http://geraldzakimexperts.com

Construction consultation and expert witnessing involves working with architects, engineers, public agencies, owners, developers, co‑op and condo boards, realtors, the insurance industry and the legal profession. The consultant often faces the difficult question‑how to bridge the gap between being viewed as a problem maker by the opponent and a problem solver by the client. The client in one matter may be the adversary in another. To work with both sides to effectively get the job done takes the kind of experience and expertise clients count on from GZA.

The firm's expertise is a result of more than 75 years of direct involvement in many aspects of the construction industry; from manufacturing materials, working with architects, specification writers, owners and developers in adapting existing products and creating new ones to meet the rapidly and constantly changing needs of each project and the industry. Through such feedback, products such as URELOID[tm,] one part polyurethane based waterproofing and TILE TITE [tm] a one part polyurethane based membrane designed to directly receive tile were created with countless millions of square feet installed successfully. Experiences such as these have provided the firm with insight into solving problems encountered in both design and/or the installation phase of construction.

The firm has successfully expanded its areas of consulting work into compatible jurisdictions including: slips, trips, stumbles, falls, ladders, scaffolds, OSHA, accident reconstruction, marine safety, elevatorslescalators, firearms, accident reconstruction and many other disciplines.

Throughout his career "Jerry"Zakim has been recognized as a leader in the industry. This is demonstrated by the wide range and number of groups within the field that call on him to lecture, conduct seminars, write, chair in related areas and serves on many technical committees. These include CSI, ASTM, National Association of Tile Contractors (NTCA) Tile Contractors of America (TCAA) Ceramic Tile Institute (CTI,) Tile Council of North America [TCA] as well as conducting technical seminars nationally for American Olean Tile Co. He holds several patents relative to the construction industry. He is a member of the American Board of Forensic Examiners, American Bar Association [ABA], American Arbitration Association [AAA]; He is a trained Arbitrator and Mediator and is a Mediator for the New York School Construction Authority [NYSCA].The services of GZA are available nationally and globally. Zakim serves the Tile Council of North America [TCNA] as an expert/inspector in their Team USA program as well as being a recommended expert by the National Tile Contractors Ass'n [NTCA].

For more information contact Zakim @ srzakim@optonline.net or call 973-633-1130.

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