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Rick Bates - "Servant to Solutions"

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Building Consultant, Educator, Inspector, Public Speaker, and Researcher

Straight, honest, unbiased, and accurate information based on the laws of physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, botany, and earth science from one of the most respected sources in North America.  Since 1987, Rick Bates has been helping clients gain peace of mind through lowering theirs risks and providing them with expert knowledge and definitive guidance. In 1995 he received the "Special Service Recongition for Outstanding Contributions Over the Years to the Environmental Inspection Industry" from the Environmental Assessment Association, an international organization that selected him as their president for 1996-1997.  As author of six professional training manuals, dozens of technical educational courses, and presenter of seminars from the Carribean to Canada, Rick has a passion to truly be a "Servant to Solutions."
 

  • Environmental Issues
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Structural Components
  • Commercial
  • Residential
  • Institutional

    "Rick Bates is a walking, talking encyclopedia!"  Ken Casey - Wellsville, NY



    Developer of the "Gold Standard Reporting System"

    • New format that replaces boring black and white narrative text and checklist type reports
    • Colored icons, bulleted statements, and digital color photos combine in a conceptual page layout
    • Bridges language,cultural, gender, age, occupational and educational barriers
    • Interactive, adaptive and fully electronic
    • Designed for technical structural, mechanical and environmental reporting
    • Featured at International Conference on Enhanced Building Operations (ICEBO), Carnegie Mellon University 2005  

    "My wife and I absolutely love the report format.  We have seen a few other reports and none were even close to the report you gave us.  All of the icons are pretty self explanatory.  With the icons we could quickly see which items were going to cost money.  This was a wonderful report and you do a great job."  Barry Hemley - Corning, NY


    See a sample of Gold Standard Home Inspection Report

       



    • Expert Litigation Witness in Environmental, Mechanical, and Structural Cases
      • From small claims to high profile cases
      • Case preparation including client consultations & field evaluations
      • Depositions and expert testimony
      • Personal injury, property damage, and contractor litigation

      "I would like to take the opportunity to express our appreciation for your thorough and detailed assessment.  Your in-depth advice and guidance will certainly prove beneficial to our future strategies.  The most impressive aspects of your services centers on the professional and articulate manner in which you conduct your buisness, present your points and display your case.  W e were truly impressed with the vast scope of your knowledge, backed by seemingly unlimited professional certifictations.  It was a pleasure to observed a professional at his best."  Bill Bailey - Hector, NY & Ft. Lauderdale, FL 


      Go to Professional Qualifications Document of Rick Bates
        

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