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Programming
Site Selection Assistance
Land Use Planning
Building Code Surveys
ADA Compliance Surveys

Research applicable codes and standards
Review construction drawings and specifications
Field Analysis
Photography
Reports

Design Defect Analysis
Code Compliance
Means of Egress
Fire Separations
Use Group
Construction Classification
Accessible Design 
Site Planning / Zoning Issues 

Construction Defects / Construction Management
Due Diligence
Shop Drawing Processing and Review
Construction Accidents
OSHA Regulations

Claims Analysis
Cost Analysis
Delay Claims
Change-In-Scope
Value-Added
Unforeseen Conditions
Lost Productivity
Non-Payment
Breach of Contract

Architectural Products Design Defect Analysis
EIFS
Roofing
Vapor Barrier Design
Moisture & Mold
Architectural Hardware

Professional Practice Issues
Professional Standard of Care
Industry Standards
Fee Disputes
Scope of Services / Contract Disputes
Architectural Copyright / Intellectual Property


ANSI Building Condition Assessments
Code Review prior to Real Estate Transactions
Tenant / Common Area Calculations (BOMA Method)
Tenant Plans for Continued Certificate of Occupancy
Research Extant / Obsolete Codes
Static Co-Efficient Testing
Light Meter Readings

Design-Build
Construction Administration
Change Order Processing
Certification of Payments to Contractors
Construction Management
Project Management / Representation
Close-Out Services
Post Occupancy Evaluation
As-Built Drawings

Conceptual Design
Space Planning
Energy Efficient Design
LEED Certification Assistance
Schematic Design
Zoning and Planning Board Presentations
Construction Documents
Bidding and Negotiations
Construction Administration
Renderings & Computer Animations
Space Planning
Graphics and ADA Signage
Color, Materials Selection
Lighting Design
Furniture Fixture & Equipment Selection
Existing Furniture Inventory
Procurement Assistance
Custom Millwork Design

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Architects (National Organization)                        
Regular Member, since 1990
Board of Directors, 2008 - 2010
Candidate for Secretary, 2010
Candidate for Vice President, 2011

Committees
AIA Small Firm Roundtable, 2011
State Government Network, 2004 - 2011
SGN State Representative, 2004 - 2007, 2011
SGN Interior Deign Advisory Group, 2011
AIA Secretary's Advisory Committee, 2010
AIA Board Advocacy Committee Member, 2008 - 2010
Public Policy Position Review Subcommittee, 2008-2010
Advocacy Initiatives Subcommittee, Chair 2010
Construction Management Licensure Task Force, 2009 - 2010
Membership Outreach Subcommittee, Chair, 2009
Legislative Initiatives Subcommittee, 2008
Advocacy 201 Webinar, 2008

AIA Seminars, Grants and Awards
1999 AIA National Convention, Dallas, TX
Moderator / Timer, Regional Caucuses

2008 AIA Grassroots Conference, Washington, DC
Moderator, Continuing Education Seminars

2010 AIA National Convention, Miami, FL
Moderator, Panel Discussion
"Defining Environmental Responsibility for Architects for the New Century: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Green Building Design"

2010 AIA New Jersey East Coast Green Conference, Atlantic City, NJ
Moderator, Panel Discussion
"Green Zoning Incentives"

2004 AIA Government Affairs Assistance Grant
Matching Grant for Publication of AIA New Jersey's "A Report to the  Legislature" Brochure
Awarded to AIA New Jersey Legislative and Government Affairs Committee
David Del Vecchio, Chair of AIANJ L&GA Committee

2011 AIA Component Excellence Award
Continuing Education: Outstanding Single Program for "2010 AIA New Jersey East Coast Green"
Awarded to AIA New Jersey East Coast Green Committee
David Del Vecchio, AIA, Committee Member, Sponsorship Chair, Seminar Moderator

AIA New Jersey (State Chapter)
Regional Director, 2008-2010
Immediate Past President, 2004
President, 2003                         
President Elect, 2002                        
1st Vice President, 2001                
2nd Vice President, 2000
Board of Trustees, 1995-1999, 2004, 2008

Committees
Legislative and Government Affairs Chair, 2004 - 2007, 2011
Licensure Subcommittee, 2011
School Construction Task Force, 2011
Tri-State Convention Committee, AIANJ, 2011
East Coast Green Committee, 2010
AIANJ Liaison to the State Board of Architects, 2010- 2011
Long Range Planning Chair, 2004
Nominations Chair, 2004
Communications, 2000-2002
Web Page, 2000-2002
Newsletter, 2000-2002
Handbook, 2000-2002
Legislative Affairs, 1993-1998
Bylaws, 2000-2002, 2004
Budget & Finance, 2002-2004

AIA Newark and Suburban Architects (Local Section)
Past President, 1999
President, 1998
President - Elect, 1997
Vice President, 1996
Treasurer, 1995
Trustee, 1994

Committees
Herman C. Litwack Award Chair, 2010
Past Presidents' Banquet Chair, 1999
Nominations, 1999
Newsletter Editorial Board, 1994-1995
Long Range Planning, 1994-1998
Budget & Finance, 1994-1998
Legislative Affairs Section Chair, 1993-1998

New Jersey Architects Political Action Committee
Board of Trustees, 2003 - Present

United States Green Building Council (New Jersey Chapter)
USGBC-NJ North Branch Member, 2009- Present