Justin M. Grammer, P.E., CPSI

Director, Premises Liability and Security Practice

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Background

Mr. Justin Grammer holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering, is a registered professional engineer in several states, is a licensed residential home builder in the State of Alabama, and is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI). He has an extensive background in engineering design, general construction, safety, and forensics. Mr. Grammer has provided deposition testimony in support of his technical findings and has been qualified to provide expert testimony in trial.

In the field of Premises Liability and Security, Mr. Grammer has designed, constructed, and evaluated a wide range of premises, from pedestrian walkways to public playgrounds, for safety measures and conformance with the appropriate standard of care. Since 2017, he has conducted forensic evaluations of accidents that occurred in a variety of venues, including exterior and interior locations on a premises. In the course of completing these evaluations, he has determined compliance with building codes, property maintenance codes, voluntary and safety standards, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements to determine causation of incidents and the responsibilities of those involved.

As a civil/structural design engineer, Mr. Grammer’s experience included the analysis of new and existing structures and the design of the entire building system from its foundation through superstructure and roof. His design projects included residential, commercial, manufacturing, and industrial facilities. Mr. Grammer’s experience has encompassed projects with nearly every building material, including timber framing, light-gauge metal framing, aluminum, structural steel, plain concrete, and masonry.

Mr. Grammer has been involved in general construction from the permitting stage to completion in roles ranging from tradesman to project manager. This on-site construction experience included hands-on placement and installation of building components through means and methods decision-making. As a project manager, Mr. Grammer’s responsibilities included estimating, scheduling, procurement, and project execution. His construction projects included residential, commercial, manufacturing, and industrial facilities.

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Education and Certifications

  • Civil Engineering, B.S.: University of Alabama (2011)
  • Civil Engineering, M.S.: University of Alabama (2012)
  • Registered Professional Engineer: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas (*New Jersey is pending board approval)
  • Licensed Residential Home Builder in the State of Alabama 28730
  • Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI): 64968-901
  • Certified English XL Tribometrist: 1806723
  • 30-Hour OSHA Outreach for General Industry
  • 10-Hour OSHA Outreach for the Construction Industry
  • 40-Hour University of Michigan Human Factors Engineering Short Course 

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Associations and Memberships

Standards Committee Membership

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