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A Guide to Architectural Forensic Tools

By Zoe Gaik, Architectural Forensic Associate RGA Design Forensics As a member in the field of architectural forensics, the tools we use ...

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Vacation Rentals and Building Codes: What Actually Applies

By Zoe Gaik, Architectural Forensic Associate RGA Design Forensics I’m sure you’ve heard of this dilemma before—what building code actual...

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Design Issues in Assisted Living Facilities in the Era of COVID-19

By William Henry Managing Member RGA-Design and RGA-Design Forensics Despite the negative impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic poses to the...

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ADA vs the Florida Accessibility Code: What's the Difference?

By Zoe Gaik, Architectural Forensic Associate RGA Design Forensics Working in architectural law is tricky if you don’t have a good grasp ...

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Accessible Route vs. Means of Egress

By Zoe Gaik, Forensic Associate RGA Design Forensics Accessible routes and means of egress are two aspects of design that many architects...

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Hurricane Michael and the Impact of the Florida Building Code

Hurricane Michael made landfall at 2pm on October 10, 2018. Given the turnover of the news cycle, that may have well been 10 years ago. T...

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The Florida Supreme Court Changes Standard for Expert Witnesses

On October 15, the Florida Supreme Court made a ruling on Delisle v. Crane, which effectively clarified how Florida courts will handle th...

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How to Choose an Expert Witness

In choosing experts, avoid those that embrace the “enemies” of all aspects of litigation and trial: complexity, confusion, and ambiguity....

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Liability and Insurance in Architecture

This is the seventh in a series of articles that will examine issues that can arise in the relationship between the architect in a constr...

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The ADA, Testers, and the Impact on Shopping Centers

During this year’s annual International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Florida Conference and Deal Making, the topic of ADA lawsuits ...

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Authority of the Architect and its Limits

This is the sixth in a series of articles that will examine issues that can arise in the relationship between the architect in a construc...

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RGA attends 2018 ICSC Florida Conference and Deal Making

The RGA Design Forensics team was out in full force at the 2018 ICSC Florida Conference and Deal Making. The conference focuses on real ...

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The Architect During Construction

This is the fifth in a series of articles that will examine issues that can arise in the relationship between the architect in a construc...

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The Architect Before Construction

This is the fourth in a series of articles that will examine issues that can arise in the relationship between the architect in a constru...

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The ADA’s Reach into the Outdoors: Beyond the Building and Parking Lot

Having served for many years as a court certified forensic expert concerning design and construction litigation, I am continually surpris...

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Two Theories on Filing Lawsuits

This is the third in a series of articles that will examine issues that can arise in the relationship between the architect in a construc...

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RGA attends Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association Event

Chief Judge Ronald Ficarrotta and Honorable Carl Hinson “Professionalism A View From The Bench” Dr. Henry and our newest addition to the ...

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Issues Facing the Architect in Today's World

This is the second in a series of articles that will examine issues that can arise in the relationship between the architect in a constru...

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The Role of the Architect in Construction

This is the first in a series of articles that will examine issues that can arise in the relationship between the architect in a construc...

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Can the ADA Be Applied to Non-Disabled People in Florida?

Applying the Americans With Disabilities Act to Non-Disabled People in Florida What can be done if a non-disabled person is injured in a ...

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