John D. Wallace, P.E.
District Manager
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Expert QuestionS & AnswerS
What kinds of cases or matters do you most often work on, and what makes you the right person to handle them?
I have 20 years in the civil/structural engineering industry and 11 years of forensic experience assisting clients with matters related to civil engineering design, code compliance, construction/design defects, premises liability, and property damage evaluations.
What professional engagements have shaped your experience and established your expertise in these areas?
Property, premises, and construction evaluations on residential, historical, commercial, and industrial structures (roofs, exteriors, interiors, foundations), and structural damage assessments from storms, catastrophes, fires, vibrations, accidents, and construction-related defects and providing consultation regarding failure causation, construction defects, code evaluation/compliance, premises liability, structural damage, and repairs/remediation.
What questions should clients be asking when they’re vetting an expert in your field — and what answers should they be looking for?
Clients should be asking about specific experience, training, certifications, education, and/or career experience including a degree in Civil Engineering, background in civil/structural engineering design, construction QA/QC, construction engineering inspections, and the ability to use specialized equipment (BOT 3000e, English XLT).
Background
Mr. John Wallace holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and is a registered professional engineer in Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Delaware. He has 19 years of consulting experience in design, permitting, project management, infrastructure evaluation/analysis, and construction inspections for quality control. His design experience includes commercial and residential buildings, site development and infrastructure plans, foundations, retaining walls, structural repairs, geotechnical recommendations, stormwater analysis, project feasibility studies, and coastal armoring.
Mr. Wallace’s additional areas of expertise include consultation regarding the planning, design, and construction of residential, commercial, institutional, manufacturing, and healthcare infrastructure.
As a forensic engineer, Mr. Wallace’s experience includes property and construction investigations on residential, historical, commercial, and industrial structures, including roofs, exteriors, interiors, foundations, structural systems, and structural damage assessments from storms, catastrophes, fires, vibrations, accidents, and construction-related defects. He provides consultation to insurance professionals, contractors, developers, attorneys, and property owners concerning structural, building envelope, and property damage evaluation, failure causation, construction defects, code evaluation/compliance, premises liability, structural damage, mold evaluation and assessment, and repairs/remediation for structures.
Education and Certifications
- Civil Engineering, B.S.: Florida State University (2006)
- Professional Engineer: Florida, Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Delaware, Virginia, Maryland, and New York
- NCEES Record Number 65005
- Certified XL Tribometrist
- Tile Roofing Industry Alliance, High Wind Manual Certified
- Licensed Mold Assessor: Florida