{"title":"Advisory Services","description":"\u003cp\u003eExpert guidance rooted in history, heritage, and construction — available anywhere in the world. Our Advisory Services offer personalized consultations across four specialized areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Inspections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comprehensive inspections of historic properties with in-depth knowledge of the requirements of domestic and international historical societies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Construction Inspections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional inspections for new construction projects, available worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Estate \u0026amp; Restoration Advisory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strategic guidance for property decisions, historical restoration projects, and heritage preservation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Advisory Services:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialized guidance on historical landscaping, period-appropriate painting, and interior décor of historical houses — helping you restore and maintain every detail with confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWherever you are in the world, we're here to help you protect, preserve, and build with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProfessional Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than 25 years of experience in building inspection, code compliance, historic preservation, housing rehabilitation, ordinance development, and municipal consulting, I provide independent advisory services for property owners, contractors, municipalities, preservation organizations, and investors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMy career has combined field inspection, municipal administration, ordinance development, historic preservation, education, and community revitalization, providing a broad understanding of both modern regulatory requirements and traditional building practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCity of Hastings, Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuilding Inspector · Commercial Property Inspector · Rental Housing Inspector · Code Enforcement\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsibilities included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConducting residential and commercial property inspections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInvestigating code compliance concerns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnforcing municipal ordinances\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssisting property owners in understanding and meeting regulatory requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConducting commercial, residential, rental, and property maintenance inspections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMajor accomplishments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeveloped and implemented the City's Rental Housing Inspection Program in accordance with City ordinances and the International Property Maintenance Code (ICC-IPMC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned inspection procedures, compliance standards, documentation systems, and administrative processes for the program\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdvised the City Council regarding housing policy, vulnerable housing, historic structures, neighborhood preservation, and code enforcement issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConducted ordinance research and drafted or revised ordinances relating to housing, property maintenance, historic preservation, and code enforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStandish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association (SENA)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHousing Specialist and Vulnerable Residential \u0026amp; Commercial Inspector\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsibilities included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspecting older residential and commercial properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdentifying structural, maintenance, and safety concerns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssisting property owners in understanding repair priorities\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnecting property owners with qualified contractors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdentifying funding and rehabilitation resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupporting neighborhood revitalization and preservation efforts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssisting vulnerable property owners in maintaining safe and habitable buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis work focused on preserving housing stock, improving neighborhood conditions, and helping property owners navigate rehabilitation and restoration projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEarl Brown Center – University of Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInstructor – Annual School for Minnesota Building Officials\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvided training for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilding inspectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCode enforcement officers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHousing officials\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMunicipal staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilding officials throughout Minnesota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstruction included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspection of deteriorated and vulnerable structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdentification and management of nuisance properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnimal hoarding and junk hoarding situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHousing rehabilitation strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilding inspection techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCode compliance procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnergy code requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCommunity revitalization and blight reduction programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric preservation instruction included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHistoric structure stabilization and preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSecuring vacant and vulnerable historic buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMinnesota historic preservation requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBalancing preservation objectives with life-safety and code compliance standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResources available to municipalities and property owners for addressing blight and preserving historic structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistoric Preservation \u0026amp; Restoration Consulting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1999, I have specialized in the evaluation and preservation of historic properties, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHistoric building inspections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRestoration planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHistoric preservation guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHistorically appropriate materials and finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeriod-correct color selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHistoric landscaping consultation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArchitectural feature preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRehabilitation planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResearch into historic building practices and standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAreas of Expertise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilding Inspections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCommercial Property Inspections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRental Housing Inspections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCode Enforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilding Code Compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternational Property Maintenance Code (ICC-IPMC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrdinance Research and Development\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMunicipal Consulting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHistoric Preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHistoric Restoration Planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVulnerable Housing Evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHousing Rehabilitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCommunity Revitalization\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnergy Code Compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHistoric Landscape and Design Consultation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRegulatory Research\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProperty Maintenance Standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMunicipal Policy Development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than two decades, I have worked at the intersection of building safety, code compliance, historic preservation, community development, and property rehabilitation — helping clients understand complex requirements while preserving the character and integrity of the built environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/1922\/0781\/collections\/4b8eaeae-c9b9-4e32-a99d-80a6d4cf86e2.png?v=1780344404","url":"https:\/\/minnesota-made-3.myshopify.com\/collections\/advisory-services.oembed","provider":"Minnesota Heritage Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}