Blake Shatto

Blake Shatto, PE

FORENSIC ENGINEER

Tampa, FL

Blake Shatto

Blake Shatto, PE

FORENSIC ENGINEER

Tampa, FL

GET TO KNOW Blake Shatto, PE

Blake Shatto, PE, is a Senior Forensic Engineer with Haag, a Salas O’Brien Company, based in St. Petersburg, Florida. He brings 22 years of combined experience in forensic engineering and construction management. Mr. Shatto specializes in evaluating residential and commercial properties, conducting site investigations, authoring technical reports, and providing expert testimony. His consulting work frequently involves roofing system evaluations, structural and interior assessments, and general construction analysis.

In addition to his forensic work, Mr. Shatto has eight years of construction management experience, with projects ranging from historic renovations to the construction of high-rise buildings exceeding 30 stories. He also has seven years of hands-on demolition experience, including operation of heavy and light equipment and skilled labor work.

Mr. Shatto holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, cum laude, from Florida State University. He is a Level 1 Certified Thermographer and a Haag Certified Inspector (Residential & Commercial Roofs, Wind Damage). His past certifications include Asbestos Abatement Project Management, LEED Green Associate, and Construction Quality Management (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). He has completed OSHA 10-Hour Training and passed the Florida Class-A General Contractor Exam. Mr. Shatto is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Primary Areas of Consulting

Roofing System Evaluations

  • Quality of manufacturing and installation / code compliance
  • Cause and extent of damage (e.g. wind and hail damage)

Structural Evaluations

  • Residential, industrial, and commercial buildings
  • Flood / wind damage
  • Moisture intrusion / plumbing leaks

General Civil Engineering

  • Construction defects / errors and omissions
  • Appraisals and cost evaluation

Certifications

Level 1 Certified Thermographer, Certification # 276659, 2022
Haag Certified Inspector (Residential & Commercial Roofs, Wind Damage), 2018

Memberships

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2018
Florida Professional Engineer, License # 85384, 2018
LEED Green Associate 2014
Construction Quality Management for Contractors, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 2013
OSHA 10-Hour Training, 2013
Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society, 2008
Florida Class-A General Contractors Exam, 2003
Phi Theta Kappa, Associate-College Honor Society, 2002
Asbestos Abatement Project Management, 2000

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Cum Laude, Florida State University, 2010

Licensed Professional Engineer in the States of:

Florida, License # 85384

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