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Tarek Abouward, NCARB, ADAC, AIPE - Buildings Architect and Code & Accessibility Consultant

Tarek Abouward, NCARB, ADAC, AIPE - Buildings Architect and Code & Accessibility Consultant

Kennesaw, GA, US

 
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About 

Tarek is an NCARB Certified Architect (Registered Architect in Egypt & in GA, USA). He is also a Built-Environment Accessibility Consultant, working in Architectural & Construction industry since 1998. His experience includes design & construction of various types of projects around the world and in the U.S. His career's worldwide journey started in Egypt for 4 years then United Arab Emirates for 13 years & currently based in United States of America (Atlanta, GA).

Work Experience includes:
• Building & Life Safety Codes Consultancy (Lecturing, Research, Analysis & Design Review) based on U.S. & Saudi Building & Life Safety Codes such as IBC, FBC, SCBC, NFPA 101, SBC 201 (Saudi Building Code)…
• Built-Environment Accessibility Consultancy (Lecturing, Research, Site & Property Evaluation & Design Review) based on U.S., Saudi, Dubai & Egyptian Accessibility laws, codes & standards such as ADA, IBC, IBC/ICC A117.1 (ANSI), FHA, SBC 201 (Saudi Building Code), Saudi Built-Environment Accessibility Guidelines, DUDC (Dubai Universal Design Code) and Egyptian Code for People with Disabilities.
• Guest Speaker in Architectural Schools to raise awareness about Built-Environment Accessibility & Building Codes.
• Experience in various project types such as: Mixed Use developments, Residential, Hospitality, Retail, Commercial, Governmental, Offices, Utilities, Industrial, Cultural, Entertainment, Transportation and Religious.
• Architectural & Engineering Coordination (good background of different disciplines "Structure, MEP, Landscape, Acoustic, Fire, Traffic, Security, …" ).
• Documentation of all project phases (Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents).
• Construction Phase activities including responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings & Material/Product Data submittals, site visits, issuing site observation reports and producing snag/punch lists & reports.
• Building & developing workflow processes including CAD & BIM management systems and organizing large projects documentation and construction administration workflow.
• Design Auditing and efficiency evaluation.

Employment 

NESLON, Greater Atlanta Area, GA, USA, Senior Project Manager

In addition to the below, I am a member of NELSON’s Diversity & Inclusion Council.

Responsible of & participating in the following: Building Code research, Accessibility Code research, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation & Construction Administration of the following projects:

Cultural & Entertainment:
• Golf Club Restaurant & Pro-shop, Eatonton, GA, USA
• Golf Cluf & Lodge Renovation, Orlando, FL, USA

Government & Offices:
• ICE Processing Center Facility Addition & Renovation, Folkston, GA, USA
• Adult Detention Center and Law Enforcement Facility, Paulding County, GA, USA
• Non-Profit Organizations Operation Center, Conyers, GA, USA

Religious & Educational:
• Church & Daycare, Cobb County, GA, USA
• Church & Daycare, Monroe, GA, USA
• Church & Daycare, Duluth, GA, USA
• Church & Daycare, Lecanto, FL, USA

Retail & Commercial:
• Car Dealership and Workshop, Lithonia, GA, USA

Residential & Hospitality:
• Non-Profit Residential Apartments & Clubhouse, Conyers, GA, USA
• Non-Profit Residential Housing for Youth with Special Needs, Roswell, GA, USA

Mixed-Use:
• Mixed-Use Rehabilitation Center (Drug abuse, Families, Youth and Foster kids), Walker County, GA, USA

Nov 2018 - current
 

Spirit of Architecture |SOA|, Greater Atlanta Area, GA, USA, Founder & President - Architectural Building Codes & Built-Environment Accessibility Advisor

Guest Speaking (Accessibility Awareness):
• Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AEED Department), Cairo, EGY

Architectural Design:
• Single-Family Houses, NC, USA
• Single-Family Houses, GA, USA

Building Codes & Accessibility Advisory:
• Multi-family projects, GA, USA
• Multi-family projects, FL, USA
• Senior Housing projects, GA, USA

Jan 2018 - current
 

Intent Design Studios, Greater Atlanta Area, GA, USA, Senior Project Manager

Responsible of & participating in the following: Building Code research, Accessibility Code research, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation & Construction Administration of the following projects:
Residential & Hospitality:
• Senior Living (Assisted Living & Memory Care), Braselton, GA, USA.

Jul 2018 - Oct 2018
 

Gary B. Coursey and Associates, Atlanta, GA, US, Project Manager

Responsible of & participating in the following: Building Code research, Accessibility Code research, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation & Construction Administration of the following projects:
Residential & Hospitality:
• Viceroy Student Housing for Collier, Gaineseville, FL, USA.
• Edge Student Housing for Collier, Gainesville, FL, USA.
• Heights Student Housing for Collier, Gainesville, FL, USA.
• Avonlea Creekside, Multifamily Complex for Quintus, Marietta, GA, USA.
• Sanibel Flats, Multifamily Complex for 360 Residential, Fort Myers, FL, USA.
• Student Housing for Haven, Columbia, SC, USA.
• Student Housing, Starkville, MS, USA.
• Student Housing, Valdosta, GA, USA.
• Student Housing, Tallahassee, FL, USA.
• Multifamily Apartments, Senior Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care Facility, Tampa, FL, USA.
Retail & Commercial:
• Student Housing Leasing Showroom for CA Student Living, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
 

WSP|ParsonsBrinkerhoff in the Middle East, Dubai, AE, Associate - Architecture

Responsible of & participating in the following: Reviewing Code Compliance, Managing Authorities Approvals Process and Obtaining Permits of the following projects (selected projects):
Retail & Commercial:
• The Dubai Mall Fashion Expansion, EMAAR, Dubai, UAE.
• The Dubai Mall Boulevard Expansion, EMAAR, Dubai, UAE.
• Five Guys Restaurant in The Dubai Mall, Five Guys, Dubai, UAE.
Residential & Hospitality:
• Al Barari Seventh Heaven Residential Building, Al Barari, Dubai, UAE.
• Al Barari Ashjar Residential Complex, Al Barari, Dubai, UAE.
• Al Turath Residential Building, Dubai Properties, Dubai, UAE.
• Montrose Residential & Hospitality Buildings, DEYAAR, Dubai, UAE.
• Address Hotel Cabana Café, Address Hotel The Dubai Mall, Dubai, UAE.
Government & Offices:
• Mashreq Bank Headquarters Tower, Mashreq Bank, Dubai, UAE.
• Dubai World Trade Centre Office Buildings and Master Plan, DWTC, Dubai, UAE
Cultural & Entertainment:
• Dubai I (Bluewater Observation Wheel), MERAAS, Dubai, UAE.
• Dubai Science Museum, MERAAS, Dubai, UAE.

Nov 2013 - Feb 2016
 

Waterman International Middle East, Dubai, AE, Lead Architect

Responsible of & participating in the following: Coordination, Design, Drafting, Presentation, Preparation & QA/QC of Architectural Concept & Schematic drawings and following Supervision activities of the following projects:
Residential & Hospitality:
• DCC Hotel Level 2 renovation, Majid Al Futtaim (MAF), Dubai, UAE.
Utilities & Industrial:
• Various Data Centers Concept & Schematic designs, Mauritius & UAE.

Feb 2013 - Oct 2013
 

Kann Finch Pty.Ltd., Dubai, AE, Senior Architect - Team Leader

Responsible of & participating in the following: Coordination, Design, Drafting, Presentation, Preparation & QA/QC of Architectural Working, Tender drawings & documents, Shop drawings review and following Supervision activities of the following projects:
Mixed Use:
• Al Muneera project, Al Raha Beach development, Al Dar, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- 16 Residential Buildings, 1 Office Building, 11 Villas & 148 Town Houses
• Mazar-I-Sharif mixed use development, Mohib Holdings, Mazar-I-Sharif, Afghanistan.
• Kabul Markaz Project, Mohib Holdings, Kabul, Afghanistan.
- Shopping Center, 3 Residential Towers, 1 Hotel Building & Convention Center
Government & Offices:
• AIB Headquarter Project, Afghanistan International Bank, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Jun 2007 - Jan 2013
 

Dar Al Khaleej Engineering Consultant, Abu Dhabi, AE, Senior Architect - Projects Coordinator

Responsible of & participating in the following: Coordination, Design, Drafting, Presentation and Preparation of Architectural Working, Tender drawings & documents, of the following projects (selected projects):
Residential & Hospitality:
• 10 Buildings at Al Raha Beach, Al Dar, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• 10 Buildings at Al Raha Beach, Sh. Zayed Private Department, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Utilities & Industrial:
• Central Market District Cooling & Power Building, Tabreed/Transco, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Baynoona District Cooling Plant, Tabreed, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Khalifa 'A' District Cooling Plant, Tabreed / Stanley Consultants, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Pearl District Cooling Plant, QatarCool / Stanley Consultants, Doha, Qatar.
Government & Offices:
• Justice Courts Complex of Abu Dhabi, Works Department, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Shooting Range, Ministry of Interior, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• The General Directorate For Borders & Security Affairs Building, Ministry of Interior, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Judges Institute & Club (Competition), Ministry of Justice, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Emirates Heritage Club Office Building (Competition), Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Aug 2004 - May 2007
 

National Consulting Office, Abu Dhabi, AE, Senior Architect – Projects Coordinator

Responsible of & participating in the following: Coordination, Design, Drafting, Presentation and Preparation of Architectural, Working, Tender drawings & documents, of the following projects:
Cultural & Entertainment:
• Beautification of The Beach Between The 2 Bridges (Phase 1), Abu Dhabi Municipality, UAE.
• Beautification of The Beach Between The 2 Bridges (Phase 2), Abu Dhabi Municipality, UAE.
• Beautification of Al-Batin Beach (Competition), Abu Dhabi Municipality, UAE.
Government & Offices:
• Slaughter House, Al-Marfaa, Abu Dhabi Municipality, UAE.
• Shops & Flats at Al-Shamkha & Al-Felah, Abu Dhabi Municipality, UAE.
Religious:
• Helal Al-Mansoury Mosque, Ghayathi, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Residential & Hospitality:
• Private Villas, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, UAE.

Feb 2003 - Jul 2004
 

Bureau Egyptien de Conseils Techniques, Cairo, EG, Architect

Participating in Coordinating, Design, Drafting, Presentation, Preparation of Architectural, Mechanical & Electrical Working, Tender & Shop Drawings of the following projects :
Cultural & Entertainment:
• Imax 3d Theatre, Ministry of Education, 6th of October, Egypt.
• Suzan Mobarak Science Exploratory Center, Min. of Education, 6th of Oct., Egypt.
Transportation & Aviation:
• Saudi Airlines Catering Building, Cairo Airport, Egypt.
• Alexandria Regional Metro (El-Maamoura Workshop), Alexandria, Egypt.
• Greater Cairo Metro - Line3 (Al Abbassia Workshop), Cairo, Egypt.
• Greater Cairo Metro – Line2 (Sakiat Mekky & El Monib Stations), Cairo, Egypt.
• Ventilation Stations of “El-Azhar Tunnel”, Cairo, Egypt.
• Research of The Urban Impact of The Greater Cairo Metro Stations.
Government & Offices:
• Office Buildings, Ministry of Electricity, Algeria.
• Alstom Administration Offices, Cairo, Egypt.
• ElAhly Bank, Kotour Branch, Kafr Elsheikh, Egypt.
Utilities & Industrial:
• 6th of October Dry Port (SOSDI), 6th of October, Egypt.
• Electrical Technical Buildings, Ministry of Electricity, Mozambic & Iraq.
Educational:
• French University in Egypt (Competition), ElSherouk City, Egypt.
Retail & Commercial:
• Heliopolis Parking & Shopping Center (Competition), Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt.

Aug 1998 - Dec 2002
 

Education 

NCARB Certificate [Active], National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), Architecture

Jun 2021 - Jun 2021
 

ADA Coordinator (ADAC) Title II Certificate, USA [Active], University of Missouri / Great Plains ADA Center, Accessibility - Built Environment & Media

Mar 2019 - Mar 2019
 

ADA Coordinator (ADAC) Title III (Business Facilities) Certificate, USA [Active], University of Missouri / Great Plains ADA Center, Accessibility - Built Environment & Media

Feb 2019 - Feb 2019
 

Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner (ICC-AIPE ) Certificate, USA [Active], International Code Council, Accessibility - Built Environment

Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
 

Certified Accessibility Professional (CPACC), USA [Not Active], IAAP - International Association of Accessibility Professionals, Accessibility - Built Environment & Media

Dec 2017 - Dec 2017
 

LEED Green Associate - LEED Credential, GBIC, USA [Active], U.S. Green Building Council, USGBC

Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
 

PMP - Project Management Institute (PMI), UAE/USA [Not Active], Project Management Institute, PMP - Project Management Insitute (PMI)

Jul 2009 - Jul 2009
 

Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering (Vertified by NCARB) [Active], Cairo, Egypt, Faculty of Engineering- Ain Shams University

Sep 1993 - Jun 1998
 

Lycee Liberte (French school), Cairo, Egypt, High School, High School Certificate

Sep 1978 - Jun 1993
 

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