David Reed
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As a Council Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant, David Reed,
CIEC, has over 23 years experience in the building sciences, and the
physics of moisture intrusion, designing solutions for a host of building
types and situations. He has been involved with more than 7,500
investigations and specifications on more than 12,000 building sites to
resolve water and moisture issues.
David has served as a manufacturer's technical consultant for a variety of
waterproofing products, has authored many articles concerning moisture
intrusion, and has been a keynote speaker for building inspection and
architectural seminars.
David is a seasoned professional, having been involved in both
investigation of building systems failure, and product research and
development. He has worked with architects, builders, contractors,
subcontractors, inspectors, homeowners associations, property managers,
the military, and municipalities for design and remediation of waterproofing.
David currently or in the past has had membership in several professional
organizations including the Construction Specification Institute, RCI, ASTM
I nternational, Environmental Assessment Association, the Indoor
Environmental Standards Organization, and the American & Indoor Air
Quality Council. David is certified by the American & Indoor Air Quality
Council as a CIEC-(Council-Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant),
Environmental Assessment Association as CEI - (Certified Environmental
Inspector), and CRS - (Certified Remediation Specialist) and is certified as
a Moisture Management Inspector. David continues his education by
attending seminars by the American Institute of Architects, Construction
Specification Institute, World of Concrete/ Masonry, Associated General
Contractors, Sheet Metal Contractors Association, Housing Inspection
Foundation, Environmental Laboratories, Sealant and Waterproofing
Manufacturer's training courses, IESO, EAA, and IESO.
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Areas of Expertise
Waterproofing Systems
Deck Coating Systems
Sealants
Moisture Vapor Transmission
Elastomeric Coatings
Flashing
Fracture-Resistant Membrane Systems
Moisture Management
Drainage Systems
Mold Testing
Mold Remediation Plans
Cause & Origin Investigations for Water Damage & Mold
Infrared Thermography
Professional Experience
2003-PRESENT David Reed Consulting Inc.
Consulting for waterproofing system design, forensic investigation of
waterproofing failures, failure analysis, architectural plan review for
weatherproofing, special inspections for installation of waterproofing and
coating systems.
Expert Litigation Support.
Moisture intrusion, waterproofing, coatings, Cause & Origin investigation.
Indoor Air Quality inspection and testing, specializing in Mold Testing,
Cause & Origin investigation, and remediation scope of work.
MMI-Moisture Management Inspection.
2008 (June- Sept) Salerno Livingston Architects/ Building Analysts
Consultant specializing in moisture management and waterproofing
systems. Architectural plan review for weatherproofing, special inspections
for installation of waterproofing and coating systems. Expert litigation
support, cause and origin of moisture intrusion investigations. Building
envelope systems design. (Worked part-time on their contracts while
working on contracts under Reed Consulting)
2003-2007 Accurate Spec Rep Inc.
Architectural representative for Dex-O-Tex products, deck coating
waterproofing, decorative concrete coating, epoxy floor systems, terrazzo
flooring, sanitary floor & wall coatings, static dissipative flooring systems.
1989-2003 Sunshine Supply Co. Inc.
Representative for waterproofing materials and systems. Product systems
recommendations for waterproofing systems and protective coatings.
Problem solving, jobsite inspections. Architectural plan review. Authored
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periodical articles on waterproofing, deck coating, and weather proofing.
Served as a keynote speaker for inspectors, architects, and contractors.
1992-2003 Deck Coating Consulting
Worked as an independent consultant for deck coating manufacturers,
such as Excellent Coatings Inc., Crossfield Products and Thunderbird
Drains. Served as a special inspector, authored installation guides,
maintenance guides, and general product guides. Designed systems for
waterproofing and deck coating. Served as a liaison between
manufacturers and contractors.
Professional Associations Past & Present Memberships
National Institute of Building Sciences
Roofing Consultants Institute
American Society for Testing and Materials
Construction Specification Institute
American Indoor Air Quality Council
Audio Engineering Society
Building Industry Association
Environmental Assessment Association
Indoor Environmental Standards Organization
Indoor Air Quality Association
Sheet Metal Contractors Association
TCA
Certifications
Council Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant
Certified Environmental Inspector
Certified Remediation Specialist
Industry Training & Conferences (partial list)
Forensic Expert Witness Association - How to be an Effective
Expert Witness
CETCO- Building Envelope University
RCI- Dynamic Water Vapor Permeance of Building Materials and
the Benefits to Buildings
RCI - Communication Strategies for Expert Witnesses
RCI- Effective Attic Ventilation
Achieving Sustainable Design Goals with Tubular Daylighting
Technologies
RCI- Investigation & Litigation of a Roof Failure
Commercial Applications of Manufactured Stone- Techniques,
Performance and Aesthetics
Comparing Walkable Roof Deck Membranes
Design Considerations for Waterproofing Systems
VOC Regulations
Design Considerations for Low-Slope Roofs
IAQA Green Healthy Buildings
ParexUSA - Eifs with Drainage
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ICRI Slab Moisture Testing
Building Science- Historical Development of the Building Enclosure
Building Science- Increasing the Durability of Building Construction
Building Science- The Building Enclosure
Building Science-Rain Control in Buildings
Building Science- Understanding Drainage Planes
Building Science- Flood and Hurricane Resistant Buildings
Building Science- Air Flow Control in Buildings
Building Science- Understanding Air Barriers
Building Science- Pressures in Buildings
Building Science- Moisture and Materials
Building Science- Understanding Vapor Barriers
Building Science- EIFS Stucco and DEFS Claddings
Building Science- EIFS - Problems and Solutions
Building Science- Thermal Control in Buildings
Building Science- Understanding Attic Ventilation
Building Science- Wood Pitched Roof Construction
Building Science- Ice Dams
Building Science- Understanding Basements
Building Science- HVAC in Multifamily Buildings
Building Science- Understanding Ventilation in Hot Humid Climates
Building Science- Solutions for Vapor Impermeable Flooring on
Concrete Slabs
Building Science-Curtainwalls
Building Science- Investigating and Diagnosing Moisture Problems
Building Science- Interior Insulation Retrofits
Building Science- Green Building and Sustainability
IAQA- Moisture Intrusion Workshop
IAQA- Inspection Pre thru Post Remediation of Mold
IAQA- Report Writing
IAQA- HVAC for Residential Properties
IAQA- Ventilation Systems for Raised Foundation Structures
IAQA- Clean up and Care of Homes vs. Major Remediation
IAQA- Why Buildings Fail
IAQA- Being and Expert Witness
IAQA- Asset Protection for you Business
IAQA- Showers, a Water Management System
IAQA- Certified Indoor Environmentalist Course
Bacteria Sampling and Data Interpretation
Environmental Solutions Association Mold Inspection Training
Course
TCA- Solving Tile Problems Before They Occur
TCA- A Systems Approach to Tile & Stone
Mold Abatement & Remediation Techniques
MoldTech Moisture Management Assessment Course
World of Concrete- Preventing & Handling Efflorescence
Environmental Assessment Association- Electric & Magnetic Fields
Course
Lomanco- Concepts and Designs of Attic Ventilation
Applied Thermography Training
AIAQC- Case Study Conference
Mold Abatement & Remediation Techniques Course
Fundamentals of Mold Sampling and Report Interpretation Course
Mold Inspection & Testing Course
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Environmental Assessment Association- Conference
Mameco International Training Course
Vulkem & Paraseal Technical Seminar
Sika concrete repair, sealants and coatings
Dex-O-Tex Applicator Training- deck coatings, terrazzo, sanitary
floor & wall coatings, static dissipative flooring systems
Miracote decorative coating, microtopping, deck coating
Excel-Coat deck coating Applicator Training
Tremco & Vulkem waterproofing, sealants, deck coating
Paraseal waterproofing systems
Sonneborn sealants, waterproofing membranes, deck coating
Jiffy Seal membrane waterproofing, anti-fracture membranes,
flashing systems, roof membranes
CIM Industrial Membranes for potable water, secondary
containment, traffic systems
Dow Corning sealants, elastomeric coatings
Koester negative side waterproofing systems
Schluter Systems uncoupling, vapor pressure equalization and
waterproofing systems
Fortifiber flashing systems
W.R. Meadows waterproofing membrane systems
Johns Manville expansion joint systems
Tyvek weatherization systems
Polycoat Products traffic membranes and waterproofing
Other miscellaneous programs from professional organizations
Association of General Contractors
International Concrete Repair Institute
American Concrete Institute
World of Concrete
Sheet Metal Contractors Association
Tile Contractors Association
Property Inspectors Association
Glass & Window Associations
American Institute of Architects
Instructor
California Department of Insurance Continuing Education Provider
o Cause & Origin of Mold in Buildings
o Cause & Origin of Mold in Buildings
Architectural Courses
o Deck Waterproofing Materials & Design
o Epoxy & ESD Flooring
o Designs for preventing Moisture Intrusion
Education
David Studied Physics, Biology, and Marketing at Phillips University and
left in his junior year to become a partner in a construction company. David
has returned to college from time to time to take courses of interest. David
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attends industry continuing education courses regularly to learn for others
in the industry, and to stay current on industry affairs.
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