Areas of Expertise:
The Grossmann Design Group has the experience and expertise required to identify and propose
solutions with regard to construction defects.  The staff of the firm identifies construction deficiencies related to the prevailing standard with regard to construction practices.
 
Specific expertise includes investigations and the development of repair plans for construction defects related to water intrusion.  Services include exploratory investigations and testing to identify the specific causes of water intrusion, and developing repair plans.  Special emphasis is focused on the expected performance of waterproofing assemblies with regard to local micro-climates.  Recommendations for repair are formulated based on performance and economic criteria.

Education:
Bachelor of Arts - University of Massachusetts
Master of Architecture - Harvard Graduate School of Design

Registration:
Architect - California, Nevada, Oregon, Florida, Hawaii

Relevant Experience:
Mr. Grossmann has extensive experience providing consulting services related to investigating and developing solutions to construction problems.  Clients have included property managers, facility managers, architects, and public agencies.  His project experience includes the following:

EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS LITIGATION CONSULTING

• Construction Consultant for 81 Lansing Street Exterior Repairs, San Francisco, CA [expert witness for litigation regarding construction defects]
• Construction Consultant for Bradford Park HOA Repairs, Pacifica, CA [expert witness for litigation regarding construction defects]
• Construction Consultant for Saal Residence Exterior Repairs, Sonoma, CA [expert witness for litigation regarding construction defects]
• Construction Consultant for 1230 Kearney Street Residence Exterior Repairs, San Francisco, CA [expert witness for litigation regarding construction defects]
• Construction Consultant for Office Building Exterior Sheet Metal Cladding, Oakland, CA [expert witness for litigation regarding construction defects]
• Construction Consultant for 950 Harrison Street Exterior Repairs, San Francisco, CA [expert witness for litigation regarding construction defects]

CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING

• Roofing and Waterproofing Consultant for West Contra Costa County Unified School District, Richmond, CA
• Roofing and Waterproofing Consultant for Fremont Unified High School District, Sunnyvale, CA
• Construction Consultant for Country Club Townhome HOA Repairs, San Jose, CA
• Construction Consultant for Foothill Gardens HOA, Gilroy, CA
• Construction Consultant for Northern California Facilities and San Jose District Facilities for the United States Postal Service
• Roofing and Waterproofing Consultant for University of California, Berkeley, CA

ARCHITECT

• Principal-in-Charge of Design and Services During Construction for a New Police Services Facility, City of Pacifica, CA
• Principal-in-Charge of Design and Services During Construction for IQC A/E Services, Bay Region Facilities, United States Postal Service
• Principal-in-Charge of Design and Services During Construction for a New Athletic Facility, University Club San Francisco, CA
• Principal-in-Charge of Design and Services During Construction for a New Restroom and Office Building, and Marina Gate Houses, San Mateo Harbor County District, El Granada and South San Francisco, CA

The following summarizes the applicable project experience of the firm.

POINTE PACIFIC BUILDING REPAIRS	Location: Daly City, California
EDGEWATER ISLE SOUTH REPAIRS	Location: San Mateo, California
FREMONT TERRACE RENOVATIONS	Location: Fremont, California
MARINA BAY TOWNHOUSE REPAIRS	Location: Richmond, California
CITYHOMES WEST RECONSTRUCTION	Location: Foster City, California
SCHOONER BAY EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS	Location: Foster City, California
SPYGLASS HILL EXTERIOR RECONSTRUCTION	Location: Larkspur, California
DOLPHIN POINT TOWNHOUSE REPAIRS	Location: Pacifica, California
LANTERN COVE EXTERIOR REPAIRS	Location: Foster City, California
THE MANORS REPAIRS	Location: Redwood Shores, California
THE ADMIRALTY DECK REPAIRS	Location: Foster City, California
BARRON SQUARE DECK REPAIRS	Location: Palo Alto, California
MARINA POINT RECONSTRUCTION	Location: Foster City, California
FOOTHILL GARDEN APARTMENTS EXTERIOR REPAIRS	Location: Carson City, Nevada