Aquatech Consultancy, Inc.
Eduardo E. Carranza, PE, Principal
1777 N. California Blvd.#210
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Phone: (415) 884-2121 x102 Alternate: (415) 328-1254 Fax: (415) 884-2443 Email: info@noleak.com Website: www.noleak.com
Specialties
AAMA Accredited Field Test Agency
Certified Fenestration Masters
Building enclosure consultants specializing in design and testing services, and litigation support, expert services, and forensics
Degrees/Licenses
AIA; PE; SE; RBEC; RWC; RRC.
Richard E. Norris PE
PrincipalNorris Consulting Services
43255 Mission Blvd., Suite 203Fremont, CA 94539-5826 Phone: (510) 440-0141 Alternate: (510) 378-3343 Fax: (877) 213-7995 Email: richard@RNorrisConsulting.com Website: www.RNorrisConsulting.com
Specialties
Construction Defects Forensic Investigation: Roofing, Waterproofing, bituminous materials, decay, construction project management, litigation support. Building Enclosure Systems, Hydrothermal (WUFI) Analysis, Condensation Accumulation.
Degrees/Licenses
D. Eng, MS, BS, RRC, PE.
Formal Education
D. Eng, 1991; MSCE, 1987; BSCE 1982
Karl Kardel
PrincipalKarl Kardel Consultancy
479 Mountain AvenuePiedmont, CA 94611 Phone: (510) 654-0854 Alternate: (510) 261-4149 Email: karl@kardelconsultancy.com Website: www.kardelcompany.com
Specialties
Water invasion; Windows/Wood window issues/Window Failures; Coatings; Waterproofing; Architectural finishes, Historic conservation. Plaintiff/defendant analysis for managed case cost controls; Emphasis on verifiable testing, specification evaluation. Broad (50 years) field experience, problem building evaluation. Familiar with methodologies/techniques/materials/products in actual performance.
Degrees/Licenses
B-1, C-33, C-37, C-61; CA-271178.
Formal Education
BA, University of California, Berkeley, Honors; Heller Scholar, UC Berkeley, Goethe Institute, Germany.
Previous/Current Position
Principal, Karl Kardel Consultancy.
Honors/Awards
Berkeley Civic Arts Award, Oakland Bi-Centennial; Maharishi Community Service Award, Best Conservation California Woodland Opera House. 2010 Preservation Award from BAHA (Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association).
Prof. Affiliations
CSI, AAMA, BAHA, California Mission Studies, Steel Structures Painting Council, ICRI, ICBO, NRCA, NAWC, ASTM, BETEC, WESTCON. AAMA WINDOW MASTERS.
Publications
Lecturer to the California Real Estate Inspectors Association (CREIA); Lectures UC Department of Architecture, Pacific Design Center, Mission Studies Association, U of Wsc, Forest Prod. Society; Affordable comfort, EDU.
Prior Expert
Plaintiff and defendant analysis for finishes, water invasion, windows/curtain walls, providing clients with concise, objective, economic appraisals. Numerous restoration specifications of numerous major period architects.
Ted S. Merrill & Sons, Inc.
PresidentTed S. Merrill
7777 Alvarado Road, Suite 408ALa Mesa, CA 91942-8248 Phone: (619) 464-3997 Alternate: (619) 517-9515 Fax: (619) 464-8581 Email: ted@tsm-sons.com Website: www.tedsmerrillandsonsinc.com
Specialties
68 years construction experience, specializing in damage repair work & structures damaged by fire, wind, motor vehicles, earth movement & construction defects. This work is estimated & contracted with the Federal & State Governments, Local Cities, School Districts, Insurance Companies & Individual Homeowners. 50 years experience in estimating structures with construction defects. Giving testimony at settlement conferences & depositions. Qualified & testified as an expert in Municipal, Superior & Federal Courts. Appointed to serve as an impartial repair method & cost expert by Judges of the San Diego & Orange County Superior Courts.
Degrees/Licenses
345079 B-1; 275171 B-1.
Formal Education
El Camino Jr. College, U.C.L.A.
Registration and Licenses
CA. Contractors Licenses: 345079 B-1 & 275171 B-1
Previous/Current Position
President
Honors/Awards
Expert Witness Award 2019; Lawyer Monthly Magazine
Publications
Reference Book for Insurance Adjusters (1982)
Prior Expert
See Specialties Section Above.