Principal Angel Ayón participated in The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI)’s Annual FISP Panel in NYC on January 26th. Under the topic of “How to Balance the Competing Client Needs and DOB Requirements: Lessons Learned, Ethics, and Client Requests,” the interactive program, held at Club 101, addressed issues that can arise when performing FISP inspections and issuing reports.
Certified as an inspector (QEWI) by the city’s Department of Buildings (DOB) and an expert on the DOB’s Façade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP), Angel offered valuable insights from his vast professional experience. He and his fellow panelists spoke openly about the complex relationship between client expectations, professional responsibilities, and DOB regulations, covering such topics as repair timelines, shed removal requests, report submissions, violation fees, and professional responsibility and limitations.
Angel was joined by fellow panelists John Foley of FirstService, Andrew Houston of NYC Facade Architecture, Matthew Mowrer of O'Donnell & Naccarato, Clyde Porter of Clyde Porter Consulting Engineers, and Moderator Michelle Dallhoff of WJE Engineers & Architects.
Devoted solely to repair and restoration of concrete, masonry, and other structures, ICRI brings together engineers, architects, consultants, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, property managers and owners. The organization regularly provides educational presentations and seminars to share knowledge and resources among its membership for the betterment of the industry.