Julio Ravelo, RA NCARB Director of Forensics/Claims EDUCATION: PROFILE: Bachelor of Architecture - Pratt Institute, Mr. Julio Ravelo, RA NCARB is the Director of Forensics/Claims for the fi rm’s Brooklyn, New York forensic engineering and litigation support division. Mr. Ravelo brings over 30 years of experience within the forensic and architectural fi elds. NYC Technical College, Architectural Technology Program Mr. Ravelo is responsible for the day-to-day operation of projects, forensic investigations, fi eld operations, staff and business development. His previous experience as a Vice President which included managing day to day business LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: as well as management of new construction and rehabilitation of schools and Registered Architect - New York, New institutional projects, technical inspections and materials testing. Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida Since 2010, Mr. Ravelo has specialized in Litigation Support, Expert Witness NCARB Certifi ed- Active Member representation, Forensic Investigations, Multi-disciplinary Projects, Adaptive Reuse, and Historic Preservation. Qualifi ed as an architectural expert in the Courts of New York, New Jersey as well as before the American Arbitration NYC Department of Buildings, Qualifi ed Association providing forensic opinions and testimony at deposition and Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI) for Façade trial. Representative clients include owners of commercial, industrial and Inspection & Safety Program (FISP) residential properties, developers, contractors, condominiums and cooperative associations, architects, design professionals, insurers and others seeking American Management Association forensic architectural consultation. His experience includes more than 36 years - Leadership & Business Management- of institutional and residential projects including building envelope restoration 1995-1996 and repair, historical preservation and infrastructure redevelopment and high- end residential design. He is currently responsible for litigation support services, the day to day operations of projects and business development. Restore-Certifi cate in Masonry Preservation & Restoration- 2007-2008 Mr. Ravelo has a Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute. His certifi cations include, Registered Architect, Restore-Certifi cate in Masonry Preservation Continuing Education Through AIA & Restoration, American Management Association- Leadership & Business Approved In-House and External Training Management. Sources - 2007-present Litigation Support Services: • 6002 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY Assisted counsel in defending the estate Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, New York of an architect brought into at third-party suit due to a subrogation action - US Army ROTC Program- 1988-1990 by an insurance provider. • 646 11th Avenue, NY, NY. Assisted counsel in defending an architectural 2nd BN, 9th Infantry Regiment - NYS fi rm against a standard of care suit action by a developer. Guard- 1986-1988 • 2 Park Avenue South, NY, NY. Assisted counsel in a property damage suit against two contractors. • 450 West 31st Street, NY, NY. Assisted counsel in a suit involving a commercial condominium unit suing the Board of Directors for delays in construction and business losses due to a dispute in the cooperative lease language. • 115 Elm Street, Westfi eld, NJ. Assisted counsel in defending an architect against a standard of care suit action by a building owner. • 50 Williams Drive, Ramsey, NJ. Assisted counsel in defending an architect against a wrongful death suit action by the family of a mason. • 63 Walter Court, Commack, NY. Assisted counsel in defending the estate of a woman in a personal injury case brought on by a family member. • 35 Hyatt St, Staten Island, NY. Assisted the offi ce of the US Attorney for the Southern District in defending the DoJ in a personal injury action by the estate of a Coast Guard Chaplain. • 1171 Bay Isle Drive, Point Pleasant, NJ. Assisted counsel in defending a home builder against material defects claim brought on by the Homeowner for an out of the ground waterfront mansion that was riddled with construction defects. • 289 Suydam Street, Brooklyn, NY. Assisted the Owner in terminating a residential lease due to tenant using premises contrary to code and zoning for an existing multiple dwelling building. • 121 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Assisted the Owner in terminating a residential lease due to tenant using premises for commercial purposes and contrary to code and zoning for an existing multiple dwelling building. • 8100 River Road, Edgewater, NJ. Assisted the Board of Directors as plaintiff s in recovering damages from the developer for an out of the ground 12-story hi-end residential development that was riddled with construction defects and leaks. • 106 Spring Street, New York, NY. Assisted the Board of Directors as plaintiff s in recovering damages from a general contractor and architect arising out of a roof replacement project where the end-product was riddled with construction defects and leaks. • St. Joseph’s Primary School, New York, NY. Assisted the General Contractor as an expert regarding a faulty materials and construction claim by the School Director pertaining to the renovation of the school Gymnasium. • 495 Park Avenue, New York, NY. Assisted the Board of Directors as plaintiff s in an enforcement action against a neighboring building that infringed upon an existing light and air easement. • 22-24 Downing Street, New York, NY. Assisted a unit owner in a residential condominium as plaintiff in recovering damages from the developer for an out of the ground 5-story hi-end residential townhouse development that was riddled with environmental contaminants, construction defects and leaks. • Cherokee Apartments, New York, NY. Assisted the Board of Directors as plaintiff s in recovering damages from a general contractor and a designer arising out of a facades and roof rehabilitation project where the end-product was riddled with construction defects and leaks. • 285 Grand Street, NY, NY. Assisted counsel in a suit to return a displaced family to a rent controlled apartment after a building fi re. • St. Philips Academy, Newark, NJ. Assisted the School Director as plaintiff s in recovering damages from a Construction Manager and General Contractor for an out of the ground 2-story Gymnasium and Stage structure that was riddled with construction defects and leaks. • Zoning & Land Use Services As part of his practice over his professional career, Mr. Ravelo has provided his understanding of NYC’s complicated Zoning Resolution to his clients so as to aid their development eff orts in both new buildings and substantial alterations / rehabilitation scenarios. Mr. Ravelo has successfully obtained positive results in the fi ve boroughs of NYC, Centre Island, Manhasset, Melville, Huntington, and Stony Brook in NYS.• • Fayne Parking Corporation - Multi-site land use BZ variance process with the Board of Standards and Appeals including NYC’s CQER and ULURP processes, shepherding the application from inception through community board and City Planning hearings, preparation of real estate study and Board of Standards and Appeals application packages, narratives and representation at hearings. • Federal Express Corporation - Prepared initial site development and zoning envelope studies for new buildings setting mass, bulk, yards and setbacks and parking at two full block sites within NYC at 130 Leroy Street and 660 12th Avenue and one half-block site at 148 Leroy Street. • Mid-Rise Development - Prepared initial site development and zoning envelope studies for a new buildings new Fort Tryon Park setting mass, bulk, yards and setbacks and parking at a full block site within NYC. • Loft Board Conversion - Prepared design documents for the legalization of a former commercial loft building into working and living quarters for artis under the NYS Multiple Dwelling Law, Article 7B Conversion process. This was a complicated multi-agency process involving the Dept. of Buildings, Dept. of Finance and fi nally the Loft Board. • Centre Island Residential Development - Prepared design documents for a new out of the ground large scale residence in a highly restrictive land use environment including an art commission and tidal zone & recreation wetlands preservation area, in a residential enclave off Oyster Bay, NY • Multi-site Residential Developments - Prepared design documents for new out of the ground residences in Kerhonkson, Stone Ridge, New Paltz and Rosendale, NY on a speculative basis producing the initial land use, zoning envelope and environmental studies packages. • Rutger’s University Redevelopment - Assisted the Facilities Development team at Rutgers in redeveloping existing university properties into educational and residential uses at two campuses in NJ, one in New Brunswick and one in Newark. www.falconengineering.com Pre-Transition Investigation Services • 88-90 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY. • 21 West 20 Street, New York, NY • 155 West 11 Street, New York, NY • Assisted the Board of Directors in documenting compliance and/or defects with the sponsor’s off ering plan and NYC Building Codes prior to the board accepting full responsibility for the developments. Pre-Purchase Investigation Services • David Rockefeller Estate, Pocantico Hills, NY. Assisted counsel for the buyer in evaluating the condition of the physical plant, mechanical systems and site amenities for a 75-acre tract of land in Westchester County, NY. • 1107 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY. Assisted counsel