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Robert T. Stevens, Jr., AIA, NCARB
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Registered Professional Architect
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Education
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B.A.
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Architecture
– Carnegie
Mellon
University,
1979
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Certifications
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Registered
Architect –
Pennsylvania
and New
Jersey
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Areas of
Specialization
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Slip,trip and fall accidents
- Building failures due to design and/or construction defects
- A/E professional liability issues resulting from design errors and/or omissions
- Residential and commercial building claims
- Design and construction standards and codes
- Building functional failure issues (accessibility, storm water/erosion issues, suitability to use)
- Site/facility issues
- Maintenance issues
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Professional Affiliations
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American Institute of Architects.
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Southwestern Pennsylvania Professional Chapter of BOCA.
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NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration
Boards)
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Mr. Stevens is experienced, and has testified for both plaintiff and defense,
in the areas of architectural design, code compliance, slip,trip and fall
accidents, building functional failure issues (accessibility, storm water/erosion
issues, suitability to use), design standard issues, equipment and component
failures, security issues, site/facility issues, evaluation and safety and
construction claims.
Mr. Stevens is also the owner of an architectural design firm responsible
for the custom design of commercial facilities, public buildings, apartment
complexes and residential homes. Services performed throughout a 20 year
career have included engagement for the performance of complete architectural
services including custom design, detailed drawings and specifications
of all architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical components; letting
project for competitive bids and evaluation of competitive bids; on-going inspection
of the progress of work and certification to the owner of the satisfactory completion
of phases of the work.
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He has provided architectural services for the rehabilitation of residential units for
Allegheny Housing Rehabilitation Corporation under various HUD and FHA programs. He
has extensive knowledge of and experience in application of ADA requirements, building
codes and code compliance issues.
A current CV is available on request.
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