Ivy Education: Re-emulsification
Although we like oil and egg emulsified on an turkey sub, we can't say we have the same fondness for emulsification when it comes to stucco bonding agents post-application.According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, emulsions in physical chemistry are a mixture of two...
2022 Florida Construction Law Institute
We'll see you there! "Architects can try to cover their mistakes with ivy, doctors with sod, and chefs with cheese." - But we'll find them anyway. Original Program Date: Friday, May 21, 2021 60 MinutesPLENARY I – INFORMATIONAL MEDIATIONJim NulmanBruce AlexanderJohn...
Bob Bitterli, awarded Medal of Honor by AIA Tampa Bay
Congratulations to our founder and principal, Bob Bitterli, for receiving such an honor from his local, professional peers! "The top individual honor, the Medal of Honor was presented to Robert Bitterli, AIA. An AIA member since 1978, Bob has held leadership roles...
St. Pete Tiny Home Festival Brings Good News for Hopeful Tiny Home Owners: Construction Approval Will Get Easier
The homes we're showcasing may be tiny, but this year’s St. Pete Tiny Home Festival will be anything but small. The festival will take place April 7-8 at the SPC Allstate Center, and Ivy Group’s Sustainable Living Foundation is thrilled to be co-organizing it along...
Real Excited about Real Property Construction Law: Construction Law Institute (CLI) 2018
As expert witnesses specializing in construction litigation, the Ivy Group Consultants team looks forward to connecting with construction attorneys at the upcoming 2018 Construction Law Institute (CLI). Sponsored by the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section of...
The Evolution of Building Code and Standards
How to meet building code isn’t something you Google.Staying in compliance with building standards and regulations can be challenging for builders and architects. You know that evolution is inevitable, but how do you keep up with the changes?When Ivy Group...
Transatlantic Connections at Advanced Building Skins Conference
Bob Bitterli, AIA, President/CEO of Ivy Group Consultants, recently attended the Advanced Building Skins Conference at the Kursaal Bern in Bern, Switzerland. According to Bob, it was “a compendium of state-of-the-art thinking on applications for building skins.” Over...
Building Envelope Science 101: Missing Paint and Escargot
By Mitch Wright, RWC, IACT, and Bob Bitterli, AIA, NCARBAn old tale goes that you can set out a small dish of beer to catch and rid your garden of snails, but you may attract local vagrants as well. What does this have to do with Building Envelope Science?It was a...
AIA Florida Annual Convention Highlights
Bob Bitterli, AIA, President/CEO of Ivy Group Consultants, recently attended the American Institute of Architects' 2017 AIA Florida Convention and Trade Show, at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida.The theme of this year's convention was "Communicating...
St. Petersburg’s Tiny Home Movement
The St. Petersburg Tiny Home Festival, sponsored in part by Ivy Group’s Sustainable Living Foundation, was a huge success. Over 1800 people flocked to St. Petersburg Eco Village to attend tiny home workshops and tour the 10 tiny homes on display.The event raised...
NIBS Conference Highlights Keys to Improved Construction
This year, Ivy Group’s Roofing, Waterproofing, and Coatings Specialist, Dave Griffiths, attended the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Building Innovation Conference in Washington, DC.The conference offered 18 seminars, with topics ranging from Building...
Ivy Group Active in Forensic Expert Witness Association
In May, Bob Bitterli, Ivy Group’s president and CEO, was accepted into the membership of the Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA), with affirmations of excellence from five attorneys who specialize in construction defect cases and claims.“I have worked with Mr....
“Poison Ivy” Takes on Spartan Race
Ivy Group continued its tradition of commitment to fitness and athletic achievement by sponsoring a Spartan Sprint team in Arrington, VA on June 3. Business Manager Leila Bitterli headed it up the team, and was joined by other Roanoke community athletes: Tiffani...
Important Insights from the ABAA 2017 Conference
On April 18th, our President/CEO Bob Bitterli and Business Manager Leila Bitterli traveled to Reston, VA to meet Monica Rokicki of Better Building Works at the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) 2017 Conference. ABAA 2017 speakers included: Vince Cammallari on...
Roanoke Office Presence in Grandin CoLab
Thanks to the Grandin CoLab for naming me Member of the Week. It's such a pleasure to base our Roanoke office from the CoLab building in Grandin Village. The friendly and professional environment fosters cooperation and community presence, which is right up our...
In the Mix at Construction Law Institute Conference
Ivy Group’s booth at this year’s Construction Law Institute (CLI) conference was a hot spot of activity, with countless attorneys stopping by to meet Ivy Group representatives, discuss claims, and talk about their practices. The CLI is sponsored by the Florida Bar...
Joint Workshop for Experts and Attorneys Hosted by Ivy Group’s Jack Townley
Last month in Fort Lauderdale, Ivy Group Senior Consultant and President of the Florida chapter of the Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA), Jack Townley, hosted the Joint Workshop for Experts and Attorneys.The workshop sessions covered a variety of topics to...
Building Partnerships in Southwest Virginia
Ivy Group is extending our expertise in forensic architecture into the Mid-Atlantic, and growing into the future by addressing sustainability issues using the underpinnings of building science. Our administrative offices have been housed in Roanoke, Virginia for...
TBBEC + FEWA = Design & Construction Liability Panel
The Tampa Bay Building Enclosure Council (TBBEC) and Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA), partnered to present a unique program, critical to Construction Industry Professionals.Esteemed Panelists:Board Certified Construction LawyersTimothy C. Ford, Esq. of HILL...
10News Investigates – Florida’s billion-dollar stucco problem
Ivy Group Consultants have been battling faulty stucco installation and its repercussions for decades. 10News' Noah Pransky has been doing some investigations of his own."Experts say stucco can be done right, or it can be done quickly. And when builders are trying to...
Fort Myers Ribbon Cutting Success!
Thanks to the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce for helping us celebrate the "Grand Opening" of our Ft. Myers office on College Parkway June 12th.
Ft. Myers Grand Opening!
Ivy Group Consultants is proud to announce the Grand Opening of our Fort Myers Office! The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will be joining us to celebrate the occasion and invites everyone for a great networking event followed by Food and Refreshments. The...
Selecting an A/E/C/S Expert for your Construction Defects Case
Appearing in the June 2014 edition of Res Gestae - the monthly publication of the Lee County Bar Association Within the design and construction industry, we use the abbreviation A/E/C frequently to denote architecture/ engineering/construction professionals. I propose...
NCARB – National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Bob is NCARB certified.
AIA – American Institute of Architects
We are members of AIA.
Hillsborough Historic Preservation Challenge Grant
$218,000 Hillsborough County Historic Preservation Challenge Grant awarded to the Tampa Housing Authority St. James Church project due to the teamwork of the Ivy Group, Stephanie Ferrell and Tampa Housing Authority! This watercolor sketch by Debbie Knippen portrays...
Aloft Jacksonville Hotel at Tapestry Park
Building Inspection, Report and RepairIvy Group was retained by Aloft at Tapestry Park II, LLC to work on their behalf as their Expert Witness in a defects claim and in association with our sister firm HADP Architecture, Inc. to design the remedial...
Aquent Residence
Building Inspection, Report and Repair Project Name & Location: Aquent Residence Captiva Island, FL Firm’s Responsibility: Building Inspection, Report and Repair Documents Start Date: 2010 Completion Date: 2011 [/one-half] [gallery...
Kennesaw State, University Village Residence Hall
Exterior Wall, Window Condition Assessment & RepairsKennesaw State University (KSU) hired the team of University Design Services (UDS), Hardin Construction, HADP Architecture and Ivy Group Consultants to diagnose the reasons for wall leakage and mold...
Signature Place Condominium
Exterior Wall Moisture Intrusion InvestigationIvy Group was hired by the Association and asked to review case documents, visit the property and to form expert opinions as related to the contracted architectural duties provided by the Architect on the...
Lee Memorial Health Park South
Exterior Wall Moisture Intrusion Investigation & Re-cladding ProjectIn August of 2008 Lee Memorial Hospital System hired the firm of Ivy Group Consultants, Inc. the sister firm of HADP Architecture, Inc. to work as the Hospital's Architectural Forensic...
Tampa Housing Authority – Cypress West
Complete FCAR, Exterior Wall Testing and Improvements DesignHADP Architecture in association with Ivy Group Consultants and Voltaire Engineering provided a complete Facility Conditions Assessment of the 30 year old building. The Tampa Housing Authority (THA)...
Georgia Institute of Technology
North Avenue Apartments FACILITY CONDITION ASSESSMENT AND LEED GOLD CERTIFICATION Georgia Institute of Technology acquired the existing complex for their use as a residence hall known as the North Avenue Apartments (NAA). The complex was originally...
Tampa Housing Authority – Moses White Apartments
LEED for Homes CertificationIn January, 2010, Tampa Housing Authority started construction on Moses White Apartments, an Affordable Housing Development in North Tampa, comprised of 69 units in 17 buildings totaling approximately 88,000 sqft. This was a...
Tampa Housing Authority
Property Needs Assessment Tampa Housing Authority (THA) selected HADP Architecture, Inc. who is working with Ivy Group Consultants, Inc. to provide professional services in the preparation of all of the THA’s HUD: BETA Test PNA and Energy Audit Assignment....
