Director of Engineering
YA Engineering Services
Mr. Christopher Lipp has performed forensic investigations for damaged and deficient building envelope components, including the evaluation of distressed facade elements, windows, doors, curtain walls, storefront systems, stucco and fiber cement panels. This expertise has allowed Mr. Lipp to become qualified as an Expert Witness regarding building envelope components and water intrusion issues. Mr. Lipp has also served as a Task Group member, providing guidance to a University of Florida research group advising the Florida Building Commission on water intrusion issues into high rise buildings during wind driven rain events. Since 2005, Christopher has also evaluated large commercial buildings after hurricane, hail and tornado events throughout the Gulf Coast, including Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi, Hurricane Irma in Florida and Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. Mr. Lipp has presented a national webinar on evaluating storm damage and regional presentations on assessing fenestration elements to the International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants (IIBEC).
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The Building Envelope vs. Severe Weather (W22)
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time