Myth: Fire Codes Only Govern in Emergencies
By Zoe Gaik, Architectural Forensic Associate RGA Design Forensics NFPA 101 is a code many of you have probably heard of, being that it...
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A Forensic Architect’s Deposition and Trial Checklist
By Zoe Gaik, Architectural Forensic Associate RGA Design Forensics While many of you are not yourselves forensic architects, it is still...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...