
DAVID REED, PE
FOUNDER, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
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OVERVIEW
David is an experienced Professional Engineer with a diverse background spanning construction, engineering, and entrepreneurship. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida. David’s professional experience includes serving at the lead Generator Service Engineer on multi-million-dollar projects at Siemens Energy, Inc., developing novel optics fabrication machines, and conducting hands-on property damage forensic investigations. He has direct expert witness experience, providing courtroom testimony and sitting for multiple depositions. As a founding member of Interactive Engineering, Inc., he initially focused on business operations before transitioning to a full-time forensic engineering role in March 2024. As an expert witness, David has worked on hundreds of cases providing inspections, reports, and root cause and origin analysis.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS/COURSES
Licensed Professional Engineer
Colorado (Lic. No. PE.00667277)
Certifications/Memberships
TRI Florida High Wind Installer Certification
OSHA 30
Certified SolidWorks Professional
PRIMARY AREAS OF CONSULTING
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Hail damage to residential & commercial roof coverings
Wind damage to residential & commercial roof coverings
Synthetic storm damage (Fraud)
Roof covering defects
Roof conditions analysis
Water infiltration and mapping
Roof coatings/paint application failures
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General construction code requirements and best practices
Construction defects
Roof coverings
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Ground vibration/blasting claims
Lightning claims
Wood and concrete pier foundations
Wood, concrete, concrete block foundation systems
Foundation settlement mapping
Chimneys
Steel helical piles
Structural and cladding wind load analysis
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Stucco cladding
Wood-frame, concrete, concrete masonry unit (block) walls
Fenestration Analysis (window/doors) IAW AAMA 511
Wall penetrations
TESTIFYING EXPERIENCE
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John Sedleskey v. Universal Insurance Co.; 2018-CC-000518
R & K Certified Roofing of Florida, Inc. v. National Specialty Insurance Company; EUO
Roberson v. American Strategic; 2018 CC 00508
Dietrich v. Heritage Property & Casualty; 2019-CC-000706
Mott V. First Protective; 2023 3776 COCI
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R And K Roofing of Florida, Inc. v. Wayne Furnari; 2023 SC 000561