{"id":57,"date":"2025-01-06T21:50:36","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T21:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/?page_id=57"},"modified":"2025-03-04T00:34:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T00:34:58","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/?page_id=57","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"bde-section-57-110 bde-section\">\n              \n  \n\t\n\n  <div class=\"section-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-columns-57-111 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-57-112 bde-column\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-columns-57-251 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-57-252 bde-column\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-57-113 bde-image2\" src=\"http:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Asset-4300ppi.png\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Asset-4300ppi.png 2313w, https:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Asset-4300ppi-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Asset-4300ppi-1024x335.png 1024w, https:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Asset-4300ppi-768x251.png 768w, https:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Asset-4300ppi-1536x502.png 1536w, https:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Asset-4300ppi-2048x669.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2313px) 100vw, 2313px\"><\/img>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-57-253 bde-column\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-57-249 bde-div\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"bde-heading-57-250 bde-heading\">\nAbout\n<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-57-315 bde-section\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-image-57-316 bde-image\">\n<figure class=\"breakdance-image breakdance-image--66\">\n\t<div class=\"breakdance-image-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"breakdance-image-clip\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"breakdance-image-object\" src=\"http:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Theodore-Lister-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1936\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Theodore-Lister-scaled.jpg 1936w, https:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Theodore-Lister-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Theodore-Lister-774x1024.jpg 774w, https:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Theodore-Lister-768x1016.jpg 768w, https:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Theodore-Lister-1162x1536.jpg 1162w, https:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Theodore-Lister-1549x2048.jpg 1549w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1936px) 100vw, 1936px\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-div-57-317 bde-div\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"bde-heading-57-318 bde-heading\">\nTheodore Lister\n<\/h1><div class=\"bde-text-57-325 bde-text\">\nPresident : Building Consulting\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-text-57-319 bde-text\">\nTheodore (Tad) Lister brings over three decades of comprehensive industry expertise to every project, specializing in commercial and residential construction consulting with extensive knowledge of insurance restoration practices. His career encompasses both hands-on project management and high-level consulting, providing unique insight into all aspects of property damage assessment and restoration.<br><br>Prior to founding Lister Consulting LLC in 2022, Mr. Lister served as a senior consultant with a global consulting firm, where he developed expertise in complex multi-site claims and large-scale restoration projects. His experience includes comprehensive assessment and consultation for damages resulting from fire, water, earthquake, wind, and other significant loss events.<br><br>Currently, Lister Consulting LLC provides expert services to leading insurance carriers, delivering thorough analysis for reserves development, construction schedules, and damage assessment. The firm specializes in providing detailed cost analysis, drone documentation, and scope verification for both insurance carriers and restoration contractors.<br><br>Mr. Lister's unique combination of practical restoration experience and consulting expertise enables him to deliver fair and thorough solutions across a wide range of projects, from initial assessment through final resolution. His comprehensive understanding of construction practices and insurance requirements ensures accurate evaluation and documentation for every assignment.\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-button-57-320 bde-button\">\n    \n                                    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <a class=\"breakdance-link button-atom button-atom--secondary bde-button__button\" href=\"https:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/?page_id=56\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\"  >\n\n    \n        <span class=\"button-atom__text\">Contact Me Now<\/span>\n\n        \n        \n                <\/a>\n\n    \n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-57-358 bde-section\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-57-360 bde-heading\">\nKey Areas of Expertise\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-columns-57-362 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-57-363 bde-column\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-icon-box-57-364 bde-icon-box\">\n\n    \n            <div class=\"ee-iconbox-icon breakdance-icon-atom\" >\n    \n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.5.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2023 Fonticons, Inc. --><path d=\"M48 0C21.5 0 0 21.5 0 48V464c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h96V432c0-26.5 21.5-48 48-48s48 21.5 48 48v80h96c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V48c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48H48zM64 240c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16h32c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16v32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H80c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V240zm112-16h32c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16v32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H176c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V240c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm80 16c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16h32c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16v32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H272c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V240zM80 96h32c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16v32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H80c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm80 16c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16h32c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16v32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H176c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V112zM272 96h32c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16v32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H272c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16z\"\/><\/svg>\n        \n        \n        \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<div class=\"ee-iconbox-content\">\n      <p class=\"ee-iconbox-title bde-h3\" >Construction<\/p>\n        <div class=\"ee-iconbox-text\" >Extensive experience in structural assessment and cost analysis. Specializing in complex commercial and industrial projects.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-57-365 bde-column\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-icon-box-57-366 bde-icon-box\">\n\n    \n            <div class=\"ee-iconbox-icon breakdance-icon-atom\" >\n    \n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-home3\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\n<path d=\"M32 19l-6-6v-9h-4v5l-6-6-16 16v1h4v10h10v-6h4v6h10v-10h4z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n        \n        \n        \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<div class=\"ee-iconbox-content\">\n      <p class=\"ee-iconbox-title bde-h3\" >Residential<\/p>\n        <div class=\"ee-iconbox-text\" >Expert consultation for high-value residential properties. Providing thorough documentation and fair cost assessments.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-57-367 bde-column\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-icon-box-57-368 bde-icon-box\">\n\n    \n            <div class=\"ee-iconbox-icon breakdance-icon-atom\" >\n    \n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"><!--! 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Delivering detailed assessments for complex business environments.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bde-columns-57-369 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-57-370 bde-column\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-icon-box-57-371 bde-icon-box\">\n\n    \n            <div class=\"ee-iconbox-icon breakdance-icon-atom\" >\n    \n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--! 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Managing unique challenges of large-scale recreational facilities.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-57-374 bde-column\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-57-372 bde-column\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-icon-box-57-377 bde-icon-box\">\n\n    \n            <div class=\"ee-iconbox-icon breakdance-icon-atom\" >\n    \n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"><!--! 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Supporting both private and public institution projects.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-57-408 bde-section\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-columns-57-409 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-57-410 bde-column\">\n              \n  \n\t\n\n  <div class=\"section-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-57-411 bde-heading\">\nExpert\/Testifying Experience\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-text-57-412 bde-text\">\nTheodore Lister has presented written and oral expert witness testimony in alternate dispute resolution procedures. Involved in the deposition process (including deposition testimony) as a professional consultant and has also been involved in appraisals to assist in arriving at a settlement. Complete list available upon request.\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-button-57-413 bde-button\">\n    \n                                    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <a class=\"breakdance-link button-atom button-atom--secondary bde-button__button\" href=\"https:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/?page_id=56\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\"  >\n\n    \n        <span class=\"button-atom__text\">Submit an Assignment<\/span>\n\n        \n        \n                <\/a>\n\n    \n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-57-414 bde-column\">\n              \n  \n\t\n\n  <div class=\"section-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-57-415 bde-heading\">\nProfessional Affiliations \n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-text-57-416 bde-text\">\n(Memberships\/Licenses\/Training)\n<\/div><ul class=\"bde-basic-list-57-421 bde-basic-list\">\n  <li  >    \n          RIA \u2013 Certified Restorer #331 & Water Loss Specialist #119\n      <\/li>\n  <li  >    \n          IICRC \u2013 Water Damage Restoration Technician, Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician\n      <\/li>\n  <li  >    \n          National Econ Corp \u2013 Lead Renovator # R-I-18942-10-04087\n      <\/li>\n  <li  >    \n          Environmental & Engineering Management: Blood Borne Pathogen Remediation & Mold Remediation Methods & Protocols\n      <\/li>\n  <li  >    \n          Environmental Training and Compliance: Confined Space Entry & Fall Protection Awareness, 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Workers\u2019 & 24 Hour First Responder & Operations Level, Health & Safety Training\n      <\/li>\n  <li  >    \n          FAA \u2013 Remote Pilot # 4007828\n      <\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"bde-div-57-423 bde-div\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-button-57-422 bde-button\">\n    \n                                    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <a class=\"breakdance-link button-atom button-atom--custom bde-button__button\" href=\"https:\/\/listerconsulting.org\/?page_id=56\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\"  >\n\n    \n        <span class=\"button-atom__text\">Inquire now<\/span>\n\n                            \n        \n                <\/a>\n\n    \n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-57-271 bde-section\">\n              \n  \n\t\n\n  <div class=\"section-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-rich-text-57-287 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h3>Role at Lister Consulting, LLC<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Theodore Lister is involved in estimating, project management, and onsite project monitoring. He has extensive involvement in numerous major loss assignments throughout the Unites States and has consulted on large complex insurance losses, including malls, hospitals, schools, multi-tenant high rises, hotels, and private residences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-fancy-divider-57-425 bde-fancy-divider\">\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__separator   \">\n  \t  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-57-321 bde-section\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h1 class=\"bde-heading-57-322 bde-heading\">\nFAQ's\n<\/h1><div class=\"bde-text-57-323 bde-text\">\nHere you will find answers to some commonly asked questions about our services.  Please reach out directly to consider your unique needs.\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-tabs-57-324 bde-tabs\">\n\n  \n        \n      <select aria-label=\"Content tabs\" class=\"bde-tabs__select js-tab-select\">\n      \n              <option value=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-1\" data-value=\"1\">\n          Why should I hire a consultant?\n        <\/option>\n              <option value=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-2\" data-value=\"2\">\n          What should I look for when choosing a consultant?\n        <\/option>\n              <option value=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-3\" data-value=\"3\">\n          Why use drones to image properties?\n        <\/option>\n              <option value=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-4\" data-value=\"4\">\n          Why hire a construction expert to perform the drone imagery?\n        <\/option>\n              <option value=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-5\" data-value=\"5\">\n          How quickly can you start on my project?\n        <\/option>\n              <option value=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-6\" data-value=\"6\">\n          Do you provide services outside Southern California?\n        <\/option>\n              <option value=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-7\" data-value=\"7\">\n          What information do I need to submit an assignment?\n        <\/option>\n              <option value=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-8\" data-value=\"8\">\n          How do your fees work?\n        <\/option>\n              <option value=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-9\" data-value=\"9\">\n          Do you work directly with property owners or only through insurance companies?\n        <\/option>\n          <\/select>\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"bde-tabs__tabslist-container bde-tabs__tabslist-container--dropdown is-vertical js-tabs-container\">\n    <div class=\"bde-tabs__tabslist bde-tabs__tabslist--pills js-tablist\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Content tabs\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\" data-tabs-id=\"bde-tabs-57-324\">\n      \n              <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"bde-tabs__tab js-tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-panel-bde-tabs-57-324-1\" id=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-1\" data-value=\"1\">\n                    <span class=\"bde-tabs__tab-title\">Why should I hire a consultant?<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n              <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"bde-tabs__tab js-tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-panel-bde-tabs-57-324-2\" id=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-2\" data-value=\"2\">\n                    <span class=\"bde-tabs__tab-title\">What should I look for when choosing a consultant?<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n              <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"bde-tabs__tab js-tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-panel-bde-tabs-57-324-3\" id=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-3\" data-value=\"3\">\n                    <span class=\"bde-tabs__tab-title\">Why use drones to image properties?<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n              <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"bde-tabs__tab js-tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-panel-bde-tabs-57-324-4\" id=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-4\" data-value=\"4\">\n                    <span class=\"bde-tabs__tab-title\">Why hire a construction expert to perform the drone imagery?<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n              <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"bde-tabs__tab js-tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-panel-bde-tabs-57-324-5\" id=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-5\" data-value=\"5\">\n                    <span class=\"bde-tabs__tab-title\">How quickly can you start on my project?<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n              <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"bde-tabs__tab js-tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-panel-bde-tabs-57-324-6\" id=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-6\" data-value=\"6\">\n                    <span class=\"bde-tabs__tab-title\">Do you provide services outside Southern California?<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n              <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"bde-tabs__tab js-tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-panel-bde-tabs-57-324-7\" id=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-7\" data-value=\"7\">\n                    <span class=\"bde-tabs__tab-title\">What information do I need to submit an assignment?<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n              <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"bde-tabs__tab js-tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-panel-bde-tabs-57-324-8\" id=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-8\" data-value=\"8\">\n                    <span class=\"bde-tabs__tab-title\">How do your fees work?<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n              <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"bde-tabs__tab js-tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-panel-bde-tabs-57-324-9\" id=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-9\" data-value=\"9\">\n                    <span class=\"bde-tabs__tab-title\">Do you work directly with property owners or only through insurance companies?<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"bde-tabs-content-container\">\n        <div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"bde-tabs__panel js-panel\" id=\"tab-panel-bde-tabs-57-324-1\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-1\">\n      <div class=\"bde-tabs__panel-content breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>For a variety of reasons you may not have considered...<\/p><ul><li>Insurance companies use consultants for their expertise, negotiation skills, cost development, and as a third party for litigation.<\/li><li>Property managers use consultants to obtain bids, manage the contractor thru the construction progress, and meet with board members.<\/li><li>Attorneys hire consultants as experts to develop supporting arguments for depositions and testimony.\u00a0<\/li><li>Contractors hire consultants for an estimator with 35+ years\u2019 experience in developing accurate scope and cost estimates using Xactimate.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"bde-tabs__panel js-panel\" id=\"tab-panel-bde-tabs-57-324-2\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-2\">\n      <div class=\"bde-tabs__panel-content breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>I\u2019d look for a consultant who\u2019s actually an <em>expert<\/em> in the restoration industry with a minimum of 25+ years\u2019 experience working as a 'Restoration Contractor,' and has multiple industry <em>Master<\/em> designated certifications to support their knowledge of the subject.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"bde-tabs__panel js-panel\" id=\"tab-panel-bde-tabs-57-324-3\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-3\">\n      <div class=\"bde-tabs__panel-content breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>Drones are used in a variety of ways... <br \/><br \/>They can quickly fly over a property and document the damages to fence lines, landscaping, pathways, vineyards, and buildings. <br \/><br \/>Drone camera images are in 4K. the image can be zoomed in to identity small cracks and roof tile breaks. Drones eliminate the danger of ladders and walking steep roofs.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"bde-tabs__panel js-panel\" id=\"tab-panel-bde-tabs-57-324-4\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-4\">\n      <div class=\"bde-tabs__panel-content breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>There are multiple drone imagery services, but they may not be <em>both<\/em> FAA certified drone pilots <em>and<\/em> experts in identifying property damage. <br \/><br \/>As an experienced drone pilot <em>and<\/em> construction expert I\u2019m not just taking photos. I\u2019m <em>inspecting<\/em> the entire building as an overview, followed by detailed inspection of entry points for water intrusion, damages to roof mounted HVAC equipment , broken or missing roofing materials, cracks in bridges, electrical towers, building siding, damages to hilltop signal repeaters, etc.. \u00a0<br \/><br \/>I\u2019m looking to document the exact cause and identify why damages have occurred so an accurate report is developed for the client with which they can determine coverage or fault.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"bde-tabs__panel js-panel\" id=\"tab-panel-bde-tabs-57-324-5\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-5\">\n      <div class=\"bde-tabs__panel-content breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>We typically begin within 24-48 hours of assignment submission. For urgent matters, please call directly.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"bde-tabs__panel js-panel\" id=\"tab-panel-bde-tabs-57-324-6\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-6\">\n      <div class=\"bde-tabs__panel-content breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>Yes, we provide consulting services throughout the United States and have experience with international projects.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"bde-tabs__panel js-panel\" id=\"tab-panel-bde-tabs-57-324-7\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-7\">\n      <div class=\"bde-tabs__panel-content breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>Basic project details, contact information, and any relevant documentation. Our submission form will guide you through the process.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"bde-tabs__panel js-panel\" id=\"tab-panel-bde-tabs-57-324-8\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-8\">\n      <div class=\"bde-tabs__panel-content breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>We provide fair and transparent pricing based on project scope and requirements. Contact us for a detailed consultation.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"bde-tabs__panel js-panel\" id=\"tab-panel-bde-tabs-57-324-9\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-bde-tabs-57-324-9\">\n      <div class=\"bde-tabs__panel-content breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>We work with all parties including insurance companies, property managers, contractors, and property owners to ensure fair solutions.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-57-158 bde-section\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-fancy-divider-57-426 bde-fancy-divider\">\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__separator   \">\n  \t  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-text-57-161 bde-text\">\nContact<br>Email: tad@listerconsulting.org <br>Mobile: 951-598-8372\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-fancy-divider-57-164 bde-fancy-divider\">\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__separator   \">\n  \t  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Theodore Lister President : Building Consulting Theodore (Tad) Lister brings over three decades of comprehensive industry expertise to every project, specializing in commercial and residential construction consulting with extensive knowledge of insurance restoration practices. 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