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About Dan POPADYNEC
With over 20 years of building envelope expertise, Mr. Popadynec’s breadth of his experience spans consulting, design, testing, manufacturing, installation, special inspection and rehabilitation, with a focus primarily on new construction.
Assisting clients from the conceptual stages of a project through completion, he has participated in laboratory mock-ups where wall specimens were tested for air/water infiltration, high wind loading, extreme seismic movement and blast resistance. He has also investigated facade-related failures on several iconic buildings. Mr. Popadynec has a sound understanding of various technologies and how to combine them into a robust, economical and sustainable enclosure. He provides value-added ideas, up-to-date industry knowledge and a practical know-how gained from years on project sites.
A skilled communicator and thoughtful leader, Mr. Popadynec’s promotion to Director of New Construction Facades in 2016 allows him to showcase his effectiveness of managing a team of over 40 consultants and inspectors. He is currently a part of several technical committees that are developing the next generation of industry standards and building codes.
Professional Experience
15+ YEARS WITH FIRM | 20+ YEARS IN INDUSTRY
Dan POPADYNEC is a Senior Principal & Director, New Construction Facades at SOCOTEC and has held various other positions within the organization since 2005. Prior to his current position, Mr. POPADYNEC was a Principal and Director, New Construction Facades at Vidaris, Inc. which was acquired by SOCOTEC in 2019. Mr. POPADYNEC was previously employed at Artex Precast, Inc. and Techrete Precast LTD.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Science and Engineering – University of Toronto – 1999
- Postgraduate Diploma, Construction Project Management – University of Dublin – 2001
- New Construction
- Special Inspection
- Precast
- Professional Engineer in: NY, PA, Ontario
- American Society for Testing and Materials
- Precast Concrete Institute (PCI)
- International Code Council (ICC)
- DOB Special Inspections Advisory Committee Member, 2017-2018
- Chair of ASTM E06 Task Group Publishing Standard Guide for Building Enclosure Commissioning (ASTM E2947)
- Technical Code Revision Committee Member, New York DOB, 2011-2014
COMMERCIAL
- 3 Bryant Park at 1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
- 5 Manhattan West (450 West 33rd Street), New York, NY
- 55 Hudson Yards (1 Hudson Boulevard), New York, NY
- One Vanderbilt, New York, NY
- 425 Park Avenue, New York, NY
- 475 Park Avenue South, New York, NY
- 561 Greenwich Street, New York, NY
- 660 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
- 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC
- Charter Communications, CT
- Hearst Tower, New York, NY
- Tin Building, South Street Seaport, New York, NY
- World Trade Center Towers 1 and 4, New York, NY
CULTURAL & ENTERTAINMENT
- Citi Field (Mets Stadium), Queens, NY
- Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, NY
- Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- Museum of African American Art, New York, NY
- Sperone Westwater Gallery, New York, NY
EDUCATION
- Columbia University - University Forum, New York, NY
- Hunter College – School of Social Work & Dorm, New York, NY
RESIDENTIAL
- 20 West 40th Street at Bryant Park, New York, NY
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