Publications:

1. Nobe, Toshi, P.E., Forensic Engineering Investigation Of Distressed Residential Foundation From Plumbing Leaks, Journal of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, http://www.nafe.org/, 2007.
2. Clark, John, Toshi Nobe (as a Structural subcommittee member), Home Buyers’ Guide for Foundation Evaluation Document, #FPA-SC-06-0, http://www.foundationperformance.org/committee_papers.html, Houston, 2005.
3. Skoller, Michael, Toshi Nobe (as a Structural subcommittee member), Distress Phenomena Often Mistakenly Attributed to Foundation Movement, Document # FPA-SC-03-0, http://www.foundationperformance.org/committee_papers.html, Houston, 2004.
4. Wozney, George/Michael Skoller, Toshi Nobe (as a Structural subcommittee member), Foundation Design Options for Residential and Other Low-Rise Bldgs on Expansive Soils, Document #FPA-SC-01-0, http://www.foundationperformance.org/committee_papers.html, Houston, 2004.
5. King, Philip, Toshi Nobe (as a Structural subcommittee member), Recommended Practice of Design of Residential Foundations, http://www.texasce.org/docs/DesignGuidelines.pdf, Austin, 2003.
6. Spivey, Jack, Toshi Nobe (as a Structural subcommittee member), Quality Control Checklists for Foundation Inspections of Residential and Other Low-Rise Bldgs, Document #FPA-SC-10-0, http://www.foundationperformance.org/committee_papers.html, Houston, 2003.

Certifications:

• TRCC # 98354 3rd Party Inspector for Texas Residential Construction Commission; State-sponsored Inspection and Dispute Resolution; Warranties and building and Performance Standards (HB 730), www.trcc.state.tx.us.

Specialties/Features:

• Commercial and Residential Foundation Over Expansive Soils
• Structural Damage Claims and Construction Litigations
• Storm Drainage Damage Assessment
• Accident Investigation/Analysis/Reconstruction
• Slips/Trips/Falls Claims

dba NOBE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, San Antonio, TX
Principal Forensic Engineer - Present

• Investigated Construction Failure and Conducted Due Diligence for EMS Facility, Alice, TX
• Investigated Residential Foundation Failures for Property Damage Appraisers, San Antonio, TX

• Awarded Multi-Year Carpet Delivering Contract from Texas Building & Procurement Commission, Austin, TX, $95k/yr., 2001
• Completed Sheraton Hotel(Carpet, VCT), Houston, TX, 198,000sf, $142k, 2000
• Awarded Multi-Year Flooring Contract from the City of Houston, $90k., 1999
• Completed LaPort Elementary Schools(Ceramic, Carpet, VCT), La Port, TX, 72,000sf, $410k,1999
• Completed Seven Year Indefinite Delivery Flooring Contract with Brooks Air Force Base, TX, $1.8 Million, 1993-1999

• Published TX Residential Foundation Design Criteria Manual as ASCE Committee Member
• Investigated & Published over 120 Residential Foundation Reports, 1997-1999, for Nationwide and USAA Insurance Companies, $360k, Staff of Three
• Engaged in Mediation, Arbitration and Trial by Jury Litigations (Trip and Fall, Bank Offset, Payment Claims) & Served as Expert Witness

• Appealed for Change Order Claims via Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals-#51105, 2000
• Finished Out the VA Homes in a Four Year Period for Prudential Real Estate Co., San Antonio, TX, $200k, 1998-2001
• Constructed Maintenance Facility at Sheppard Air Force Base, TX, 8,700 sf, $900k, 1997
• Completed Open Ended Contract for the US Corp of Engineers for OC Fisher Lake, San Angelo, TX, $150k/yr, 1994-1996

• Designed UST tank and Fuel Depot for the City Maintenance Facility, San Antonio, TX $350k, 1993
• Designed Sprinkler Renovation for the City of San Antonio International Terminal, $350k, 1993
• Designed 1.8 Million ($120k A/E fee) HVAC/Electrical Renovation of National Air Guard Hanger Facility at Kelly Air Force Base, 1992

• Completed Multi-Disciplined Open-Ended Architectural and Engineering Contracts for Goodfellow AFB($2.5 Million Construction) and Dept of Agriculture($400k Construction), 1987- 1989
• Designed and Managed TDHCA Public Works Grant Projects(Planning, Flood, Street, Sewer, Water, Water Plants, Environmental) for 15 Cities and Counties in West Texas Council of Governments
• Implemented 911 Telephone System for Concho Council of Government, TX, 1988
• Designed 420 Acre Subdivision for Lumpkin Development, San Angelo, TX, 1984

• Designed Sewer Outfall for 120 Acre Subdivision Development