Jeff and Brian chat with fire protection design professional and expert Steve Kowkabany on fire suppression / fire protection design, common design and installation deficiencies, the main causes of disputes regarding fire protection, and how these systems are inspected and maintained.
New Episode of Building Up Season 2: Episode 2
ABOUT THE HOSTS
JEFFREY KATZ
Jeffrey Katz is an Executive Vice President of VERTEX who leads the contract claims group. Mr. Katz is a professional engineer who has been involved as a consultant or expert on large files across North America, preparing claims and expert reports related to delay and schedule impacts, productivity claims, project completion costs, unforeseen conditions, design issues, overpayment, construction defects, and more. In 2018, Mr. Katz was selected as one of Civil + Structural Engineer magazine’s Rising Stars.
BRIAN PADOVE
Brian Padove joined Watt Tieder in 2018 after spending three years working as a litigation associate at a national insurance defense firm.
Brian focuses his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, construction law, and suretyship while representing a wide variety of clients including contractors, subcontractors, sureties, and owners. He is admitted to practice law in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin as well as multiple federal district courts.
The Author
Jeffrey Katz
PE, PSP, CCM
Executive Vice President, Contract Claims
Jeffrey Katz is an Executive Vice President of VERTEX who leads VERTEX’s contract claims practice. Mr. Katz is a professional engineer who has been retained as an expert or consultant on large files across North America.
The Author
Steve Kowkabany
PE
Executive Vice President, Fire Protection Engineering
Steve Kowkabany leads the fire protection engineering and life safety consulting practice area at VERTEX.