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- Ricardo Toma
Ricardo Toma H.B.Sc.
Associate, Civil/Structural
Direct: 647-738-5723
rtoma@30fe.com
Our Associates perform on-site investigations to determine origin and cause of complex losses. Their process: examine and collect evidence, take on-site photos, interview witnesses, conduct testing in our lab and analyze data to produce technical reports that are clear and concise.



SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
Forensic Visualization:
- Building Permit Drawings
- 3D Conceptual Drawings
- AutoCAD and Revit Programs
- 2D/3D Collision Reconstruction Drawings
Civil/Structural Failure:
- Building Assessment Assistance
Collision Investigation and Reconstruction:
- Collision Scene Examinations
- Visibility Assessment
Building Science:
- Window/Sliding Door Testing for Water Penetration
- Balcony Railing Systems Load Testing
academic background
- Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S), Humber College, Toronto, ON, 2018
- Honors Bachelor of Science (Hons. BSc), University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, 2015
Professional Experience
30 Forensic Engineering
Associate – Civil/Structural
2020 – Present, Toronto, ON
Engineering Technologist – Civil/Structural
2019 – 2020, Toronto, ON
- Develop and prepare engineering designs and drawings from field measurements, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data
- Provide additional engineering support on site examinations, including using Total Station equipment and FARO Focus 3D Laser Scanning Unit
- Develop and prepare geometric analysis and evidentiary drawings
- Collision scene examination visualization; includes collision reconstruction for client presentation or court trials
- Produce drawing sets for building application submissions
Pretium Engineering Inc.
Architectural Technologist / Site Coordinator
2017 – 2019, Toronto, ON
- Working as a member of project teams for site investigation, meetings, reporting, specification preparation, quality observation and liaison with clients, contractors and manufacturers as needed with minimal supervision on site
- Prepare reports/specifications/CAD drawings under supervision of the Project Managers
- Assist with collection of field data (site review and measurement) and prepare reports
- Assists with field review/testing and data collection and prepare performance audit, technical/building audit, or other investigative reports complete with observations, conclusions, recommendations and repair budgets
- Conduct onsite quality control and adherence to prepared specifications
- Assist with developmental/improvement to company service delivery process i.e. standard reports, specifications, drawings, etc.
- Assist Project Managers with distribution and review of shop drawings
- Assist Project Managers with contract administration as requested (producing drawing updates, assisting with paperwork and attending site)
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES and ASSOCIATIONS
- Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT), Member
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