Forensics Experience
Ms. Roberts has extensive experience designing mechanical systems for buildings,
investigating systems failures, and serving as expert witness in construction disputes.
Representative Forensics Projects
Residence in Connecticut
Performed mold investigation on air conditioning system to determine if faulty design was the cause.
Atria Stratford, Assisted Living Facility,Stratford, CT
Designed modifications to existing ventilation system.
Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy, E. Hartford, CT
Blue Water Problem -Investigation of water supply. Performed tests on the system, worked with nationally
known experts on blue water, and designed an automatic flushing system for the drinking water.
Hartford Waste Processing Facility—Ventilation System Evaluation
Investigated codes, regulations, guidelines or standards applied to the ventilation of facility. Observed facility
and studied ventilation system design to determine compliance.
Waterfront Residence, West Palm Beach, FL
Investigation of moisture in library ceiling. Performed investigation in mechanical room and worked with
general and mechanical contractors to prevent condensation in attic.
New Business School, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Moisture/Steam Damage Claim - Investigated steam leak and wrote an opinion on whether it caused the
explosion in Motor Control Center.
Indoor Tennis Building, Milford, CT
Investigated moisture condensing on underside of roof and dripping onto courts. Performed investigation and
determined moisture came from ceiling hung direct-fired gas heaters, which discharged products of
combustion into building.
Stonegate Community Condominiums, Mt. Laurel, NJ
Determined if gas-fired furnace/AC coil assembly was improperly applied, designed or installed.
Residence in Fairfield, CT
Performed investigation on why chimney in new addition filled the room with smoke.
Diocese of Metuchen, NJ
Reviewed depositions on HVAC system related issues in lawsuit between Diocese and architect.
Auto Dealership in Parsippany, NJ
Investigated HVAC system problems.
Walter Stewart Markets, New Canaan, CT
Investigated complaints from neighbors about kitchen odors.
Condominium Building, Stamford, CT
Investigated problems on a 30 year old HVAC system. Recommended measures to repair and preserve
operation; thereby saving cost of replacement with system much more costly to operate.
Professional Registration And Affiliation
Registered Professional Engineer - Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, California, Maine
Connecticut Engineers in Private Practice, Inc. – President, 1987-88
Mechanical and Electrical Engineers Coalition, CEPP - Co-Founder, 1988
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) - Member, 1980 - 2003
Engineering Excellence Awards Competition in CT. – Judge, 1998 - 2006
American Council Engineering Companies, Mold Subcommittee - Member
Mediator for the Construction Industry – Certification, 2000-present
Dispute Review Board for Construction Disputes
Education
University of Illinois, Urbana, IL - Bachelor Science General Engineering with Secondary Degree in Business Administration, June 1966
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