
Experience
Christopher Martinez is experienced in a diverse range of condition assessments and failure investigations. His projects include the investigation and repair of structural materials, such as concrete, light-gauge steel, masonry, structural steel, and wood. Mr. Martinez possesses expertise in assessing roofing and various facade systems, including brick, cementitious parge coats, curtain walls, EIFS, glass fiber-reinforced concrete, precast concrete, skylights, storefronts, stucco, terra cotta, and TPO.
Mr. Martinez is also helping to advance WJE’s capabilities related to state-of-the-art technology, including but not limited to artificial intelligence, LiDAR, and photogrammetry. He has professional experience with animation, 3D modeling, basic programming, high-resolution camera and drone photography, point cloud models, and rendering.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
EIFS and Stucco
- The Carlisle - San Francisco, CA: Complete exterior facade consulting services and development of waterproofing repairs for an EIFS facade with severely compromised wall framing
Facade Assessment
- Leamington - Oakland, CA: Condition assessment and development of facade waterproofing repairs for eleven-story concrete structure (2021 ICRI National Award of Excellence Winner)
- Oyster Point Buildings - South San Francisco, CA: Condition assessment and development of waterproofing repairs for two five-story buildings with precast concrete facades
- Phelan Building - San Francisco, CA: Facade inspection in accordance with San Francisco’s Ordinance No. 67-16 using drones, high-resolution camera photography, and industrial rope access; associated terra cotta repairs
Failure/Damage Investigations
- Moraga Landslide - Moraga, CA: Crack monitoring and landslide documentation using drones of residential homes and pedestrian walking trail
- Saltponds Condominiums - Key West, FL: Hurricane investigation of windows and sliding glass doors
- Terra Cotta Warehouse - San Jose, CA: Fire damage assessment of concrete tilt-up walls
Masonry
- Clift Hotel - San Francisco, CA: Construction consulting and development of waterproofing repairs for sixteen-story brick and terra cotta building
Roofing and Waterproofing
- Marin County Civic Center - San Rafael, CA: Construction consulting for historic roofing membrane replacement
- San Francisco International Airport, Harvey Milk Terminal 1 - CA: Design and consulting of below-grade waterproofing and roofing for new addition to Harvey Milk Terminal 1
- Sangamo Therapeutics - Brisbane, CA: Development of below-grade waterproofing repairs and construction consulting for manufacturing practice facility
Windows/Curtain Walls/Skylights
- Foundry Square III - San Francisco, CA: Condition assessment of exterior curtain wall systems and water leakage investigation
- San Francisco International Airport, Senator Dianne Feinstein International Terminal - CA: Condition assessment and repair design for general building enclosure, including curtain wall and skylights
Wood Structures
- Mill Valley/Sausalito Multiuse Pathway - Mill Valley, CA: Condition assessment of two pedestrian bridges adapted from railroad bridges
- Montrachet Apartments - Napa, CA: Inspection of exterior elevated wood elements per California’s Senate Bill No. 721
Professional Affiliations
Structural Engineers Association of Northern California
Registrations
FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Education
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering, 2018
Master of Science, Architectural Engineering, 2018
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