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Zachary NORD

Principal | Regional Director Southeast | Director Roofing & Waterproofing
Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Zachary NORD

Professional Licenses

Professional Engineer (PE)

Expertise

Commercial Cultural & Entertainment Government Healthcare Hospitality Mixed Use Residential Transportation Building Envelope & Architecture Architectural Engineering Architectural Services / Architecture Building Insulation Design Defects Fenestration Glass/Glazing Mold / Organic Growth Roofing & Waterproofing Sealants & Coatings Construction Defects Expert Witness Testimony Forensic Architecture Forensic Engineering Litigation Support Below Grade Bid-Prep Concrete Panels Construction Engineering & Science Construction Site Analysis & Supervision/Inspections Curtain Wall & Window Wall Green Roof Masonry Metal Panel Precast Risk Management / Claims Avoidance Stucco Thermal Imaging Unitized / Pre-Fabricated Building Assemblies Materials and Vapor Barrier Selection Architectural Engineering Construction Materials Testing Material Related Building problems Mock-Ups Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Pressure Testing Shop Monitoring Site Monitoring Special Inspection / Threshold Inspections Flood Hurricane / Wind / Tornado Insurance Claims Due to Disasters Project Management / Construction Consulting QA/QC Air Barrier / Water-resistive Barrier Drainage (Foundation and Roof) Flood Test Leak Detection / Moisture Intrusion / Investigation
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Services

Expert Witness/Diligence/Consulting Façade Refurbishment Failure Investigations Forensics Masonry Restoration Reclad/Overclad Roofing, Waterproofing & Below Grade Site Monitoring Window Replacement Architectural & Engineering Design Consulting Envelope Consulting Expert Witness/Diligence/Consulting Failure Investigations OPM Roofing, Waterproofing & Below Grade Site Monitoring Testing Expert Witness Testimony Litigation Support Quantification of Damages
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About Zachary NORD

Mr. Zachary Nord specializes in the design, testing and construction of exterior building envelope systems. System experience includes various facade types (curtain wall, window wall, masonry, terra cotta, metal panels, brick veneer, and precast concrete) as well as the varying roofing and waterproofing applications (re-roofs, repairs, leak investigations, new roofs, plazas, below-grade) for both new and existing buildings.​ 

 

In 2016, Mr. Nord became the Director -Southeast Region, heading SOCOTEC’s Miami office and coordinating all efforts there for both new and existing buildings. He also serves as Director of Roofing and Waterproofing, managing a team working on a range of projects varying from complicated to iconic to everything in between. In 2021, Mr. Nord was elevated to Principal. ​ 

 

In his role, Mr. Nord leads design consulting, forensic investigations, supervises shop and site inspections, and monitors laboratory mock-up tests for new ground up construction as well as existing buildings. Additionally, he has experience with exterior envelope-related insurance claim support due to natural disasters, dispute resolution and litigation support.​ 

Professional Experience

10+ YEARS WITH FIRM | 15+ YEARS IN INDUSTRY 

 

Zachary NORD is a Principal, Director, Southeast Region and Director Roofing & Waterproofing at SOCOTEC and has held various other positions within the organization since 2012. Prior to his current position, Mr. NORD was a Director, Southeast Region and Director Roofing & Waterproofing at Vidaris, Inc., formerly Israel Berger & Associates, which was acquired by SOCOTEC in 2019.  Mr. NORD was previously employed at Ewing Cole and Klingstubbins. 

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, Structural Concentration – Drexel University – 2010​ 
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – Drexel University – 2010 

Practice Areas

  • Building Envelope: New Construction and Existing Buildings​ 
  • Roofing & Waterproofing​ 
  • Dispute Resolution 

Registration

  • Professional Engineer in: FL, NY​ 
  • Certified Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector, 2012​ 
  • Certified Masonry Special Inspector, 2010​ 

Representative Projects

COMMERCIAL​ 

  • World Trade Center Towers 1 and 3, New York, NY​ 
    • Building Envelope Consulting and Monitoring for the new 104-story, 3.0M SF and 80-story, 2.5M SF commercial towers.​ 
  • Megacenter Brickell, Miami, FL​ 
    • Roofing and Waterproofing Consulting and Monitoring for 225,000 SF, 12-story new mixed-use development; includes offices, retail, residential and below-grade parking garage.​ 
  • ExxonMobil Corporate Campus, Houston, TX​ 
    • Building Envelope Consulting for new 385-acre site that includes 23 office buildings, wellness centers, lab, central plant, and parking garages.​
  • Cube (230 Northwest 24th Street), Miami, FL​ 
  • Courvoisier Centre (501 Brickell Key Drive), Miami, FL​ 
  • American Express Headquarters, FL​ 
  • City Point Retail Podium, Brooklyn, NY​ 
  • Partners Healthcare Campus, Somerville, MA​ 
  • Whole Foods, Various Locations​ 
  • 240 Park Avenue South, New York, NY​ 
  • 250 Park Avenue South, New York, NY​ 
  • 450 West 14th Street, New York, NY​ 
  • 555 West 59th Street, New York, NY​ 
  • 1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY​ 
  • 1235 Park Avenue, New York, NY​ 
  • Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, NY​ 
  • Goldtex Building reclad 
  • Milford Plaza, New York, NY​ 
  • One Stamford Forum, Stamford, CT​ 

 

Contact

Zachary NORD

Professional Licenses

Professional Engineer (PE)

Expertise

Commercial Cultural & Entertainment Government Healthcare Hospitality Mixed Use Residential Transportation Building Envelope & Architecture Architectural Engineering Architectural Services / Architecture Building Insulation Design Defects Fenestration Glass/Glazing Mold / Organic Growth Roofing & Waterproofing Sealants & Coatings Construction Defects Expert Witness Testimony Forensic Architecture Forensic Engineering Litigation Support Below Grade Bid-Prep Concrete Panels Construction Engineering & Science Construction Site Analysis & Supervision/Inspections Curtain Wall & Window Wall Green Roof Masonry Metal Panel Precast Risk Management / Claims Avoidance Stucco Thermal Imaging Unitized / Pre-Fabricated Building Assemblies Materials and Vapor Barrier Selection Architectural Engineering Construction Materials Testing Material Related Building problems Mock-Ups Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Pressure Testing Shop Monitoring Site Monitoring Special Inspection / Threshold Inspections Flood Hurricane / Wind / Tornado Insurance Claims Due to Disasters Project Management / Construction Consulting QA/QC Air Barrier / Water-resistive Barrier Drainage (Foundation and Roof) Flood Test Leak Detection / Moisture Intrusion / Investigation
+ See more

Services

Expert Witness/Diligence/Consulting Façade Refurbishment Failure Investigations Forensics Masonry Restoration Reclad/Overclad Roofing, Waterproofing & Below Grade Site Monitoring Window Replacement Architectural & Engineering Design Consulting Envelope Consulting Expert Witness/Diligence/Consulting Failure Investigations OPM Roofing, Waterproofing & Below Grade Site Monitoring Testing Expert Witness Testimony Litigation Support Quantification of Damages
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