KENNETH H. KOCH
1641 NE 48th Court
Pompano Beach, FL
33064
Telephone: (954) 708-0558
Fax: (954) 427-8167
Email: Send Email
WORK EXPERIENCE
1998-Present KLW Code Consultants, Constructive Solutions by KLW
Construction/Codes Expert: President. Provide research and expert
testimony for attorneys in civil matters regarding building codes,
construction and construction law. Facilitate construction projects on
behalf of owners, realtors and developers. Provide construction
administration for architects and engineers. Act as owner's representative
in construction projects. Resolve problems regarding codes between
owners/builders/designers and building department personnel. Provide
contract construction inspection services to local municipalities. Perform
arbitrations and mediations, both private and court-ordered.
2004-2005 CAPRI Engineering, Inc.
Manager, Condominium Defect Mitigation Program: Develop and manage
a quality assurance program of construction inspection to aid owners in
preparation for defense of construction defect lawsuits.
1993-2004 City of Dania Beach, FL
Building Official: Supervisor of the Building Permit and Inspection
Division of the Community Development Department; mediate disputes between
citizens, contractors, owners and design professionals.
1981-1992 City of Deerfield Beach, Fl.
Building Official (1988 - 1992): Director, Building Permit and
Inspection Department; code enforcement compliance, occupational
licensing; mediate disputes between citizens, contractors, owners and
design professionals
Structural Plans Examiner (1984 - 1988): review development
building plans and construction drawings.
Building Inspector (1981-1984): conduct on-site inspection of
building construction for structural integrity.
1971-1980 Self-Employed
Contractor: Residential construction in U.S. and Saudi Arabia
1977-1978 Department of Housing & Urban Development, Johnstown, PA
Disaster Assistance Team Member: Locate and lease land for
placement of mobile homes to create temporary housing for displaced
disaster victims.
CERTIFICATIONS
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Certified General Contractor, Florida Construction Licensing Board |
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1980* |
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Building Inspector, Broward County Board of Rules & Appeals |
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1981* |
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Building Plans Examiner, Broward County Board of Rules & Appeals |
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1983 |
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Building Official, Florida Board of Codes & Standards |
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1986 |
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Building Official, Broward County Board of Rules & Appeals |
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1988 |
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Building Inspector, Florida Bureau of Professional Regulations |
(BN251) |
1993** |
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Building Plans Examiner, Florida BPR |
(PX122) |
1993** |
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Building Code Administrator, Florida BPR |
(BU099) |
1993** |
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Certified Arbitrator, 17th Judicial Circuit Court, Broward County,
Florida |
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2003** |
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NASD Arbitrator |
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2005** |
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* Current/Inactive ** Current/Active |
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EDUCATION
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NASD Arbitration Training 2005 |
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American Arbitration Association Conference on Alternative Dispute
Resolution in the Construction Industry 2003 |
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Florida Supreme
Court Approved Arbitration Training |
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Anthony Robbins
Personal Power 2003 |
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Continuing education seminars and conferences on building codes,
inspection, construction techniques, construction and licensing law
1981-2006 |
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Principles in
Supervision, Broward Community College |
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Management Skills,
FIU Institute of Government |
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The Art of
Supervision, Padgett/Thompson |
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Radio Cryptography,
U.S. Army, Fort Monmouth, NJ (top secret security clearance) |
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
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Building Officials and Inspectors Association of Broward County
(held several Board positions since 1984, including President in
2001). |
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Director, Associates Division, Broward County Bar Association
(current) |
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| Building Officials Association of Florida |
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| Alternate Member, City of Pompano Beach
Architectural Appearance Committee |
PRESENTATIONS
How to Use an
Expert.
Presented the basics of using an expert to the Construction
Law Committee, Broward County Bar Association.
Municipal
Building Inspectors are Dinosaurs.
Explained the concept of 'Private Provider' building
inspections (private inspection companies used in lieu of the
municipal inspectors for construction projects) to the Broward
County Building Officials and Inspectors Association.
The Building Code,
An Introduction.
A brief history of the building code in
South Florida; an
explanation of permitting requirements and the permitting and
inspection process, and how it affects the architect. Given to a
class of fourth year architect students at Broward Community College
Build It Great
Developed a quality control training program for Levitt and Sons
Construction; teach the class to Levitt's construction
superintendents and quality control managers on a regular and
continuing basis. |
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