C. B. Goldsmith and Associates (CBG&A), Clearwater, Florida, USA
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| Architecture Firm | C. B. Goldsmith and Associates (CBG&A) |
| People | Charles B. Goldsmith, AIA FARA RCI AAWE; Robert J. Whitcomb, AIA RCI CSI CDT; Patrick Green, AIA; Steve Cardwell, AIA; Allen Gezelman, PE |
| Address | 13101 - 56th Court North, Suite 801 |
| Clearwater, Florida, 33760 USA | |
| Telephone | (727) 540-0456 |
| Fax | (727) 540-0305 |
| info@cbgoldsmith.com | |
| Web Site | http://www.cbgoldsmith.com |
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Architecture, Building Analysis/Forensic, Code Compliance, Consulting, Forensics/Expert Witness, Project Management, Roofing, Specifications.
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Construction Documents: Bidding packages. Construction drawings and details. Construction specifications for roofing, re-roofing and waterproofing
Construction Management: Bidder qualification and selection process. Project scheduling. Contract administration. Construction administration and inspection. Post construction inspection and consultation. Post completion corrections during warranty period
Engineering: Wind uplift analysis. Roof drainage analysis. Material analysis. Repair and maintenance consultation
Investigation: Destructive examination. Problem analysis. Moisture testing. Diagnosis. Recommendation. Reporting and documentation. Expert testimony
Planning & Design: Architectural Design. Material selection and specification. Cost estimating
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[edit] Firm Statement
In 2009, C. B. Goldsmith and Associates, Inc. (CBG&A) will be celebrating it’s 50th anniversary of providing excellent service and remains committed to grow even stronger in the years to come.
CBG&A is a professional organization combining both architecture, roofing and building envelope design and consulting, and adding a unique and highly specialized dimension: a firm providing technical consulting related to Forensic Architecture. A large percentage of our work relates to the analysis and correction of problems with existing construction, and the rest is in design review and specialized construction supervision, all intended to prevent design and performance flaws. We have a broad scope of expertise related to roofing and building envelope systems, both in manufacturing and installation of components.
Beginning in 1971, a unique aspect of our firm's practice has been in the forensic investigation of construction defects. Building owners, architects, contractors, subcontractors and attorneys have retained CBG&A for our expertise. We consider ourselves to be a highly specialized firm, specifically dealing with the technical aspects of problems in construction. The result is the generation of information reports, expert testimony, construction documents, implementation plans and details, peer review of construction documents, diagnosis, and prevention of significant malfunctions, defects, and failures for all aspects of construction planning, design, execution, and usage. Generally, we limit our architectural services to specialized work such as building restoration, remediation, and renovations.
Our organization is one of registered architects, graduate engineers and building renovation experts who hold memberships in the American Institute of Architects, Wind Engineering Research Council, American Society for Testing and Materials, National Society of Professional Engineers, Florida Engineering Society, Construction Specifications Institute, The Institute of Roofing, Waterproofing, and Building Envelope Professionals (RCI), and various other professional groups.
We have been accepted by federal and circuit court systems as experts in the field of building and roofing technology and have served as consultants to leading architectural firms, law firms, insurance companies and municipalities throughout the United States. Additionally, we have done extensive forensic investigative work, including work for the U.S. Air Force, County governments and local school boards.
