Aquatech Consultancy, Inc.
Eduardo E. Carranza, PE, Principal
1777 N. California Blvd.Suite 210
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Phone: (415) 884-2121 Email: info@noleak.com Website: www.noleak.com
Specialties
Building Enclosure Consultants providing Litigation Support, Expert Services, & Forensics, along with Field Services and Design Support. Aquatech is an AAMA Accredited Field Test Agency, has Certified Fenestration Masters, and specializes in providing litigation consulting for a variety of complaints including: Construction defect, Vapor & condensation problems, Bulk water intrusion, Building envelope failures, Structural defects and failures, Professional standard of care, and Cost estimating.
Degrees/Licenses
AIA, PE, RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC, ASPE, CDT, FM, LEED AP, CA SBE
Prof. Affiliations
ACI, AIA, ASCE, ASPE, AAAEA, ASTM, CSLB, CAI, ASI, ECHO, FGIA, FEWA, ICC, ICRI, IIBEC, NRCA, RICOWI, SMA, SMACNA, USGBC, WestCon, WSRCA
Prior Expert
Aquatech has provided expert services for hundreds of projects. We have conducted on-site forensic investigations, estimating, contract claims evaluation, design and construction documents evaluation, failed envelope systems testing, determined potential causes of failure, and made recommendations for repair. Aquatech has provided analysis and production of tests and test reports, arbitration and mediation assistance, photo documentation and evidence preparation, and expert witness testimony.
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
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.