Douglas Peden

Premises Safety

General: Walkway construction, vertical misalignments; maintenance and safety; identification and delineation of hazards in, stairs, ramps, corridors; platforms and level changes, outdoors and inside buildings and other structures. Missing, unusable or incorrect handrails Unprotected openings in flo

Trip Accidents: Measurement and analysis of stair geometry and construction; single steps; vertical misalignments of walking surfaces; gratings; sidewalks - walkway obstructions and maintenance; excessive and unmarked sloped areas.

Slip Accidents: Measurement of slip resistance (coefficient of friction) of wet and dry walkway surfaces (stairs, ramps, parking lots, sidewalks, dance floors, retail floors, etc.) Premises safety operations to reduce and control slip hazards (run-off mats, cleaning schedules, de-icing and snow remo

Construction Defect

Building and Site Structures: Project and design coordination; design standards of care and code compliance; architectural practice, construction management, construction contracting; specifications, submittal reviews, construction administration; CPM scheduling, cost analysis, quantity takeoffs; de

Building and Site Design, Systems and Equipment: Building codes and standards; means of egress; security; glass and glazing, site planning; zoning regulations; grading and drainage; control of storm water; parking lots; transportation facilities. Barrier-free standards, Americans with Disabilities A

Materials Failures: Water intrusion related issues; masonry and concrete cracking, spalling; EFIS failures; roofing system failures; flashings and gutter system failures; expansion joint failures; sealant and caulking system failures, window system failures. Foundation cracking, settling, or failure

Building Inspection and Condition Assessment: Comprehensive and systematic review of building components including structure and building envelope. Experienced in use of various scaffolding systems and lift truck operation for use on multi-story building facades. Analysis and evaluation of building

Workplace Safety: Construction site safety; material handling/equipment operation, forklifts; housekeeping; protection of the general public and adjacent property; industrial facilities safety; equipment access and maintenance; worker training, fall protection, confined space, trenching, shoring.

Architecture