Brian P. Brady, AIA has spent 45 years as a practicing architect, including eight years as a tenured professor. For over a decade, he has been a member of the American Arbitration Association’s Panel of Neutrals for Construction Disputes. For over 20 years he was a partner in a 180-person A/E firm. He has experience in all forms of construction delivery, including Design / Build, Construction Management and traditional Design / Bid.
In addition to his professional role as architect, his experience includes contracting and directing architects as owner (Board member / liaison for private schools), and Chairing City of Buffalo Historic Preservation Board. Major areas of practice, approximate number of projects, and composition of assignments include:
Single family residences (25).
Hospitals and Health Care facilities (20), including patient rooms, ICU's, administrative suites, and procedure rooms.
Corporate and Manufacturing facilities (15), including laboratories, clean rooms, electronic assembly, warehousing, distribution, executive offices, headquarters buildings, spec offices and leasehold improvements.
College and University facilities (150), including natatoriums, historic renovations, culinary arts, student services, service centers, dormitories, life safety improvements, computer labs, classrooms.
Municipal facilities (20), including town halls, courtrooms, municipal centers, waste water treatment labs, park facilities, senior centers, youth centers, prison improvements, historic preservation and public works facilities.
Public School Districts (18), including classrooms, administrative suites, pools, gymnasiums, athletic fields, tracks, performance spaces, music suites and cafeterias.
Within most of these project sectors, assignments have included new construction and renovation. Projects have included virtually all elements of building systems and components: numerous roof replacements, boiler replacements, lighting retrofits, window replacements, ADA renovations and masonry restorations.
Clients have included Motorola, GE Capital, Zippo, Praxair, SUNY Fredonia, Buffalo State, UB, ECC, NCCC, Buffalo Public Schools, Rochester Public Schools, Ken Ton Schools, Williamsville Schools, Kaleida, Catholic Health Systems City of Buffalo and numerous towns and villages.
Significant experience in all construction delivery models: traditional design/bid/build; construction management; Wick's Law (four prime) and design build. Projects generally range from $25K to $32M.
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Architecture Experience
Brian P. Brady, Architect (Buffalo, NY)
2014 to present
Principal, Wendel Duchscherer Architects & Engineers (Buffalo, NY)
1991-2014
Associate Principal, Cannon Design (Buffalo, NY)
1985-1991
Associate Professor, Buffalo State College (Buffalo, NY)
1977-1985
Project Architect, Roger du Toit Architects & Planners (Toronto, ON)
1975-1977
Project Architect, Hamilton Ridgely Bennett (Toronto, ON)
1975-1977
Intern Architect, Cannon Design (Buffalo, NY)
1974-1975
Awards and Published Projects
Steele Hall Natatorium, SUNY Fredonia - WNY AIA Design Award
Roberto Clemente School, Rochester Public Schools - Design Citation, American Schools and Universities
Ecology & Environment Headquarters, Lancaster, NY - Engineering New Record "Natural Ventilation in an Office Building"
Ecology & Environment Headquarters, Lancaster, NY - oldest existing building to be awarded LEED Platinum status
Niagara Falls Bridge Commission Headquarters Building, Lewiston, NY - first LEED certified commercial building in WNY
Architectural Record: Schools of the 21st Century, Riverside High School, School of Entrepreneurship, Buffalo, NY
Expert Witness Experience
For Daniel T. Cavarello, Esq: Wrongful Death suit against Architect for design of industrial test chamber; ADA violation suit by citizen against local mall owner
For Earl K. Cantwell, Esq: Faulty workmanship suit by college against window contractor; Damage claim by building owner against demolition contractor; Professional Errors and Omissions claim against architect
For Joseph A. Matteliano, Esq: Slip and fall suit by citizen against State of New York
For Paul G. Joyce, Esq: ADA violation suit by citizen against local mall owner
For Carlton K. Brownell, III, Esq.: ADA violation suit by citizen against local mall owner
For Brian Sutter, Esq: Professional Errors and Omissions claim against architect
For Jenna Klucsik, Esq: Professional Errors and Omissions claim against architect
For Thomas Grillo, Esq: Faulty workmanship claim by Hotelier against contractor
Alternate Dispute Resolution Experience
Arbitrated dispute between home owner and contractor. Claimant (homeowner) alleged that quality of contractor's work was not acceptable. Contractor counter claimed that architectural drawings were defective.
Member of three arbitrator panel in dispute between School District and architect. Claimant (School District) alleged that Respondent (Architect) failed to carry out his contractual responsibilities.
Mediated of dispute between Electrical contractor and Town. Contractor alleged that they completed work not included in original bid.
Arbitrated dispute between homeowner and contractor. Claimant (contractor) alleged that Respondent (homeowner) dismissed contractor without cause, and failed to for work completed on the project.
Arbitrated dispute between Municipality and Contractor for defective workmanship.
Arbitrated dispute between homeowner and contractor for defective workmanship.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Training
AAA Arbitration Awards - Safeguarding, Deciding and Writing Awards (ACE001), 2015
AAA Optimize Your Arbitration! Understanding the Role of the Proactive Arbitrator 2014
AAA Webinar, Critical Elements of Construction Law for the Non-Attorney Arbitrator, 2013
AAA Construction Professionals Guide to Conducting an AAA Arbitration, 2012
AAA Webinar, RESULTS - Effective Construction Arbitration on a Budget, 2012
AAA Webinar, Controlling Chaos in Mediation, 2011
AAA Webinar, Large Complex Construction Disputes: The Dynamics of Multi Party Mediation, 2011
AAA Arbitration Fundamentals and Best Practices for New Arbitrators, 2010
Professional Licenses
Registered Architect: New York
Professional Associations
American Institute of Architects
American Council of Engineering Companies (Senior Executive Institute)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
Education
University of Toronto (B.Arch)
State University of New York at Buffalo (M.Arch)
Citizenship
American
Languages
English
Location
Buffalo, NY
Compensation
$250/hr
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