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CURRICULUM VITAE

GIDON R. VARDI, Ph.D.

Background

Over 40 years of combined construction and insurance industry experience. Apprenticeship

with a aster carpenter at Long Beach City College. Obtained a California (B) General

Building Contractors' License (1976) and subsequent (C-10) General Electrical, (C-13)

Fencing, (C-15) Flooring, (C-35) Lathing & Plastering, (C-39) Roofing, and (C-54) Tile

(Ceramic, Mosaic & Stone) licenses as well as general contractor licenses in Arizona.

Hands on experience in all phases and trades of construction both residential and

commercial, including: sitework, concrete, masonry, framing, waterproofing, insulation,

roofing, flashing and sheet metal, doors & windows, flooring (all types), lath & plaster,

gypsum board (drywall), acoustic treatment, painting, ceramic tile, mechanical,

electrical, steel, fencing, furniture fixtures and equipment. Construction management

experience: supervision, project management, and estimating. Remodel and restoration of

medical facilities, restaurants, military facilities, high rise interior and exterior,

major department store remodeling, industrial retrofitting, retail and commercial tenant

improvement and residential projects. Presently specializing in construction consulting

and forensics.

Construction Consultant & Investigator

Perform residential and commercial inspections. President of XL Services a division of AT

Vardi, Inc., a private consulting firm specializing in evaluation of construction related

product and property damage causation and determination of scope including: construction

defect, water intrusion, mold, negligence, subrogation and liability, reconstruction and

replacement cost, construction documentation, code and safety requirements, performance

and completion responsibility, real estate disclosure requirements, general contractor and

subcontractor responsibility, normal and customary industry standards and practices.

Project management including scheduling, budgeting and on-site inspections. Coordinate

architects, engineers, subcontractors, government officials and owners.

Building Inspector

ICC Certified Building Inspector, and ICC Certified Accessibility Inspector/Plan

Examiner: Research and give expert opinions regarding code compliance, safety, and ADA

(American with Disability Act) compliance. California Building Code certified.

Personal Injury Consultant & Investigator

Investigate, consult and report on a variety of personal injury claims including:

Construction site accidents, OSHA violations/compliance. Cases include use of power tools,

scaffolding, ladders, skylights, open trenches, glass or other material installation,

heavy equipment including cranes and lifts, construction vehicles, and general

construction operations. Slip, trip and falls and ADA (American with Disability Act)

violations/compliance, floor safety, lighting issues, industry standard violations,

premises liability, care and maintenance, and injury prevention. Claim experience

includes: Shopping centers, parking lots, multi-unit residential buildings, schools,

hotels, office & medical buildings, roofs, public throughways, restaurants, food and

pharmaceutical, industrial buildings, open air theatre, winery, and airport. We provide on-

site testing including: coefficient of friction, light level, and door pressure.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

ICC (International Code Council) Certified Accessibility Inspector/Plan Examiner#1064803-

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ICC (International Code Council) Certified Building Inspector #1064803-B5

ICC (International Code Council) Certified Building Inspector - California Building Codes

1064803-K1

Licensed California General Building Contractor - #324138, since 1976 (B, C-10, C-13, C-

39, HIC)

(Inactive. See Active corporate licenses below)

Corporate California General Building Contractor s License #806851 (B & HIC) (Active)

Licensed California Electrical Contractor - #806851, C-10 Classification (Active)

Licensed California Fencing Contractor - #806851, C-13 Classification (Active)

Licensed California Flooring Contractor - #806851, C-15 Classification (Active)

Licensed California Lathing & Plastering Contractor - #806851, C-35 Classification

(Active)

Licensed California Roofing Contractor - #806851, C-39 Classification (Active)

Licensed California Tile (Mosaic and Stone) Contractor - #806851, C-54 Classification

(Active)

Licensed California Independent Insurance Adjuster #2C21206 (Active)

Licensed Arizona Building Contractor - #133192, B Classification (Inactive)

U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA certified GPO 865-164

Board Certified Forensic Examiner - No. 2649

Fellow, American Board of Forensic Examiners

COURT APPEARANCES AS QUALIFIED EXPERT

Los Angeles County Municipal Court

Los Angeles County Superior Court

Los Angeles County Small Claims Court

Orange County Superior Court

Riverside County Superior Court

San Diego County Superior Court

San Bernardino Superior Court

Ventura County Superior Court

San Luis Obispo County Superior Court

Sacramento County Superior Court

U.S. Federal District Court - San Francisco

U.S. Federal District Court - Los Angeles

Other appearances as expert: Arbitrations, Mediations, and Appraisal Hearings

EDUCATION

Long Beach City College, Associate Of Science - 1972 Architectural Design

California Polytechnic University - Pomona -Construction Engineering, Urban Planning

OSHA Certificate - 1974

California Coast University, Bachelor of Science - 1991 Business Administration

UCLA Extension, Mediation - Certificate 1997

Pepperdine University School of Law - Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution

Mediation - Certificate 1998

California Coast University, Doctor of Philosophy - 2001- Business Administration

Certificate of Completion - Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc. - Fundamentals of

Mold, Biological Sampling and Report Interpretation - 2002

In addition to the above education, over the past 38 years and on-going, attendance at

numerous seminars, training and lectures.

EXPERIENCE BACKGROUND

Construction Projects

Residential Construction:

Rehabilitation, reconstruction and remodeling of over 500 single family residences.

Commercial Construction:

Restoration, remodeling or construction of such projects as: AMI Hospital North

Hollywood, Central Plaza, Neiman Marcus, Macy s, Broadway, Exchange - Marine Corp

Logistics Base- Barstow, Ann Taylor s, Talbot s, Women s World, Elton s, San Diego Wiping

Materials, Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls, Victoria Secrets, El Portal Luggage, Broadway

Place, Gustavo s, Mizrahi Bank, Numerous office interiors, Rehabilitation and

reconstruction of several multi-unit multi-story dwelling complexes, schools, factories,

various commercial buildings and the Mormon Church - Hawthorne

Consulting Projects

Residential Construction:

Inspection and damage assessment of: Over 300 residential units after the 1994 Northridge

earthquake. Over 3000 single family units involved in a variety of construction defect

cases. Over 200 single family units involved in non-litigation including custom home

construction and special projects such as complex roof installation and major stucco and

sheet metal repairs as well as first party property claims.

Commercial Construction:

Post 1994 Northridge earthquake inspection and damage assessment of multi-unit, multi-

story, dwelling complexes and commercial structures. Post severe hail and wind damage

inspection and assessment of large apartments complexes in Arizona and Colorado. Consult

on scores of multi-unit, multi-story, dwelling complexes involved in construction defect

cases and reconstruction. Feasibility study for relocating and reconstruction of the

Horton Grand Hotel. Damage assessment, determination of cost of repair and consulting for

commercial structures such as: UCLA chemistry building, multi-story office building in

downtown Los Angeles, 99c Super Store, El Encanto Hotel, mini-marts, warehouses, auto

repair facilities, auto dealership, Red Line MTA subway tunnel, and a variety of other

commercial buildings. Special projects consultant on a multi-story condominium project.

Construction management of retail projects such as Out Takes - Universal CityWalk and

other commercial projects and waterproofing consultants on large repair and reconstruction

projects including 122 unit apartment building and big box electronic equipment retail

store.

Mold, Fungi and VOC Investigation:

Conducted hundreds of cause and origin investigations involving water intrusion where

mold, fungi or other VOC s were suspected. Trained extract bulk samples and to recognize

the potential presence of mold and review laboratory analysis reports.

Author, Lecturer, Teacher

Articles published in industry publications such as "Claims" magazine; policy and

procedure manuals on a variety of subjects including: Safety, construction management,

insurance appraisals, and over 2,000 narratives, reports and/or opinions. Seminars and

lectures given on a variety of subjects including: Construction management, estimating,

construction methods, sick house and sick building syndrome, construction technology, and

conflict resolution.

Expert Testimony

Qualified in Superior and Federal Courts To Testify On A Variety Of Issues Including:

Contractor s standard of care

Trade specific contractor performance issues including: grading, concrete, framing,

roofing, stucco, drywall, floor finishes, painting, electrical, plumbing, windows & doors,

ventilation, sheet metal, fencing, masonry, steel, and all trades incidental to general

building construction

Business practices including record keeping

Delay claims & Construction scheduling

Building codes

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) codes and regulations

Personal injury including site reconstruction

Construction damages and costs

Construction defects

Water intrusion cause and origin & Mold recognition including cause and origin

Fire, smoke, water, termite, wood rot restoration & Earthquake damages

Anticipated and customary wear and tear

Shopping mall and retail center premises maintenance and safety

Floor safety

OSHA regulations & Safety standards

Power tool safety

Scaffolding safety

Real estate disclosure and hidden damage

Structure classifications including mobile (manufactured home) vs. modular homes

Variety of structure types including: Single & multi family residence, restaurant,

courthouse, hotel, office building, medical building, museum, site development

Qualified in federal court to testify on issues dealing with insurance premiums as they

relate to contractors and developers.

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