Bruce M. Bergman
Principal Architect
Education
- 1978 - Summer Design Program, Ecole des Arts Americains, Fontainebleau, France
- 1980 - Bachelor of Science in Architecture, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Registration and Certifications
- 1985 - Licensed Architect, California, No. C-15719
- 2001 - National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, Certificate No. 53776
- 2005 - Licensed Architect, Nevada, No. 5303
- 2006 - Licensed Architect, Arizona, No. 43884
- 2009 - LEED AP, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Accredited Professional
Professional Affiliations
- Member, 1988 - Current American Institute of Architects
- Board Member, 1988 - 1998 Chairman, 1997 - 1998 Clairemont Mesa Planning Committee
- Member, 1997 - 2002 American Institute of Architects Urban Design Committee
Forensic Experience
1996-Current KPA Associates, Inc., San Diego, California
Bruce M. Bergman is a corporate officer, founding associate, and serves on the Board of Directors at KPA Associates, Inc., a forensic architecture and design firm.
As a Forensic Principal Architect and Expert Consultant, he is responsible for providing clients with forensic services including:
- Arbitration testimony
- Deposition testimony
- Mediations and presentations
- Interpret and explain construction documents, contracts, records, and industry standards
- Inspect and document existing building and site conditions
- Research and interpret building codes and technical issues
- Analysis of inspection data
- Develop reports, repair recommendations, repair details, and quantities
- Deposition and trial illustrations exhibits
- Evaluate sustainable building
Professional Publications and Seminar Speaker
2008 - West Coast Casualty’s Construction Defect Seminar, Anaheim, California: Co-author and panel speaker “Going Green: Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side?” (With co-authors Jay B. Freedman, Esq., Shelia E. Fix, Esq. and Sean P. Dwyer, Esq.)
Architectural Design Recognition
2005 - Orange County Home Maganize, What Makes Your House a Home Feature Article: Bergman Residence, Dana Point, California