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Memorial Day - Remember and Honor
May 29, 2023
Eduard C. Badiu, PhD, P.E.
Today is the day to honor and remember the brave women and men in uniforms who gave their lives in pursuit of a free life and better world and country.




CeBB Engineering and Testing Co. opens a new Office in the State of Arizona
May 1, 2023
Expert Witness - Civil Engineering and Construction Defects
Eduard C Badiu PhD, P.E. at your service starting May 01, 2023 in Prescott, Arizona.
Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs: 300+
20 Years experienced Expert Witness, cause of origin, extent of damage, proper method of repair Variety of Perils: Hail, Wind, Fire, Flood, Accidental Discharge of Water, Soil Settlement, etc. Insurance Claims Property Damage Evaluations.
EXPERT WITNESS (read more)
https://www.cebb.net/forensic-engineering


CeBB Arizona - 101 W Goodwin St. Ste.103-3171 - Prescott, AZ 86303
National Response System - 1st CE Workshop in Sand Diego
Apr 19, 2023
CeBB Engineering
The Science of Earthquakes and FL-TF2’s earthquake response to Puerco Rico in 2020.
During the recent IST CE Workshop in San Diego, CA, Lead Structures Specialist Jorge Du Quesne (P.E., ret. COM Capt.) and Senior Structures Specialist Eduard C. Badiu (PhD, P.E.), were asked to give a presentation to IST members on the science of earthquakes and FL-TF2’s earthquake response to Puerco Rico in 2020.


CA, Lead Structures Specialist Jorge Du Quesne (P.E., ret. COM Capt.) and Senior Structures Specialist Eduard C. Badiu (PhD, P.E.)


Meet Our CeBB Team at the FAU Concrete Expo & Fair in Boca Raton
Apr 12, 2023
CeBB Engineering
Employment Opportunities - Workshops - Meet and Greet at FAU - Florida Atlantic University Student Union
Meet our CeBB Engineering & Testing team (Platinum Sponsor for this Event) and find out about our projects, services and products. Attend free engineering construction design workshops and enjoy refreshments. Make connections with industry leaders, architects, engineers, faculty and other students.




Windstorm - Conference Orlando, Florida
Jan 23, 2023
CeBB Engineering & Testing - Meet the Team!
Lets get together January 23 -26, 2023 in Orlando FL!
CeBB - Event GOLD SPONSOR
The Annual Windstorm Insurance Conference (#Wind) is a conference for the property insurance claims industry…. Meet our team




This is the day to honor and remember
Sep 11, 2022
Eduard C. Badiu
This is the day to honor and remember all the brave men and women and innocent people who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001.
Always good to see my friends and colleagues, Diana Matty, Lenny Collins and Patryk Mierjewski at the https://www.wpb911stairclimb.com/

This is the day to honor and remember all the brave men and women and innocent people who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001



This is the day to honor and remember all the brave men and women and innocent people who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001
CeBB Engineering & Testing Co. sponsors the 3rd Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb hosted by West Palm Beach Fire Department (WPBFD) on September 11th, 2022 at 515 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL.
Sep 11, 2022
The West Palm Beach Fire Department 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is a way to honor and remember all the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
Each participant pays tribute to lives lost by climbing the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center.
½ of the proceeds will go to Pediatric Oncology Support Team, Inc. (POST), a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. POST is a psychosocial support team that provides free services to children with cancer and their families.
They help children and families deal with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and are available 24 hours a day.
½ of the proceeds from the event will be used to fund 10 scholarships to students from Palm Beach Lakes High School Fire Program to attend Fire School. WPBFD is heavily involved in this program and selects the students that are in the most need of the financial support.

The West Palm Beach Fire Department 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is a way to honor and remember all the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

The West Palm Beach Fire Department 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is a way to honor and remember all the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
Goodbye Courtroom? Florida Citizens Wants Claims Disputes Heard by Admin Judges
Jul 14, 2022
By William Rabb
By this time next year, Citizens Property Insurance policyholders and assignees of benefits could see their claims disputes decided, not in county or circuit courts, but by administrative judges who work for a Florida state agency.
The Citizens Board of Governors on Wednesday voted to move ahead with a policy endorsement that would allow the insurer or the insured to send claims disputes to the state Division of Administrative Hearings, known as DOAH. Both parties would not need to agree to the DOAH venue.
Read, listen to the article online at INSURANCE JOURNAL

Insurance Journal -Florida Citizens Wants Claims Disputes Heard by Admin Judges By William Rabb | July 14, 2022

Insurance Journal -Florida Citizens Wants Claims Disputes Heard by Admin Judges By William Rabb | July 14, 2022
CeBB Engineering and Testing Co. opens a new Office in the State of Indiana West Lafayette
Jul 10, 2022
Expert Witness - Civil Engineering and Construction Defects
Eduard C Badiu PhD, P.E. at your service starting September 01, 2022 in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs: 300+
20 Years experienced Expert Witness, cause of origin, extent of damage, proper method of repair Variety of Perils: Hail, Wind, Fire, Flood, Accidental Discharge of Water, Soil Settlement, etc. Insurance Claims Property Damage Evaluations.
EXPERT WITNESS (read more)
https://www.cebb.net/forensic-engineering


Heroes Arise from the Champlain Towers Condominium Collapse
Jun 24, 2022
by Chip Merlin
One year ago, I got a telephone call from an engineer, Eduard Badiu. It was a little after 6 a.m., and his call woke me up. He called to tell me that people would need my help because a terrible tragedy happened with a condominium collapsing. His voice was afraid. He told me he was on a special task force and was going to the loss.
Before I write anything more about anybody, first responders are our heroes.
MERLIN Law Group - The Policyholder's Advocate
https://www.propertyinsurancecoveragelaw.com/

Serves since 2008 as Structural Specialist (StS) with FEMA-USACE Florida Task Force 2 and Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) – Department of Fire Rescue & Emergency Services, Technical-Rescue-Team.

Serves since 2008 as Structural Specialist (StS) with FEMA-USACE Florida Task Force 2 and Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) – Department of Fire Rescue & Emergency Services, Technical-Rescue-Team.
Thought For The Day
No cause justifies the deaths of innocent people.
—Albert Camus
Jury Trial Win For Policy Holders
May 14, 2022
by Chip Merlin | MERLIN LAW GROUP
MERLIN LAW GROUP - Our firm’s point of emphasis this year has been to get case resolutions faster. Cases that drag on are usually not good for policyholders—even the insurance company ends up paying a lot in attorney’s fees and costs that could have gone for settlement. But the only policyholders that are going to get a full settlement are those with attorneys who will try cases.
There will undoubtedly be post-trial proceedings before the claim gets paid. Still, this victory is pretty sweet. Having a team approach to trial preparation and presentation is important...


CeBB Engineering & Testing proudly sponsors ...
Mar 4, 2022
CeBB Engineering
the Western High School Stem Academy – Robotics & Solar Car Engineering Team at the 2021-2022 Freight Frenzy at Florida FIRST Tech Challenge Championship on Friday, March 4th and Saturday March 5th, 2022 at Advent Health Fieldhouse (https://www.centralfloridasports.com/facility/advent-health-2/) located at 210 Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Winter Haven FL 33880
https://www.thewiredcats.com/


CeBB Engineering proudly sponsors... the Western High School Stem Academy – Robotics & Solar Car Engineering Team


Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces Honored for Surfside Condo Collapse Response
Mar 1, 2022
By NBC 6
Members of Florida's Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 and 2 were recognized Tuesday for their dedication and bravery while responding to last year's condominium collapse in Surfside.
"The emotional toll that some of these women and men went through led to some early retirements. Humans are just not built to see the horrible things these men and women dealt with."
Since the collapse, which killed 98 people, task force members like Frank Garcia said they still struggle with what they saw.
Courage - Integrity - Respect - Unity
"I know that I saw the work of God when hundreds of urban search and rescue teams showed up, working on this mound of rubble, fighting to ensure there were any signs of life," State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis said.
"I’ve had some really high moments in Surfside and some really, really low moments," said Garcia, who was deployed with his 4-year-old K-9, Zoe. "We train and we train all year long and there’s no way to be prepared to that level."
On top of recognizing the task force members, Patronis was also there to advocate for more funding. He's seeking $10 million for more equipment and training for task force members.
“As we move forward and funding becomes challenging, for him to work extremely hard to allocate $10 million to this initiative is unprecedented and for that we thank you,” Miami Fire Chief Joseph Zahralban said.
Article by NBC 6 and https://www.facebook.com/MiamiDadeFireRescue

Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces Honored for Surfside Condo Collapse Response



Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces Honored for Surfside Condo Collapse Response
South Florida Homeowners Prevail Against Insurer
Jan 5, 2022
By Melissa Siegel - Read on at http://www.Law.com
A Boca Raton couple was awarded $107,000 in a dispute with their insurer over damage to their home.
In March 2019, plaintiff Alyssa Lerner and her husband, plaintiff Jeffrey Lerner, discovered that a leak had damaged their home, which was located in Boca Raton. The leak was a result of damage of the home’s roof. The Lerners suspected that the damage had been created on Sept. 10, 2017, when Hurricane Irma struck the Boca Raton area. The Lerners sought reimbursement from their insurer, Citizens Property Insurance Corp., but the claim was denied.
Insurer: Citizens Property Insurance Corp.
Plaintiff Experts: Eduard Badiu Ph.D., P.E., civil, Fort Lauderdale, FL Karl Stephen Smith II, roofing, Melrose, FL Douglas A. Stewart Ph.D., meteorology/climatology, Palm Beach, FL (videotaped deposition presented)
Defense Experts: Gene Akers, insurance claims, Huntersville, NC Paul Marsenison P.E., engineering, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Verdict: $107,000
Case: Alyssa H. Lerner and Jeffrey C. Lerner v. Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, No. 50-2019-CA-015621-XXXX-MB
Court: Palm Beach County Circuit Court, 15th
Judge: James Nutt
Plaintiff Attorneys: James E. Mitchell; Chavin Mitchell Shmuely; North Miami, FL George O. Mitchell II; Chavin Mitchell Shmuely; North Miami, FL
Defense Attorneys: Bartholomew Cozad; Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad; West Palm Beach, FL Marni Rogalsky; Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad; West Palm Beach, FL



Plaintiff’s Verdict for $155,000.00
Oct 1, 2021
Case Number: 18-CA-001558
In the Circuit Court of the 20th Judicial Circuit in and for Lee County Florida, during the Jury Trial In the matter of Robert & Barbara Kircher vs Avatar Property & Casualty Insurance Company.
Case Number: 18-CA-001558




The jury awarded a Plaintiff’s Verdict.
Aug 26, 2021
Case Number: 2018-042803-CA-01
In the Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County Florida, during the Jury Trial In the matter of Mirko & Gloria Gross vs Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Company, The jury awarded a Plaintiff’s Verdict.
Case Number: 2018-042803-CA-01


The Members of Florida Task Force 2 are heading Home
Jul 23, 2021
The Members of Florida Task Force 2 are heading home after 29 days of search, rescue and recovery efforts at the site of the Surfside Champlain Tower Condo collapse (Video courtesy of WSVN/TV7)

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security.
The National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response System (the System), established under the authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in 1989, is a framework for organizing federal, state and local partner emergency response teams as integrated federal disaster response task forces.
Since 1991, the South Florida Urban Search and Rescue Team (FL-TF2) has been serving the national community in times of need.
The team is designed to respond to a variety of disasters, including earthquakes, hurricanes, typhoons, storms and tornadoes, floods, dam failures, technological accidents, terrorist activities and hazardous materials releases where victims may be trapped, lost or injured.
With only 3 1/2 hours notice, this nationally recognized group can be on its way with 80 highly trained members and thousands of dollars worth of specialized tools and equipment to a community in need.



Expert Witness Eduard C. Badiu, PhD, P.E.
serves as First Responder, Structural Specialist with DHS-FEMA Florida Task Force 2 and as a Subject Matter Expert with Technical Rescue Team with Broward County Sheriff’s Office – Department of Fire Rescue & Emergency Services, responding frequently to Nationally/Federally and locally declared emergencies.
As such, his presence is required sometimes imminently or in a very short notice (6 hours), which takes precedence over normally scheduled appearance as an Expert Witness in a legal matter, then subject Appraisals, Arbitrations, Umpire Meetings, Depositions, Mediations, Pre-Trial Hearings, Trial Hearings and Trial Testimony shall be re-scheduled.

