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RESUME OF CONRAD B. SLABBERT
Below is a summary of my resume in which I wish to inform the reader as to various aspects of
my business career. The resume is written in groups of similar interests with a brief summary of activities
within each. In the event that additional information is needed, do not hesitate to contact me at the addresses
noted at the end of this resume.
| EDUCATION |
| B.A. Construction Arts - University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. |
1979 |
| B.Sc.Construction Management - University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. |
1981 |
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. of Milwaukee
Wisconsin evaluated these credentials and judged it to be the American equivalent of
3 years of under graduate studies with a Bachelors degree, and postgraduate studies with
a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management.
In 2005 the University of Port Elizabeth was renamed Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. |
| CONTRACTOR LICENSES - PRESENT & PAST |
| California - General Building Contractor (B) - Inactive |
#683259 |
December 1993 |
| Nevada - Residential & Commercial Contr. Lic. (B) - Inactive |
#0056699 |
December 2003 |
| Arizona - General Building Contractor - Application in process |
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| Oregon - Future application |
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| CERTIFICATES - PRESENT & PAST |
| ICBO/ICC - Building Inspector (UBC) |
#5116729-10 |
October 2002 |
| ICBO/ICC - Plumbing Inspector (UPC) |
#5116729-34 |
June 2003 |
| ICBO/ICC - Mechanical Inspector (UMC) |
#5116729-44 |
May 2003 |
| AWCI - Application & inspection for EIFS wall systems |
#9300 |
March 2000 |
| State of California - Home Improvement certification |
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January 2000 |
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MEMBERSHIP - PRESENT & PAST |
| International Code Council (ICC) |
#5116729 |
October 2003 |
| ASTM International - Sub-committee E-06 |
#000346928 |
October 2003 |
| American Concrete Institute (ACI) |
#89847 |
May 2001 |
| Southern California Builders Association (SCBA) |
#683259 |
December 1998 |
| Association of The Wall and Ceiling Industries (AWCI) |
#2622 |
April 2000 |
| American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) |
#6049 |
December 1993 |
| Northwest Wall & Ceiling Bureau (NWCB |
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December 2001 |
| Insulation Contractors Association of America (ICAA |
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June 2004 |
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CONTINUED EDUCATION: |
| Stucco education program by Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau - Seattle, WA |
September 2002 |
| Tours & presentation - Vulcan Materials Company (Concrete) - San Diego, CA |
November 2002 |
| Tours & presentation - Bannister Steel Inc. - National City, CA. |
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| Tours & presentation - Cemex Cement Plant - Rosarito Beach, Mexico |
February 2003 |
| SCBA Seminar - Framing Mistakes & Misapplied Hardware - San Diego, CA |
March 2003 |
| ACI Seminar - Concrete Slabs on Ground - Oakland, CA |
May 2003 |
| ACI Seminar - Trouble Shooting Concrete Floor Problems - Oakland, CA |
May 2003 |
| ICRI - Concrete Crack Repair Workshop |
June 2003 |
| NIBS - Site visit to Superior Concrete Mix batching plant - San Diego, CA |
2004 |
| ASTM E06.51.11 - Subcommitee mtg re: Fenestration Installation - San Diego, CA) |
March 2004 |
ASTM E06.51.11 - Symposium
Re: Performance & durablility of window-wall interface |
April 2004 |
| Exposition - Journal of Light Construction - Anaheim, CA |
May 2004 |
| ACI - Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) - Ramona, CA |
July 2004 |
| ACI - Site Visit to Superior Concrete Mix batching plant - San Diego, CA |
2004 |
| ACI - Visit to and attend demonstration of UCSD Shake Table - San Diego, CA |
2005 |
| ACI - How to recognize and evaluate concrete problems - San Diego, CA |
June 2005 |
| ICAA - Insulation Convention - Las Vegas, NV |
October 2004 |
| ICRI - Alkali-Silica Reactivity (ASR) in concrete - San Diego, CA |
October 2005 |
| REPRESENTATION |
| Projects |
Commercial Buildings Restaurants High Rise Residential Towers High Rise Residential Towers
Land Development |
Industrial Buildings Educational Buildings Custom Homes Insurance - Property losses
Home Remodeling |
Retail Complexes Mixed Use Structures Tract Homes Insurance - Personal injury |
Clients |
Insurance Companies Legal Firms |
Developers Plaintiffs |
Contractors |
Subcontractor Trades |
Cabinets Caisoons Carpentry - Rough Carpentry - Finish Ceilings - Acoustical Ceilings - Luminous
Ceramic Tiel Concrete - Architectural Concrete - Curb/Gutter/Swales Concrete - Structural Counter Tops
Drainage Drywall Electrical Fencing - Wood/Metal |
Fireplaces Fireproofing Foolirng - Carpets/Tile/Vinyl Garage O/H Doors Grading - Rough Grading - Finish
Glazing Gutters & Downspouts HVAC Insulation Landscaping Masonry Mechanical Metal - Decorative
Metal/Sheet |
Milwork Painting Paving - Asphalt Paving - Concrete Plumbing Roofing Security - Home Sheet Metal
Shower Enclosures Steel - Structural Stucco Underground - Improvements Underground - Utilities Waterproofing
Windows |
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Self-employment:
Established consulting business in September 1992, with the intention of providing personal, high quality
services to clients on construction related matters. To date clients have entrusted me as their designated
expert on about 1,500 projects and the evaluation of the work of nearly 2,000 different entities.
I have provided consulting services including construction cost managing and monitoring,
design development and reconstruction cost estimates, project inspections, forensic analysis and general
opinions regarding construction methods and procedures. These services and opinions were provided to property
developers, design firms, financial institutions, insurance companies, legal firms and private home owners,
on projects ranging from single family residences and high-rise offices, to commercial and industrial
buildings.
With the in-house facilities available, and my past experience in scheduling, I am able
to provide clients with a variety of time, management and material schedules. These range from bar charts
to complex critical path schedules, and are presented in formats that suit the particular requirements of
the user or project.
Construction Consulting:
Employed by a construction consulting firm for five years, during which time I performed the following tasks:
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Monitoring: Provided financial management/monitoring services to developers, property owners and
financial institutions through evaluation of contractor's submitted payment applications and change orders
requests. |
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Estimating: Provided cost estimating services to developers, architects, engineers, property owners,
insurance companies and legal firms. The estimates varied from conceptual to final level, and were for
the development of new projects or reconstruction of existing projects. |
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Management: Acted as Owner's representative on projects, with the responsibility of managing the Owner's
interests in and duties towards the project. |
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Consulting: Provided general assistance to clients on matters regarding construction methods, procedures
and documents. |
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Claims: Assisted clients with forensic analysis of project documents, drawings and constructed work, and
prepared cost estimates if corrective work was required. Opinions on these matters were also provided in
depositions and trials. |
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Offices management: Managed the company's branch office, during which time I was responsible for management,
profitability and marketing of the company's services to the construction related community. |
Construction Management:
Commencing in July 1985, I was employed by a construction management company, which acted on behalf of developers,
developed their own properties and contracted work as general contractors. I was part of the office management and
support staff whose responsibilities were to provide the development documents, contract the work and oversee its
execution. My pre-construction duties varied from preparation of cost estimates, establishing development budgets,
submittal and approval of drawings and attending meetings with financial institutions. Post contract duties varied
from evaluation of submitted bids, selecting and contracting with subcontractors, drafting of schedules and assisting
in processing of project accounts.
Trade journeyman:
Upon my immigration to America, I've had hands-on trade experiences in the fields of drywall, metal stud framing and
carpentry, while employed by several companies in Colorado and San Diego.
General Contracting:
During my two years of B.Sc. studies, I was employed by a general contracting company. The first year I was appointed
to the scheduling department, and the second year to an on-site position of assistant project manager. In the
scheduling department I drafted schedules for projects that included housing, industrial and commercial developments.
On the construction site my responsibilities were the coordination and control of company personnel, sub-contractors,
materials and equipment. As a member of the Owner's project team, I was responsible for coordination of information
and resolution of design and administrative problems. After completion of my studies, and before I immigrated to
America, I also worked in the estimating department where I assisted with bid preparation.
Military Service:
Fulfilled 2-year compulsory military service in the South African Defense Force from January 1982 to December 1983.
Drafted into the Personnel Service Division of the Army, obtained the rank of first Lieutenant and I was appointed
to serve in the Personnel Operations Command with the responsible of coordinating the supply and movement of
manpower.
Immigration:
Immigrated to the United States of America in April 1984, settled in San Diego during November 1984, and have since
continued my stay in the local area, except for a period of time when I received an inter company transfer to manage
their Hawaii branch office. In December 2000, I accepted and became a US citizenship.
Address and contacts:
CONRAD CONSULTING, INC.
5785 La Jolla Blvd, Ste F
San Diego, CA 92037
Phone: 619-442-0255
Email: conrad@conradconsulting.com
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