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John is a licensed Structural Engineer in multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States. Prior to joining EFI, John owned and operated his own consulting firm, specializing in the design, construction, and forensic analysis of a wide array of structures and facilities. During the 25 years managing the company, John was responsible for the design of more than 15,000,000 square feet of commercial, retail, and institutional space. In addition, John has provided extensive Structural Analysis and Design services to a wide array of Fortune 500 companies across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Clients include General Motors, Delphi, Anheuser Busch, and Alcoa Aluminum.

John has also provided services to various governmental agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the United States Navy, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

John’s work often involved the design of complex systems and facilities, including large scale industrial foundations and framing for manufacturing and process equipment requiring dynamic analysis. This work included the dynamic analysis of large complex foundations as well as the investigations of failed foundations and the design of foundation repairs.

In addition to more than 25 years of Professional Design experience, John has also performed numerous forensic investigations for all types of structures including single family residences, commercial structures, and industrial facilities. This work has included providing Expert Witness testimony in New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont.

John is also a member in the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Concrete Institute, the American Institute of Steel Construction, the American Wood Council, and the National Society of Professional Engineers.

John has specialized in the detailed analysis of slip and fall and trip and fall losses. He is a Certified Tribometrist, and has provided extensive code analysis based on current and historic codes. He is also a Certified Infrared Thermographer, and has analyzed numerous roofs to determine the extent of water infiltration beneath roof membranes. He is also an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle operator, licensed by the FAA.

John’s expertise includes, but is not limited to:

• Analysis, design, and repair of large foundations.
• Design of wood, timber, and masonry framed structures.
• Design of steel framed commercial, institutional, and retail facilities.
• Construction failure investigations.
• Slip and Fall Investigations.
• Trip and fall investigations.
• Current and historic Code and Standards analysis and interpretation.