Contact

John Rivera

Professional Licenses

Certified Special Inspector of Masonry Certified Special Inspector of Spray-Applied Materials (ICC)

Expertise

Commercial Cultural & Entertainment Education Government Healthcare Hospitality Mixed Use Residential Firesafing Masonry Fabrication & Installation Industry Standards / Compliance Concrete Mix Designs Testing/Inspection Fire/Smoke Systems & Materials Inspections Material Testing Progress Inspections Shop Monitoring Special Inspection / Threshold Inspections Welding Testing & Inspection Fire Alarm/Smoke Systems & Emergency Lighting Inspections / Testing
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Services

Building Code / Plan Review & Interpretations Filing Strategies, Approvals & Permitting Flood Compliance, Mitigation, & Resiliency Fire System/Special Inspections Compliance Emergency/Fire/Smoke Systems Concrete Inspection/Design/Testing Construction Materials Testing & Inspection Footing and Foundation Forensic Investigations Fuel/Oil Systems Lowest Floor Elevation Masonry Inspections Mechanical Demolition Mechanical Systems Progress Inspections Soil Testing Special Inspections Sprinkler/Standpipe/Heating Systems Structural Steel Inspections Structural Wood Frame Subgrade/Subsurface Systems Inspections Testing & Laboratory Services Welding Inspections Wood Inspections
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About John RIVERA

John Rivera oversees all aspects of the construction special inspection process, ensuring seamless coordination from project inception to closeout. With over 20 years of experience in the materials testing and inspection industry, John’s expertise lies in facilitating smooth transitions between special inspection disciplines, optimizing communication, and maintaining technical excellence across projects.

John plays a pivotal role in coordinating with developers, agencies, and design professionals, frequently attending jobsite project meetings to ensure an efficient and compliant workflow. His leadership has been instrumental in the successful completion of educational, healthcare, retail, and residential developments, where he has provided invaluable guidance in navigating complex inspection and compliance requirements.

A graduate of Binghamton University, John holds construction inspection certifications from New York University, ICC, NICET, and ACI. His industry leadership has been recognized nationally, including at the SMPS National Conference in 2008. Further showcasing his expertise, John was appointed to the New York City Building Department Special Inspections Advisory Committee in both 2018 and 2022, where he contributed to the review and modernization of the special inspections section of the NYC Building Code.

Professional Experience

25+ Years with Firm | 30+ Years in Industry

 

John RIVERA is a Principal at SOCOTEC. Prior to his current position, Mr. RIVERA was at Future Tech Consultants of New York which was acquired by SOCOTEC in 2024. He held various leadership positions including Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Projects

Qualifications

Education

  • ​Binghamton University – 1994

Practice Areas

  • Special Inspections​
  • Progress Inspections​
  • Forensic Investigations​
  • Materials Testing ​
  • Non-Destructive Testing​

Registrations

  • International Code Council (ICC), Member

Affiliations

  • Special Inspections Advisory Committee Member, New York City Department of Buildings​

Contact

John Rivera

Professional Licenses

Certified Special Inspector of Masonry Certified Special Inspector of Spray-Applied Materials (ICC)

Expertise

Commercial Cultural & Entertainment Education Government Healthcare Hospitality Mixed Use Residential Firesafing Masonry Fabrication & Installation Industry Standards / Compliance Concrete Mix Designs Testing/Inspection Fire/Smoke Systems & Materials Inspections Material Testing Progress Inspections Shop Monitoring Special Inspection / Threshold Inspections Welding Testing & Inspection Fire Alarm/Smoke Systems & Emergency Lighting Inspections / Testing
+ See more

Services

Building Code / Plan Review & Interpretations Filing Strategies, Approvals & Permitting Flood Compliance, Mitigation, & Resiliency Fire System/Special Inspections Compliance Emergency/Fire/Smoke Systems Concrete Inspection/Design/Testing Construction Materials Testing & Inspection Footing and Foundation Forensic Investigations Fuel/Oil Systems Lowest Floor Elevation Masonry Inspections Mechanical Demolition Mechanical Systems Progress Inspections Soil Testing Special Inspections Sprinkler/Standpipe/Heating Systems Structural Steel Inspections Structural Wood Frame Subgrade/Subsurface Systems Inspections Testing & Laboratory Services Welding Inspections Wood Inspections
+ See more