Christopher W. Giffin

Experience

Christopher Giffin’s consulting experience includes the assessment, investigation, and development of repairs for various structures. He has expertise in roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope systems, and he has provided services for office buildings, hospitals, schools, airports, convention centers, hotels, and stadiums across the United States.

Mr. Giffin has developed repair documents and provided construction administration services for many high-profile projects. He has also performed prepurchase assessments, design peer reviews, storm damage assessments, litigation support, and expert services.

Mr. Giffin is actively involved with the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC), including serving on its Executive Committee and on the Georgia Chapter’s board, as chair of the IIBEC Document Competition Committee, and as Region II Director and as a past president. He has presented frequently on roofing and waterproofing issues, including at AIA and IIBEC national conventions. 

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Facade Assessment

• Fort Benning, GA: Water leakage investigation of barracks
• InterContinental Miami - FL: Due diligence assessment
• Broward Medical Center - Fort Lauderdale, FL: Air leakage investigation
• JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes Resort - Orlando, FL: Due diligence assessment, exterior envelope repair design, and construction period services

 

Plazas and Terraces

• 222 S. Riverside Drive - Chicago, IL: Plaza waterproofing design and construction period services
• 1301 Gervais Street - Columbia, SC: Plaza waterproofing design and construction period services
• Motley Rice Building - Charleston, SC: Plaza waterproofing investigation, design, repair, and litigation consulting
• JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort - FL: Plaza tile and waterproofing investigation

 

Roof Assessment and Design

• Georgia World Congress Center - Atlanta: Roof replacement and construction period services
• Candler Building - Atlanta, GA: Roof replacement and construction period services
• Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa - Asheville, NC: Clay tile roof investigation, replacement design, construction period services, litigation consulting, and expert services
• Sears Crosstown - Memphis, TN: Roof replacement design and construction period services
• Spelman College, Cosby Center - Atlanta, GA: Slate roof assessment, repair design, and construction period services
• Fenway Park - Boston, MA: Seating bowl renovations and waterproofing
• Louisiana State University Tiger Stadium - Baton Rouge: Leakage investigation, repair design, construction period services, and peer reviews
• L.T. Smith Stadium - Bowling Green, KY: Concourse waterproofing design
• US Cellular Field (now Guaranteed Rate Field) - Chicago, IL: Concourse waterproofing, expansion joint design, and building envelope repairs

 

Damage Assessment and Documentation

• Candler Building - Atlanta, GA: Tornado damage facade and roof assessment
• Villa al Lago Properties - Miami, FL: Hurricane damage roof assessment, litigation consulting, and expert services
• Tulane University - New Orleans, LA: Hurricane damage roof assessment

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Architects
ASTM International
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants
National Roofing Contractors Association

Registrations

Architect in AL, FL, GA, IL, LA, NC, SC, TN, and WI
NCARB Certificate
Registered Roof Consultant

Education

University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Architecture, Structures Option, 1992