BRET G. BARNETT, RRC, RRO

Registered Roof Consultant

Mr. Barnett has been in the roofing industry since 1982. He has broad experience in all phases of roofing having operated and managed one of the oldest roofing contracting companies in Fort Worth for over three decades. He has also worked as an independent outside adjuster and as a roofing consultant before joining ROOFTECH in 2017.

Mr. Barnett is a Registered Roof Consultant (RRC), which is a highly prestigious designation established by the Roof Consultants Institute (RCI) and the International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants (IIBEC). There are fewer than 600 RRCs nationwide. RRCs must demonstrate extensive experience in roof consulting and pass a rigorous test that covers all phases of roof design and analysis. Mr. Barnett continually pursues his technical knowledge about the industry through Continuing Education programs through organizations such as IIBEC, NRCA and others.

Mr. Barnett has managed numerous complex and high-profile projects over the years such as the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, North and South Holly Water Treatment Plants for the City of Fort Worth, and Texas Christian University. He regularly performs forensics investigations pertaining to construction defects, hail, tornados, hurricanes, windstorms, fire, and other matters for diverse clients including building owners, attorneys, and insurance carriers. He has extensive experience in evaluating all types of roofing damage, determining the scope of damages, the required scope of repairs, and the costs to make the repairs. He also performs appraisal and umpire services for a variety of clientele.

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Education

  • Tarrant County Junior College ‐ Fort Worth, Texas Concentration: Management and Business

Certifications And Professional Affilations

  • Registered Roof Consultant – International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants
  • Registered Roof Observer – International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants
  • Haag Engineering Certified Commercial Roof Inspector
  • Member, National Roofing Contractors Association
  • Past Board Member of the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas
  • Member, International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants
  • Level 1 Thermographer Certification
  • The Tile Roofing Industry Alliance Certification

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Relevant Experience

  • 2011 to 2013 & 2016 to Present Senior Construction Consultant for Roof Technical Services, Inc.
    • Roof damages and cost valuations
    • Evaluation of damage and distress to buildings resulting from hurricanes, tornadoes, hail, fire,flood, product deficiency and installation deficiencies
    • Expert witness, appraisals, and mediation
    • Roof observer
  • 2013 to Present Senior Consultant Unified Building Sciences, Inc.
    • Roof damages and cost valuations
    • Evaluation of damage and distress to buildings resulting from hurricanes, tornadoes, hail, fire, flood, product deficiency and installation errors
    • School districts, universities, churches and libraries
    • City, county, state, federal and privately owned facilities
    • Single-family and multi-family residential and office buildings
    • Hotels, motels and resorts
    • Supermarkets, retail businesses and shopping centers
    • Expert witness, appraisals, and mediation
    • Roof observer
  • 2010 to 2013 Independent Outside Adjuster for Pilot Catastrophe Services, Inc.
  • 1982 to Present Vice President and General Manager for Robinson Roofing and Construction co., Inc.
    • Commercial and residential roof applications
    • Prepared and presented estimates for restoration/remodeling projects
    • Project management and customer relations
    • Scheduling and budget analysis