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Mr. DiNicola has over 40 years of experience in all phases of Architecture, Construction, Forensic Architecture, Expert Witness and Accessibility (ADA and Fair Housing).  Mr. DiNicola has 20 years of teaching experience.  Mr. DiNicola offers forensic consulting in the Following areas

EXPERT WITNESS: Reports and Presentations, Certificates of Merit, Depositions and Testimony

ANALYSIS OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: Architect's Standard of Care, Architect's Errors and Omissions, Pre-Construction Services Facility Programing, Design, Bidding Services, Construction Services, Construction Administration and Post-Construction Services

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:  ADA Violations, Texas Accessibility Standards (Plan Reviews and Site Inspections), Site and Building Accessibility Compliance

FAIR HOUSING:  Compliance with Fair Housing design requirements

CODES AND ORDINANCES: Compliance with Building Codes, Local Ordinances, Industry Standards, ADA and Fair Housing

BUILDING FAILURES:  Analysis of Construction and Design Defects, Cause and Origin and Failure Analysis

Roofing Failures: Roofing design and detailing, evaluation of drainage conditions, code analysis, determination of cause and extent of water intrusion, storm and hail damage and roof construction defects. Roof Covering Types: Built-Up Roofing, Modified Bitumen, Single Ply Membrane (TPO, EPDM and PVC), Composition Shingles, Wood Shingles, Concrete Shingles, Tile and Clay Tile, Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Roofing (SPF) and Metal Roofing

BUILDING ENVELOPE:  Water Intrusion from: Windows, Glazing, Siding and Veneers.  Stucco and EFFIS Design and Construction Defects of Brick, Stone, Cast Stone, Cultured Stone and Terra Cotta

SLIP, TRIP AND FALL:  Building and Site Analysis, Analysis of Stairs and Ramps, Analysis of Building and Site Routes

REMEDIAL DESIGN:  Remedial Design for Design and Construction Defects Remedial Design for Roofing Failures and Water Intrusion

Storm Damage:  Damage from storms
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