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LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Nevada Licensed General Building Contractor #0081561
Licensed as a general building contractor (B-2) in the State of Nevada
Certified Residential Building Inspector
Approved by the International Code Council (ICC) in 2009 for inspections of residential buildings.
Certified Commercial Building Inspector
Approved by the International Code Council (ICC) in 2009 for inspections of commercial buildings.
Certified XL Tribometrist #1206452
Achieved CXLT certification in June 2012 and November 2022, as a user of the English XL Variable Incidence Tribometer for the measurement of slip resistance and determining walkway safety.
State of Nevada Safety and Health Practitioner
Achieved certification in 2021 by taking 27 OSHA regulation based training programs from the State of Nevada Department of Business and Industry Division of Industrial Relations Safety Consultation and Training Section.
EDUCATION
B. S. Degree, Construction Management, Brigham Young University, Dec. 2002
Major course work included studies in scheduling, estimating, contract administration and law, building systems and design, advanced materials and methods, HVAC systems, plumbing, carpentry, structural engineering, electrical, concrete, inspections and building codes, engineering geology, surveying, accounting, technical writing, public speaking and business administration. Significant experience with computer based project management systems.
Associate of Science, Utah Valley University, Dec. 1998 (Honors)
Course work included general education studies with an emphasis in science.
EXPERIENCE
Principal Consultant - Hobble Creek Services, LLC, Henderson, NV, Jan. 2016 - Present.
Mr. Hjorth provides consulting services to public and private owners, design professionals, contractors, and attorneys on high-impact projects. He consults on various assignments including the roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved in construction contract disputes. His work also includes resolving claims for damage-for-delay disputes, construction code compliance, lighting deficiencies, construction defects, building inspections, slip and fall (tribometer testing), construction site safety, pedestrian safety, traffic control safety, and job site accidents.
Mr. Hjorth is a licensed general contractor and is committed to solving construction challenges and developing pathways to better building. His professional experience includes roles with some of the largest hotel and retail chains in the U.S., project management on commercial installations, as well as a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from single family home improvement to large-scale commercial construction.
President - Fabricated Products, Inc., Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 2016-Sept. 2016
Manufactured millwork and cabinetry for commercial construction projects. Projects ranged from $5,000.00 to $900,000.00 dollars.
Senior Consultant - Swainston Consulting Group, Henderson, NV, Jan. 2002-Aug. 2003; Sept. 2007- Jan. 2016
Provided consulting services to public and private owners, design professionals, contractors, and attorneys on a variety of projects ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. Consulting services include construction defect litigation, construction contract disputes, project delay disputes, construction code violations, slip and fall (tribometer testing), job site accidents, and indoor microbial and air quality issues.
Consultant/Project Manager - Leeming Construction Services, Inc., Las Vegas, May 2004-Sept. 2007
• Consulting services include inspecting residential and commercial construction projects, writing repair reports, and preparing estimates for attorneys defending contractors in construction defect litigation and construction contract disputes.
• Managed approvals, construction, and installation of 110’ radio tower, car wash, propane fueling station, automotive spray paint booth, and offsite improvements for a local taxi cab facility.
• Design and project management of three residential remodels/additions.
• Design and project management of 2800 sq. ft. commercial office tenant improvement.
• Oversaw and directed construction activities of a 9000 sq. ft. tenant improvement for local food brokerage company. Construction included office space and large commercial kitchen. Project finished on time and under budget.
Customer Service Manager - Pulte Homes, Las Vegas, NV, Aug. 2003-May 2004
•Managed long-term warranty service (special operations division) and repairs on 1,500- 3,000 homes throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Focused on problem solving and claims resolution with HOA’s and individual homeowners to prevent potential litigation.
• Directed monthly meetings with in house service managers, trade contactors owners and upper level managers to implement processes and a reward program to improve customer service procedures and practices. As a result, many trade contractors streamlined their practices and increased productivity requiring fewer customer service personnel.
Consultant Intern - Trauner Consulting, San Diego, CA, May 2001-Aug. 2001
Assisted with a $24M delay dispute claim. Compiled and developed detailed reports and schedules for analysis.
Draftsman - Scholz & Associates Architects, Springville, UT, Aug. 1999-Jan 2001
• Drafted residential, multi-family and commercial plans for construction.
• Building drawings ranged from 3,500 sq ft - 65,000 sq ft
HVAC Laborer - Jones Mechanical Inc., Provo, UT, April 1999-Aug. 1999
• Installed HVAC systems in custom residential homes.
• Retrofit and troubleshooting of HVAC systems in existing homes.
Laborer - Hjorth Brothers Inc, Mapleton, UT, 1990-April 1999
Performed labor with specialized pipe and tube bending, welding, and lathe work.
AFFILIATIONS/ACTIVITIES
Production of paper for West Coast Casualty’s Construction Defect Seminar titled "Eight Significant Variables in Construction Defect Evaluation and Extrapolation" dated April 8, 2013.
ASTM International Committee Member on the following committees: C24 Building Seals and Sealant, E06 Performance of Buildings, F13 Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear.
Member of The Southern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council (SNICC)
SNICC 4-Hour Training Course 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code Changes (2020)
SNICC 4-Hour Training Course 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code Changes (2020)
SNICC 8-Hour Course Code Compliance/Safety in Cannabis Extraction Facilities (2019)
SNICC 4-Hour Training Course Building and Fire Code aspects of Medical Marijuana (2019)
SNICC 4-Hour Training Course Uniform Plumbing Code Changes with 2018 Southern Nevada Amendments (2018)
SNICC 4-Hour Training Course 2018 IRC Transition from the 2012 IRC (2018)
SNICC 4-Hour Training Course on Firestop Plan Review and Inspections (2018)
SNICC 6-Hour Training Course on Solar Permitting Plan Review (2017)
ICC 4-Hour Training Course on Accessible Means of Egress (2019)
ICC 8-Hour Training Commercial & Residential International Energy Conservation Code (2017)
ICC 4-Hour Training Course on Accessibility for Existing Buildings
ICC 4-Hour Training Course on 2012 IBC Accessibility Update
ICC 4-Hour Training Course on 2009 International Energy Conservation Code
ICC 8-Hour Training Course on IBC Fire Resistant Related Construction
ICC 8-Hour Training Course on Exterior Wall Systems
ICC 8-Hour Training Course on Combination Inspections of Commercial Structures
Great Lakes ADA Center training on Harmonization Between the ADA Standards and the IBC/ANSI A117.1
International Association of Electrical Inspectors 8-hour course on One and Two Family Dwelling Electrical Systems
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) 8 week course on the Fundamentals of Lighting.
OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Safety Training Course Certificate in Construction Safety & Health
National Association of Home Builders 8-Hour OSHA Training Course in Construction Safety for the Home Building Industry
Member of The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Safety and Health Practitioner Certificate Program Certificate (2021) OSHA courses include:
Scaffold Safety: A Regulatory Review
Powered Industrial Trucks “Forklift Safety Awareness”
Self-Inspections: 12 Weeks to a Safer Workplace
Fundamentals of Accident Investigation
Electrical Hazard Awareness
Reviewing OSHA Codes, Standards, and Regulations
Personal Protective Equipment
Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness
Fall Protection Regulatory Review
Excavation Regulatory Review
Hazard Communication Awareness
Machine Safeguarding
Respiratory Protection Awareness
Respirable Crystalline Silica for Construction
Steel Erection Regulatory Review
Safety Data Sheets
Confined Space Awareness
Asbestos Awareness
Concrete and Masonry Regulatory Review
Hearing Conservation Program
Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses OSHA 29 CFR part 1904
OSHA injury & Illness Record keeping “300 Log”
Sanitation in the Workplace
Workplace Emergency and Evacuation
Written Workplace Safety Program
Applied Technology Council 4-Hour Training course (ATC 45) for the Safety Evaluation of Buildings After Windstorms and Floods. (2021)
Applied Technology Council 4-Hour Training course (ATC 20-1) for Post-earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings. (2021)
Presentations:
Panel Speaker at West Coast Casualty’s Construction Defect Seminar. May 17, 2013. “The Use and Abuse of Sampling and Extrapolation in Construction Defect Lawsuits”
Construction Document Literacy, May 2017
Investigating & Evaluating General Liability Claims, September 2017
Slip, Trip, Fall & Personal Injury Claims, December 2017
Slip, Trip, Fall & Personal Injury Claims, Las Vegas Defense Lawyers Continuing Education Program, February 2018
Representative Selection & Extrapolation of Construction Defects, May 2018
Budgeting & Estimating for Building Maintenance, Repairs, and Improvements, June 2018
Evaluating General Liability Claims, Las Vegas Defense Lawyers Continuing Educational Program, December 2018
Landlord-Tenant Disputes, May 2019
General Liability Claims, July 2019