Architect D. William Otey Joins Western Architectural
Strategic hire positions the Portland-based forensic architecture and engineering firm to meet a growing demand for building envelope consulting and construction defect litigation services.
Portland, OR, April 15, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Western Architectural, a leading forensic architecture and engineering firm serving the western United States, has hired D. William Otey as the newest member of its professional staff. Mr. Otey will provide architectural services as they relate to building envelope consulting and design, and will serve as an integral part of the firm’s litigation support team, offering expert witness testimony on behalf of plaintiffs and defense in construction defect cases.
A registered architect in California, Mr. Otey’s background includes over 30 years experience in architecture, construction management, construction forensics and claims. His skills encompass building repair methodology, cost estimating, critical path method (CPM) scheduling, and expert witness testimony. He worked extensively in Los Angeles, the Bay Area and in Florida prior to relocating to Oregon.
“Bill brings a tremendous depth of expertise in design, construction management and forensic investigation to his position at Western Architectural,” states Eric Hoff, the firm’s president and senior architect. “His track record on diverse project types and broad range of skills complements and strengthens our capabilities, and will allow us to better meet the needs of our growing client roster.”
Established in 1989, Western Architectural is headquartered in Portland, with offices in Salt Lake City, Utah and Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm’s core services include building envelope consulting for new construction and existing buildings, construction defect litigation support, structural engineering, indoor air quality testing, and maintenance plans and reserve studies targeted to Homeowner Associations. At the forefront of the forensic building science and waterproofing industry, the firm provides complete waterproofing consultation, water intrusion preventative analysis and investigations, and ensures structural integrity for virtually all building types – residential, commercial and institutional.
Western Architectural’s staff is comprised of licensed architects and engineers, forensic inspectors, certified EIFS and mold inspectors, registered roof observers, certified window installers, accredited reserve specialists, and LEED-accredited professionals. Notable projects include the Pearl District’s Lovejoy Block 1, Vancouver, Washington’s Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, Salem Hospital’s new patient care tower, and numerous projects for Homeowner Associations, affordable housing and educational facilities. For more information, visit Western Architectural at: www.westernarchitectural.com
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A registered architect in California, Mr. Otey’s background includes over 30 years experience in architecture, construction management, construction forensics and claims. His skills encompass building repair methodology, cost estimating, critical path method (CPM) scheduling, and expert witness testimony. He worked extensively in Los Angeles, the Bay Area and in Florida prior to relocating to Oregon.
“Bill brings a tremendous depth of expertise in design, construction management and forensic investigation to his position at Western Architectural,” states Eric Hoff, the firm’s president and senior architect. “His track record on diverse project types and broad range of skills complements and strengthens our capabilities, and will allow us to better meet the needs of our growing client roster.”
Established in 1989, Western Architectural is headquartered in Portland, with offices in Salt Lake City, Utah and Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm’s core services include building envelope consulting for new construction and existing buildings, construction defect litigation support, structural engineering, indoor air quality testing, and maintenance plans and reserve studies targeted to Homeowner Associations. At the forefront of the forensic building science and waterproofing industry, the firm provides complete waterproofing consultation, water intrusion preventative analysis and investigations, and ensures structural integrity for virtually all building types – residential, commercial and institutional.
Western Architectural’s staff is comprised of licensed architects and engineers, forensic inspectors, certified EIFS and mold inspectors, registered roof observers, certified window installers, accredited reserve specialists, and LEED-accredited professionals. Notable projects include the Pearl District’s Lovejoy Block 1, Vancouver, Washington’s Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, Salem Hospital’s new patient care tower, and numerous projects for Homeowner Associations, affordable housing and educational facilities. For more information, visit Western Architectural at: www.westernarchitectural.com
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