Multi-Trade Associates, Inc.

(800) 684-4473 Phone

(800) 460-6629 Fax

EXPERIENCED

Since 1959- Construction Field

Hundreds Of Litigation Cases Completed

Since 1983- Construction Consultant

Numerous Arbitrations, Mediations, & Hearings

Since 1992- Testifying Exert Witness

Working With Both Attorneys & Claims Agents

Court Qualified - Jury And Court Trials

Private, Corporate & Government Cases

QUALIFIED

Three California Construction Licenses

Evaluation, Analysis, Reporting & Testimony

General Building Contractor (B)

Uniform Building Code

Electrical Contractor (C10)

Uniform Electrical Code

Plumbing Contractor (C36)

Uniform Plumbing Code

( Certified Plumbing Inspector )

Local Ordinances

EFFECTIVE

Defense & Plaintiff Cases

Demonstrative Hardware Models

Assertive Deposition Testimony

Focused and Complete Reports

Strong & Deliberate Trial Testimony

Thorough Site Inspections

Thorough Photographic Documentation

Effective Research & Analysis

______COMPLETE_________________LITIGATION_________STRUCTURES

Estimating & Bid Analysis EFFECTIVE

Construction, Remodeling & Repair Defects

Apartments & Complexes

Building Inspection & Evaluation

Contractor Workmanship & Installed Products

Commercial Buildings

Claims Investigation

Personal Injury & Accident

Condominiums & Complexes

Code Research & Analysis

High-End Custom Homes

Litigation Consultation

Earthquake, Fire & Weather Related Damage

Hotels & Motels

Damage & Loss Assessment

Industrial Buildings

Defect Investigation & Analysis

Owner & Contractor Disputes

Laundromat

Destructive/Non-DestructiveTesting

Medical Suites & -Building

Detailed Documentation

Property Damage

Religious Structures

Expert Witness Testimony

Restaurants

Independent Appraiser

Estimating & Costs

RV Parks & Parking Lots

Photographic Documentation

Single Family Residences

Replacement Cost Analysis

Buyer & Seller Disputes

Tract Home Developments

EXPERT WITNESS EXPERIENCE

CONSULTANT AND EXPERT WITNESS

As president of Multi-Trade Associates, Inc., Arthur G. Floyd conducts litigation consulting and expert witness services in the areas of general construction, electrical, plumbing, remodeling, repairs, maintenance, renovations and trade installations

LITIGATION

Mr. Floyd has been a Construction Expert Witness since 1992 and has been involved in hundreds of cases involving, both, plaintiff and defense.

Mr. Floyd has extensive experience testifying in jury & court trials, arbitrations, mediations, depositions and hearings.

STRUCTURES

Apartments & Complexes

Industrial Buildings

Religious Structures

Commerical Buildings

Laundromats

Restaurants

Condominiums & Complexes

Medical Suites & Buildings

Single Family Residences

Hotels & Motels

Parking Lots & RV Parks

Tract Home Developments

SITE- INSPECTIONS & DISCOVERY

In response to client's case criteria, Mr. Floyd conducts both defense or plaintiff discovery including thorough site-inspections, detailed photo documentation and complete investigation, code/ordinance analysis, cost estimating and reports .

MAXIMIZING LITIGATION POTENTIAL

Mr. Floyd believes that highly technical and mathematical theories are important in some cases. However, his experience in litigation cases bares out the fact that major breakthroughs occur because he brings practical and actual “hands-on” trade experience to the table.

MODELING

Mr. Floyd has successfully designed and built models for the purpose of testimony as follows:

Scalding / Amputation :

Plumbing Faucet Assemblies to demonstrate incorrect faucet installation. (Loss of both legs)

Machinery / Amputation :

Electrical Switch Control Boxes and Cabling Systems Models to demonstrate incorrect wiring which caused workplace hazard.

Ankle & Foot Injury :

Drainage Grate Models to demonstrate proper surface walking area and how the wrong grate system was in use.

Loss of Sight Injury :

Structural Wood Framework Model to demonstrate plaster lathe techniques to disprove a contractor's claim of serious eye injury.

Slip & Fall Injury :

Drywall Tools demonstration to support injury claim when worker slipped on drywall mud.

Various Models :

Electrical, Plumbing & Hardware used in defense testimony.

TESTING

Mr. Floyd has conducted numerous field and shop tests as follows: destructive & non-destructive; light source illumination; wood moisture; tools; machinery; pipes and joints; sewer line camera & location survey; and electrical systems.

MR. FLOYD'S COMPLETED LITIGATION CASE ISSUES

Construction, Remodeling & Repair Defects

Contractor Workmanship & Installed Products

Appliance Installations

Painting & Coatings

Building with No Plans

Carpet & Hard Flooring

Plumbing Defects

Job Site Code Compliance

Condemned Structures

Radio Freq. Interference

Contractor Caused Damage

Decks & Landings

Ramps (Entrance & Exit)

Covering Work, Illegally

Door & Hardware Installations

Repair Failures

Defective Materals

Drains & Sewers

Restroom Partitions

Faulty Installations

Drywall, Taping & Finish

Rolling Gates & Fences

Job Site Hazards

Electric, Equip. & Wiring

Roof Framing

Materials Selection Failure

Electrical Defects

Roof Systems & Drainage

Non-Certified Journeyman

Foundation & Slab

Septic Tank Systems

Non-Code Compliance

Garage Door (Automatic)

Sheet Metal & Flashing

Non-Performance

Grates (Drainage & Pedestrian)

Skylights & Vents

Non-Trade Level Workers

Handyman Services

Specialty Trade Services

Product Defects

Hardscape & Walls

Sprinklers & Irrigation

Shoddy Workmanship

Incompatible Materials

Structural Failure

Subcontractors Failure

Installation of Equipment

Structural Framing Work

Wrong Material Sizing

Landscape & Drainage

Stucco & Lath

Wrong Material Use

Latent & Patent Defects

Sump Pump Systems

Leaks & Water Intrusion

Temperature Control Valves

Maintenance Failures

Welding & Fabrications

Municipal Improvements

Window & Hardware Installtions

Non-connected piping

Personal Injury & Accident

Owner & Contractor Disputes

Property Damage

Accident Claims

Billing Confusion

City Caused Water Damage

Ceiling Collapse

Collecting Ahead of Work

Deterioration Failure

Electrical Safety Lockouts

Collection Difficulties

Flooding (Minor & Major)

Electrical Shock

Completion Cost Failure

Flooding (Pipe Break)

Electrocustion (Death)

Completion Schedule Failure

Flooding (Whole House)

Fungus Growth & Illness

Completion Time Failure

Fungus Decay (Dry Rot)

Gas Explosion

Contact Disputes

Investment Evaluation

Job Site Injury

Contractor Lockout

Leaking Planter Box

Ladder Falls

Contractor Payroll

Premises Liability

Limb(s) Loss

Contractor Walking off Job

Water Damage (Serious)

Limited Lighting

Damage of Other Property

Water Intrusion

Line of Sight Impairment

Extras & Change Orders

Waterproofing

Machinery Guards

Failure to Keep Promises

Estimating & Costs

Machinery Interlocks

Failure to Keep Records

Accident

Pressure Washing

False Accusations

Construction Cost

Railing Failure

General Contractor Disputes

Estimating & Bids

Scaffold & Lift Failure

Illegal Contracting

Fire Damage

Scalding-(Hot Water & Steam)

Illegal Work

Fire Restoration

Sight Loss

Incomplete Work

Flood Restoration

Slips, Trips and Falls

Inspections Not Requested

Loss of Earning

Stair Steps Out of Gait

No License Contracting

Payment Vouchers

Tool Failure

No Required Engineering

Plan Check/ Permits

Uneven Walking Surface

No Written Contract

Remodeling Costs

Wall Bar Failure

Non-Permitted Work

Repair Cost

Window Fall (Child)

Not Building to Plans

Settlement Appraiser

Worker Injuries

Not Building to Specifications

Stolen Tools Estimating

Workers Compensation

Not-Pulling permits

Water Damage

Earthquake, Fire & Weather Related Damage

Oral Contract Failure

Buyer & Seller Disputes

Over Charging

Broker Misrepresentation

Building Heaving & Damage

Owner Non-Payment

Failure to Disclose

Building Slippage & Dammage

Plan check Failure

Fraud & Misrepresentation

Building Subsidence & Damage

Property Set Back Rules

Non-Code Electrical

Earthquake Damage & Repair

Scheduling Failure

Non-Code Plumbing

Fire Damage & Restoration

Stalls & Delays

Non-Code Structures

Fire Sprinkler Floods

Stop-Orders

Non-Insured Seller

Flooded Building

Subcontractor Disputes

Non-Trade level Work

Freezing & Broken Pipes

Supervision Failure

Promises to Repair

Heavy Rains & Floods

Unauthorized Extras

Seller Misrepresentation

Pipe & Joint Breaks

Written Contract Failure

Resident Fire

Restaurant Fire

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

Contractor's Licenses

Arthur G. Floyd is licensed by the State of California as an Individual Contractor (License #294815) and as the Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) of Multi-Trade Associates, Inc. (License #651468).

Mr. Floyd and Multi-Trade Associates, Inc. conduct business with an uncommon combination of three California Contractor's Licenses:

General Building Contractor (B)

Electrical Specialty Contractor (C-10)

Plumbing Specialty Contractor (C-36)

(IAPMO Certified Plumbing Inspector)

Real Property Professional

Mr. Floyd is a "Hands-On" professional of both large and small real properties. For more than 38 years he has personally performed, organized, conducted and supervised construction, remodeling, maintenance & landscape operations, service call repair work and trade installations. His experience has been intense and extensive with single-family homes, apartments & complexes, condominiums & complexes and low-rise commercial buildings.

"Hands-On Experience That Makes The Difference"

Mr. Floyd's experience in working with hundreds of attorneys and claims professionals has demonstrated that nothing can take the place of hands-on practical insights of a tradesman who has years of “in the field” experience. His hands-on approach cuts through guesswork and allows litigators to utilize uncomplicated workable solutions, explanations and testimony.

Mr. Floyd understands the “ standards of care ” by which contractors, subcontractors, and tradesmen must operate and the limitations they must endure that are inherent in the business. Since 1959, he has had years of experience in dealing with customers in construction, remodeling, repairs, maintenance, renovations and trade installations, as well as, communications, responsibility protocols, effective delegation, well thought out and proper trade scheduling.

Mr. Floyd knows “ standards of practice ” because he has performed literally thousands of jobs involving plumbing; electrical; roofing; drywall, plaster and stucco; structural defects; windows and doors; water and warm air heating; galvanized and copper piping; sprinkler systems; drain and sewer piping (iron, PCV and clay); sewer and drain cleaning; electro/mechanical systems; electrical services and wiring; painting; and repair trouble shooting. Mr. Floyd has supervised his own crews as well as subcontractors and knows the trade practices, work routines and what performance is expected on the job-site.

Hands-On Trades Mr. Floyd has Mastered

Like an accomplished orchestra leader who knows how to personally play a majority of the individual instruments in his orchestra, Mr. Floyd has personally performed over 15 specialized construction, remodeling, repair, installation and fabrication trades (as list below). Throughout the years he has owned and utilized his own professional journeyman level of tools and equipment.

Installation, Remodeling, Repair, Renovation and Building

Appliance & equipment installations

Carpet and floor tile

Carpentry (rough & finish)

Cabinet remodeling & installations

Concrete work (foundations, slabs, driveways, walkways)

Drywall (installation, finish & texture)

Exterior stucco (match patching & whole wall)

Fencing & wall construction

Framework construction (wood & metal)

Hot water heating (repair & installation)

Interior wet plastering patching

Lathing (exterior and interior)

Landscaping (construction, installation & maintenance)

Plumbing (interior and exterior)

Painting (interior and exterior)

Roofing (composition, roll stock and rocked)

Sewer and drainage systems (repair, construction & snaking)

Sprinkler systems (installation & repair)

Water piping (steel/copper construction & repair)

Water pumping systems (sump & water circulation)

Electrical & Electronic Systems

Electrical construction and repair (rough & finish)

Electronic wiring and cabling systems

Two-way radio communications (systems construction, installations & repair)

Electrical & electronic sprinkler and lighting controls

Model Making and Fabrications

Electric welding

Gas welding and cutting

Conceptual mock-ups (multi-material construction)

Full scale prototype construction

Light fabrication and associated installations

Light machining, assembly and finish

Scale model design and construction

High Volume Trash-Site Recycling Plants

(Major Construction, Designs, Planning & Patenting)

High performance recycling separation tests

Computer generated models and conceptual drawings

Detailed patent application writings

Intensive recycling systems research

Recycling plant design (ground-up concepts development)

Scale model design and construction

Consulting work for recycling and trash facilitators

In The Field

Mr. Floyd has employed hundreds of tradesmen and workers in all phases of construction, remodeling, repairs, renovations and installation work. Their peak performance is stimulated by handling personnel in an encouraging manner. Multi-Trade Associates, Inc. services are enhanced by a complete understanding of job-site practices, codes, personnel, materials, hardware, parts, fixtures, tools and equipment.

Safety

In over 38 years of hands-on operations, Mr. Floyd personally has not personally suffered a loss time injury despite some extremely dangerous jobs. He is considered, by those who have worked alongside of him, to be an expert at practical job-site safety .

Since 1959, he has safely employed and/or managed over 400 people with only one loss time accident, which was minor and not permanent.

In-The Shop

Multi-Trade Associates, Inc. maintains a complete shop for mock-up and model building, as well as testing and duplicating case conditions. The shop is setup for light welding, brazing, cutting, forming, soldering, sawing, grinding, gluing, painting, air brushing, drilling, sanding, threading, taping, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work in preparation for providing expert witness testimony.

In-The-Office

Mr. Floyd is supported by a professional staff of assistants and associate experts. His office is fully automated with the latest hardware and software in order to develop professional reports, photographic logs, codes & ordinances, case documentation and estimates.

Estimating often relates directly to case work where Mr. Floyd uses a 2800 page professional estimating program which enables him to carefully evaluate construction, remodeling & repair costs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HISTORY

ARTHUR GATTER FLOYD

Licenses :

General Building Contractor (B), No. 294815

Electrical Trade Specialty Contractor (C-10)

Plumbing Trade Specialty Contractor (C-36)

Certified Plumbing Inspector, IAPMO No. 096529

Construction Consulting since 1983

Expert Witness & Litigation Consulting since 1992

Address:

1522 Spyglass Drive , Upland , CA 91786

Telephone:

(800) 643-7478

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Forensic Expert Witness Association - FEWA

International Association of Electrical Inspectors - IAEI

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials - IAPMO

International Conference of Building Officials - ICBO

National Forensic Center - NFC

National Fire Protection Association - NFPA

CONSTRUCTION BACKGROUND

MULTI-TRADE ASSOCIATES, INC., Upland , California

1992 to Present

President

The Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) of Multi-Trade Associates, Inc. specializing in construction consulting, expert litigation consulting and expert witness testimony. California Corporate Contractors License #651468; General Building (B), Electrical (C-10), and Plumbing (C-36).

FLOYD SEPARATING SYSTEMS, Pasadena , California

1982 to 1992

Inventor & Owner

Construction design, planning and development of High Volume Trash Site Recycling (HVTSR) plants for separation and processing of recyclable materials from the solid-waste stream at landfills, transfer stations and burning plants. Working with patent attorneys and patent drawers on intellectual property matters relative to HVTSR plants and systems. All of the above was proprietary and protected under "Confidentiality Agreements" when dealing with individuals, companies and Fortune 500 corporations. Worked as HVTSR Construction Consultant to the solid waste and recycling industries. Developed business plan for the $25 million HVTSR plants.

ART FLOYD & ASSOCIATES, Pasadena , CA

1974 to 1982

Owner & Sole Proprietor

Construction business which specialized in remodeling, repair and installations on residential, multi-residential and low-rise commercial/industrial real estate. Conducted operations with in-house staff of carpenters, plumbers and electricians along with supervising numerous subcontractors. Conducted business as a General Building Contractor, Electrical Specialty Contractor, Plumbing Specialty Contractor and worked as a subcontractor to general contractors.

APARTMENT REPAIR SPECIALISTS, Pasadena , CA

1963 to 1974

Owner & Sole Proprietor

In The Early Years Of This Period developed "Maintenance Management System" specializing in on-call and emergency apartment repair services that led to the operation of over 400 apartment units located on 35 separate properties. Landscaped and maintained a number of large multiple dwelling properties. Extensive dealings with property owners, tenants, professional property managers, on-site managers and real estate brokers.

FEE SCHEDULE

Arthur G. Floyd - Consultant & Expert

$200.00 / hour

Deposition; Arbitration; Trial

$300.00 / hour

Case File Set-up Fee

$100.00 / hour

Local Travel Mileage

$ 0.60 / mile

TESTIMONY

Testimony time minimums or estimates are collected in advance of any and all testimony.

OUT OF TOWN WORK

When case work is required outside the Southern California area, travel & lodging expenses are paid for in advance by the client.

RETAINER

A standard initial retainer is required prior to the start of any work. The amount of the initial retainer may vary, depending on the nature and complexity of the case.

NAMING EXPERT

A retainer is required prior to naming Mr. Floyd in a case. The minimum price for naming Mr. Floyd is equivalent to the standard initial retainer amount.

BILLING

Services are invoiced at work completion phases and/or monthly. Payment is due and payable on receipt of invoice.

REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES

All expenses relating to the case will be billed to the client at cost plus 15%.

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