Gustavo Estrada
Structural Assessments, Structural Reconstruction & OBC Compliance
- (416) 491-2525 Ext. 1023
- gustavo.estrada@arconforensics.com
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Executive Summary
Gustavo specializes in the investigation of claims related to structural issues or failures on residential and commercial buildings up to 600 square metres (6,458 sq. ft.) in floor area. He also investigates claims arising from Ontario Building Code (OBC) non-compliance. Gustavo is routinely involved in coordination of reconstruction work from building design through to inspection of the finished project. His unique array of skills makes him a valuable resource within Arcon’s Civil & Structural group. As a proponent of the value of continuing education, Gustavo actively participates in seminars related to his profession. These seminars include:
- Evaluation, Repair, Protection & Strengthening of Existing Concrete Structures; Vector
- Spray Foam Insulation and Asphalt Shingle Roofing; RCI
- Designing Temporary Structures for Vertical & Horizontal Construction; Epic
- Industrial Building Design; Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
- Roof Technology, Maintenance & Inspection; Building Envelope Technology Inc
- Building Condition Assessment; Epic
Areas of Expertise
- Structural failure investigations of residential and commercial buildings and structures
- Damage assessment due to fire, flooding, wind, impacts, settlement
- Designs for the repair of damaged buildings
- Architectural drafting
- Building and construction code assessments
Qualification & Certifications
- Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.)
- Architectural Technologist (M.A.A.T.O.)
- Registration under the Ontario Building Code as a Qualified Designer for Houses and Small Buildings
- Design of Steel Lintels in Masonry Walls; ASCE Continuing Education Seminar
- Industrial Building Design; Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Professional Associations
- Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
- Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO)