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Andrew Amorosi

B.S., P.E., R.S.
Principal, Falcon Engineering
Falcon Engineering & Falcon Architectural Services

Somerville, NJ

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
1987 New Jersey Institute of Technology
Licensed Professional Engineer, New Jersey
Licensed Professional Engineer, Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Engineer, South Carolina
Professional Reserve Specialist, R.S.
Member, American Society of Civil Engineers
Member, National Society of Professional Engineers
Member, Chi Epsilon, National Civil Engineering Honor Society

 

Mr. Amorosi is the managing Principal for Engineering design and production for the Falcon Group's civil engineering design projects. Included are residential subdivision lot layout, street and roadway design, including horizontal and vertical geometry, stormwater management, drainage grading and wastewater sewer design. Mr. Amorosi has also been responsible for the preparation of plans and specifications for the implementation of roadway/highway construction, sanitary sewer and drainage improvements. Related areas of work include preparation of applications to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for Stream Encroachment Permits, Wetland Permits, and Sanitary Disposal Permits, Municipal and County Planning Boards, and Soils Conservation Service Offices. Mr. Amorosi also has extensive experience in site feasibility analyses.

Mr. Amorosi is the managing Principal for Engineering Design and Project Management for the Firm's building-related work. Included in his responsibilities are inspections and analysis of building components and structures, preparation of testing requirements and procedures, and the preparation of reports. His experience is in both residential and commercial construction, in low, mid and high-rise structures.

Mr. Amorosi has experience in building water infiltration detection and waterproofing designs, building ventilation issues, low slope and steep slope roofing designs, facade repair and replacement designs, fire separation requirements, sound attenuation and insulation requirements, and piping and mechanical issues.

Mr. Amorosi has been responsible for the inspection of all site-related construction for multi-family developments, including the preparation of estimates for bonding, and final inspection and the release of sureties posted by the Developer.

For Community Associations, Mr. Amorosi has been responsible for the analysis of numerous site construction problems, Roadway reconstruction projects and the preparation of design documents for correction of these problems, the preparation of design documents and specifications for the replacement of retaining walls, decks/balconies, etc., and the analysis and design of remedial construction measures for foundation-related problems, including water infiltration and foundation failures. Remedial measures have ranged from reinforcing existing foundations and installation of waterproofing measures, to complete removal and replacement of existing foundations walls.

Mr. Amorosi has extensive experience in the preparation of Capital Reserve Studies and Transition or Engineering Reports for Community Associations. Mr. Amorosi has achieved the CAI National Professional Designation as a Reserve Specialist (R.S.).

Other community-related projects have included analysis and development of corrective measures for failing sanitary sewer systems, improper installation of mechanical building venting, and replacement of exterior lighting systems. He has also been responsible for the evaluation of Community Association Common elements to determine the feasibility of replacement or repairs.



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