to successfully allocate responsibility to multiple sources outside the insured’s scope of work, resulting in a savings to the carrier in excess of 96% off the mediation demand.
Union Bank Plaza, Los Angeles
A $1,000,000 renovation and tenant improvement project encompassing the street level plaza and mezzanine promenade fronting the Union Bank building in downtown Los Angeles. Repair and damage evaluations were developed relating to failed substrate topping slab materials, horizontal and vertical waterproof membrane systems over a subterranean garage, and the failed application of granite pavers and building wainscot cladding.
Senior Systems Technology, Palmdale California
A project involving the failure of the slab-on-grade in a $7,000,000 high-tech computer manufacturing facility and the resulting damage to sophisticated static electricity-dissipating flooring systems.
Southern Ohio Health Services Facility
In this project, located in Seaman, Ohio, we undertook site investigation and testing in order to determine issues pertinent to work performed by the framing contractor.
Cleveland Fourplex
Multi-family development located in Cleveland, Ohio, Bert L. Howe & Associates, Inc. completed excavating, foundation, and waterproofing inspections on single and multi-family projects throughout northeastern Ohio.
Amburn Residence
35,000 sf home, located in Mount Pleasant, SC. Alleged defects include failure of the EIFS exterior cladding causing water intrusion and substantial damage to framing materials. Complete analysis of exterior cladding, roofing, and fenestration is currently underway by BHA.
Carrell Residence
Project located in Simpsonville, South Carolina, involving water intrusion and mold claims. Investigations by BHA have discovered that elements of the roofing, siding, and balcony waterproofing have contributed to the water intrusion and associated mold issues.
Centex Homes
Seventeen homes in this project, located at the Charleston National Country Club, have front elevations that were clad with EIFS. Damage and repair evaluations were developed to rectify the issues at minimal cost without displacing the residents.
Clifford Pierce Middle School
Located in Merrillville, Indiana, a scaffolding accident left a worker with permanent injuries. Evaluation of OSHA regulations, weather, and job site conditions was performed by BHA to assist in the settlement and allocation of responsibility.
Duncan Residence
45,000 sf plantation home near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, involving allegedly defective EIFS siding. BHA provided an evaluation of defects and repair costs. BHA assisted in settlement of a $750,000 for less than $80,000.
Eckstein Residence
A $1.7 million home in Paducah, Kentucky. Allegations of water intrusion and mold. Investigation by BHA of windows and deck waterproofing is currently under way.
Hadwin-White GMC
Near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Remodeling of the building consisted of EIFS installation and roof alteration, allegedly causing water intrusion and subsequent damage. BHA is currently performing investigation of design and installation to determine potential design deficiencies and damage repair costs.
King Residence
Located in Columbia, South Carolina, alleged defects include water intrusion at the front picture window. Investigation by BHA has concluded that deficiencies exist in stone veneer and window construction.
Logan-Todd Regional Water District
$3.7 million project of a raw water intake plant on the Cumberland River in Hartsville, Kentucky. Issues include contracts, delay claims, and liquidated damages. Evaluation of site conditions, and contract firms is in process by BHA.
Smith Residence
Located in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, the claim involves EIFS exterior cladding, allegedly defective fenestration, and other building code deficiencies.
Dreamworks
The Dreamworks Animation Studio and campus, a motion picture and television production facility located in Glendale, California.
One Harbor
Twin, high rise condominium towers overlooking San Diego Bay, Coronado Island, and downtown San Diego.
Fullerton Police Department
The expansion and renovation of the Fullerton Police Department headquarters, an administrative and jail facility serving the City of Fullerton, California.
Cal State Fullerton
A science laboratory facility on the campus of California State University, Fullerton.
701 Ocean
A four-story condominium structure with a below-grade parking facilities and a rooftop pool/sun deck, overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, California.
101 Ocean
An exclusive, high-rise condominium structure with appurtenant parking facilities overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, California.
Palmdale Marketplace
A large, regional shopping center anchored by multiple major tenant and located in Palmdale, California.
Prince Turki Residence
A 15,000 sf private residence located in Bel Air, California.
Plaza Temecula
A multi-tenant shopping center and light commercial complex located in Temecula, California.
Yorba Linda Community Center
A state-of-the-art, multipurpose community and senior center facility located in Yorba Linda, California.
University of California Riverside v. Barnhard
A high pressure line break cased flood and erosion to UCR’s new science building. Repairs required extensive excavation, recompaction, and repair to site and building.
Pasadena Industrial Building
This project had issues including foundation deformation and subsidence. The foundation was augmented and leveled by the use of helical anchors. The building was reinforced. Slab replacement was required.
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