Construction Arabic

Curriculum Vitae

Fadi Nabhan, B.A.Sc Eng.

CEDRUS PROFECTUS CONSULTING LTD.

** ****** *****

Etobicoke, Ontario

M9R 1M6

Canada

Telephone Business +1-416-***-****

Mobile +1-416-***-****

E-Mail: ****.*.******@*****.***

Languages English, French and Arabic

Education B.A.Sc., Civil Engineering, University of Moncton, NB, Canada, 1985

Expertise

• Technical expert on development, application and implementation of building codes, national and international standards (ANSI, ISO, ASTM, CEN, BS, DIN, JIS etc.) specifications and guidelines for construction.

• Extensive knowledge of quality management, quality assurance, quality control and conformity assessment.

• Detailed knowledged and experience on research, testing, assessment and specification for the performance of the following innovative & standardized building materials and systems.

• Technical expert in the fields of: Concrete Repair; Cladding Systems (Concrete, Masonry, Plastics, Fibre Cement, Metal, among others); Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS); Renderings Aggregate Coatings (Stucco, Acrylics); EPS Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Systems; Roofing Systems (Metal, Concrete, Clay, Plastic, Composites, Shingles and Shakes); Membrane Roofing/Waterproofing (EPDM, PVC, TPO, Mod-Bit.); Geomembranes and Geosynthetics Drainage Products.

• Full knowledge of construction technologie, building systems, construction techniques (innovative & traditional.)

• Full knowledge of construction management (review of design, commissioning, negotiating contracts, materials management, inspection, specifications and field management.)

• Broad knowledge in laboratory testing, management, test reports.

• Extensive knowledge on durability, life-cycle costing, sustainable designs and cost-efective product selection.

• Expert in the development and management of partnerships projects related to innovation and assessment of building envelope systems, including standardized material evaluations and support of exports to international markets with different sectors of the construction industry.

• Broad experience in contract proposals development/management/execution, government-stakeholders representation, facilitation of Construction Industry trade disputes related to globalizations and trade restrictions. Project Management

• Assumed leading roles on different consortia projects involving major industries and government agencies that have led to major technical advancements of construction technologies and systems.

• Coordination and Liasion between designers, stakeholders AHJs and regulators.

• Management of contracts, sub-contracting, and out-sourcing.

• Establishment and enforcement of quality management procedures (QA/QC) and safety standards.

• Results-oriented management style.

Awards:

• The Institute for Research in Construction Outstanding Achievement Award for the development of the Technical Guide for foundation Drainage Systems, IRC-NRC, 1995.

• The Institute for Research in Construction Industrial Partnership Award for the Moisture Management of Exterior Wall Systems (MEWS), IRC-NRC, 2002.

• IRC Nomination for the the “LORNE W. GOLD PUBLICATION AWARD” for the “Standard Test Method for the Dynamic Wind Uplift Resistance of Mechanical Attached Membrane Roofing Systems” (IRC-IR-699), September 2000.

Professional Activities

Canada’s representative on the World Federation of Technical Assessment Organizations [WFTAO] Voting Member onTechnical Committees of Standard Writing Organizations: Canadian Standards Association (CSA),

CSA Standards on Concrete Roof Tiles (Chairman)

CSA Standard on Wood Shake Products (Chairman)

CSA Standards on Precast Concrete- Materials and Construction CSA Standards on Bituminous Roofing Materials

Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB),

CGSB Standards on Roofing and Waterproofing Materials CGSB Standard on Rigid Vinyl Siding, Soffits and Fascia CGSB Standards on Aluminum, Steel Sheet & Siding

CGSB Standard on Asbestos Cement products

CGSB Standard on Installation of Insulated Cladding Systems Underwriters Laboratories of Canada

CAN/ULC-S716 Standard Series on EIFS

Publications Authored and co-authored in excess of one hundred and fifty (150) technical publications. These include testing and assessment criteria and test methods for innovative construction materials; as well as numerous technical articles on innovative construction products and systems. Publication list located at following internet address: http://expert.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/profiles/irc-irc/nabhan_fadi_665_e.html Presentations Extensive record of presentations to international audiences and delegations on fields of expertise including: Dubai, China, Russia, Khazakistan, Mongloia, Saudi Arabia, France (CSTB), Cuba, Turkey and others.

Work Experience

2017 to Present

Position Principal

CEDRUS PROFECTUS CONSULTING LTD.

Duties Provide full range of professional technical consultancy services in the domain of construction, building science and building envelope related sectors: (wall cladding, roofing, waterproofing, geocomposites/geosynthetics, flooring, aggregate coatings, concrete repair, insulated concrete forms, etc.), materials testing, quality management

(QA/QC), innovation evaluation, assessment of research programs and Code compliance. Provide forensic analysis and inspections of building envelopes failures. Investigation on durability and fire safety compliances. Problem-cause analysis & effective problem solutions. Delivering capacity on: Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis (CFD) Modeling (heat, air, moisture smoke, transport analysis); energy performance of reflective and non-reflective enclosed air spaces in building envelopes

(insulation, curtainwalls, & windows applications.). Design specification and optimization of green-roof systems. Wind uplift testing optimization of roofing systems. Product development, design and installation of prefabricated insulated metal curtain wall systems.

2015 to 2016

Position Laboratory Manager

Al-Riyadh Metro Project (RMP) Bechtel – Al Mabani – Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) – Siemens Consortium (BACS). Dec 2014 – May 2016. Duties Manage the 3 testing laboratories related to the $11 billion USD Riyadh Metro Project, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Responsible of all testing, reporting, and correction measures related to all soil, water and concrete testing as conducted by a team of 250 plus engineers and technicians.

1988 to 2017

Position Senior Materials Evaluation Engineer

National Research Council Canada (NRC); Construction Portfolio Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC).

Duties Conduct technical evaluations of innovative construction materials, equipment and systems for Canadian government. Publish Technical Guides and Building Materials Evaluation Reports for use by Provincial regulators for building code compliance.

Lead team of scientists and consultants in the development of assessment protocols, and procedures. Establish whenever necessary policies, procedures and construction techniques to deal with issues related to performance, health and safety. Participate as a voting member in technical committees operated by standards’ writing organizations. Maintain effective liaison with senior levels of various government agencies, Federal/Provincial/Municipal and building industry. Prepare and negotiate contract proposals, and manage contract development, execution and completion. Coordination, liaison and interface between clients, manufacturers, regulators and stakeholders.

Facilitate the international acceptance of construction products through networking with International Conformity Assessment Organizations such as: Centre scientifique et technique du bâtiment (CSTB) France / British Board of Agrément

(BBA) United Kingdom / Australian Building Systems Appraisal Council (ABSAC) / Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ), etc. Assist government ministries and and related trade agencies in identifying new sectors opportunities and supporting and facilitating international trade disputes. 1987 to 1988

Position Materials Evaluation Engineer

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Duties The responsibilities are the same as mentioned in the above paragraphs except they focused on Federal Government projects and properties. 1986 to 1987

Position Building Inspector & Engineer

Defence Construction Canada (Ottawa).

Duties Duties and responsibilities included site inspection and supervision of construction projects for Department of Defence. Position required thorough knowledge in engineering, construction practices, materials, equipment and ability to work with contractors and trades people.

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