Jason Rikard

Certified Building Inspector

Jason possesses extensive knowledge of building codes, construction methods and structurally engineered building systems as well as all concepts of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems, energy efficiency, green building, accessibility and storm water pollution prevention compliance.

Building Inspection

As a certified building inspector in multiple trades, he has benefited from an abundant amount of experience gained inspecting all phases of new construction projects for City and County jurisdictions that included complex structural building systems at various stages of construction for heavy commercial, multi-family residential projects as well as single-family dwellings.  As a supervising building inspector, he gained proficiency in problem solving field issues and resolving disputes between division staff and construction professionals.

Home Inspection

Jason has earned multiple inspection certifications with the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors including; roof, exterior, basement, foundation, crawlspace, structure, heating cooling, plumbing, electrical, fireplace, attic, insulation, ventilation, doors, windows, interior as well as inspection standards of practice and code of ethics earning him credentials as a Certified Professional Inspector an InterNACHI Certified Home Inspector.

Construction Management

Proven construction management skills exemplified with a 15 year career of producing quality constructed buildings including multiple high profile developments delivered on a timely schedule and under budget.  Jason’s extraordinary capacity to motivate and effective problem solving abilities ensure smooth running projects that are completed at an aggressive construction schedule.  From the entitlement stage through issuance of the certificate of occupancy, his construction management experience features multiple unique, complex and high profile projects including; The Hardin, residential tower at 700 K Street featured as Sacramento Business Journals Project of the Year in 2019, Bel Vue apartment building rehabilitation project, and first of it’s kind wood podium mid-rise mixed use building highlighted as a case study in multiple WoodWorks heavy timber and all-wood podium construction seminars and featured in several trade articles.

Expert Witness

Having served as a competent and reliable expert witness, Jason draws from his highly relevant and extensive experience to deliver expert analysis and testimony in all ares of code compliance and building safety.

Evaluation Reports

As a building code professional, Jason provides comprehensive and detailed code compliance evaluations and code analyses derived from a thorough technical understanding of code application conveyed in clear and concise professional reports.