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Rick Cottle
Senior Structural Engineer
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Professional Summary
Mr. Cottle has over 22 years’ experience in engineering design and consulting in the following areas of expertise:
- Building Envelope Consulting (Sub-grade, Roof, Plaza, Wall, Window, etc. Systems)
- Existing Construction Full Façade Renovation/Restoration Services
- New Construction Full Service Building Envelope Services
- Forensic Engineering Assessment & Evaluation
- Structural Consulting (Steel, Wood, Concrete)
- Structural Remediation/Renovation/Restoration
- Forensic Engineering Assessment & Evaluation
- Property Condition Assessment
- Building Structural Design
Working knowledge of IBC codes and standards related to experience above. Additional experience and knowledge of industry standards of various institutes relating to structural and building envelope consulting such as, BIA (Brick Institute of America), AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association), ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials), AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction), EIMA (EIFS Industry Manufacturers Association), ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines), FM (Factory Mutual), MVMA (Masonry Veneer Manufacturers Association).
Work experience with Insurers, Attorneys, Building Owners, Developers, Architects, General Contractors, Facility Managers, Mechanical/Electrical Engineers, Fire Investigators, Federal/State/Local Authorities, Permitting Officials, Construction Managers and Building Inspectors.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering, Structural Option, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 1993
Graduate of a 5-year Professional Degree, Advanced courses in Structural Analysis, Concrete Design, Steel Design, Architectural Design, and AutoCAD.
Certifications
Professional Engineer, MD, #33320
Professional Engineer, VA, #043479
Professional Engineer, DC, #PE905643
Professional Engineer, DE, #18315
Professional Engineer, PA, #PE080973
Professional Engineer, WV, #20570
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), #37295
USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP)
Engineer-In-Training Certificate, PA
Certified Bridge Safety Inspector (PennDOT)
2-Hr. Asbestos Awareness Training, Control #AW-03, Aerosol Monitoring & Analysis, Inc.
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