Curriculum Vitae
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Speaking and
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A 1990 graduate of California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California with a B. Arch. in Architecture, Mr. Parco is a registered professional Architect in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Hawaii, Connecticut, and Georgia with extensive experience in architectural design and forensics, project management, premises liability, and construction documentation.
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His experience includes construction defect analysis, expert analysis and legal testimony in multiple states, premises liability assessments and walkway coefficient of friction testing (slip/trip/falls), lighting assessments, personal injury analysis, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) analysis, building code and industry standard review and analysis, and property condition assessments.
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Mr. Parco has worked on major projects for the Walt Disney Company, Northrup Grumman, Raytheon, Boeing, Toyota, GSA, CBS, Los Alamos National Laboratories, U.S. Geologic Survey, and the U.S. Department of Defense just to name a few.
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Licensed Architect in: California, Nevada, Arizona, Georgia, New Mexico, Oregon, Hawaii, Connecticut
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Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Certified (2003)
Certified Walkway Safety Expert
Certified Tribometrist (English XL; also experience with the BOT3000e, Brungraber Mark IIIB, GS-1, Brungraber Mark I)
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
Swimming Pool Safety Expert
Trained in forklift and aerial lift operations
Trained in roof inspections
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Residential and Commercial Roofing Systems
Construction Defects
Construction Practices
Sustainable Design & Construction
Exterior Insulation Finishing System (EIFS)
Walkway Safety
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Premises Liability (slip/trip/falls)
Work
Experience
Parco Arch Consulting, Inc.
Architect and Owner
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
​2020–Present​
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Designated expert on architectural related issues for litigated cases
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Experience testifying in deposition and trial
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Perform forensics investigations and prepare reports for clients
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Experience in premises liability cases (slip/trip/falls), construction defects cases (representing subcontractors and developers), building envelope analysis, personal injury cases, lighting evaluations, building code and standards compliance analysis, and ADA compliance cases
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Experience in residential, commercial, and industrial building analysis
Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.
Division Manager for Forensics Consulting Firm
Irvine, CA
​2011–2020
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Technical manager companywide for consultants
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Manager of Premises Liability Division companywide
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Trained personnel companywide.
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Peer review of consultant’s work product companywide
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Perform forensics investigations and prepare reports for clients
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Designated expert on architectural issues for litigated cases
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Designated expert on premises liability issues for litigated cases
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Experience testifying in deposition and trial
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Experience in premises liability cases (slip/trip/falls), construction defects cases (representing subcontractors and developers), building envelope analysis, personal injury cases, lighting evaluations, building code and standards compliance analysis, and ADA compliance cases
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Experience in residential, commercial, and industrial assignments
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Presented seminars to various organizations
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District Manager
Santa Ana, CA
​2007 - 2011
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Manage and market operations for western region office
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Manage staff of approximately 15 people
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Responsible for recruiting and hiring of multi-discipline staff
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Train and support of consultants within District office
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Perform forensics investigations and prepare reports for clients
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Designated expert on architectural issues for litigated cases
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Experience testifying in deposition and trial
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Experience in premises liability cases (slip/trip/falls), construction defects cases (representing subcontractors and developers), building envelope analysis, personal injury cases, lighting evaluations, building code and standards compliance analysis, and ADA compliance cases
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Experience in residential, commercial, and industrial assignments
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Presented seminars to various organizations
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Architect
Santa Ana, CA
​2004 - 2007
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Perform forensics investigations and prepare reports for clients
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Designated expert on architectural issues for litigated cases
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Experience testifying in deposition and trial
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Experience in premises liability cases (slip/trip/falls), construction defects cases (representing subcontractors and developers), building envelope analysis, personal injury cases, lighting evaluations, building code and standards compliance analysis, and ADA compliance cases
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Experience in residential, commercial, and industrial assignments
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Presented seminars to insurance and legal organizations
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Travel to various locations throughout the country assisting other Rimkus offices
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The Austin Company
Chief Architect
Irvine, CA
1998–2004
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Supervise Architectural Section of approximately 22 architectural personnel for the preparation of construction documents.
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Supervise and responsible for the construction documents for a variety of commercial and industrial design and design/build projects.
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Responsible for recruiting and hiring of architectural staff.
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Coordinate construction documents with in-house engineering staff.
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Project Manager
Irvine, CA
1996–1998
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Client interface from preparation of proposals to project close-out.
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Responsible for project budgets, change orders, scope of work.
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Submit construction documents and interface with various governing municipalities.
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Coordination of architectural and engineering disciplines during construction documents phase.
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Coordination during construction support phase.
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Staff Architect
Irvine, CA
1990 - 1996
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Client interface for scope definition, schematic design, design development.
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Preparation of construction documents.
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Address construction support activities.
Education
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA
1986 - 1990
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​Bachelor of Architecture
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
​1984 - 1986​