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About James Russo
Mr. Russo has over 40 years of experience in the architectural/engineering field as a designer and specifier for building envelope repair projects. He is well-known in the building envelope renovation industry and brings proven entrepreneurial, managerial and strategic planning skills to the firm. He has a nationally recognized professional registration as a Registered Roof Consultant (RRC), and has successfully completed the Certification for School Project Designers & Owner’s Project Manager (MCPPO Program).
He has specific expertise with the investigation and design of corrective repairs for many types of building envelope systems including roofing, masonry and concrete, wood and vinyl siding, plaza and below-grade waterproofing, windows, curtain walls and sealants. Mr. Russo’s experience involves both occupied and unoccupied facilities, including municipal properties, commercial/retail properties, industrial properties, and housing authority properties.
Mr. Russo has served as an expert witness for construction litigation, arbitration, and mediation pertaining to roofing replacement and roofing repairs, and has served on Consultant Advisory Committees for national roofing manufacturers.
Professional Experience
20+ YEARS WITH FIRM | 40+ YEARS IN INDUSTRY
James Russo is a Senior Principal at SOCOTEC and has held various other positions within the organization since 2000. Prior to his current position, Mr. Russo was the President and Chief Operating Officer at Russo Barr Associates which was acquired by SOCOTEC in 2023. Mr. Russo was previously employed at Linenthal, Eisenberg, Anderson Architects / Engineers.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering – University of Massachusetts at Amherst – 1983
- Building Envelope Failures – Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Office of Special Programs – 1987
Registrations
- Registered Roof Consultant (RRC), No. 0168
Professional Affiliations
- The Roof Consultants Institute
- National Roofing Contractors Association
- New England Roofing Contractors Association
- Firestone Building Products Consultant Advisory Council
- Sika Sarnafil Consultants Advisory Council
Practice Areas
- Building Envelope Technology