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Top Forensic Investigator, Building Science

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Scott “Spiderman” Mulholland CGC BEC CMR CMA CIEC Principal/CEO Areas of Expertise: • Quality control and inspections for construction • Building science, moisture engineering, and forensic analysis • Construction failures, dispute resolution, and restoration • Waterproofing, design, and restoration programs • Environmental investigations and mold remediation protocols • Building envelope commissioning and construction plans review • Expert witness research, reporting, and testimony • Field and laboratory testing for construction materials • Stucco, EIFS, masonry, concrete, wood, glass, and metal cladding systems • Chinese drywall inspection and remediation Licensing and Certifications: • Florida State Certified General Contractor (#CGC1519110) • Florida Licensed Mold Assessor (#MRSA1793) • Florida Licensed Mold Remediation (#MRSR1916) • Florida Licensed Home Inspector (#HI4479) • Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (#ACAC 0702026) • Certified Moisture Intrusion Specialist (EDI #FL-003) • Certified EIFS & Cladding Expert (EDI #FL-003) • Certified Building Envelope Investigator (AWCI/BESI/EDI #199233/FL-003) • Board Certified Building Envelope Inspector (#FL-0174) • BESI Certified Defective Drywall Consultant (#FL0038) • Certified HVAC Technician (Environmental) • Certified Masonry Inspector (#MAS066) • Certified NAWC Waterproofer Education and Military Service: • Completed high school while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps (1979-1980) • Served in the U.S. Marine Corps (1979-1983), including sniper training, counter-guerrilla operations, and intelligence work Work Experience: • 2008-Present: Chairman, Board of Directors, Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) o Research, certifications, education, and training in building envelope science • 2009-Present: Director of Building Science and Construction, U.S. Building Laboratories o Forensic testing and analysis of construction materials and products • 2003-Present: Principal/CEO, U.S. Building Consultants Inc. o Forensic engineering, moisture intrusion analysis, building envelope inspections, and expert witness services • 1987-2003: Principal/CEO of Spiderman’s Professional Services, ITA Systems, and Leak Watch Systems o Managed waterproofing, restoration, diagnostics, and consulting services Industry Involvement and Affiliations: • Building Envelope Science Institute: Board of Directors, Senior Instructor, and educational committee member • Chairman of the Board of Directors for Defective Drywall in America Work Group (DDIA) • Former President, Vice President, and Chairman of the Board of Governors, Exterior Design Institute • Member of ASTM committees, American Arbitration Association, National Association of Home Builders, and other industry organizations Publications and Speaking Engagements: • Author of three national certification programs for BESI, EDI, and NAWSRC • Published numerous PowerPoint presentations on building envelope systems, forensic investigations, mold problems, and construction failures • Speaker at various conferences, seminars, and workshops on building science, waterproofing, and construction issues Expert Witness Experience: • Qualified expert witness in hundreds of litigation cases across the U.S. • Expertise in forensic investigations, failure analysis, environmental testing, and construction For more information, visit www.usbuildingconsultants.com.