Legal Aspects of Building Assessment Reports

Building assessment reports not only aid in determining the status of a building, they may also become crucial documents in either starting litigation, or explaining the issues in litigation. The course emphasizes the importance of thorough and accurate assessments to avoid legal pitfalls, including ensuring that the scope of the assessment is clear. Additionally, the course covers the risks of compromising engineering judgment to satisfy clients. Of importance, if licensed professionals are conducting the building assessment, such action and resulting reports are governed by the individual state’s standard of care. By keeping these risk factors in mind, the authors will be better equipped to write effective and compliant building assessment reports.

• Course will award 1.5 hour of continuing education
• This course is Diamond Review approved in 49 states. New York does not accept hours from recordings.

Speaker:

Serena L. Hendon, Esq., P.E., is a distinguished professional with extensive experience in both engineering and law. Her specialties are construction law, professional liability law, and commercial litigation. She excels in complex construction defect litigation, representing a wide range of clients including homeowners, engineers, architects, developers, and contractors involved in residential, commercial, and governmental projects. Her expertise extends to contract drafting and review, focusing on minimizing liability and ensuring effective remedies in case of contract breaches.

Julie Furr, P.E., M.ASCE, has over 17 years of practice as a licensed professional engineer in the field of structural/civil engineering and construction and has extensive experience with forensic engagements. Julie is a voting member of NCSEA’s Existing Buildings/Structural Retrofit Code Committee, a member of FEMA’s ATC Seismic Code Support Committee, Chair of the Memphis and Shelby County Code Advisory Board and past president of the West Tennessee Structural Engineers Association. Julie is a regular participant at the ICC code hearings.

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