KENNETH H. KOCH

1641 NE 48th Court

Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Telephone: (954) 708-0558 Fax: (954) 427-8167

Email: ken@constructivesolutionsbyklw.com

Website: www.constructivesolutionsbyklw.com

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

Certified General Contractor, Florida Construction Licensing Board		1980*

Building Inspector, Broward County Board of Rules & Appeals		1981**

Building Plans Examiner, Broward County Board of Rules & Appeals		1983**

Building Official, Florida Board of Codes & Standards		1986**

Building Official, Broward County Board of Rules & Appeals		1988**

Building Inspector, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations	(BN251)	1993

Building Plans Examiner, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations	(PX122)	1993

Building Code Administrator, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations	(BU099)	1993

Certified Arbitrator, 17th Judicial Circuit Court, Broward County, Florida		2003

FINRA Arbitrator		2005

* Current/Inactive ** Current/Active

EDUCATION

NASD Arbitration Training 2005

American Arbitration Association Conference on Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry 2003

Florida Supreme Court Approved Arbitration Training

Anthony Robbins Personal Power 2003

Continuing education seminars and conferences on building codes, inspection, construction techniques, construction and licensing law since 1981.

Various supervision and management training courses, Broward Community College, FIU Institute of Government and Padgett/Thompson

U.S. Army Reserve, top secret security clearance, 1969-1975

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Building Officials Association of Florida

Building Officials and Inspectors Association of Broward County (held several Board positions since 1984, including President in 2001).

Director, Associates Division, Broward County Bar Association (current)

Member, City of Pompano Beach Architectural Appearance Committee

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.

OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE/CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

W. A. Brook and Sons, Inc.	Well drilling
Competition Cycle center of South Florida	Re-roofing; fire code violations
Bear Acquisition.com, LLC	Commercial interior construction
B&JCM Properties	Hotel construction
J.P. Downs Company	Storage facility development
DVNY Development	Condominium development
Homes at Sheridan Club	Street lighting replacement
Isla Merita Condominiums	Storm damage repairs
Lakeshore Condominiums	Storm damage repairs
Oak Hills Condominiums	General repairs; fire code violations; site drainage; paving
Raintree Forest Condominiums	Re-roofing; paving; landscaping; concrete restoration
Tamara Peacock Company, Architects	Construction administration
Keith and Schnars, Engineers	Construction administration
AutoTerminal.com	Office development
Leisure Sands Condominiums	Fire window replacement
Odabashian International	Retail interior renovation
Scott Cory	Residential remodel
John Whiteside	Fire alarm installation
Eduard and Elizabeth De La Tour	Remediation for prior construction
Homes at Sawgrass Mills	Paving repairs
Park Layne Condominiums	Elevator replacement

OTHER

Calvin Giordano, Engineers	Conducted evaluation of City Building Department
City of Coconut Creek	Contract structural field inspections
City of Surfside	Conducted investigation of alleged violations of FEMA rules

CLIENT LIST

DVNY Development	Property Developers	New York, New York
City of Coconut Creek	Development Services	Coconut Creek, Florida
Tamara Peacock	Architects	Fort Lauderdale, Florida
DNS Property Management	Property Management	Davie, Florida
Randall Gilbert, Esq.	Attorney at Law	Miami, Florida
Rhonda Hollander, Esq. Resolutions, Inc.	Attorney at Law	Dania Beach, Florida
Bill Stroop, Esq.	Attorney at Law	Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Gerald Weedon, Esq. Marks Gray	Attorney at Law	Jacksonville, Florida
Jeptha Baldour, Esq. Marks Gray	Attorney at Law	Jacksonville, Florida
Gary Rosensweig, Esq.	Attorney at Law.	Hollywood, Florida
Calvin Giordano & Associates	Engineers	Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Levitt and Sons Homebuilders	Property Developers	Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Michael Peterson, Esq. Salas, Ede, Peterson and Lage	Attorneys At Law	Miami, Florida
Stephen Goldstein	Stephen Goldstein, Esq.	North Miami Beach, Florida
Florida Dept. of Transportation		North Miami, Florida
Richard Mogerman, Esq.	Attorney at Law	Plantation, Florida
Keith and Schnars	Engineers	Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Humberto Ocariz, Esq.	Attorney at Law	Miami, Florida
Raintree Forest Condominium	Condominium Association	Plantation, Florida
Isla Merita Condiminium	Condominium Association	Davie, Florida
Bear Acquisition	Commercial Bakery	Dania Beach, Florida
Karen Lynn Interiors	Interior Designer	Dania Beach, Florida
Jack Downs	Marine Tool and Die	Dania Beach, Florida
W.A. Brook and Sons	Well Drilling	Dania Beach, Florida
Oak Hills Condominium	Condominium Association	Dania Beach, Florida
WSSA, Inc	Developers	Flint, Michigan
Dana Gallup, Esq.	Attorney at Law	Hollywood, Florida
Association Water Well	Well Drilling	Pompano Beach, Florida
John Brandt	Homeowner	Tamarac, Florida
Martin Rottman	Homeowner	Boca Raton, Florida
Cigarros Del Mundo	Retail business owner	Dania Beach, Florida
Imagination Farms	Homeowners Association	Davie, Florida
Riverstone Properties	Mobile Home Park Owners	Florida
City of Surfside	Municipality	Surfside, Florida
Edward Tietig	Developer	Palm Bay, Florida
Urban Solution Buildings	Developer	Fort Lauderdale, Florida