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MAGED I. ELHELBAWEY, Ph.D., P.E.
General Structural Consulting Services; Design, Investigations, Construction Administration and
Inspection
EDUCATION: Ph.D., Structural / Bridge Engineering, May 1991
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland-USA
M.S., Structural / Bridge Engineering, December 1987
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland-USA
Post-Graduate Studies, Structural Engineering, 1984
Ain-Shams University, Cairo-EGYPT
B.Sc., Structural / Bridge Engineering, June 1982
Ain-Shams University, Cairo-EGYPT
LICENSES: Registered Professional Engineer:
Virginia; January 1990;
Maryland; April 1990;
Louisiana; March 1993
MEMBERSHIPS: APA Professional Associate
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
WASHINGTON AREA PROJECTS:
Responsible for all phases of structural engineering services and management, including preparing fee
proposals, meeting with clients, owners and their attorneys, structural investigations, assessment of
existing structures, production of construction documents, construction supervision, observations and
inspection, shop drawings and contract submittals review. Leads the firm in wood framing projects.
Designed and supervised construction of high security clearance government projects for: the Secret
service, Air Force Bases, FEMA HQ, DoED DOJ and HUD, including design for blast protection. Have
strong contacts / references with major local architectural firms, developers and contractors in the
greater DC area. Projects include residential, government, educational and health care facilities,
commercial, office buildings, parking structures and warehouses.
The following is a representative list of projects worked on:
. Jefferson School Phases I & II, Frederick, MD
. The Cascades Town Center, Loudoun County, VA
. Phoenix Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.
. The Auto Network, Gaithersburg, MD
. FY96 Andrew Air Force Base Dormitory, MD
. Bread & Circus of Vienna, Vienna, VA
. The Avalon at Fairlakes & at Foxmill, Townhouses and Clubhouse, Fairfax County, VA
. The Westbrier Condominiums at Dunn Loring Metro, Vienna, VA
. The Bishop Claggett Center, Buckeystown, MD
. 2033 K Street Office Building, Washington, D.C.
. Springfield Metro Apartments, Springfield, VA
. 8270 Greensboro Dr. office Building, Vienna, VA
. Worldgate Office Building III ( Monument I ), Herendon, VA
. Dorchesters Commission on Aging, Dorchester, MD
. Reston Section - 43 Development Apartments, Reston, VA
. Mervis Diamond Headquarters, McLean, VA
. Olde Towne Gaithergurge Apartments, Gaithersgurg, MD
. Port Imperial Apartments, Fort Lee, NJ
. 1111 18th. St., Office Building for the Secret Service, DC
. The Wellesley Apartments, Herendon, VA
. The Egyptian Defense Attaché Office & Residence Phases I & II, Washington, D.C.
. Mainstreet Condominiums on top of Garages– Four Buildings, Alexandria, VA
. Millers Building Restoration, Washington, D.C.
. 1515 N. Courthouse road; Office Building and Garage, Arlington, VA.
. 625/675 N. Washington Street; Offive Building and Garage, Alexandria, VA.
. Germantown Cultural Art Center; Germantown, MD,
. Ocean Boulevard Condominiums, SC.
. 800 F Street; New Office Bldg. And Restoration to Seven Historical Bldgs., Washington, D.C.
. Truman Apartments, PG County, MD
. Monument III, New Office Building and Garage, Herendon, VA.
. 500 12th. St. FEMA HQ Office Building, Renovation and addition, Washington, DC.
. Crystal City Mall Retail Addition to Existing Building, Crystal City, VA.
. 1100 13th St., New office Building, Washington, DC.
. Evergrens at Smith Run, Residential apartments, Fredericksburg, VA.
. Potomac Place, Six Story Residential on garage, Washington, DC.
. Parc Dullas, Several Residential Buildings, Loudoun County, VA.
. 1700 Duke St., Condo’s on top of retail on a garage, Alexandria, VA.
. Columbia Heights Condo’s, Washington, DC.
. 500 12th. St.-N. Tower addition, Washington, DC.
. The Meridian, Residential Apartments with underground Garages, Washington, DC.
. Construction Supervision and Framing Inspection Projects in MD, VA, D.C. & MA
. Several Structural Investigation, Restoration and Repair Projects in MD, VA & D.C.
Computer Knowledge includes Design Software: ECOM, ADDOS, ADAPT, RamSteel and More
LOUISISANA PROJECTS:
Worked on various design and renovation projects. Responsible for designing, detailing and supervising
the draftspersons until the completion of contract documents. Reviewed shop drawings and made
recommendations for construction. Worked with ECOM-software for general purpose structural analysis
and design. The following is a representative list of projects worked on :
. Addition to New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans, LA
. Children's Hospital, MRI/Cath Lab./Surgery Emergency Add., New Orleans, LA
. US Postal Office in Mandeville, LA
. First National Bank of Commerce - four different projects, LA
. The Waterbury Condominiums, New Orleans, LA
. The University of New Orleans, Chemical Engineering Complex, New Orleans, LA
. HANO. St. Thomas Housing Project, Renovations, New Orleans, LA
. Addition to New Orleans International Airport, Concourses C & D, Kenner, LA
. Louisiana Children's Museum, new Orleans, LA
. St. Rose Elementary and Secondary Schools, LA
. New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, LA
. Cotton Exchange Casino, Biloxi, MS
. Trump's Ocean Club Casino and Marine Life, MS
. McDermott Morgan City, Hurricane Andrew Restoration, Morgan City, LA
. President Riverboat Casino
. Several other design, renovation, and structural investigation projects.
GUIL PROTUS, P.E., Ph.D.
Civil Engineering
Soil and Rock Mechanics
Finite Element Analysis
Dr. Guil Protus, P.E. is a registered Professional Engineer with over 35 years of experience
in soil and rock mechanics modeling for dynamic loads. Dr. Protus is an expert in soil and
rock structural interaction having performed finite element analysis of concrete and steel
structures that interact with soil and rock to analyze how the entire system will perform
under both static and dynamic loading. He has recently modeled stress fields for a concrete
lined tunnel, tieback anchor interaction, combination cantilever H-pile, and mechanically
stabilized earth support structure and shotcrete lining of tunnels. He modeled the integrity
of the Norton Mine in Ohio for static and high pressure air loads, and prepared conceptual
shaft plug designs.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., CIVIL ENGINEERING, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1972
M.S., CIVIL ENGINEERING, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1969
B.S., CIVIL ENGINEERING, University of Puerto Rico, 1966
REGISTRATION/LICENSES
Licensed Profession Engineer, Florida, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Colegio Dominicano de Ingenieros, Arquitectos y Agrimensores
Colegio de Ingenieros, Arquitectos y Argimensores de Puerto Rico
Florida Engineering Society
National Society of Professional Engineers
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
International Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineers
American Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineers
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
The Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
The Chi Epsilon Honorary Society of Civil Engineers
The Sigma Xi Scientific Honorary Society
Sidney Rasekh, AIA, NCARB
Sidney Rasekh is a seasoned professional with outstading project leadership and fiscal
management experience in the fields of architectural practice and planning,project and
construction management, real estate development and asset management with extensive
work experience in Integrated Project Delivery Method "IPD". Sidney has implemented
highly sophisticated and complex projects ranging from high-density residential and
commercial to public works, transportation, recreational and educational facilities. Sidney
has Twenty five years of experience managing multi-disciplinary teams of professionals
including project managers, architects, engineers, planners, contractors, suppliers,
financiers, accountants, legal experts and marketing specialists. Accomplished negotiator
and manager on complex real estate transactions and developments with keen knowledge
of legal issues concerning real estate entitlement, joint venture agreements, construction
contracts and commercial real estate finance.
Significant international experience. Have worked in Washington DC, Seattle, Portland
Oregon, Shanghai, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, Regina, Santa Cruz Bolivia.
Recognitions: - Chairman of Housing and Urban Issues Committees of the Architectural
Institute of B.C. 1980 to 1986. - Member of Vancouver Planning Commission. 1981 to 1985.
- Appointed by the Mayor of Vancouver as a key member of professional strategic planning
team to devise long range physical and socio-economic plans for the City of Vancouver also
known as the "Vancouver Plan", resulting in Vancouver becoming recognized as one of the
most livable cities in the world. 1983 to1986. - Advisor to the Mayor of Vancouver on several
Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects including Vancouver Trade and Convention
Center, Expo 86 site redevelopment, redevelopment of Central Waterfront and Cambie
Bridge, 1980 to 1986.
- Advised City of Vancouver Planning Department on comprehensive zoning and
development process.
- Invited by Mayor of Shanghai to review and give advice on the redevelopment and
modernization of Shanghai’s Huangpu Downtown Business District, 1992. - Member, North
Vancouver Advisory Design Panel. - Was invited by then President of Russia, Mikhail
Gorbachev, to participate in the State of the World Forum in San Francisco, 1996 and 1998.
Member, Affordable Housing Task Force, Urban Land Institute, 2003 to 2005. - Was invited
to Istanbul Turkey to speak at Planning and Real Estate Conferences on the theme of
strategic planning policies for urban regeneration, Istanbul, 2008.
Work Experience:
Urban Planning and Architecture:
Urban regeneration planning, rezoning, density and air rights transfer proposals, including
comprehensive zoning proposals for several mixed-use, high-rise and high-density
residential and commercial development and rededevelopment projects for major
downtown cities such as Montreal, Vancouver and Washington DC. Worked with property
owners and commercial lenders on land valuation and development potential studies
including schematic design and pro-forma studies for variety of residential and commercial
sites. Advised clients on profitability of a given project and devised strategy to achieve it.
Negotiated with municipalities on behalf of clients on zoning issues. Advised developers on
the suitability of floor plans in terms of construction efficiency and market acceptability.
Advised Cities on comprehensive zoning and development process. Twenty-five years
experience with architectural programming, schematic design, construction
documentation, structures, environmental building control systems, value engineering,
construction administration, building code analysis, equivalencies and specification
writing. In addition, multifaceted project management, construction management,
architectural design for solar powered structures, development and strategic planning.
Work Descriptions: Directed and managed architects, engineers, planners, contractors,
lawyers, insurance agents, accountants, financiers, cost estimators and other consultants.
Have worked on site selection, due diligence and acquisition. Provided financial modeling,
including cost estimates and control, cash flow and revenue projections, equity and debt
structuring. Negotiated joint venture agreements and construction contracts. Performed
monthly construction draws and reviews. Took out permits. Directed the legal councils.
Managed post construction warranty work and project close-up. Prepared disclosures.
Worked with the accountants and bookkeepers on a suitable tax structure. Managed
marketing consultants, selected sales teams and analyzed market conditions. Developed
post sale customer relations programs, liaised with settlement attorneys. Project
Samples: - Feasibility study for "PPP" new highway system and associated urban
development for Istanbul Turkey with an estimated cost of $4,000,000,000. - Master plan
and schematic design for a new campus for 10,000 students for the University of Nur in
Santa Cruz Bolivia, financed through Inter-American Development Bank. - Strategic plan
and associated real estate development and urban regeneration study for the DC's Metro
Line extension to Tysons Corner area of Northern Virginia. $2,000,000,000. - Acted as
project design architect, project manager and owner's representative on a corporate
hospitality project located at 1466 Harvard St. NW, Washington DC. $8,000,000. - Acted as
project architect and general contractor for a private residence located at 930 Hughes
Mews Street NW, Washington DC. $2,000,000. - Development proposal, 220-unit condo
project,1010 Mass. Ave, Wash.DC, $75,000,000. -Redevelopment proposal for Plaza of
Nations, a three and half acre high-density, high-rise development site comprising of three
residential towers and a hotel tower with a total of 850,000 square feet of construction and
a proposed budget of $450,000,000. - Development proposal for the largest enclosed golf
range in the world to be developed in conjunction with the Jack Nicklaus organization. The
development would comprise a six acre covered golf range, training and club facilities with
an estimated budget of $20,000,000. - Mayflower Suites, corporate hospitality suites, acted
as developer and general contractor, 1800 Stephens Street, Vancouver, BC. - Pacific
Horizons, Luxury high-rise condos, acted as developer and general contractor in West
Vancouver, BC. $25,000,000. - Fairview Development,developer and general contractor in
Vancouver, BC. $15,000,000.
Teaching and Academic Work: Have lectured on the topic of Architecture and Civilization at
the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, Harvard and Columbia Universities.
Concordia University, Montreal, Adjunct Professor, taught a course on urban design and
environmental perception. University of British Columbia, School of Architecture, Thesis
Advisor and Visiting Critic for the Master's Thesis Program. University of Oregon, School of
Architecture, Teaching Assistant, Eugene, Oregon. Professional License and Business
Affiliations: Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Member, Royal Architectural
Institute of Canada (RAIC) Certified Architect, National Council of Architectural Registrations
Boards (NCARB) Architect, State of Maryland, 2003 to present Architect, State of
Washington, 1987 to present Architect, Architectural Institute of British Columbia Architect,
Order of Architects of Quebec Member, Urban Land Institute Member, Vancouver Board of
Trade Education: University of Oregon, earned a 5-year professional degree in
Architecture and Environmental Design. University of Oregon is ranked in the top five
schools in the US for sustainable design, planning and policy. Urban Land Institute, Real
Estate Finance and Development Certificate Programs. Building Code Professional Study,
City of Vancouver. Have taken many seminars dealing with construction law and contract
administration. French language training, Government of Canada. Languages: primary
language is English, fluent in French. Can read and write Arabic.
Xiao Xiao
Ms. Xiao is our Asia Business Consultant with broad experience in the retail, designer
artifacts,
jewelry, apparel and furniture manufacturing industries of Asia. She is located in Beijing
and
caters to our Asian and Western clients in need of support in that region. Ms. Xiao is a
graduate of Nankai University with a BA in Business.
Dr. Alexander Klaus
Alexander Klaus, PHD is an Economist, he provides general management, project
administration, training, business planning, investment project development, consulting,
privatization, auditing his global experience is provided from our Washington area offices
and is procured by the diplomatic community for a variety of private and public projects. He
has 10 years of lecturing experience and implementation of training programs in
economics, marketing, management (financial and investment management), banking and
micro-crediting; facilitating of conferences, workshops and seminars. He has also spent 5
years in legislation drafting for regional economic and business environment development
(including privatization, SME development, public finance and procurement). In addition, intl.
state companies privatization and restructuring, management consulting, projects
administration experience, including project development, staffing and budgeting, reporting
& communications. Extensive experience in providing effective cooperation between
western consulting firms (Arthur Andersen, Price Waterhouse, Coopers & Lybrands
former, Dun & Bradstreet, Arthur D’Little, Chemonics, PADCO, Deloitte & Touche, Braxton
Associates, CARANA Corporation, IBTCI, SOFRECO, West Russia and Smolensk Venture
Funds of EBRD) and Russian privatized companies including common understanding and
converting western approach for management decisions in 23 Russian and Middle East
projects as well as extensive participation in USAID funded programs, World Bank, EBRD
and EU TACIS funded projects. Alexander earned a MA in Economics from Moscow State
University in 1980 and a PHD in International Economics from Harvard University in 1987.
He also earned the following certificates:
1992 International Economics Certificate from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu International,UK
Training course “Management Consultancy”
1995 Clark Atlanta University, USA, Atlanta, GA, Training course “Project Administration”
Greg Ammons, VP Communications
Greg has 25 years in radio and television as a director, producer, research writer and
reporter,
covering multiple subjects including business, IT, corporate and education programs. His
most recent stint was as a feature reporter covering hi-tech issues for WWRC's "Business
Radio AM 570." He partnered with a small group to form HBA Visual Productions,
producers of television commercials; and has been involved in international business
development for the Arab Network of America; and Washington producer for the United
Broadcasting Network. Greg has won numerous awards for his work and holds a B.A. in
Communications from the University of Massachusetts, 1990.