Bruce M. Bergman is a corporate officer, founding associate, and serves on the Board of Directors at KPAA.

Mr. Bergman has been with the firm since 1996.

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    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