Abel Crean, PE

561-***-****

(***)-**-BUILD

adebc8@r.postjobfree.com

Davie, FL 33314

Summary

A career construction professional with 20+ years of experience who subsequently obtained a Civil Engineering degree with a focus on Structures, I am a Professional Engineer, currently applying my experience and education to Forensic Engineering and building inspections, ranging from structural damage and concrete restoration to wind and water insurance claims. I am well versed in conducting assessments with scientific methodology, component testing, Cause & Origin determination, report preparation, and expert witness testimony.

Employment History

GeoHazards, Inc. 9/17-Current

Senior Forensic Engineer

Completed reviews of other Engineer’s reports.

Trained new Engineers transitioning into forensics from other disciplines.

Reformatted company report template, including stock language to provide consistent product across multiple Engineers, geographic areas, and report type.

Conducted continuing education courses for insurance adjuster training.

Performed inspections and prepared Forensic Engineering reports for water loss claims, structural failures, commercial buildings, roofing wind/ hail, wind vs. surge, complex claims, geotechnical soil failures.

Worked independently and maintained a weekly volume of 4-10 reports

Responded to CAT claims after Hurricane Irma.

Provided expert witness testimony and deposition services as required.

Akouri Consulting Engineers 9/16 – 9/17

Engineer

Conducted building inspections for structural damage, building settlement, property site turnover surveys, property insurance claims, construction liability insurance claims, 40-year structural inspections.

Produced reports for property owners, homeowner associations, real estate agents, and insurance companies.

Business development and marketing.

GHD

Engineer 12/15 – 8/16

Conducted building science and structural site assessments.

Provided water mitigation and fungal remediation review for complex claims.

Produced legally defendable reports citing building code, scientific research, and industry standards.

Provided expert witness services for insurance and construction litigation.

Education

Florida International University 2015

Bachelor’s in Science in Civil Engineering GPA 3.4

Broward College 2012

Associate’s Degree in Engineering w/ Highest Honors GPA 3.83

Atlantic Technical Center 2003

Certificate in AutoCAD/ Architectural Design

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer Licensed in Florida and South Carolina

ACAC Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant 2016

State of Florida Certified General Contractor 2004

Specialty Training

Level 2 Unbonded Post Tensioning Inspector Post Tensioning Institute

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED

Zero Energy Home Ready US Dept. of Energy

Geotechnical and Soils Special Inspector International Code Council

Roof Wind/ Hail Haag Engineering

Cast Iron Drain Pipe Failures My Plumbing Company

Corrosion for Duration of Loss Nolan Wells, MSME, EI

Deposition Questioning Kelly Kronenberg, PA

Fungal Microbiology Prestige Enviro-Microbiology

Photography Polaroid University

Wood Decay Ralph Moon, PhD

Professional Association Memberships

National Academy of Forensic Engineers 2020

American Society of Civil Engineers Committee for Forensic Practices 2019

South Florida Claims Association 2018

Expert Witness

Verlangieri v. SafePoint Case No. CACE-18-007***-****

Feliz v. Axis Insurance Company Case No. 201*-******-CA-01 2019

Cerna v. Citizens Case No. 201*-******-CA-01 2018

Moser Family Trust v. Citizens Case No. 201*-******-CA-01 2018

Perez v. Citizens Case No. 2018-CA-000023-K 2018

Language Skills

Speak, read, write English, Spanish, and Portuguese including trade terminology

Trade Skills

Project Management Windows/ Doors

Permitting Cabinetry

Read Blueprints Aluminum Screen Enclosures

Estimating Aluminum Roof Systems

Material Take-offs Steel Framing & Drywall

CAD Drafting Carpentry

Reinforcing Steel All Aspects of Interiors

Concrete General Roofing/ MEP Knowledge

Computer Skills

AutoCAD MS Office Xactimate

Industry & Academic Awards

Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers Scholar 2016

Florida Structural Engineers Association Scholar 2015

Florida Engineering Society Scholar 2014

Eisenhower Transportation Fellow 2013

National Endowment for Housing Scholar 2012-13

MENSA Scholar 2012

Research and Publications

Current provider of insurance adjuster continuing education courses 2020

Peer Reviewer for ASTM Journal of Testing and Materials 2019

Plumbing Engineer Magazine 2019

Quantitative Method for Corrosion and Patina on Plumbing Components 2018

Property Casualty 360 Magazine 2017

Evaluation of Moisture Meters in Wood & Gypsum 2017

Staining and Decay of Dimensional Lumber, Plywood, & Particle Board 2016

Ultra High Performance Concrete Roof Systems 2015

Excellent References Available Upon Request

https://www.linkedin.com/in/abelcrean/

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