Forensic Safety Consulting
Investigation and analysis of safety-related incidents, code compliance issues, and hazard conditions for litigation support, insurance matters, and expert testimony.
Build Safe Designs LLC
Credibility
by Design.
Forensic safety consulting built on documented precision, defensible analysis, and deep expertise in pedestrian safety, code compliance, and maritime environments.
600+
Slip & Fall Investigations
Assoc. AIA
American Institute of Architects
WACH
Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder
Keith B. Caballer-Diaz
Assoc. AIA, WACH · Founder & CEO
Professional Affiliations
- American Institute of Architects
- ASTM F13 — Pedestrian Walkway Safety
- ASTM F25 — Ships & Marine Technology
- National Floor Safety Institute — B101
About
Expert Analysis.
Defensible Conclusions.
Mr. Caballer holds a degree in architecture with 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, and performs scientific investigations and failure analysis of the designed and built environment — 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 to cruise ships and other large passenger vessels. Mr. Caballer's architectural background and his experience with the National Floor Safety Institute have been central to his premises safety audits and forensic risk assessments in slip, trip, and fall cases.
Prior to founding Build Safe Designs, Mr. Caballer investigated over 600 slip-and-fall, trip-and-fall, and code compliance cases, participated in cruise ship dry dock operations for MSC Cruises at Palumbo Shipyards in Malta, and performed hundreds of building damage assessments following Hurricane Maria. He also applied thermal imaging, laser scanning, and drone photogrammetry during his work with FEMA and ICF International Consulting.
Bachelor of Architecture, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (2021)
Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder (WACH), National Floor Safety Institute
Certified XL Tribometrist (CXLT) · Certified Part 107 Drone Pilot (FAA)
Classification & Statutory Surveys for Maritime Vessels — Lloyd's Register (2025)
Co-author/Presenter: 2023 NFSI Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention Symposium
Services
Areas of Practice
Build Safe Designs provides forensic safety consulting built around documented precision and defensible conclusions — for attorneys, insurers, property managers, and maritime operators.
Safety Audits & Inspections
Systematic on-site assessments evaluating conditions, identifying hazards, and documenting findings against applicable codes and industry standards — including COF testing.
Expert Testimony Support
Preparation of court-ready reports, declarations, demonstratives, and documentation supporting expert witness testimony in state and federal proceedings.
Maritime Vessel Safety
Safety inspections, flooring evaluations, and COF testing aboard cruise ships and large passenger vessels — including dry dock operations and compliance with maritime safety standards.
Reality Capture — Drone Survey
FAA-compliant aerial surveys using UAS to document site conditions, roof surfaces, and inaccessible areas for analysis and reporting. Certified Part 107 Drone Pilot.
Reality Capture — Laser Scanning
High-definition 3D laser scanning to produce accurate as-built point clouds, spatial documentation, and dimensioned outputs for inspection and forensic analysis.
Contact
Let's Work Together.
Whether you need a forensic safety consultant, a qualified expert witness, or a walkway safety audit, reach out to discuss how Build Safe Designs can support your matter.
Build Safe Designs LLC
Forensic Safety Consulting
Keith B. Caballer-Diaz
Assoc. AIA, WACH
Founder & Principal Consultant
English & Spanish · Available Nationwide