thomas g. albers, sr., - ncarb, aia, rci, fewafloridaexpertwitness.com/resume.pdf · 2518 burnsed...

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THOMAS G. ALBERS, SR., - NCARB, AIA, RCI, FEWA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 56 years experience in the Architectural and Construction

Industries complete architectural services plus special construction

related activities including monitoring of construction for lenders, existing

facility analysis and code compliance evaluations.

40 years specialized experience as a Construction Technology & Forensic Consultant to the legal profession, institutions, corporations, sureties, insurers, owners in resolving construction distress, property damage and personal injury matters. Projects involved building construction, highways, bridges, marine docks, aircraft hangars, pipelines, treatment plants, fuel depots and aerospace launch facilities, code compliance deficiencies,

design errors & omissions, hurricane damage assessments, water intrusion diagnostics, roofing failures, condo conversion violations, trip and fall causations, building envelope failures; etc..

Mr. Albers has testified in local, state & federal courts and military court of claims as expert witness. Matters included Building/Safety Code Compliance, Roofing Failures, Surety Bond Defaults, Property and Casualty Claims, Water Intrusion Causation, Stucco & EIFS Delamination, Mold Causation, Window Failures, Delay Damage Claims, Building Envelope Defects, Design Errrors & Omissions.

MAJOR PROJECTS:

Batagglia, Ross, Stolba, et al. - Bayfront Towers, St. Petersburg, Fl. - owner/contractordelay/damage litigation on 31 story mixed use condominium tower. ($15MM)

Maitland West, Maitland Center, Fl. - award winning office complex for The Travelers'E.B.S. Co., Texas Instruments and Corporate Group Services, Inc. ($15MM).

The Travelers - International Builders of Florida, Inc. - completion of Miami Beach CityHall; Miami Edison Sr. High School; South Miami Sr. High School; and U.S. Navy JetEngine Test Cells, Jacksonville, Fl. ($30MM)

American Re-insurance Co. & Allstate Reinsurance Co. - Builder's Insurance Co., SanJuan, Puerto Rico - investigation, claims handling and completion management involving40 project defaults and 150 lawsuits throughout the island ($500MM)

EDUCATION:

B.S. in Architecture, College of DAAP, University of Cincinnati, Ohio 1959

Continuing Education studies in the USA, South America, Europe and the Mediteranian

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES & SOCIETIES:

Registered Architect, State of Ohio 1961 Registered Architect, State of Florida 1973

Certified General Contractor, State of Florida 1981

Emeritus Member of American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Member of Florida Expert Witness Association (FEWA)

Past Member of Roof Consultants Institute (RCI)

PUBLICATIONS/AWARDS:

Design Honor Award – “Gibson’s 4th 5th Gallery” - Cincinnati Chapter AIA, 1972

Publication – “Selling Design to Businesses” – - The Cincinnati Enquirer, 1971, featuring Provident Bank, Springdale, Ohio

Design-merit Award – “Kingslake Retirement Community Clubhouse”, DeBary, FL, 1990

“Moisture and Mold in the Building Envelope” – 13th Annual NE Surety and Fidelity Claims Conference, Atlantic City, 2002

26-Oct-15 RESAATA3

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CLIENT/ATTORNEY PROJECT SCOPEHighlands Insurance Company Northbrook Apartments

St. Petersburg, FloridaSurety Consultant -Investigation, Analysis Claims Handling, Completion Management

The Travelers Indemnity Co. Wellbaum, Zook, Jones

Miami Beach City HallMiami Beach, Florida

Surety Consultant -Investigation, Analysis Claims Handling, Completion Management

National Bonding Company The Plaza Office ComplexSt. Petersburg, Florida

Surety Consultant - Investigation and Analysis of Delay Damages

General Electric Co. Dean, Ringers, Morgan

Volusia Jai Alai FrontonDaytona Beach, Florida

Expert Witness - Fire Damage/Code Violations

American Reinsurance Company Condada TowersSan Juan, Puerto Rico


Highlands Insurance Company Indian River HospitalVero Beach, Florida

Surety Consultant - Investigation and Analysis of Damage/Claim

City Bank of Miami Northlake ApartmentsAltamonte Springs, Florida

Claim Consultant - Analysis of Over Certification by A/E firm

Ohio Casualty Shuttle Launch PadCape Canaveral, Florida

Surety Consultant - Analysis of Shuttle Payload Hoist Damage Claims

Aetna Insurance Shaw Air Force BaseSumter, South Carolina


Batagglia, Ross, Stolba Luis Stolba

Bayfront TowersSt. Petersburg, Florida

Expert Witness - Owner Delay/Damage Claim Against Contractor

Scott Cole Mechanical Const. Auto Owners Insurance Co.

Sanitary & Storm SewersManatee & Hernando Couties


Steve Cole, Esquire Cove Cay CondosClearwater, Florida

Expert Witness - Deficiencies in Drawings & Construction

American Fire & Casualty Fuel Depot, Eglin Air Force BaseFt. Walton Beach, Florida


Philip Campbell, Esquire City Parking GarageJacksonville, Florida

Expert Witness - Litigation between Contractor and Subcontractor

Randy's ElectricStolba, Englander, Conklin

The PromenadeLongboat Key, Florida

Claim Consultant - Subcontractor Damage Claim Against Contractor

Universal Studios/MCA Ron Sikes, Esquire

Universal Studios FloridaOrlando, Florida

Claim Consultant - Owner/Architect Fee Litigation

Azzarelli Construction Shumaker, Loop, Hendrick

Ehrlich RoadTampa, Florida

Claim Consultant - Delay/Damage Claim Against Owner

Robert Westman William Clifton

Schenck ResidenceCocoa, Florida

Special Master - Owner/Contractor Dispute Evaluation of Construction Deficiencies

Peeples Construction Caven, Clark, Ray & Tucker

Grumman Aircraft FacilitiesSt. Augustine, Florida

Claim Consultant - Expert WitnessContractor/Sub Delay/Damage Litigation

The Hardaway Co. Shumaker, Loop, Hendrick

Skyway BridgeTampa, Florida

Claim Consultant - Expert WitnessContractor/Sub Delay/Damage Litigation

City of Altamonte Springs Mike Warman

Public Safety ComplexAltamonte Springs, Florida

Expert Consultant – Moisture & Mold Reduction Study and Reroofing Specifications

Timberleaf Associates Honigman, Miller, Schwartz

Timberleaf CommunitiesOrlando, Florida

Litigation ConsultantDemonstrative Evidence

Thomas F. NealDrage, DeBeaubien, Knight et al

Virginia DeAzuero vs. BurdinesOrlando, Florida

Expert Witness - Deficiencies in Construction and Life Safety Code Violations

EGP Inc. University of South FloridaTampa, Florida

Claim Consultant - Water Intrusion and Microbial Contamination (mold)

Philip Campbell, Esquire Shumaker, Loop, Hendrick

Leisure DaysLakeland, Florida

Expert Witness - Investigation and Evaluation of Soil Settlement Damage.

THOMAS G. ALBERS, SR., NCARB, AIA, FEWAABBREVIATED LISTING OF PAST PROJECTS EXCEPT FOR LAST 5 YEARS

Deposition/Affidavit Testimony in Trial Mediation/Arbritration

CLIENT/ATTORNEY PROJECT SCOPE



Amresco Paragon Business CenterBoca Raton, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Repeat Spontaneous Explosion of Glass.

Dean, Ringers, Morgan, Lawton Russell v. BlackOrlando, Florida

Expert Witness – Fall on exterior steps of Public building – Code compliance.

Sea WorldDean, Ringers, Morgan, Lawton

Sea World vs. TammsOrlando, Florida

Expert Witness - Failure of Underwater Tank Linings in Whale Stadium.

State Auto/SherwayWilliams, McGuire, Bragg

Sun Bank BuildingOrlando, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Failure of EIFS System and Joint Sealant.

Dean, Ringers, Morgan, Lawton Cruz vs. Cucina Italian RestaurantMiami, Florida

Expert Witness - Fall from Roof, Code Compliance.

Scott Sterling, Esquire Pine Harbor ApartmentsOrlando, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Code Compliance of Window Manufacturing and Installation.

Northbrook Insurance Co. Orange County Court HouseOrlando, Florida

Claim Consultant - Storm Damage Claim on Builders Risk Insurance.

Robert RemisSanders, McEwan, Martinez

Ortega vs. Church Street StationOrlando, Florida

Expert Witness - Code Compliance, Investigation of Safety Glazing.

Horn Chandler Thomas Century 21 ApartmentsOrlando, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Investigation, Facility Analysis and Renovation Evaluation.

Horn Chandler Thomas Brookstone ApartmentsChapel Hill, North Carolina

Forensic Consultant - Investigation, Facility Analysis and Renovation Recommendations.

Horn Chandler Thomas Bentridge ApartmentsAntioch, Tennessee

Forensic Consultant - Investigation, Facility Analysis and Renovation Recommendations.


Weddle Construction vs Sea WorldOrlando, Florida

Claim Consultant - Contractor Forced Acceleration Claim against Owner.

Gaylon & Patty Black Black ResidenceOrlando, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Investigation and Cures for water intrusion.

Ira & Patricia Strauss Glenn Siegel, Esquire

Strauss vs. Rick ThurkowBoca Grande, Florida

Claim Consultant - Cost to Construct Evaluation.

Dinsmore & Shohl Encorp, Inc vs. KZFPembrook Pines, Florida

Expert Witness - Failure of Aeration Duct System in Solid Waste Recycling Facility.

American Indemnity Williams, McGuire & Bragg

Ramshur TowersMelbourne, Florida

Surety Consultant - Contract Default and Defects in Membrane Roofing Installation.

American Reliable Williams, McGuire & Bragg

S. Federal Hwy Water MainPompano Beach, Florida

Claim Consultant - Cost to Complete Evaluation and Counterclaim after Default.

Great Western Bank Eaglewood CondominiumsHobe Sound, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Investigation and Analysis of FRT Failure.

CNAWilliams, McGuire & Bragg

Lake City Community CollegeLake City, Florida

Surety Consultant - Leaks in completed Metal Roofing – mold contamination.

Francisco Vincente Richard Whitaker

Ventura ApartmentsOrlando, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Investigation of Mold Problem - Code Compliance


Sea World of FloridaOrlando, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Defective Walk Surface Code Compliance Evaluation

Walt Disney World Emporium OfficesOrlando, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Moisture/Mold Evaluation

United Dominion Realty Trust Vineyard ApartmentsKissimmee, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Water Intrusion/Mildew Growth Investigation

CNABrown, Hudgens, P.C.

Ocean House CondominiumGulf Shores, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Defects in Membrane Roofing and Building Walls – Mold growth


Sands CondominiumOrange Beach, Alabama

Forensic Consultant - Defects in EIFS, Sheathing and Metal Framing





Cotton Creek CondosGulf Shores, Alabama

Forensic Consultant - Defects in EIFS, Sheathing, Windows and Wood Framing

Amerisure Insurance Co. Mattson & Associates, P.A.

Richey Medical CenterNew Prt Richey, Florida

Forensic Consultant/Expert Witness - Leaks in Metal Roofing – Mold growth.

Orange County Schools3D/I – John J. Christie Assocs.

OCPS Facilty Assessment ProjectOrange County, Florida

Special Consultant – Assessment of Deficiencies in 25 local School Facilties.

CIGNA Insurance Co. Atlanta Penta HotelOrlando, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Fall in Bath Tub

American International Adjustment Co.

Orlando Care CenterOrlando, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Blistered Membrane Roof

Auto Owners Insurance Rodriguez ResidenceGeneva, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Water Intrusion through Roof

State Farm Insurance Skor ResidenceMiami, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Hurricane Damage to Structure

State Farm Insurance Marcus ResidenceMiami, Florida


State Farm Insurance Levin ResidenceMiami, Florida


State Farm Insurance Pariser ResidenceMiami, Florida


GAB Business Services The London Agency

Brickell Bay Condo Assoc.Miami, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Hurricane Damage to Roof Membrane

USF & G Hillard ResidenceMiami, Florida


CIGNA Insurance Co. Winward East CondominiumsCocoa Beach, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Water Intrusion/Mold Damage to Interiors

CIGNA Insurance Co. Ponderosa Steak HouseOrlando, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Cause for Fallen Ceiling Tile

State Farm Insurance Wong ResidenceMiami, Florida


State Farm Insurance Garcia ResidenceMiami, Florida


State Farm Insurance Hoffer ResidenceMiami, Florida


Crum & Forster The GrandMiami, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Hurricane Damage to High Rise Structure

USF & G McKay AuditoriumUniv. of Tampa, Tampa, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Fire Damage to Structure

GAB Business Services The Prudential Group

Howard Johnson MotelFt. Pierce, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Storm Damage to Roof Membrane

CIGNA Insurance Co. Food ServicesDeerfield, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Fall on Wooden Steps

Gay & Taylor Island Yacht ClubBoca Raton, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Storm Damage to Harbor Facilities

Wausau Insurance Co. Atrium Doors & WindowsJacksonville, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Leaking Doors and Windows – Mold growth

GAB Business Services The London Agency

Dade National Office BuildingMiami, Florida


AETNA West Bird Shopping CenterMiami, Florida





GAB Business Services Sheika ResidenceIndian Island, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Hurricane Damage to Roof & Interiors

Bunnell, Woulfe & Keller Boca West CondominiumsBoca Raton, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Water Intrusion @ Windows – mold growth

CIGNA Insurance Co. Bartow MallBartow, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Structural Roof Collapse

USF & G Huntsville Technical CollegeHuntsville, Alabama

Surety Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Deficiencies in Membrane Roofing System

USF & G Hamilton A&I CorrectionalHamilton, Alabama

Surety Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Deficiencies in Membrane Roofing System

CIGNA Insurance Co. Medieval TimesKissimmee, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Trip and Fall in Restaurant - Code Compliance

CIGNA Insurance Co. Oliver ResidenceHomossasa Springs, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Sinking Floor in Residence

CIGNA Insurance Co. Holiday InnOrlando, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Trip and Fall in Lounge - Code Compliance

Westfield Insurance Co. Haas, Austin, Lay, et al

Virginia BurtonSt. James, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Trip and Fall on Steps - Code Compliance

Fischer Development Kirk-Pinkerton

Sarasota MallSarasota, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Water Intrusion in Metal Roofing – Mold growth.

Merchants Bonding NSM Albertson's Distribution CenterPlant City, Florida

Surety Consultant - Analysis of Reroofing Performance Bond Default & Completion Admin.

Yale Properties Kirk-Pinkerton

Sanctuary IILongboat Key, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Membrane Roof Failure & Stucco Deficiencies

CIGNA Insurance Co. Florida DistillersAuburndale, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Truck Dock Design - Code Compliance

USF & G SPACE, Inc. Repairs to Production HoistwayWeeks Island, Louisiana

Surety Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Contractor Ability to Complete Contract

Shofi, Smith, Hennen, et al Vantage vs. HricSarasota, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Actual Construction Costs

CIGNA Insurance Co. Brevard Community CollegeCoconut Creek, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Stairway - Code Compliance

Crum & Forster TIC University of FloridaGainesville, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Fire Damage to Membrane Roofing System

USF &GMardell Enterprises

Guntersville Primary SchoolGuntersville, Alabama

Surety Consultant - Analysis of Performance Bond Default & Completion of BUR roofing

USF&GMardell Enterprises

Arab Jr. High SchoolArab, Alabama

Surety Consultant - Analysis of Performance Bond Default & Completion of BUR Roofing

USF&GBooth Contractors

Tuscalosa Housing AuthorityTuscalosa, Alabama

Surety Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Defective Doors and Payment Bond Claims

USF&GHarvill Construction

Gorgas Community CenterMobile, Alabama

Surety Consultant - Analysis and Evaluationof Water Intrusion in Walls of Building – Mold growth

Wausau Insurance Co. Everglades National ParkHomestead, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Storm Damage to Re-roofing Project

Great American Insurance Lee Arrendale Correctional Alto, Georgia

Surety Consultant - Completion Management, Delay Damage Analysis and Preparation

North American Specialties Muzzin Construction

Our Lady of Lourdes ChurchMelbourne, Florida

Surety Consultant - Analysis and Evaluationof Water Intrusion through Roof and EIFS system

USF&GStarnes & Atkinson

Loundes County Court HouseHayneville, Alabama

Surety Consultant- Analysis and Evaluation of Leak in Metal Roofing System – Mold growth




AETNA Thurston vs. JonesTampa, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Balcony Railing Failure in Apartment Project

Malcolm Cunningham Cunningham & Self

Deerfield Beach Housing Author.Deerfield, Florida

Surety Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Cabinetry Performance & Payment Bond Claim

American States Insurance Harcar

St. Marissa CondominiumsNaples, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Window and Door - Code Compliance

American States Insurance Hanifen Plastering & DrywallNaples, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Acid Damage to Condominium Interior

Wausau Insurance Co. Anderson Windows

Penn ResidenceDestin, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Water Intrusion through EIFS and Windows

USF&GMardell

N.E. Alabama Community CollegeRainesville, Alabama

Surety Consultant- Analysis and Completion Bids of Defects in Single Ply Roofing

Auto Owners Insurance Karoutas ResidenceNew Port Richey, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Sinkhole Grouting.

Bowen & Hubbard RiverwalkCity of Ft. Meyers, Florida

Surety Consultant- Analysis and Evaluation of Brick Paving in Riverfront Park

Auto Owners Insurance AAA Pool & PatioClearwater, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Pool Deck Delamination

CIGNA Insurance Co. The PointeRocky Pointe Island, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Slip and Fall/Code Compliance

Crum & Forster Bayfront MedicalSt. Petersburg, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Water Intrusion Damage to Roof Membrane

Crum & Forster Sarasota Generator BuildingSarasota, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Generator Explosion and Structural Damage

CJ&W Days InnSatellite Beach, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Storm Moisture/Mold Damage to Interiors

Fidelity & Deposit Atlantic Waterproofing

Connemara CondominiumSinger Island, Georgia

Surety Consultant- Analysis and Evaluation of Defective Deck Waterproofing Membrane

Royal Insurance Rubenstein ResidenceLake Worth, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Floor Tile Delamination

North American Specialties Walrus Construction

Weeks Air MuseumMiami, Florida

Surety Consultant- Analysis and Evaluation of Leaking Metal Roof System – Mold damage

USF&G Dixie Roof DeckHoover, Alabama

Surety Consultant- Analysis and Evaluation of Defects in Single Ply Roofing

Crum & Forster Palm Beach County Court HouseWest Palm Beach, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Defective Workmanship in Curtain Wall System

USF&GAvanti Construction

Greenville LibraryGreenville, Alabama

Surety Consultant- Analysis and Evaluation of Leaking Roofing System and Accessories

Fidelity & Deposit Acousti

Hidden DunesSan Destin, Florida

Surety Consultant- Analysis , Evaluation and Completion Management of EIFS System

Wausau Insurance Co.Homestead, Florida

Everglades National Park Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Storm Damage.

North American Specialties Lodge Construction

South Florida Citrus CenterAvon Park, Florida

Surety Consultant- Analysis and Evaluation of Adequacy of Bid prior to Bonding

Ohio Casualty G.R.I. Our Lady of the Rosary ChurchMiami, Florida

Surety Consultant- Analysis and Evaluation of in Standing Seam Metal Roof

CJ&W Bowman ResidenceCocoa Beach, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Wind Damage to Roof and Structure

Maryland Casualty Mays Construction

Juergeson ResidenceSeaside, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Moisture intrusion in Metal Roofing and Exterior Doors





RSA Union Office BuildingMontgomery, Alabama

Surety Consultant- Analysis and Evaluation of Performance Bond Claim

Ohio Casualty Facciobene Construction

St. Joseph Catholic ChurchMelbourne, Florida

Surety Consultant- Analysis and Evaluation of Moisture Intrusion through Roof and EIFS

Continental Insurance Preservation Services

Edgewater CondominiumsDestin, Florida

Surety Consultant- Analysis and Evaluation of Performance Bond Dispute/Building Restoration

USF&G Miller Dreams Town HomesMiami, Florida

Surety Consultant- Analysis and Evaluation of Leaking Clay Tile Roofing – Mold Growth

Robert Baumann Kennedy ResidenceTampa, Florida

Surety Consultant- Analysis and Evaluation of Construction Defects

Ohio Casualty Ivey Construction

Horizon Elementary SchoolPort Orange, Florida

Surety Consultant- Analysis and Evaluation of Leaking Standing Seam Metal Roof

North American Specialties Reyco Construction Co.

Adams HouseTampa, Florida

Surety Consultant- Analysis and Evaluation of Performance Bond Claim

Zurich Florida Eye Health CenterFt. Meyers, Florida

Forensic Consultant -Determine Mold growth causation and remedial options

Vincent Insurance Agency Massey Services

Versailles ApartmentsLongwood, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Wood Decay/Code Compliance


Eden CondominiumsPerdido Key, Florida

Surety Consultant- Analysis and Evaluation of Delamination of Stucco

Ohio Casualty Wendy'sOrlando, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Trip and Fall/Code Compliance

Fidelity & Deposit Acousti Jackson County HospitalScotsboro, Alabama

Surety Consultant- Analysis and Evaluation of Performance Bond Default/EIFS and Drywall

Ohio CasualtyH & H Properties

Country Lane ApartmentsOrlando, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Termite Damage and Code Compliance

Zurich America, Inc. Segall PropertiesHallendale, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Trip and Fall/Code Compliance

North American Specialties Sun State Steel

High School “CCC”Orange County, Florida

Claim Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Obligee damage claim against Subcontractor/Surety.

Merchants Bonding NSM Flagler County SchoolsPalm Coast, Florida

Surety Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Leaking Roofing System – Mold growth

Anthem Casualty Kobe Japanese SteakhouseOrlando, Florida

Claim Consultant - Trip & Fall on Landscape Bridge - Code Compliance

Maryland Casualty Curtis Group

Collins ResidenceSeaside, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Leaking in Tile Roofing and Exterior Walls

Nationwide Insurance Cafaro Construction

Sundy HouseDeerfield Beach, Florida

Claim Consultant - Trip and Fall on Stairs Code Compliance

CNA Knudsen ResidenceWinter Park, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Water Intrusion in Building Envelope – Mold remedial options

GAB Schafer ResidenceVero Beach, Florida

Claim Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Fire and Smoke Damage to Contents

USF&GWallace Roofing

Allen Memorial HomeMobile, Alabama

Surety Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Leaks in Membrane Roofing System

Ohio Casualty Smith Motors BuildingMerritt Island, Florida

Claim Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Wind Storm Damage to Membrane Roofing

USF&GFulton Roofing

Perimeter ChurchDuluth, Georgia

Surety Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Cost to Complete after Contract Default

Fowler White Berkshire Realty

Carrolwood CondosTampa, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Leaking in Roofing and Exterior Walls – Mold presence




All Risk Claims Glen Siegel, Esquire

Tison ResidenceOsprey, Florida

Claim Consultant - Golf Ball Damage to Roof of Residence from nearby Driving Range

Reliance Andrew Brown

Ormond Beach City HallOrmond Beach, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Leaking in Tile Roofing

International Fidelity Technology Construction

Heritage VillageHomestead, Florida

Surety Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Completion Percentage after Default

CNA Shapiro ResidenceMiami, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Wood Decay in Roof Structure

Kirk Pinkerton Marriott BiscayneMiami, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Code Compliance - Fall from Balcony

Kirk Pinkerton John Creech

Backstage LoungeSt. Petersburg, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Code Compliance - Trip and Fall

Ohio Casualty Cooper Construction

Mt. Dora Community CenterMt. Dora, Florida

Claim Consultant - Roof Leaks and Defects - Moisture/Mold Damage to Interiors

CNA Glazebrook ResidenceWinter Park, Florida

Claim Consultant - Roof Leaks and Defects Wood Decay in Structure

Anthem Casualty Inez Hollingsworth

Club ContinentalOrange Park, Florida

Claim Consultant- Trip & Fall on Pavement - Code Compliance

ASUGene Robinson

Robinson ResidenceHoliday, Florida

Claim Consultant - Roof Leaks and Defects Wood Decay in Structure

Ohio Casualty Dixie Masonry

Pest Ban BuildingSanford, Florida

Claim Consultant - Cracks in Concrete Masonry - Water Intrusion

American States Insurance Custom Brushing

Bays ResidenceNaples, Florida

Claim Consultant - Scratch Damage to Windows

Ohio Casualty Jennings Framing

Cypress Springs SchoolOrlando, Florida

Claim Consultant - Deficiencies in Carpentry Work - Uncompleted Work

Ohio Casualty Strickland Construction

Orange County Civic CenterOrlando, Florida

Surety Consultant - Failure of Hi-Tech Resilient Flooring

American Indemnity James King

King ResidenceWinter Park, Florida

Claim Consultant - Lightning Damage to Copper Plumbing

Scottsdale Insurance Killingsworth Chemical

Purvis ResidenceMolina, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Termite and Wood Decay Damage to Structure

North American Specialties Nolan Construction

Winn Dixie StoreMiami, Florida

Surety Consultant - Leakage in Exterior Walls - Obligee Claim against Principal.

United FireApplied Technology

VMS/FT. BraggFayetteville, North Carolina

Surety Consultant - Bond Default & Termination - Re-let to Completion Contractor & Coordination.

North American Specialties Southridge Construction

Wilton Manors SchoolFt. Lauderdale, Florida


North American Specialties Quality Roofing Systems

Regency OaksClearwater, Florida

Surety Consultant - Defects in Roofing and Uncompleted Work – Mold presence.

North American Specialties Southridge Construction

Royal Green SchoolMiami, Florida


Fowler, White Helnan Riverside HotelTampa, Florida

Claim Consultant - Analysis and Evaluation of Deterioration in Building and Facilities.

CNAHBS Contractors

Cumberland SchoolFayetteville, North Carolina

Surety Consultant - Cost to Complete Evaluation.

CBICProtdec

Carbonic IndustriesJacksonville, Florida

Surety Consultant - Defects in Roofing and Uncompleted Work.

Fidelity & Deposit The Aurora GroupMiami, Florida

Insurance Appraiser - Leaks in Roof and Interior Moisture/Mold Damage to Premises




Ohio Casualty Aetna Roofing

Coronada SpringsWalt Disney World, Florida

Claim Consultant - Defects in Roofing Work - Damage to Other Trades.

Old Republic Artistic Painting

Edisto Lakes ApartmentsFt. Meyers, Florida

Surety Consultant - Bond Default & Termination - Evaluation of Obligee Claim.

Atlantic Alliance Potura Coatings

Cameron Timberlin Apts.Jacksonville, Florida


Zurich Aberdeen Golf & Country ClubBoyton Beach,Florida

Forensic consultant – Determine causation of Mold growth throughout building.

Atlantic Alliance Potura Coatings

Cameron Deerwood Apts.Jacksonville, Florida


SafecoDiMare Construction

UCF SchoolOrlando, Florida

Surety Consultant - Evaluation of Cost to Complete Principal in Financial Duress

SafecoDiMare Construction

Celebration SchoolOrlando, Florida

Surety Consultant - Evaluation of Cost to Complete Principal in Financial Duress

Bankers Insurance Betty’s Beauty SalonPunta Gorda, Florida

Claim Consultant - Roof Leaks and Failing Roof Structure - Wood Decay & Termite Damage

North American Specialties Morris Law Firm

Sovran Construction v. NASOrlando, Florida

Surety Consultant - Bond Default & Termination - Cost to Complete & Damages.

PeerlessAzarelli Construction

Pinellas County CourtSt. Petersburg, Florida

Surety Consultant - Evaluation of Obligee Claim - Principal in Financial duress

Nationwide Figueroa Assoc. Royal Palm Apts.Coral Springs, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Code Compliance - Slip and Fall

ColonialPerri Construction

Orlando Expressway AuthorityOrlando, Florida


Capital Indemnity Corporation Sheraton World Resort TowerOrlando, Florida

Surety Consultant – Defects in Design and installation of exterior window wall – Mold damage

Ohio Casualty Cooper Construction

Parking Structures, Inc.Orlando, Florida

Claim Consultant - Collapse of Underground Infiltration System.

Atlantic Alliance Reliance Associates

South Chase Elementary SchoolOrlando, Florida


SICS/Americlaim Daniel & Jones

FDOT OfficeTampa, Florida

Surety Consultant - Leaks in Standing Seam Metal Roofing – Mold causation

Maryland Casualty Florida BrewersAuburndale, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Storm Damage to Membrane Roofing


Animal Kingdom/DisneyWorldOrlando, Florida

Surety Consultant - Completion Cost Evaluation Negotiate Completion of Mechanical work by Obligee


Animal Kingdom/DisneyWorldOrlando, Florida

Surety Consultant - Completion Cost Evaluation Negotiate Completion of Electrical work by Obligee

Auto OwnersB. County , AC & Heating

Hunters GreenTampa, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Truss Collapse during Erection

Tudor Insurance Co. Webber Engineering

Siesta EstatesSarasota, Florida

Surety Consultant - Surveying Errors - Evaluation of Cost Impacts

York Claims Ronald Lapan ResidenceMelbourne, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Pool Floating Out of Ground Cause and Origin

CNA Daniel Logue ResidencePalm Harbor, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Kitchen Floor Popping Up Cause and Cost to Correct

American ReliableRDSI Environmental, Inc.

MacDill Air Force BaseMacDill AFB, Florida

Surety Consultant - Performance Bond Default Relet to New Contractor

Federated Insurance Co. Danny & Laura Cannon ResidenceLakeland, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Delaminated Floor Tile Cause and Origin




Maryland Casualty Coto’s Marble & GraniteMiami, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Wind Storm Damage to Marble Slabs

Safeco Diamond ConstructionBryan, Texas

Surety Consultant - Contractor Default on Eleven Projects - Cost to Complete

Ohio Casualty Rollins Business RentalOrlando, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Fire Damage - Cost to Repair


Gulf Bay - Disney Safari VillageOrlando, Florida

Surety Consultant - Completion Cost Evaluation Monitor Completion by Obligee

Crawford & Company Stones Throw CondominiumSt. Petersburg, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Water Intrusion/Mold growth Determine causation

Fidelity & Deposit McKell Construction

Dayton-Superior, Etc.Birmingham, Alabama

Surety Consultant - Delaminating Topping & Water Intrusion

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick Sun Contracting/Pinellas ParkSt. Petersburg, Florida

Surety Consultant - Leaking Metal Roof - Overpayment Claim Against Owner

State Farm Fire & Casualty Rita Simmons ResidenceSt. Petersburg, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Roof/Hail Damage to Asphalt Shingles

Star InsuranceEnvirotech Contractors, Inc.

John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolMiami, Florida

Surety Consultant - Contract Default - Relet to New Contractor

Washington International VISPA Corporation

Schools K-91, Q-91, S-91Broward County, Florida

Surety Consultant - Default on Roofing Contract - Relet to New Contractor

NASConcrete Preservation, Inc.

Pinnacle Port CondominiumsPanama City, Florida

Surety Consultant - Defective EIFS System and Failed Sealant Joints – Mold growth

Washington International VISPA Corporation

Miami Edison Middle SchoolMiami, Florida

Surety Consultant - Contract Default on Membrane Roofing - Relet to New Contractor

Crum & Forster Armen Company

Armen CompanyMiami, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Storm Damage to Built-up Roof - Cost to Repair

Clarendon National Insurance Matthew Daniels ResidenceDunedin, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Damage to Tile Roof - Cause and Origin

COPC & H Contracting Prof.

Ringling MuseumSarasota, Florida

Surety Consultant - Defective Tile Roof and Underlayment - Overpayment Claim Against Obligee

SafecoBanyan Bay Club, Inc.

Banyan Bay ClubLongboat Key, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Water & Moisture Intrusion Mold damage/causation

NASFreeman Darling Const. Co.

Lowe’s Home Center Inc.Orange City, Florida

Surety Consultant - Investigation/Evaluation of Lien Bond

NASFreeman Darling Const. Co.

Florida Detroit Diesel-Allison Co.Hollywood, Florida

Surety Consultant - Investigation/Evaluation of Lien Bond

Reliance Simanco, III, Inc. Simanco, III, Inc. Tampa, Florida Forensic Consultant - Trip & Fall at Exterior Door - Code Compliance

Star InsuranceEnvirotech Contractors, Inc.

Fire StationMiami, Florida

Surety Consultant - Payment Bond Claim

NationwideGolden Terrace Condo. Assn.

Golden Terrace CondominiumsMiami, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Roof Leaks - Cost to Repair Interior Damage and Re-roof

AMICA Barry/ Rebecca Havener ResSarasota, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Water Intrusion – Mold Growth Cause and Origin

Maryland Casualty Corcoran Construction Co.

Mabey vs CorcoranMaitland, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Sick Building Syndrome - Cause and Origin of poor air quality

Morris Law Firm Emily Hall

Certified Fleet BuildingTampa, Florida

Forensic Consultant - Cost to Repair Building

PROJECT/CASE COUNSEL CLIENT/INSUROR SCOPEJupiter Ocean Grande One v. Jupiter Ocean Grande, LLC

Richard S. Zaifert, Esq.Plantation, FL 33324

George Parker Masonry ASI Underwriters

Forensic Consultant/Expert WitnessConst/Design Defects - Masonry/Stucco

Walbridge Aldinger Company vs. SPC& Charles S McCoy, Architect

James S. Lupino, Esq. Hershoff, Lupino & Yagel, LLP Tavenier, FL 33070

Walbridge Aldinger Co.Seaboard Surety Co. American Home Ins. Co.

Surety/Forensic ConsultantConst/Design Defects - Stucco; Moisture Intrusion

Villas at Quantum Lakes, Inc vs. Charlan Brock & Associates, Inc.

Mark Hektner, Esq.Law Office of Peter DelahuntyJuno Beach, FL 33408

Zurich American Ins Co. Silver Perry Masonry

Forensic Consultant/Expert WitnessConst/Design Defects - Masonry/Stucco; Buildng Envelope Failures

Scerenscko v. Davis Brothers Co.Claim #:926-0072432-001


Zurich American Ins Co. Forensic ConsultantMold/moisture; Foundation leaks

Florida Polysteel vs. First Commercial SLSCase No.: 2009-CA-009829-O

Terrence J. McGuire, Esq., Fassett, Anthony & Taylor, P.A. Orlando, FL 32804

Terrence J. McGuire Forensic ConsultantCost Overruns; Const. Defects

Stairs Investments, Inc. v. Gomez Const Co.Case No. 10-CA-2633-11-G

Richard Colegrove, EsquireSanford, FL 32771-1201

Mr. & Mrs. Karl Stairs Forensic ConsultantBuilding settlement after street renovations

Grand Reserve Assoc vs. Winter Park Const. Jacksonville, FLCase No: 16-20006-CA-3908; CV-A

Mr. Todd Norman, Esq., Broad & CasselOrlando, Florida 32801

The Travelers, One BeaconZurich American Ins Co., Amerisure Ins.

Forensic Consultant/Expert WitnessFS 558 Const/Design Defects - Building Envelope; Code Compliance

Reserve at James Island vs Hardaway Const Jacksonville, FLCase No.: 2008-CA-016703; CV-C

Scott A. Tacktill, Esq.The Unger Law Group, P. L.Orlando, FL 32803

The Hartford Ins Co. Forensic Consultant/Expert WitnessFS 558 Const/Design Defects - Stucco & Painting; Code Compliance

Robert Snyder vs OCPSOrlando , Florida

Jeffrey B. Sexton, P.A. Orlando, FL

Jeffrey B. Sexton, P.A.CJW Associates

Forensic ConsultantTrip & Fall in Stadium; Code Compliance

Pamela Griffin vs Brinker Florida, Inc.Marion County, Florida

Danielle M. Pollack, Fisher, Butts, Sechrest Gainesville, FL

Fisher, Butts, Sechrest & Warner Forensic ConsultantTrip & Fall in Restaurant; Code Compliance

Esplanade Grande Condos v. Westport Stucco Palm Beach County, Florida


Zurich American Ins Co. The Hartford Ins Co.

Forensic Consultant/Expert WitnessFS 558 Const/Design Defects - Stucco & Painting; Code Compliance

Villas at Quantum Lakes vs. Creative Stucco.Boyton Beach, FL

John Howard, Esq.Conroy, Simberg, Ganon et alWest Palm Beach, FL 33426

Zurich American Ins Co. Forensic Consultant/Expert WitnessFS 558 Const/Design Defects - Stucco; Code Compliance

Promenade Condo Assoc vs MTL DevelopmentOrlando, Florida

Schwartz Law GroupBoca Raton, Florida

North Pointe Ins. Co. Forensic Consultant/Expert WitnessFS 558 Const/Design Defects - Tile Roofing; Code Compliance

Villa MediciAssoc. vs Residences at Millenia Orlando, Florida

Tripp Scott Law Firm Ft Lauderdale, Florida

Thomson Rueters Corp. Tripp Scott Law Firm


Notting Hill Assoc. vs Musa/ZMG Oakmonte Lake Mary, Florida

Tripp Scott Law Firm Ft Lauderdale, Florida

Thomson Rueters Corp. Tripp Scott Law Firm


Turner Const. vs RC Aluminum Inc.Lake Nona, FL

Brett Divers, Esq.Mills Paskert DiversTampa, FL

Liberty Mutual Insurance Surety/Forensic ConsultantPerformance Bond Warranty - Window Leaks

IconBrickell Towers v. RC Aluminum Inc. Brett Divers, Esq.Mills Paskert DiversTampa, FL

Liberty Mutual Insurance Surety/Forensic ConsultantPerformance Bond Warranty - Window Leaks, Railing defects

Pahokee Housing Authority v. Pahokee, Florida

J. Frazier CarrawaySaxon Gilmore

Pahokee Housing Authority Forensic Consultant/Expert WitnessConst/Design Defects - Failure of Operating Windows, Product Liabilty

Mr. & Mrs. Braxton Miller v. GIL, Inc.Clermont , Florida

Shipley Law FirmMt. Dora , Florida

Mr. & Mrs. Braxton Miller Forensic ConsultantDesign/Const Defects, Code Compliance

Suffolk Const. v. Peterson Dean RoofingMiami Dade County Childrens Courthouse Miami , Florida


Liberty Mutual Insurance Surety/Forensic ConsultantPerformance Bond Default; Contract Dispute; Completion Management

Broward County v. RC Aluminum, Inc.Broward County Main Library Remediation Ft. Lauderdale, Florida


Liberty Mutual Insurance Surety/Forensic ConsultantPerformance & Payment Bond Default; Contract Dispute; Completion Management

THOMAS G. ALBERS, SR., NCARB, AIA, RCIABBREVIATED LISTING OF PROJECTS IN PREVIOUS 5 YEARS





PROJECT/CASE COUNSEL CLIENT/INSUROR SCOPE

THOMAS G. ALBERS, SR., NCARB, AIA, RCIABBREVIATED LISTING OF PROJECTS IN PREVIOUS 5 YEARS


Sunrise at Seaside v. Citizens Property Ins.Key West , Florida

Janssen & Siracusa, PAWest Palm Beach, Florida

Sunrise at Seaside Condos Forensic Consultant/Expert WitnessFS 558 Const/Design Defects - Building Envelope; Code Compliance

Flagler County Schools v. NSM Roofing, Inc Palm Coast, Florida

Shumaker. Loop, KendrickTampa , Florida

Merchants Bonding Corp. Surety/Forensic ConsultantPerformance Bond Default on 3 Schools; Completion Management; Warranty Repairs

Suffolk Const. v. RC Aluminum, Inc.Miami Dade County Childrens Courthouse Miami , Florida


Liberty Mutual Insurance Surety/Forensic ConsultantPerformance & Payment Bond Default; Glass & Glazing; Completion Management

Siena at Celebration v. WPC v. Tek Rail, Inc.Orlando , Florida


Zurich & Cincinnati Ins. Forensic Consultant/Expert WitnessFS 558 Const/Design Defects - Moisture Intrusion; Code Compliance

Whiting Turner v. Tecta America CompanyUCF Burnett Biomedical Sciences Complex Lake Nona, Florida


Safeco Insurance Co. Surety/Forensic ConsultantPerformance Bond Default; Roofiing & Metal Fins; Completion Management

MK Contractors v. Exclusive Millwork, Inc. Mediterranea Condos Miami, Florida


Assurance Co. of America Maryland Casualty Co.

Forensic Consultant/Expert WitnessFS 558 Const/Design Defects - Millwork & Hardware; Code Compliance

Suffolk Const. v. RC Aluminum, Inc.Adventura Optima Office Medical Complex Adventura, Florida


Liberty Mutual Insurance Surety/Forensic ConsultantPerformance Bond Default; Curtain Wall Systems; Completion Management

Suffolk Const. v. RC Aluminum, Industries95th on the Ocean Condominiums Bal Harbor, Florida


Liberty Mutual Insurance Surety/Forensic ConsultantPerformance Bond Default; Glazing & Railing Systems; Completion Management

Jennifer Gabai v Central Florida InvestmentsCase 2013 CA 000749 ON Kissimmee , Florida

Chalik & Chalik, P.A. Plantation, FL

Chalik & Chalik, P.A. Forensic Consultant/ Expert witnessTrip & Fall in Resort Complex; Code Compliance

150 PMI, Inc.. v. RC Aluminum, IndustriesBellini Williams Island Condos Adventura, Florida


Liberty Mutual Insurance Surety/Forensic ConsultantPerformance Bond Default; Glazing & Railing Systems; Completion Management

Brian Gramza v Central Florida Inv.Wilshire Paza, Casselberry , Florida

Chalik & Chalik, P.A. Plantation, FL

Chalik & Chalik, P.A. Forensic Consultant/ Expert witnessTrip & Fall in Office Complex; Code Compliance

Moriarty Assoc. v. RC Alum. IndustriesTrump Tower 3 Condominiums Sunny Isles, Florida


Liberty Mutual Insurance Forensic Consultant/Expert WitnessFS 558 Const/Design Defects - Glazing Railings & Systems; Code Compliance

Franko v Fine Line of Boca, Inc.Case 2011 CA 007461 AN Boca Raton , Florida

Neil Colvin, Esq.Law Office of Peter DelahuntyJuno Beach, FL 33408

Zurich American Ins Co. Forensic Consultant/ Expert witnessTrip & Fall at Bbusiness Site; Code Compliance

Mr & Mrs Arthur Rage v Emerald Pointe HOA Punta Gorda, FloridaCase No.: 09-6440-CA

Thomas C. Valentinel, Esq.Walters Levine Klingensmith Sarasota, Florida

Mr & Mrs Arthur Rago Forensic Consultant/Expert WitnessFS 558 Const/Design Defects - Hurricane Damage Repairs; Code Compliance

Continuum Condo Assoc. v. E & F Contr's South Miiami Beach, Florida Case:14 7036 CA 40


Zurich American Ins Co. Forensic Consultant/Expert WitnessFS 558 Const/Design Defects - Stucco; Code Compliance; Emergency repairs

Blue Heron Assoc v. Sal Mannino PaintingOrlando , Florida


Cincinnati Ins. Forensic Consultant/Expert WitnessFS 558 Const/Design Defects - Painting; Contract Compliance

Blue Heron Assoc v. MRG FlooringOrlando , Florida


Cincinnati Ins. Forensic Consultant/Expert WitnessFS 558 Const/Design Defects - Flooring; Contract Compliance

PARC Condo Assoc v. Stiles Corp & M EckerSunny Isles, Florida Case 10-13910 CA 09

Matthew Davis, Esq.Mills Paskert DiversTampa, FL

Liberty Mutual Insurance Surety/Forensic ConsultantFS 558 Const/Design Defects - Stucco; Code Compliance

Moriarty Assoc. v. RC Aluminum, IndustriesTrump Tower 1 Condominiums Sunny Isles, Florida


Liberty Mutual Insurance Forensic Consultant/Expert WitnessFS 558 Const/Design Defects - Glazing Railings & Systems; Code Compliance

Windsor Falls Assoc. v. FL Precision DrywallWindsor Falls Condominiums Orange Park, Florida

Law Office of Bohdan NeswiachenyOrange Park, FL

Mid-Continentall Insurance Forensic Consultant/Expert WitnessFS 558 Const/Design Defects - Drywall Installation; Code Compliance

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THOMAS G. ALBERS, SR., NCARB, AIA, RCI SAMPLING OF PAST ARCHITECTURAL ACHIEVEMENTS

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