Mr. Arnold has over 30 years of experience conducting forensic inspections of thousands of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, as well as infrastructure. These inspections covered structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems. He has developed detailed plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of existing buildings, infrastructure improvements, and repairs. Recognized as an expert in Building Code interpretation and compliance, Mr. Arnold specializes in the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) published Building Codes. As a result, he was appointed to an ICBO examination development committee, where he contributed to the creation of testing materials for ICBO professional members and inspectors.

University of Texas at Austin

Professional Civil Engineer, Texas, No. 77274 Texas Real Estate Commission Professional Inspector, No. 852 Building Inspection Engineering Certification Institute : Board Certified Building Inspection Engineer Texas Structural Pest Control Board : Licensed Wood Destroying Insect Inspector No. 30707 International Code Council : Appointed ICC Code Council Examination Develop Committee 2004 Master Code Professional No. 5177511 – MP Building Code Official No. 5177511 – B6 Building Inspector No. 5177511 – B5 Building Plans Examiner No. 5177511 – B3 Combination Inspector No. 5117511 – C8 Combination Plans Examiner No. 5177511 – C3 Residential Electrical Inspector No. 5177511 – E1 Electrical Inspector No. 5177511 – E5 Commercial Electrical Inspector No. 5177511 – E2 Electrical Code Official No. 5177511 – E6 Electrical Plans Examiner No. 5177511 – E3 Mechanical Inspector No. 5177511 – M5 Mechanical Code Official No. 5177511 – M6 Mechanical Plans Examiner No. 5177511 – M3 Plumbing Inspector No. 5177511 – P5 Plumbing Code Official No. 5177511 – P6 Plumbing Plans Examiner No. 5177511 – P3 Fire Inspector I No. 5177511 – G6Standard Coastal Construction Inspector No. 5177511 – C1

National Society of Professional EngineersTexas Society of Professional EngineersNational Academy of Building Inspection EngineersInvestigative Engineers Association

Mr. Ortiz brings extensive expertise in structural engineering management and design for a wide range of projects, including commercial, religious, institutional, industrial, bridge, and water/wastewater facilities. LOC also provides structural engineering services for custom residential architecture.

His experience includes comprehensive project management, with a focus on coordinating multiple disciplines across various projects. Mr. Ortiz has conducted numerous condition surveys and structural forensic analyses, as well as the rehabilitation of existing structures. He is also experienced in site grading, drainage reviews, and remediation.

As a former member of both the City of Austin Planning Commission and the Building Standards Commission, Mr. Ortiz is highly knowledgeable about the city’s building design and construction requirements. He also served as an Engineering Design Graphics instructor at Austin Community College for four years and has contributed to many construction management teams as a Structural Engineering Consultant.

University of Texas at Austin

B.S. Architectural Engineering (Block Emphasis: Structural Design and Construction Management), 1982.

• Registered Professional Engineer State of Texas No. 66204

• Structural Engineers Association of Texas

Experienced Senior Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the mechanical/industrial engineering industry. Strong engineering professional skilled in HVAC, Chilled Water, Heating Water, Steam, Process Exhaust, Plumbing, Utility Studies, and Energy Efficiency.  Adept in Project Management Planning, Scheduling, Budget Estimation, Procurement, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance.  Drives for results, and excels at multi-disciplinary coordination, design through construction.

University of Texas at Austin

B.S Mechanical Engineering, 2004

University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business

Business Foundations Certification Program, 2003

Licensed Professional Engineer – TX P.E. #102211

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Mr. Howard’s expertise includes forensic inspections of thousands of residential, commercial, and infrastructure properties over the past 10 years. These inspections included assessments of structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical building aspects and systems. Prior to that time, he was a Texas Department of Transportation (DOT) design engineer.

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Texas Tech University

B.S. in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech University, May 1971.

Registered Professional Engineer, Texas license number 39898

Since 1985, Mr. Sommerdorf has performed nondestructive testing in the construction, fabrication, nuclear, fossil-fuel, and petrochemical industries. The types of nondestructive testing performed have been: Visual, dye penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, eddy-current, and radiographic. Mr. Sommerdorf has also performed extensive field documentation of existing facilities for LOC's structural condition assessments. His experience also includes inspections of structural systems designed by LOC for foundation and superstructures. His experience in construction started in 1981 with NPS Industries, Inc., performing visual and dye penetrant inspections of fabricated Class I and II and nuclear piping components.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Welding Technology, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas, 1992 

Two year Non-destructive Testing Program, Hutchinson Area Vocational Technical Institute, Hutchinson, Minnesota, 1981 

• Perform welding inspection services to include visual, and non destructive ultrasound methods. 
• American Welding Society AWS/CWI Certified Welding Inspector, #91100831 
• Perform site inspections for structural concrete construction 
• American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level III – Liquid Penetrate, #159611 
• Perform site inspections for structural steel construction 
• Certificate of Completion- High-Strength Bolting of Steel Structures #265 
• Perform site inspections for wood-framed and light gage construction