Press Releases

January 2005 Liberty Building Forensics Group has just assisted the Owners law firm in recovery of $6.25M worth of repair costs in a 24-building apartment complex. The complex had building envelope water intrusion related problems. Liberty Building Forensics Group also assisted Surety with $5.5M in recovery from sub contractors. December 2006 George DuBose of Liberty Building Forensics Group has been recommended by “The Best Lawyers in America” as a leading expert in the field of construction. “George DuBose heads a group of experts, previously with CH2M Hill, who do a superb job of investigating, documenting, and negotiating in construction defect litigation. They are incredibly well prepared and well spoken.” Mr. DuBose is a building forensics expert at evaluating the dynamic interrelationship of competing building systems and their effect on moisture and mold problems. He has directed several fast tract design and mitigating projects. He has broad experience in the detection, mitigation, and control of moisture- and microbial-related building problems, including HVAC and building envelope problems. Mr. DuBose’s experience includes some of the largest moisture- and mold-related building forensic cases in the country. This experience extends to direct litigation support of claims in which successful defense and recovery have both been achieved. For more information regarding George Dubose and Liberty Building Forensics Group, you can call 407-467-5518 or visit www.libertybuilding.com or www.bestlawyers.com. November 2006 Florida Engineering Society publishes an article by David Odom titled “Avoiding Moisture and Mold Problems in Florida Buildings: Design and Construction Guidelines.” The article discusses the key factors in the schematic design of the mechanical side of building systems in humid climates. To read the full article visit Liberty Building Forensics Group website at www.libertybuilding.com .

September 2006 Liberty Building Forensics Group provides expert witness testimony in successfully defending the General Contractor in a $9.5M claim by the Owner and property insurer for moisture damage to a 17-story hotel in Orlando. May 2006 Liberty Building Forensics Group was listed in Architectural Products Magazine as an Architecture Support for Mold and Moisture Prevention. The magazine highlights the new Mold and Moisture Prevention manual for the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) co-authored by George DuBose and David Odom. The manual provides the latest information to designers, contractors, and building owners on today’s key issues. For more information on obtaining this manual, contact Liberty Building Forensics Group through their website at www.libertybuilding.com or David Odom at (407)697-7227. March 2006 Liberty Building Forensics Group is selected to provide full building envelope diagnostics of water intrusion in a $100 M+ mixed, use resort in California. January 2006 Richard Scott, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, has joined Liberty Building Forensics Group as a forensic architect. Rick has extensive experience in rainwater intrusion, building envelope investigations, and moisture and mold remediation. With over 25 years of experience Rick has worked on some of the largest and most complex projects in the world, including: • • • • •

A $10 million rainwater intrusion renovation project on a timeshare facility in the Bahamas A $30 million moisture and mold remediation project at the Polk County Courthouse in central Florida Moisture avoidance peer reviews for major building owners and developers, including Walt Disney World Tsunami damage evaluations for a major resort in the Maldives (Indian Ocean) The co-author of a technical monograph (Mold & Moisture Prevention) for the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) which is being used as a training guide for architects worldwide

Liberty Building Forensics Group is a highly regarded moisture and mold forensics firm located in Orlando, Florida. For more information on the firm, please visit www.libertybuilding.com or you may contact Mr. George DuBose at 407-703-1300 (office), 407-467-5518 (mobile) or via email at [email protected] .

October 2007 Mr. DuBose, Mr. Odom, and Mr. Scott are scheduled to be on the faculty of the Atlanta November 29, 2007 Lorman Seminar, “The Hidden Risks of Green Construction.” Mr. Odom and Mr. Scott will address LEED practices in their presentation, “The High-risk Components of LEED.” “Recommended Approaches to Preventing Building Failures” by Mr. DuBose will cover how to avoid problems while instituting LEED design. August 2007 Mr. Scott and Mr. DuBose have been selected to provide an instructive seminar for the Mississippi Board of Architects on October 23, 2007, on the topic of "The High Risk of Green Buildings." July 2007 "The High Risk of Green Buildings: Why Moisture & Mold Problems are Likely" article in Direct Connection magazine; written by J. David Odom, Richard A. Scott, AIA, LEED, AP, NCARB & George H. DuBose. This article is scheduled to be published in September 2007. May 2007 Florida AIA has selected Liberty Building Forensics Group to be a presenter at the Florida AIA Conference in Orlando, FL, July 2007. J. David Odom and Richard Scott, AIA, LEED, AP are to present the topic "The High Risk of Green Buildings: Why Moisture and Mold Problems are Likely." April 2007 Georgia AIA has selected Liberty Building Forensics Group to be a presenter at the Georgia AIA Conference in Savannah, Georgia, October 4, 2007. J. David Odom and Richard Scott, AIA, LEED AP, will present the topic “The High Risk of Green Buildings: Why Moisture and Mold problems are Likely.” There is strong evidence to suggest that there is a direct correlation between innovative design and building failures. Since the very nature of green construction involves

innovation and experimentation, it also introduces an increased risk of building problems. It is the authors’ 25+ years of experience that this increased risk is even more pronounced in “unforgiving” climates like the southeast where any departure from the “tried-and-true” often introduces moisture intrusion and mold problems. For more information visit the company’s website at www.libertybuilding.com. March 2007 J. David Odom of Liberty Building Forensics Group has just been selected to the Project Committee to help develop and co-author the Advance IAQ Design Guide. Ten specialists have been selected from many fields, including ventilation, pollutant sources and control. Mr. Odom was selected for his immense knowledge and specialization in the area of moisture intrusion. The Advanced IAQ Guide will be prepared over the next two years jointly by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), BOMA International, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The guide is being developed to become a “Best Practices” design guide. George DuBose, Vice-President of Liberty Building Forensics Group, said that “The role of David Odom in the development of this manual is a reflection of Liberty Building Forensics Group's recognized technical experience in the areas of moisture in buildings and how they impact indoor air quality in buildings.” For more information on Liberty Building Forensics Group visit their website at www.libertybuilding.com. February 2007 Florida AIA has selected Liberty Building Forensics Group to be a presenter at the Florida AIA Conference July 12, 2007. George DuBose, J. David Odom, and Richard Scott, AIA, LEED AP, will present the topic “The High Risk of Green Buildings: Why Moisture and Mold problems are Likely.” There is strong evidence to suggest that there is a direct correlation between innovative design and building failures. Since the very nature of green construction involves innovation and experimentation, it also introduces an increased risk of building problems. It is the authors’ 25+ years of experience that this increased risk is even more pronounced in “unforgiving” climates like the southeast where any departure from the “tried-and-true” often introduces moisture intrusion and mold problems. For more information visit the company’s website at www.libertybuilding.com.

January 2007 George DuBose, principal of Liberty Building Forensics Group, has been named by “The Best Lawyers In America” as a leading expert in the field of construction. July 2008 July 31: Teleconference 2:00PM EST – “Hidden Risks of Green Buildings: Why Building Failures are Likely and How to Avoid Them” During this teleconference Mr. DuBose and Mr. Odom will discuss the latest standard of care in the design and construction industry: green buildings. What elements of green buildings will impact risk for designers, contractors, developers, and owners? What specific LEED® credits are most likely to cause building failures? Hear case studies of past problems with green buildings and the lessons learned. July 15: Webinar 2:00PM EST Mr. Odom, Mr. Scott, and Mr. DuBose will give a 1½ hour presentation: “The Hidden Risks of Green Buildings: Why Moisture & Mold Problems are Likely.” They will discuss what makes some green buildings risky and what steps must be taken to avoid failures, even possible lawsuits. June 2008 George DuBose, J. David Odom and Richard Scott will be speaking at CONSTRUCT2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 3-6. “CONSTRUCT2008 brings Architects, Engineers, Specifiers, Facility Managers, Building Owners, General Contractors and commercial construction professionals together for one amazing event!” Mr. DuBose, Mr. Odom, and Mr. Scott will be speaking on “The Hidden Risks of Green Construction: Why Moisture & Mold Problems are Likely.” May 2008 May 14: Miami, FL Seminar May 29: Tampa, FL Seminar Mr. DuBose, Mr. Odom, and Mr. Scott are scheduled to be on the faculty of the Lorman Seminars: “The Hidden Risks of Green Buildings: Why Building Failures are Likely and

How to Avoid Them in Florida.” Mr. DuBose and Mr. Scott will address LEED® practices in their presentation, “An Overview of Green Building Concepts and Why Moisture and Mold Problems are Likely.” “Preventing Green Building Failures in the Southeast – Specific Techniques to Implement” by Mr. DuBose and Mr. Odom will cover how to avoid problems while instituting LEED® design.