Welcome to James Partridge Consulting, LLC, a leader in the field of building systems investigations.
Today’s buildings are a complex network of systems and components that provide comfort, convenience, energy conservation and life safety to the building occupants. Our extensive design, investigative and forensic engineering experience has provided us with the expertise necessary to understand these systems. Whether forensic engineering, expert witness testimony, insurance investigations and evaluations, code consulting, property assessments, other consulting services; James Partridge Consulting, LLC will provide a practical, technically sound opinion on causation and solutions to problems in existing buildings.
For Complete information please see CV.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Registered professional engineer in the following states: Michigan/1972, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Arizona, North Carolina, Louisiana, Florida, California, Colorado, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Virginia, Washington, Pennsylvania and New York
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) certified
Certifications:
o Licensed Residential Builder, Michigan, #2101192573
o EDI (Exterior Design Institute) Certified Level 1 & 2 Building Envelope Consultant
o Certified Water Damage Restoration Technician (IICRC)
o Certified Applied Structural Drying Technician (IICRC)
o Thermal/Infrared Thermography Level 1 “Theory”
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Technical Society Memberships:
o American Indoor Air Quality Council (IAQC)
o American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
o American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)
o The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
o National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
o National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
o International Code Council (ICC)
o Exterior Design Institute (EDI)
o Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
o National Conference of States Building Codes and Standards (NCSBCS)
o National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
o Building Environment & Thermal Envelope Council (BETEC), National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Presentations and Lectures:
o Lawrence Technological University School of Architecture and Design - Part-time Teaching
o University of Michigan - Energy Cost Avoidance in Buildings
o ASHRAE Winter Meeting Dallas - Lumen Christi High School
o World Energy Engineering Congress - Lumen Christi High School
o ASHRAE Technical Seminars - Presentations
o AIA Chapter Technical Meetings - Presentations
o Mechanical Inspectors Association of Michigan - Continuing Education
o Lorman Education Services - “Solving Water Intrusion Problems in Michigan”
o United Auto Workers Legal - “Mold: Causation and Remediation”
o Lorman Education Services - “Solving Water Intrusion Problems in Michigan
o Lorman Education Services - “Advances In Environmental Mold Issues”
o University of Detroit Mercy/School of Architecture Continuing Education Conference - “Mold, Codes, and Water Intrusion”
o Architectural offices (several) - “Water Intrusion & Mold”
o American Society of Plumbing Engineers - Technical Presentation
o Lorman Education Services - “Reducing Liability Associated With Water Damage and Mold during Construction and Renovation in Michigan”
o Lorman Education Services - “Mold Remediation and Water Restoration in Michigan”
o Mechanical Inspectors Association of Michigan - “HVAC and Mold”
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: NO
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Please see CV for listing
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Please see CV for listing
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Please see CV for specifics
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Please see CV for specifics
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: September, 2009
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, Buildingd and Building Sysytems Forensic Investigation, Site Inspections, Reports, Remediation Management,Expert Witness, Litigation support, Code Evaluations,
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $175.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $175.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $225.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $225.00
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: See Rate Schedule
