Shaina Abney

Experience

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  Edward Cherry & Associates

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Architect Intern

  -Assisted supervisor with commercial building projects-Assisted supervisor with specifications and preparing documents-Completed home plan renovation project for personal client-Developed skills in Revit 2009 software

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  James City County

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2013

  Plans Examiner

  -Reviews and analyzes residential building plans, specifications and checks calculations of residential buildings to insure compliance with currently adopted codes; approves building permit applications prior to permit issuance.-Reviews architectural and structural plans of custom single family homes, additions and decks.-Responds to questions regarding adopted codes from property owners, developers, contractors, engineers and architects; interprets codes.-Review residential mechanical HVAC applications, checks calculations and approves applications.-Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with public officials, contractors, owners, and general public and effectively use computer applications software. Show less

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  Cornerstone Design Group

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

  Architectural Designer

  -Performs routine assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic architectural principles, design, and concepts.-Researches, programs, plans, designs, and administers building projects for clients, applying knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing, construction procedures, building codes, and building materials- Performs specific project design using Chief Architect software and creating construction drawings.-Researches and analyzes structural and building design-Communicates with other disciplines to ensure project documents are completely coordinated. Show less

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  Fairfax County Government

  Sept 2013 - now

  -Examines and approves construction plans on commercial, multi-family, and miscellaneous structures for compliance with Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), the Fairfax County Code and Land DevelopementServices policies. -Analyzes building systems and/or components using engineering principles and calculations to determine compliance with related codes and regulations.-Verifies design compliance of buildings and structures for items such as, fire ratings, exit and egress performance, accessibility, structural performance, life safety and other similar building code items using engineering principles, assessment and calculations.-Monitors work under the special inspections program and performs field inspection on commercial structures to verify conformance with the Virginia Construction Code and Fairfax County policies. --Communicates construction regulations to contractors, developers, builders, engineers, homeowners, citizens and other governmental agencies. -Uses talents and networking to connect to the community by leading the Building Division's Video and Podcast Initiative. Leverages and produces a bi-weekly Podcast called "Code Talk" which highlights subject matter experts speaking about building code provisions and construction trends. Show less - Evaluates plans and specifications for permit approval of permitted construction, including new one and two family dwellings, alterations, additions and master files, to ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) and county regulations- Acts as subject matter expert providing technical assistance and guidance to inspection/plan review staff and customers on residential and multifamily construction. -Assists with administration of third party review contracts and programs.-Analyzes building systems and/or components using engineering principles and calculations to determine compliance. Show less -Reviews and approves construction plans and documents, for additions and other residential projects in accordance with State and County codes and Ordinances.-performs structural engineering calculations on floor, roof and wall components to verify code conformance.-evaluates building systems and components within existing building to determine what alterations need to be made so that the system will comply with code standards for alternate uses and changes in use.-Works closely with citizens, contractors, and building design professionals in reviewing construction plans for compliance with Virginia and county building code requirements. Show less

  • Building Plans Examiner (Engineer III)

    Jun 2016 - now

  • Code Specialist II

    Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  • Engineer Technician III

    Sept 2013 - Jan 2016