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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TARGET STORES Owner’s Rep $1 million with renovations Pulled all permits	Present
RESIDENTIAL HOME, Dover, MA Construction and Code Deficiencies Expert $3 Million dollars	2020
BEREA CHURCH, Boston, MA Clerk of Works $1.5 Million Renovation	2020
RESIDENTIAL HOME, Newton, MA General Contractor 7,600 SF $2.5 million Punchlist, mold remediation	2019
FRIEND STREET, Boston, MA *Clerk of Works* 7 Story Concrete Modular Precast $4 Million	2019
FEDERAL & STATE HISTORICAL *CUSTOM HOUSE, Longwharf, Boston, MA* *Clerk of Works* $21 Million Renovation 85,000 SF Punchlist, Mold remediation	2019
Commercial $21 Million Renovation, Boston, MA Punchlist, Mold Remediation 7600 SF Residence $35,000	2019
RESIDENCE (7600 SF) General Contractor $30,000	2019
NINE CONDOMINIUM UNITS, East Boston, MA *Development Specialist* Total value $5 million Purchase, Zoning, Estimated Values Construction	2017-2018
WATERMARK, Lowell, MA *Clerk of the Works, Worcester, MA School System* $10 million – 4 schools Window replacements, Door units, Boilers	2017-2018
WATERMARK, Lowell, MA *Clerk of the Works, Lt. Peter Hansen School, Canton, MA* $1.5 million – New roof 850 Sq, Drains, HVAC, Electrical	2017
CITY OF TAUNTON, MA *Fire Incident Town Hall* Insurance Dispute – $1.5 million vs $8.5 million	2017-2018
FORENSIS GROUP, INC., Pasadena, CA Various Construction, Safety Cases	2016 - 2017
WOODS CONSTRUCTION, INC., Sterling Height, MI *JC Penney Store Renovation - $300,000, Wareham, Massachusetts* Pull Permits, Oversight	2017
NEW RESIDENTIAL HOME 6000 SF Owner’s Representative, $1.1 Million Middleton, Massachusetts	2016
WOODS CONSTRUCTION, INC., Sterling Height, MI Target Store Renovation Somerville, Stoughton, Watertown, Massachusetts Pull Permits, Oversight $1 Million Renovation	2015-2016
WILSON ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER LLP Construction Deficiencies Expert Beverly Hospital new construction, completed 2007 Flooring Sub-Surface Drainage System VCT Flooring Issues Roof Issues Site Issues: Concrete, asphalt storm drainage, HVAC	2015-2016
ENVELOPE CONSULTANT Water Infiltration / Mold Issues Strip Mall, Lynnway, Lynn, MA	2013
ENVELOPE CONSULTANT Water Infiltration 9 Unit High End Condominiums South Boston, RJ Kenny Company Testing	2013
LINCOLN PROPERTY COMPANY Gran Marc Northeastern University Dormitories $100 million 17 Story High Rise Structure, Demolition of 12 Story Structure Clerk of Works – Boston Inspectional Services Requirement Type IA Structure Precast, Metal Panels	2012-2014
LINCOLN PROPERTY COMPANY 320 Summer Street, South Boston, MA, Type IIIB Structure $26 million Rehabilitation Mill Buildings and Tenant Build-Out 6 Story High Rise Structure Clerk of Works – Boston Inspectional Services Requirement Post & Beam, Masonry Exterior	2012-2013
BROADMEADOW CONDOMINUMS 131 Franklin Street, Stoneham, MA Envelope Water Infiltration / Mold Issues Masonry IIIA Structure
H.B. COMPANIES, LONGWOOD, FLORIDA Subcontractor, Repairs $160,000 FedX, Home Properties, Roofs, Masonry, Metal Buildings	2011-2012
TOWN OF DRACUT, CENTRAL FIRE STATION Consultant, Expert Witness $2 million project masonry structure Construction, Code Deficiencies Building, Mechanical and Site Issues	2009-2010
HARRISON BROWN CONSTRUCTION 145 & 147 Wheeler Circle (Stone End), Stoneham, MA Fire Restoration Oversight, Masonry Issues R2 Apartments $1 million	2009-2010
36 CENTRAL ST, ANDOVER, MA Convert 8 Unit R2 Apartment Complex to Condominiums Construction, Code Deficiencies Value of Project $2 million	2009-2010
CARFARO, INC. Highland House Apartments, Randolph, MA Oversight Railings Installation R2-139 Units, $219,000	2008
#2 LANTERN LANE, NORTH READING, MA General Contractor R-3 Single family home – additions, renovations, windows, siding, Roofing, kitchen, $150,000	2008
HARRISON BROWN CONSTRUCTION Highland Avenue, RANDOLPH, MA Oversight rehabilitation of balconies and railings R2 139 Units, $208,500	2008
HARRISON BROWN CONSTRUCTION Liberty Place, RANDOLPH MA Oversight rehabilitation of envelope roofing, siding, window Replacement R2 Apartments Multi-Units, $800,000	2008
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING, INC. Jefferson at Admiral’s Hill, CHELSEA, MA Façade – inspection of the envelope for water filtration – flashings, roofing, siding, windows, doors, foundations, masonry R2 Apartments 5A Construction 160 Units $38 million	2008
THE GOLDEN BANANA NIGHT CLUB General Contractor, Total Renovation 151 Rear Newbury Street, PEABODY, MA One Story 10,000 SF Type 3B Structure $1 million – 6 weeks	2007
108 ALMONT STREET, WINTHROP General Contractor- Fire Restoration R-3 Single family home – additions and renovations $450,000, Cement board siding	2007
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING, INC. Owner’s Representative, 267 Medford Street, CHARLESTOWN, MA 6-story mill building – Type 3 Construction, Use R2 & S1 124 loft type units total renovation $22 million Post & Beam, masonry exterior	2007
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING, INC. 555 Pleasant Street, WATERTOWN, MA Façade – Inspection of the envelope for water infiltration – flashings, roofing, windows, doors 5A Construction, R2, 179/Condominium units $34 million Cement board exterior	2007
FORTY FIVE GROVERS AVE, LLC Grovers Avenue, WINTHROP, MA Condominium Conversion on Water; Four Units, Total Rehab – Retail $2.2 million 150 year-old structure restoration Owner’s Representative, Construction Manager Cement board exterior	2005-2006
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION & RESEARCH INC (CCHER) Washington Street, DORCHESTER, MA – Eustache Jean-Louis MD Type 5A Construction, Business Use, Clinic; 2-story addition & renovations - $550,000 Owner’s Representative	2004
THE MILES GROUP WINTHROP REALTY TRUST, THE BEACH HOUSE Cliff Street, WINTHROP, MA – Demolition 22,000 SF 5A Structure – Build Six Luxury Townhouses, $4 million General Supt., Development Specialist Partner	2003-2004
ACTON ASSISTED LIVING LLC ACTON, MA – $7.6 million 80 units 66,000 SF Type 5A Construction Change Order review. $1.2 million.	2002
FOCACCIA ITALIAN RESTAURANT General Contractor Build Out 2 Lowell Street, WILMINGTON, MA One Story 6000 SF Type 2C Structure 125 Seat Restaurant, Entertainment Lounge, Function Room -- $750,000 – 12 weeks	2000
THE MZO GROUP STONEHAM, MA – Cumberland Crossing, Cumberland, RI Luxury Apartments—$ 19 million 250 units Construction Control Assist in the resolution of problems and respond to correspondence from the CM & AIA. Attend all meetings specific to the particular discipline. Make weekly site visits to monitor quality of construction & do reports. Type 5A Construction	2000
ESSEX ST ASSOCIATES/FARROW CONST. INC. JACOBS POND ESTATE NORWELL, MA – 45 Units Assisted Living—8.5 Million, 65,000SF+ Construction Manager Responsible for Construction, Code, and Safety Issues Assist the PM in its outreach to trade contractors and the development of pre-qualification criteria, and value engineering. Assist in the resolution of problems and respond to correspondence from the PM & Superintendent. Attend all meetings specific to the particular discipline. Type 5A Construction	2000
DINISCO DESIGN PARTNERSHIP ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS, BOSTON, MA Construction Code Inspector Projects Multi-million dollar-Codes, Construction Issues, Building Assessments (Cameron Middle School, Framingham, MA, Framingham High School - 350,000 SF, Brown School, Peabody, MA, Mullen School, Falmouth, MA, Center School, Winthrop, MA, FT Bank School, Winthrop, MA, McCarthy School, Peabody, MA, Carroll School, Peabody, MA) Review design documents for completeness, constructability, and code issues.	1999-2000
T.R. WHITE CO., INC. GENERAL CONTRACTORS, BOSTON, MA Project Superintendent 7.5 Million Addition/Renovation – 160,000 SF (Center Elementary School, Masonry Structure, Chelmsford, MA) Review design documents for completeness and constructability. Assist in the review and analysis of trade contractor qualification statements. Monitor the work of the subcontractors during construction. Assist in the resolution of problems and respond to correspondence from the PM & AIA. Assist Change Order Administrator with preparation of change orders and estimate values for change orders. Oversee & supervise all phases of construction.	1998-1999
P.F. DEPESA & ASSOCIATES *Consultant/Expert Witness on:* Build outs Focaccia Italian Restaurants, Bake Shop, Function Room Diagnostic Inspection, Construction Defect Issues Building & Fire and Mechanical Code Issues Construction-Arbitration-Safety Issues; Accessibility and Zoning Issues Haz Mat and Fire Issues Forensic Estimating Consulting with Law Firms, Architects, Contractors, and Owners	1996-PRESENT
TOWN OF ANDOVER BUILDING INSPECTOR Responsible for permit review procedures and construction plan reviews to assure compliance with state and local building codes and zoning regulations and bylaws and all applicable federal regulations, New construction, Renovation, Demolition. Directly involved in plan reviews and meetings with architectural and engineering teams, owners, and facility managers. Issued permits and conduct on-site inspections of work in progress to assure conformance with building codes and zoning regulations and quality control and job site safety. Issued stop work orders when violations of building codes and zoning regulations are found. Answered inquiries from architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public concerning building codes and zoning regulations. Make site visits to monitor quality of construction. Dollar value of commercial contracts in excess of 300 million dollars. 100 million dollars in custom-build homes; school building projects in excess of 40 million dollars.	1994-1998
A. DEPESA & ASSOCIATES NATIONALLY CERTIFIED BUILDING INSPECTOR – Reviewed Quality Control, Code Consulting and Cost Estimating Projects included: 60 Canal Street, Boston, MA; Northeast Foundations Cost Estimates on Lawrence, CT, Dor. CT, Lowell Square, Boston; The Salvation Army, Boston--Lynn, 72 Unit Birchwood Condominiums in Weymouth, MA; Focaccia Italian Restaurant, Reading, MA – Total renovation.	1995-1996
DEPESA BUILDERS, INC. PRINCIPAL -- GENERAL CONTRACTING Estimated millions of dollars worth of construction. Monitor the work of the subcontractors during construction. Review bid documents prepared by the CM. Attend and contribute to value engineering workshops and reviews. Made daily site visits to monitor quality of construction. Engaged in site work, drainage, foundations, waterproofing, structural steel, brickwork, roofing, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fire alarms, and sprinkler systems.	1988-1995
SPACE SAVER SHELVING CO. Owned and operated company specializing in the design and installation of custom closet systems. During this time, negotiated, bought, renovated and sold two million dollars in commercial and residential property; renovated and owned three retail stores. Specifically: Attended and contributed to value engineering workshops and reviews; Reviewed bid documents prepared by the CM; Monitored the work of the subcontractors during construction.	1983 TO 1988
CITY OF QUINCY FIRE DEPARTMENT Served as Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician. Received extensive training in fire prevention techniques, life safety, fire resistant construction, fire suppression systems, and hazardous materials containment.	1972 TO 1985
CARPENTERS LOCAL UNION #33—MILLWRIGHTS #1121 FOREMAN/TRADESMAN WORKING ON VARIOUS PROJECTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Tenant fit-up, pile caps, pile driving, sheet piling, H-piles, concrete footings, and slabs, masonry, structural concrete, soldier beams, underpinning, ground modifications, I93 Bridges Boston, Cape Ann Bridge Gloucester, Deer Island Water Treatment Plant, Power Plants, Steam Turbines, Pumps, Machinery, Conveyor Systems, welding, structural steel/piping, structural steel welding, SIP forms, concrete barricades, and specialized pedestal foundations. Companies included: Vappi – James Farina; Aberthaw – A.J. Spinelli; Franchi – Stone & Webster; Perini – Volpe. Certified welder-burner, brazing, mild steel HY 80, and heliarc.	1964 TO PRESENT

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Boston ABC
Mass State Construction Supervisor
MA Home Improvement Contractor Registration
Certified Owens Corning Underground Tank Installer
ICC Commercial Inspector
ICC Building Inspector
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Commercial Mechanical Inspector
ICC Mechanical Inspector
MASS State Certified Building Official (C.B.O.)
MEMA Certified Seismic Assessment
HAZMAT Supervisor
Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair, Painting (EPA RRP)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA 10, OSHA 30 hour training

ASSOCIATIONS

Massachusetts Building Commissioners and Inspectors Association, (MBCIA)
International Code Council (ICC)
National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA)

EDUCATION AND VALUE ENGINEERING WORKSHOPS

WENTWORTH INSTITUTE – Building Technology – Estimating
MASSASOIT JR. COLLEGE – Fire Science Program – Sprinklers, Alarm Systems
CPR/FIRST AID – Safety on Job Sites -- OSHA
MEMA Post Earthquake Safety Evaluation of Building Training
UBC HEALTH AND SAFETY FUND – Certified 40 Hr Hazardous Waste Worker Training Program/Supervisor Training Program
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR – 30 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course (OSHA)
TUFTS UNIVERSITY – Procedures and Practices Asbestos Abatement
BAGB Seminar – A.D.A. – Certificate of Participation
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY – Structural Design and Site Planning, Introduction to Design Wood Structures, Troubleshooting
Mechanical (HVAC), Indoor Air Quality (HVAC) and HVAC I
BOCA Seminars on Mechanical, and Non-Structural Plan Review
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION – Effective Construction Conflict Management/Advocacy in Mediation
BOCA Seminar International Mechanical Code
Board Building Regulations & Standards (BBRS) Manufactured Housing Code Seminar
Middlesex Community College—Carol A. Rolf, Esq., The Zoning Act Chapter 40A
Sheet Metal Training School HVAC Duct Inspection Seminar
Thermafiber Fire Containment in Multiple Story Buildings
MEMA ATC Training Post Earthquake Structures
Board Building Regulations and Standards: Fire Resistance – Rated Construction and Firestop System Solutions
Mold Seminars, Building Science Corporation, Joseph Lstiburek Ph.D., P. Engineering
OSHA, New England Carpenters Training Center, Scaffold Safety
Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety, Fall Protection Scaffolds, Steel Erections, Excavations
LEED Energy (Green Building) Classes -- Preparation for Exam, New England Carpenters Training Center
Massachusetts Residential Energy Code
Manufactured Building Program
Stairs and Stairways 7th and 8th Editions of Code/Means of Egress
Department Public Safety Manufactured Buildings Program
MBCIA Deck Design, Portal Frame Garages, LVL Calculations
Fire Resistance Rated Construction Chapter 7
Chapter 9 Building Permit and Inspection Requirements for Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Certificate of Completion Green Building Training Requirements
Residential and Commercial Energy Code Training
2009 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
Energy-Efficient Lighting and Designing
Chapter 9, Fire Protection and Life Safety
Structural Framing Residential Homes, Rafter Span Ratio, Installing Solar Panels on Existing Roofs
Safety Training Excavations MUST (Managing Underground Safety)
8th Edition MA State Building Code Existing Buildings Chapter 34 with IEBC 2009 Amendments
Ashrae Commissioning Green Buildings
Smart Buildings High Performance Homes (CET)
Chapman Construction Condensing Boiler Technology (CAPCO Energy Supply)
MBCIA Chapter 40A Zoning Updates; Attorney Mark J. Lanza
Chapter 4 Special Uses, Residential Board and Care Facilities, Group Residences, Day Care, Adult Day Care
Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers, Basic Sheet Metal Design, Fabrication and Installation, Fire Life Safety,
Ventilation Systems, Duct Testing and Balancing
Updates to the Architectural Access Board 521 CMR and Issues of Today
Mixed Use Buildings with Commercial on Lower Level and Residential Above
Geothermal Systems
Fire Escape Awareness Seminar – CISCO Meneses
Smart Building: High Performance HVAC
Deep Energy Measures Verification, Joseph Lstiburek, Ph.D., Engineering
MGL. Chapter 40A Zoning updates, Attorney Mark Lenzi
2012 IECC Energy Code Updates Mr. Donald J. Vigneau, AIA
Spray Foam Insulation & 8th Edition of Mass Code
High Performance HVAC & High Performance Homes
Commercial & Utility-Scale 3-Phase PV Inverter Training Solectria Renewable
Night Club Inspections, Fire Academy, Stowe, Mass David Vouge and Tom Riley, BBRS
Overview International Existing Building Code with Massachusetts Amendments
09 IRC Overview with Massachusetts Amendments Tom Riley BBRS

Manufactured Building Program BBRS
Roxul Energy Design Center – Building Science Consulting Day (Joe Lstiburek, Ph.D.-P. Engineer)

Training Simpson strong-tie continuous load paths (structural) beyond the basics of wood framing, Jim Mailey
Fundamentals of Enclosure Design
High Performance Enclosures
Hygrothermal Wall Performance
Roxul Introduction – Envelope – Thermal Insulation
Fire & Code Standards – Fire Safety
Commercial Building Plan Review Inspection – Carl Nelson, RJA Associates
Update Chapter 40 Zoning – Attorney Mark Lenzi
OSHA Workplace Safety – Robert Carbone
Accessibility 521 CMR AAB, ADA, FHA, HUD -- Ms. Deborah Ryan
Deck & Porch Workshop – Simpson Strong-Tie
Energy Air Exchange – Air for Kitchens – Tim Gold
Roundtable BBRS Tom Gatzunis, Rob Anderson, Tom Riley
Safe spraying and Intelligent Insulation
Spray Polyurethane Foam and Other Building Insulation
Options Firefighting Academy, Stowe, Mass
Deep Energy Retrofit Workshop, Marc Rosenbaum PE
Understanding the 110 Inspections, Tom Riley BBRS
BBRS Staff on Chapter 1 & 34 Proposed Changes, Tom Riley, Mike Guigli
ICC Changes IECC 2012 Energy Code, Richard Truitt, ICC
IRC Appendix J with MA Amendments Existing Buildings and Structures
Residential Insulation Methods, Vapor Barrier and Spray Foam Documentation, Ms. Kelly M. Frauenkon, BASF
Chapter 7 – Fire and Smoke Protection Systems, Shaft Enclosures, Robert Carasitti, PE
Chapter 16 Understanding the Loads and Special Testing Requirements
Chapter 40A Zoning, Mark J. Lanza
ICC 09 IEBC with Massachusetts Amendments
Braced Wall Methods Portal Frame 100 MPH Wand and R 301.2.1 Design Criteria
Roundtable Discussion BBRS, Tom G, Tom Riley, Rob Anderson
Training Simpson strong-tie continuous load paths (structural) beyond the basics of wood framing, Jim Mailey
Night Club Fire Safety Fire Academy, Stowe, Massachusetts
Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards & Post-Earthquake Safety Evaluation
MBCIA, Rob Anderson amendments to 2015 Massachusetts State Building Code
Trench Safety Laws and Regulations, Department Public Safety & Labor Standards
Introduction Residential HVAC System Basics, State Building Inspector Harold Leaming

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