Michael M. Powell, P.E.

Background

Mr. Michael Powell holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structural/geotechnical design and analysis. He is a registered professional engineer in Florida, North Carolina, and Texas.

Mr. Powell’s professional experience includes property investigations on residential and commercial/industrial structures, including building subsidence assessments, roof damage assessments, moisture intrusion, flooring damage assessments (tile, wood, etc.), swimming pool failures, and storm-related damage.  He has evaluated the plumbing systems (supply and waste) for breaches and adequacy of installation and designed remedial efforts required.  His professional skills also include geotechnical investigations of residential, municipal, and commercial environments, and structural analysis. He has also completed investigations of construction defects, including stucco, windows and doors, building wrap/waterproofing, flashing, framing, roofing, and swimming pools.

Mr. Powell has prepared calculations for structural and geotechnical analysis and design; prepared construction plans, technical specifications, and bid documents; and inspected the shop fabrication and the field construction of structural concrete and steel components.  He has performed structural assessments of distressed and damaged buildings, evaluated and analyzed building failures, evaluated and analyzed plumbing failures and associated repair scopes.  Mr. Powell has also provided engineering consultations, mediation testimony, arbitration testimony, deposition testimony, and trial testimony.

Mr. Powell is also a LEED® Accredited Professional, which demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the “green building” certification process for building design, materials, construction, operation, and indoor air quality issued by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Mr. Powell is a state-certified Mold Inspector and Remediator, in which indoor air quality issues are assessed for potential contamination in residences, commercial buildings, and other facilities, and mitigation is designed/implemented.  Mr. Powell has prepared construction plans, technical specifications, and bid documents, as well as provided engineering consultations and deposition testimony to attorneys.