About
Mr. Joelson is a licensed architect, DSA certified access specialist (CASP), general contractor and certified building inspector. He consults on the building codes interpretations, architectural and construction defects, industry standards of care, ADA compliance, accessibility design and building envelope design and failures. He has over 39 years of experience in architecture, engineering, and construction in the Southern California area.
Mr. Joelson has conducted extensive research on the issues related to architecture and construction in the construction defect litigation forum. As an industry expert, he has appeared on radio talk shows, has provided interviews for publications and has given seminars on the root causes of defects in design and construction. He is currently in the process of writing a book on these matters which argues that proactive architectural design, construction management and quality assurance inspections can reduce and control the incidence and costs of construction failures and defects. Over the past fifteen years, he has been an expert on these matters for developers, architects, builders, subcontractors and property owners on approximately 300 cases in California, Arizona and Nevada. Mr. Joelson is qualified in both state and federal court on these isssues.
In addition, Mr. Joelson is uniquely qualified to consult on ADA compliance and disabled access design as a California Division of the State Architect Certified Access Specialist (CASp-061) and ICC-Accessibility Inspector and Plans Examiner. He performs plan reviews and site inspections in terms of design and construction as required the California Building Code (CBC), the International Building Code (ICC-ANSI 117.1) and Federal ADA Standards (ADAAG). Clients have included Ralphs Supermarkets, Wal-Mart, Del Taco, Pizza Hut, Subway, Mandalay Bay Resort Group of Las Vegas Hotels, and numerous commercial property owners, etc.
Mr. Joelson has provided expert services as a plaintiff and defense expert pertaining to personal injury cases where ADA Compliance and other architectural building elements, i.e., stairs, ramps, railings, doors, bathroom components, etc., are at issue. Mr. Joelson is qualified in both state and federal court on these isssues. He is also an AIA approved continuing education provider on these issues.
Career responsibilities have included positions as an architect, construction manager, developer, construction supervisor, general contractor, framing and concrete contractor and cost estimator for various clients. Client have included property management companies, real-estate developers, retail store and restaurant chains, medical practitioners, insurance companies, financial institutions, construction firms, attorneys, condominium associations and public works agencies.
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