SCHAUMBURG, IL, August 17, 2012 (Press-News.org) WHAT:
Dustin T. Smoot, RRC, RRO, LEED AP, Forensic Specialist with Pie Consulting & Engineering (Pie) will present at the upcoming 2012 Central Regional Adjusters Conference happening September 5 - 6 in Schaumburg, Illinois. Hosted by PLRB/LIRB, the conference caters to claim adjusters seeking enhanced claim knowledge, training, and continuing education.
Smoot's presentation on Residential and Commercial Roofing Installation and Repairs will highlight:
Basic roofing types
Installation procedures for various roofing systems (commercial and residential applications)
Building code requirements for commercial and residential construction
Repair options and techniques for common roof claims and deficiencies
WHO:
Dustin T. Smoot, RRC, RRO, LEED AP, Pie Consulting & Engineering
WHEN:
September 5, 2012, 10:45 am - 12:15 pm
WHERE:
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
1551 N. Thoreau Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173
About Dustin Smoot:
Dustin Smoot joined Pie Forensic Consultants in 2011 as a Forensic Specialist providing forensic engineering services involving building envelope components. His client base includes Insurance Companies, Homeowners, Building Owners, Architects, and Engineers. Dustin's technical expertise includes forensic investigation and assessment of damage caused by hail, snow, wind, flood, tornado, and hurricane. He specializes in providing building envelope recommendations, plans for repair, and cost estimation for repairs, as well as peer reviews of construction documents with recommendations and quality assurance observation. Dustin possesses extensive knowledge in building envelope systems and is an expert in the analysis of their failures.
About Pie Consulting & Engineering: Pie Consulting & Engineering is recognized as one of the leading investigative engineering and consulting firms in the country with a national client base which includes federal agencies, municipalities, general contractors, design professionals, building owners, and insurance and legal professionals. Visit us at http://www.pieforensic.com for additional information.
Dustin Smoot Presenting at PLRB 2012 Central Regional Adjusters Conference
Dustin T. Smoot, RRC, RRO, LEED AP, Forensic Specialist with Pie Consulting & Engineering (Pie) will present at the upcoming 2012 Central Regional Adjusters Conference happening September 5 - 6 in Schaumburg, Illinois
2012-08-17
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[Press-News.org] Dustin Smoot Presenting at PLRB 2012 Central Regional Adjusters ConferenceDustin T. Smoot, RRC, RRO, LEED AP, Forensic Specialist with Pie Consulting & Engineering (Pie) will present at the upcoming 2012 Central Regional Adjusters Conference happening September 5 - 6 in Schaumburg, Illinois