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Register now for our first continuing education webinar of 2021! Join us next week for Structural Analysis: Impacts of Snow Loads on Roofs, a free one-hour webinar led by Senior Consultant William A. Eldredge, PE. This timely course is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of how the weight of snow develops and affects various types of roof structures. CE and CLE credits are offered in select states; click below to register and learn more.
We are proud to announce the recent promotion of Mickey Parker to the role of Director, A&E Services. In his previous role, Mickey served as RBC Practice Leader, Building Sciences. Throughout his tenure with Rimkus, he has demonstrated skills as a technical expert, team leader, and mentor. Learn more about him by clicking below. Congratulations, Mickey!
Recently for Facility Executive magazine, Peter Townsend, Rimkus Director, Premises Liability and Security Practice, reviewed wheel stops, parking islands, manhole covers and other potential tripping hazards present in parking lots, as well as how to minimize risks for pedestrians. Check out the full article below.
Whether it’s a matter of icing storm damage on gumdrop shingles or gingerbread siding assessments after a fire or wind-up vehicle strike, Rimkus’ decorated property consultants have the expertise to address residential property loss cases and structural cookie failures. We can also provide structural investigations and remediation plans related to improper construction methods or inferior materials, such as frosting and candy. Click to learn more about Rimkus expertise: www.rimkus.com Thanks to consulting experts Kelly Kreig, Pittsburgh, and Joseph Manges, Tampa, for the delicious case study images. Happy holidays!
Today, Rimkus recognizes the promotions of two outstanding employees. Earlier this year, Finance Manager Jason Gaston was promoted to Director, Finance. Administrative Assistant Julie A. Taylor was promoted to the role of Quality Assurance Administrator, Laboratory Services. The professional growth of Rimkus employees is a top priority. We are proud to encourage internal promotions and professional development paths for technical, administrative, and support team members alike. Congratulations, Julie and Jason, on your success! Thank you for your contributions to the Rimkus team.
We’re hiring a full-time Fire Investigator to support our office in San Diego, CA. Qualified candidates will have field experience in fire and explosion investigations and must hold the IAAI-CFI professional fire investigation certification. Click below to learn more about this opportunity, as well as other roles available throughout our growing company.
We’re proud to announce the promotion of Scott Haney, Principal Consultant, to the position of Rapid Response Leader – Central Region. Based in the Rimkus Oklahoma City office, Scott’s extensive industry background spans more than 35 years and includes services as an Oklahoma highway patrolman, rapid responder, and traffic accident reconstructionist. Scott’s experience and industry knowledge cover the investigation of more than 1,000 accidents involving passenger vehicles, pedestrians, motorcycles, trains, and commercial vehicles. He is also experienced in electronic download accident reconstruction. As a new leader of our Rapid Response Practice, Scott will continue to apply his years of experience to rapid response consulting related to all Rimkus practice areas. We look forward to his continued success! Congratulations!
We are excited to announce the acquisition of Applied Safety and Ergonomics, which expands our company’s expertise and reach in Human Factors services. “This acquisition is consistent with Rimkus’ overall strategy and objective to grow our strategic practice areas as well as expand our core service lines. We could not be more excited about what this partnership means for the employees and clients of both companies. Applied Safety and Ergonomics is an established Human Factors consulting company with an entrepreneurial spirit and an excellent reputation for professional expertise and customer service across all its service lines,” said Curtis Brown, Chairman and Executive Director. Read more below.
Meet Lannie Reaves, a Fire Consultant based in the Rimkus Little Rock office. Lannie holds certifications as a fire and explosion investigator through the National Association of Fire Investigators and as a Fire Investigation Technician through the International Association of Arson Investigators. Her more than 8 years of industry experience include roles as a fire investigator, firefighter, criminal investigator, and law enforcement officer. She is responsible for performing forensic origin and cause investigations, scene assessments, and evidence collection related to fires and explosions. Click below to read more about her professional background and capabilities.
With the winter season upon us, many are aware of the threat posed by frozen pipes. It may seem like common sense: pipes can freeze when temperatures drop, potentially causing damage to buildings and structures. Understanding how and why a freeze occurred may be helpful for the prevention of future occurrences. Recently, Rimkus Consultant Adam Storm, P.E., explained the science of pipe freezes for Plumbing and Mechanical Magazine, taking a deeper look at why and how pipes freeze and how to investigate these incidents. Read his article by clicking below.
