Clinton J. Ford M.Sc., ACA, CGC, CIAQM, CIE, CMR, CRMI ... offers attorneys consulting and litigation assistance in Building Construction / Environmental Claims resulting in property damage, bodily injury, and/or wrongful death. Advanced Building Consultants offers pre-litigation counseling, damage and loss estimating, forensic building construction investigation and analysis, pre-trial and trial consulting services, and trial testimony.
Clinton J. Ford M.S is a certified Walkway Safety Expert who has been active in the industry for over a decade. With sophisticated knowledge of industry-approved walkway standards, he consistently presents and analyzes the factual and physical details behind each case. By utilizing specialty industry devices to test and measure surfaces, he is always able to provide an accurate slip-resistance diagnosis.
In combining his extensive industry knowledge along with in-the-field experience, Mr. Ford offers his highly informative services to aid the trier of fact in their decision-making. Advanced Building Consultants perform inspections and evaluations to aid in claims made related to the construction industry. Investigations into construction means and methods, building code compliance, cost estimation, and building defects/deficiencies are all common avenues through which Advanced Building Consultants can support the client in pursuing their claim. Additionally, Advanced Building Consultants provides investigations, inspections, and evaluations in relation to environmental issues.
The assessment of environmental contaminants, water damage, mold growth, and air quality are skillfully performed and meticulously documented to aid the client in the pursuit or defense of a claim.
Walkway Safety Certification 2020
The University of North Texas, Department of Engineering Technology
Paralegal Certification 2012
Boston University β Center for Professional Education
Master of Science in Construction Management with Honors 1993
Florida International University
Bachelorβs Degree in Construction Management 1989
Florida International University
Associate Degree in Building Construction 1976
Miami Dade Community College
Licenses & Certifications:
Insurance:
ACA - All Lines Independent Claims Adjuster Florida
620 Licenses #A087209 since 2004
Florida Unaffiliated General Lines Property & Casualty Insurance Agent
220 License #A087209 since 2011
National Flood Insurance Program Claims Adjuster β Cert. Number 30003330
Insurance Appraisal & Umpire Association - Certified Property Appraiser & Umpire (CPAU)
Construction:
State of Florida Certified General Contractor CGC 020554 since 1981
State of Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 056639 since 1992
State of Florida Certified Home Inspector #HI1006 since 2010
Equivalent Certification to Design Professional for Engineering of One or Two-Family Structures under
FS 489.115(4) (b) & Florida Building Code 104.2.2.1
EPA Certified Lead Renovator Certification No. R-I-8865-10-10166 by the Env. Management Institute
OSHA Construction Safety & Health Certificate β Florida International University β August 1986
OSHA General Industry Safety & Health Certificate β Indoor Environmental Management β 2015
InterNACHI Certified Roof Inspector β 2016
Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder WACH No. 00202 β National Floor Safety Institute, Since 09/2020 β 04/2023 Certification Renewed
NALFA (North American Laminate Flooring Association) Certified Laminate Flooring Inspector, Since 09/2021 - 04/2023 Certification Renewal
Environmental β Water Damage & Mold:
Certified by the State of Florida
State of Florida Certified Mold Assessor #MRSA 16 (Mold Related Services Assessor) since 2010
Sixteenth Person Certified as a Mold Assessor by the State of Florida DBPR
State of Florida Certified Mold Remediator #MRSR 11 (Mold Related Services Remediator) since 2010
Eleventh Person Certified as a Mold Remediator by the State of Florida DBPR
Accredited by the Council of Engineering & Scientific Specialty Boards
CIE β Council-certified Indoor Environmentalist, #01622 November 1, 2003
CMR β Council-certified Microbial Remediator, #03914 October 6, 2004
CRMI β Council-certified Residential Mold Inspector #11897 May 18, 2005
CIAQM β Council-certified Indoor Air Quality Manager, #0810023 October 2008
Certified by the National Environmental Health Association
Healthy Homes Specialist ID #9006503 April 1, 2010, Certified by The National Center of Healthy Housing
& The National Environmental Health Association
IICRC Corporate Certified Firm
Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification Certified Firm #190005 since 2010
Personal Certifications and Courses by the IICRC
IICRC Certified - Master Fire and Smoke Restorer (MSR) β 5 Certifications Required 06/2023
IICRC Certified β Master Water Restorer (MWR) β 6 Certifications Required 07/2023
WRT β Water Damage Restoration Technician, Register Number 136785 February 2009
OCT β Odor Control Technician, Register Number 136785, July 2009
AMRT β Applied Microbial Remediation Technician, Register Number 136785, August 2012
FSRT β Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician, Register Number 136785, April 2013
ASD β Applied Structural Drying Technician, Register Number 136785, May 2013
HST β Health and Safety Technician, Register Number 136785, July 2015
UFT β Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician, Register Number 136785, April 2022
CCT β Carpet Cleaning Technician, Register Number 136785, June 2023
RRT β Carpet Repair & Reinstallation Technician, Register Number 136785, July 2023
Certified by the National Association of Moisture Management
Certified Moisture Management Inspector # CMMI 6162
Certified Moisture Management Remediator #CMMR 6156
Certified by the National Association of Environmentally Responsible Mold Contractors
Certified Green Chemical-Free COVID-19 EPA/CDC Compliant β Decontamination Contractor
Other Environmental Certifications:
Certified Building Science Thermographer #25208 on June 24, 2005, from ITC Infrared Training Center
InterNACHI Certified Moisture Intrusion Inspector
Real Estate:
Registered Real Estate Broker BK 0384321 since 1984
2023 (Present); Realty Company P.A.: Clinton J. Ford M.S⦠Real Estate Broker
2010 β 2011; Treasurer for the Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy County Board of Realtors
2007 β 2010; Director for the Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy County Board of Realtors
2008; Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy County Board of Realtors; Chairman of the Education Committee
2004 β 2006; Participated in the Gainesville / Alachua County Board of Realtors Grievance Committee in hearing Multiple Listing and Ethics Violations.
Teaching Experience:
1994 - 1998 Construction Industry Licensing Board Continuing Education Sponsor 04P0026
1994 β 1995 Adjunct Professor β Lake City Community College Downtown Branch
Affiliations:
National Environmental Health Association 2010
IICRC β Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, Restoration Certification since 2009
Respir-care Analytical Services Associate since 2007
International Code Council Mbr# 5221504 since 1994
InterNACHI β National Association of Certified Home Inspectors since 2011
Insurance Appraisal & Umpire Association, since 2017
National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), since 2020
Association of Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Mbr. #11483356, since 2022
IEHA β Indoor Environmental Healthcare & Hospitality Association, #634363, since 2023
Recent Course Work:
2023 The National Floor Safety Institute - Slip, Trip & Fall Prevention Symposium, Various Expert Discussions
2023 Color Repair Technician Webinar (CRT), Carpet Inspector Training / John Carter, IICRC Cert. Inst.
2023 CAM Pre-License Course, ProLicense Education Florida, DBPR Course Provider #0007447
2023 SB 7052: Positive Changes for the Florida Policyholders, Instructor Gary Rosen PhD
2023 Preventative Property Maintenance 2022, Certified Association Manager Course, ProLicense Education
2023 Carpet Repair & Installation Technician Webinar (RRT) Aramsco / John Carter, IICRC Cert. Instructor
2023 How to NOT Practice Law β for Paralegals, National Association of Legal Assistants, Attorney Toni Marsh J.D.
2023 Carpet Cleaning Technician Webinar (CCT), Disaster Academy/Ann Bedwell, IICRC Cert. Instructor
2023 OSHA Facilities Safety β Managing Common Issues for Occupants & Visitors β Tom Burgess CSP, CIH & Justin Wilson CSP
2023 ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) in Law, National Assoc. of Legal Assistants, Judge Ronald Hedges
2022 Litigation Report Writing Workshop, Consultantβs Training Institute & National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, Professor Howard Zandman CPA
2022 Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Webinar (UFT), Aramsco / Doug Heiferman IICRC Cert. Instructor
2022 Water Damage Inspection Certification for Insurance Claims β Cert. Mold Free β Gary Rosen PhD.
2022 The Cleaning Basics Series 101: Professional Custodial Basics β Aramsco / Mark W. Exner
2022 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) β Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter β Richard Corsi Ph.D. P.E.
2021 Institute of Floor Covering Inspectors International (IFCII) β Carpet and Hard Surface Certification Class
2021 How to Properly Specify a Slip Resistant Floor β AIA CE- Walkway Management / Inst. Tim Vassallo
2020 Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons Sampling β Eurofins EM Lab P&K Webinar
2020 Coronavirus Testing for Environmental Samples - Eurofins EM Lab P&K Webinar
2020 University of North Texas (UNT) College of Engineering, Dept. of Engineering Technology, Walkway Safety Program
2020 National Floor Safety Institute β Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder Program, WACH No. 00202
2020 Floor Education Guild Summer Webinar (3-days) by IICRC, Wood Floors, Concrete Drying & Preparation
2020 Mold Matters: The Effects of Fungi Building Materials β Eurofins EM Lab P&K Webinar
2020 Slips, Trips, and Falls: A Safety & Risk Management View by NFSI β WACH Program
2020 CDC/EPA Compliant Non-Toxic Coronavirus Decontamination Training/Certification by Certified Mold Free Corporation/Gary Rosen PhD
2020 Preventing Slips, Trip, & Falls by NFSI β Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder Program (WACH)
2020 Floors, Walkways, & Paths by NFSI β Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder Program (WACH)
2020 Coronavirus (CoV) Screen and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Testing for Environmental Samples Webinar
2020 Tribometry 101 Assessment by NFSI β Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder Program
2020 ASM 925 DCOF Operator Certification Course, Level 1 β Substratum Group/David Collette
2020 IICRC Course, Estimating Restoration Projects: Using Technology to Improve Performance Metrics
2020 Design Considerations and Material Selection for Health, Safety & Welfare β Substratum Group
Continuing Education:
Perform annual or biannual classes to maintain my Professional Licenses as outlined above, not included in the above Recent Course Work.
Clinton J. Ford M.S...(1993 - Present) Clinton J. Ford P.A. d/b/a Advanced Building Consultants (current business title/designation), has provided Environmental and Construction Consulting and Expert Witness Services for over 30 years.
Clinton J. Ford M.Sc., ACA, CGC, CIAQM, CIE, CMR, CRMI ... offers attorneys consulting and litigation assistance in Building Construction / Environmental Claims resulting in property damage, bodily injury, and/or wrongful death. Advanced Building Consultants offers pre-litigation counseling, damage and loss estimating, forensic building construction investigation and analysis, pre-trial and trial consulting services, and trial testimony.
Clinton J. Ford M.S⦠is a certified Walkway Safety Expert who has been active in the industry for over a decade. With sophisticated knowledge of industry-approved walkway standards, he consistently presents and analyzes the factual and physical details behind each case. By utilizing specialty industry devices to test and measure surfaces, he is always able to provide an accurate slip-resistance diagnosis. In combining his extensive industry knowledge along with in-the-field experience, Mr. Ford offers his highly informative services to aid the trier of fact in their decision-making.
Advanced Building Consultants perform inspections and evaluations to aid in claims made related to the construction industry. Investigations into construction means and methods, building code compliance, cost estimation, and building defects/deficiencies are all common avenues through which Advanced Building Consultants can support the client in pursuing their claim. Additionally, Advanced Building Consultants provides investigations, inspections, and evaluations in relation to environmental issues. The assessment of environmental contaminants, water damage, mold growth, and air quality are skillfully performed and meticulously documented to aid the client in the pursuit or defense of a claim.
