Keith B. Caballer-Diaz

Mr. Caballer holds a degree in architecture with over five years of experience in design, administration, and documentation of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) projects. He specializes in pedestrian and floor safety, including slip resistance and coefficient of friction (COF) testing. He also performs scientific investigations and failure analysis of the designed and built environment for project specific matters including the review of code compliance, accessibility guidelines and walkway safety standards. His expertise in premises safety and building code matters extends not only to residential and commercial buildings but also encompasses his experience with cruise ships and other large passenger vessels. Mr. Caballer’s architectural background and experience with the National Floor Safety Institute have been key in his premises safety audits & forensic risk assessments regarding slip, trip and fall cases.

Prior to joining ESi, Mr. Caballer performed hundreds of building damage assessments for the emergency disaster response efforts following Hurricane Maria and its impact on Puerto Rico’s public infrastructure. These damage assessments included schools, hospitals, government buildings and private non-profits like churches and other special education institutions. In addition, Mr. Caballer worked for GE Healthcare as a Project Manager and Lead Design intern, where he got first-hand exposure to hospital construction methods, materials and building codes for spaces that house medical imaging equipment.

During Mr. Caballer’s time working for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and ICF International Consulting, he applied various data collection techniques, such as thermal imaging, laser scanning, and drone photogrammetry to aid in building and roof inspections.