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Christopher L. Matthews

President and Principal

Jacksonville, Florida40 years+ years experience
Forensic Building Envelope Engineering – Exterior Systems, Water Infiltration, and Hurricane Readiness

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Professional Summary

Christopher L. Matthews is a building envelope systems expert specializing in disputes related to exterior building envelope system installation, performance, and design. With a career spanning over four decades in design, installation, and performance assessment, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving building envelope systems. His work centers on investigating water infiltration resistance, assessing hurricane readiness, and evaluating whether structural glazing systems meet industry standards.

Mr. Matthews has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States and the Caribbean, involving construction defects and building inspection cases. His Bachelor of Science with High Honors in Business Administration from the University of Florida, along with certifications such as AWCI Certified EIFS Inspector and Certified Building Commissioning Professional, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving building envelope systems and water infiltration issues.

Work Experience

Christopher L. Matthews has over 38 years of experience in the consulting and construction industries. He is currently the President at GCI Consultants, LLC in Jacksonville, FL, a position he has held since 2021, after serving in various roles at the same company since 2002. Prior to his tenure at GCI Consultants, LLC, he held multiple leadership positions at Crawford Tracey Corporation from 1985 to 2002.

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Christopher Matthews specializes in the design and performance assessment of building envelope systems.

Best Use Cases

  • 1litigation support for building envelope disputes
  • 2consultation on water infiltration resistance
  • 3expert witness for hurricane readiness assessments

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Education

  • Bachelor of Science with High Honors in Business Administration

    University of Florida · 1984

Licenses

  • Previously Certified Building Commissioning Professional (Association of Energy Engineers)
  • Previously Certified EIFS Inspector (AWCI)
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