MIAMI — Nicholas Carlstrom joins the DDA Forensics team as a Building Consultant. Carlstrom has over 10 years of experience in the construction, restoration and insurance industries. As a Licensed Building Contractor and Licensed Multi-State Adjuster, he has extensive knowledge of construction and restoration standards and property insurance adjusting practices. At DDA Forensics, he will work alongside the company’s esteemed engineers and consultants and utilize his advanced expertise to facilitate comprehensive and accurate property insurance claim settlements. DDA Forensics provides forensic investigation, engineering and consulting services to insurance carriers and attorneys throughout Florida and Louisiana.
“Our team at DDA Forensics is a strategically coordinated mix of exceptionally talented individuals and we’re excited to bring Nicholas on board. We carefully vet the level of education and complexity of experience for each new hire. Our Building Consultants have extensive backgrounds in construction, restoration and insurance claims, which is a win-win of advanced expertise for our clients,” says Brian Peterson, managing partner, DDA Forensics.
Carlstrom holds the esteemed Xactimate Trainer and Xactimate Level 3 certifications. He is an accredited AHERA Building Inspector, certified IICRC Water Restoration Technician, and certified Project Management Professional. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Commercial Space Operations, Operations Science and Technology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
“I look forward to joining the expert team at DDA Forensics. They really set the bar and their reputation speaks volumes,” says Carlstrom.
Prior to joining DDA Forensics, Carlstrom worked as a Licensed Independent Adjuster and managed a variety of residential and commercial claims. He provided field inspections and quality assurance file reviews for insurance carriers and third-party administrators.
He started in the industry as a Construction Manager and reviewed architectural plans and engineering reports to determine the scope, schedule, and budget for a variety of residential and commercial construction projects. He also reviewed purchase orders and subcontracts, recorded change orders and information requests, updated critical path schedules, and communicated with project stakeholders.
Carlstrom has extensive experience managing emergency repairs from catastrophic losses resulting from wind, water, flood and fire damage. As a certified IICRC Water Restoration Technician, he is adept at creating detailed restoration plans and producing moisture maps. As an accredited AHERA Building Inspector, Nicholas inspects residential and commercial buildings for suspected asbestos containing materials and produces survey reports to inform property owners of potentially hazardous materials which may be disturbed during construction activities.
“Our dedicated team provides prompt response on forensic investigations. This requires an arsenal of advanced expertise across the board on a variety of claims. Nicholas has an impressive background and his skillset aligns perfectly with our company and our client needs,” says Jonathon Diego, managing partner, DDA Forensics.
About DDA Forensics
DDA Forensics (DDAF) provides forensic engineering, building consulting and expert witness services for attorneys and insurance carriers throughout Florida and Louisiana. We specialize in evaluating and determining the cause of property damage and failures for residential and commercial structures. With over 20 years of experience, the most advanced education, certifications and technologies, we provide objective and accurate forensic investigations that yield conclusive results. Learn more at www.DDAForensics.com.
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