Commercial floor covering contractor for 25 years +. Extensive experience sourcing, specifying, and installing high performance flooring products in healthcare, government, and education facilities. Over 15 years research, training, and experience in concrete slab construction and corrective measures required for failure-free flooring installations. Certified Substrate and Subfloor Inspector and Concrete Moisture Testing Technician. Since 2008, with the formation of FloorSpec, providing inspection and consulting services to facilities managers, specifiers, contractors, and floor covering manufacturers. Current flooring system consultant for one of the leading national healthcare organizations. Author of the "Floor Covering Installation and Maintenance Guide", 2009, 49 pgs. and "Guide to Concrete Subfloor and Floor Covering Practices in Healthcare Facilities", 2012, 65 pgs. Specialties: Identifying and troubleshooting floor covering failure issues. New project assessment and assistance in developing appropriate slab, flooring, and installation specifications suited for the facilities intended use.