Agenda
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch (On your own): 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00 – 4:30 pm
Forensic Engineering Evaluation of Construction Defects
The role of the forensic engineer
Performing the forensic investigation
Structural deficiencies and errors
Field investigation and laboratory test protocols
Determining causation and responsibility
Strategies for preventing deterioration in exterior wall systems
Case histories
Preparing the Forensic Engineering Report
Identifying the report’s purpose and its audience
Examining content
Organizing the report
Reviewing the report
Delivering the report
Evaluating sample reports
Examining the Role of Forensic Engineering in Construction Disputes
Causes and consequences of structural failures
Importance of good design
Impact of codes and standards
Legal and economic impacts of failures
Results and consequences of forensic engineering
Using Forensic Engineering Information in Litigation
“The case didn’t settle at mediation!” – What next?
Understanding the role of the forensic engineer in mediation, arbitration, and litigation
Presenting forensic engineering information as an expert witness
• Expert witness qualifications
Offering testimony as an expert witness
Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 HSW PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW PDHs
6.5 AIA HSW Learning Units
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 HSW PDHs/continuing education hours to professional engineers and architects in all states, except Florida architects. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Minnesota.
This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), New York (NYSED Sponsor No. 35), North Carolina, and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved architect continuing education provider in New York.
This seminar offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. It has not been approved by any state contractor licensing entity for continuing education purposes.
Attendance will be monitored and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.