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Mr. Atwood is a licensed professional engineer and certified green building accredited professional with over 24 years of experience in architectural and structural engineering.  He has conducted over 4,000 forensic engineering investigations, most of which have involved structural and building envelope (roof coverings, wall cladding, windows/fenestrations) damage and/or failures.  His engineering experience includes root cause studies of structural failures and collapses, moisture intrusion and condensation, soil subsidence, foundation settlement and heaving, damage assessment related to earthquake, fire, and storm events (wind, flood, snow, and ice), water testing and destructive testing of various building assemblies including wood-based siding and stucco as well as EIFS testing, design of temporary and permanent repairs for damaged structures and building envelope systems, structural framing, and foundation design and analysis.  Other experience includes expert witness testimony in depositions and mediations, property condition assessment, and residential, commercial, and industrial building inspections and assessments.