Our Forensic Expert
Executive Summary
Gustavo specializes in the investigation of claims related to structural issues or failures on residential and commercial buildings up to 600 square metres (6,458 sq. ft.) in floor area. He also investigates claims arising from Ontario Building Code (OBC) non-compliance. Gustavo is routinely involved in coordination of reconstruction work from building design through to inspection of the finished project. His unique array of skills makes him a valuable resource within Arcon's Civil & Structural group.
Areas of Expertise
- Structural failure investigations of residential and commercial buildings and structures
- Damage assessment due to fire, flooding, wind, impacts, settlement
- Designs for the repair of damaged buildings
- Architectural drafting
- Building and construction code assessments
Qualification & Certifications
- Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.)
- Architectural Technologist (M.A.A.T.O.)
- Registration under the Ontario Building Code as a Qualified Designer for Houses and Small Buildings
- Evaluation, Repair, Protection & Strengthening of Existing Concrete Structures, Vector
- Masonry Workshop, RCI
- Seminar on Spray Foam Insulation and Asphalt Shingle Roofing, RCI
- Designing Temporary Structures for Vertical & Horizontal Construction, Epic
- Building Condition Assessment, Epic
- Industrial Building Design, Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
- Design of Steel Lintels in Masonry Walls, ASCE Continuing Education Seminar
- Roof Technology, Maintenance & Inspection, Building Envelope Technology Inc
Professional Associations
- Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO)
- Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
Publications & Presentations
- Forensic Engineering - A Primer for Adjusters
- 60 Years of Canadian Innovation - Week 2
- 60 Years of Innovation
- Structural Assessments, Analysis & Reconstruction: The Latest WP Radio Podcast is Now Available
- 3D Structural Imaging at the Touch of a Button
- Forensic Engineering Services Program for Farm Mutuals
- Arcon Announces Environmental Services
- Joint Inspection Protocols in a Pandemic Environment
- Arcon Enters Its 55th Year of Serving the Canadian Property & Casualty Insurance Market
- Canadian Lawyer 2017 Readers Choice Award Recipient
- Arcon Helps Expedite Reconstruction in Angus Tornado Zone
To speak with an expert, call
1-888-272-6671