Forensic Architecture and the Standard of Care

Join AIA Central NJ for our Virtual presentation on April 8th 12pm-1pm:  

An educational seminar presented by Elina Shchervinsky, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP.

This webinar is approved for 1 HSW CE credit.

In the ever-challenging practice of design and construction, architects are under persistent risks of liability claims. How can architects protect themselves in their professional practice? What are the standards of the architect’s care and how are they measured in the legal arena?

This presentation will discuss the architect’s standard of care, fiduciary duty, and explore the field of forensics. Speaker, Elina Shchervinsky, Forensic Architect, will identify the importance of the contract, codes and regulations, errors and omissions, and professional risk mitigation. She will apply the forensic investigation process to deconstruct how forensic experts analyze the breach of the standards.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Define the architect’s standard of care and Code of Ethics Rule 3.102

2. Identify the architect’s best practices, including laws and regulations that govern the practice of architecture for the public benefit.

3. Establish a forensic investigation process that evaluates construction deficiencies and the breach of the standard of care.

4. Institute forensic reporting to comply with negligence claim requirements.

Registration for this session is FREE for all participants.

When you register, please include your AIA number in the Special Instructions field, if applicable. A link to the virtual meeting will be provided within 24 hours of the session. Please contact Ram at [email protected] if you have any questions.

$0.00 Member Ticket

$0.00 Non-Member Ticket

About our Presenter:

Elina Shchervinsky, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Forensic Architect, Principal

Expert Forensic Architecture, LLC (Expert Forensic) was founded by Elina Shchervinsky, AIA, a Forensic Architect and Expert Witness.  Expert Forensic collaborates with a diverse team of experts and consultants to thoroughly address building investigations.

Elina is a Registered Architect in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Virginia and Florida with over 30 years of experience in architecture and construction.

Her extensive career spans the design and construction of a wide range of building types, including schools, medical facilities, residential and industrial buildings, parking garages, airports, municipal structures, warehouses, retail spaces, laboratories, restaurants, mixed-use developments, and office buildings. Her expertise covers new construction, additions, renovations, alterations, and remediation projects. 

Elina is the 2023 President of the Central New Jersey Section of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as well as the Chair of the AIA CNJ Codes and Standards Committee. Her commitment to the AIA was recognized on multiple platforms including the article entitled “Shaping An Inclusive Horizon.”