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Posted: November 14, 2023
2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Joe DiPompeo of Structural Workshop
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Structural Workshop
Joe serves as president of Structural Workshop, which was founded in February of 2004. Joe has experience in all aspects of structural engineering, structural analysis, inspections, and design of a large variety of types of structures and materials. Joe also has extensive experience in real estate due diligence and forensic engineering. He can find unique solutions to structural problems, forensic engineering, innovation in the business of engineering, real estate, and making structural engineering understandable and accessible to the public. Joe is a Fellow of the Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers and is past chair of the SEI Business Practices Committee and Business and Professional Activities Division. Joe is a member of the SEI Board of Governors, as well as SEI National President 2020-2021.
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?
We have been busy expanding our services for existing buildings. After the Surfside collapse there is a regulatory focus everywhere on safety of existing buildings. We have been working on the NYC LL126 Parking Garage Program and are preparing for the start of the façade inspection program in January.
Who inspires you most? What qualities do they possess that inspire you most?
My Father. Child of immigrants, successful career in construction and real estate,“retired” 20 years ago, took a full time job to keep busy. Still working three days a week and taking 100% care of the house and my mom at 83. I hope to be that vibrant at that age.
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