Shauna Serafini, RWC, FMPC

Jupiter, Florida
Shauna Serafini, RWC, FMPC Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Building Envelope & Construction Defects Expert

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Construction Defects and Building Inspection

Keywords/Search Terms:

Building Envelope, Water Infiltration, Forensic Investigation, Quality Assurance, Design Review, Construction Management, Expert Testimony, Glazing Systems, Waterproofing, Fenestration, Facade Systems, New Construction, Commercial Structures, Institutional Facilities, Moisture Control, Water Leakage

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Florida Atlantic University; Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC), International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC); Fenestration Master (FMPC), Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA); Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), Association of Energy Engineers

Years in Practice:

18

Additional Information

Shauna Serafini, RWC, FMPC, is a Senior Consultant and Principal at GCI Consultants with over 15 years of experience in building envelope consulting. She specializes in exterior glazing, wall systems, and waterproofing, focusing on design, installation, water infiltration resistance, and performance assessment. Key Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Florida Atlantic University - Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC) by IIBEC - Fenestration Master (FMPC) accredited by FGIA - Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP) from AEE - LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) from USGBC - Level 1 Certified Thermographer by The Snell Group Professional Experience: - 2022-Present: Senior Consultant and Principal, GCI Consultants - 2017-2022: Senior Consultant and Project Manager, GCI Consultants - 2013-2017: Consultant and Project Manager, GCI Consultants - 2009-2013: Forensic Investigator, Glazing Consultants International - 2007-2008: Project Engineer, Rohn Ernest-Jones Consulting Engineers Areas of Expertise: - Building enclosures and envelope systems - Glazing systems and fenestration - Waterproofing systems - Water leak investigations - Wind damage assessments - Forensic analysis and investigation - Construction management - Quality assurance inspections - Design document reviews - Expert witness testimony Mrs. Serafini has consulted on hundreds of projects throughout Florida, providing comprehensive services from new construction consulting to forensic analysis of existing buildings. She leads GCI's forensic and technical team, overseeing building envelope evaluations and providing expert testimony in legal proceedings. As an active member of industry organizations, including IIBEC and FGIA, Mrs. Serafini stays at the forefront of building envelope technology and best practices. She has presented on topics such as framed wall construction and building commissioning, and has authored articles on water infiltration testing and building envelope issues. With her extensive experience and multidisciplinary expertise, Shauna Serafini is well-equipped to provide expert consultation and testimony on a wide range of building envelope matters, including construction defects, water intrusion, and performance issues.