Atif Taftaf

Biography

Atif Taftaf, E.I.T., is a civil engineer with over nine years of experience in project management and specialized testing. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Atif has developed a strong expertise in building enclosure testing and consulting, structural testing, and construction materials testing. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to major oil and gas industry projects, leveraging advanced technologies such as drones and thermal imaging to optimize project delivery and efficiency. Atif is a Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot and a certified handheld and sUAS Thermographer, further enhancing his capabilities in the field of engineering and technology.

Credentials

E.I.T. | Engineer in Training
Level I sUAS & Handheld Certified Thermographer
FAA Certified Drone Pilot
International Code Council

Representative Consulting Assignments

Residential Apartments | Tallahassee, FL | Orlando, FL | San Marcos, TX | Huntsville, TX | Storm/Hail Damage Assessment | Conducted drone-assisted roof evaluations to assess storm and hail damages on multiple apartment complexes.
Commercial Buildings | Pasadena, TX | Fort Worth, TX | Houston, TX | Anchor Pull Testing | Performed anchor bolt pullout tests to verify installation strength and ensure structural safety.
Healthcare Facilities | Bedford, TX | Mansfield, TX | Dallas, TX | Roofing Assessments and Quality Assurance | Provided roof assessments, moisture surveys, and quality assurance inspections to extend roof lifespan and ensure compliance.
Medical and Retail Buildings | Prosper, TX | Carrollton, TX | Window Testing and Firestopping Observations | Executed window performance testing and inspected firestopping installations for safety compliance.
Industrial Structures | Sugar Land, TX | Fall Protection and Roof Anchor Certifications | Provided certification services for fall protection systems and roof anchors to ensure worker safety.
Religious and Educational Facilities | Mustang, OK | Houston, TX | Thermal Surveys and Structural Services | Conducted thermal imaging surveys and provided structural services to improve energy efficiency and compliance.
Pre/Post-Construction Surveys | Houston, TX | Construction Monitoring | Documented building conditions before and after construction to monitor structural integrity.

Professional Experience

2024 - Current | Senior Associate | YA Group
2024 - 2024 | Associate III | ECS Limited
2023 - 2024 | Associate II | ECS Limited
2022 - 2023 | Staff Associate | ECS Limited
2019 - 2022 | Construction Materials Testing Specialist | ECS Limited
2015 - 2019 | Project Management & Engineering Roles | Various International Construction Projects

Area of Practice

Building Envelope
Condition Assessment
Construction Defect Reviews
Infrared Thermography
Drone Pilot
Roofing
Structural Analysis
Water Leakage Testing and Analysis

Publications and Presentations

April 2017 - Alternative Methods with Smart Concrete for Traffic Monitoring , Annual Concrete Conference 2017 Istanbul, Turkey

Education

Yildiz Technical University - Bachelor's Degree - Civil Engineering - Istanbul

Training Courses

Aerial Boomlift 3b & Scissor Lift 3a Operator Certification - Blended - United Rentals - September - 2023
Level I sUAS Applications Certified Thermographer - Infrared Training Center - January - 2023
Level I Certified Thermographer - Infrared Training Center - October - 2022
Level 1 Unbonded PT Inspection - Post-Tensioning Institute - March - 2021
Construction Materials Testing: Soil - Level I - WACEL - January - 2020
Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 1 - WACEL - September - 2019
ASCE Construction Vibration Monitoring - 2024
ASCE Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Structures - 2024
IIBEC Reroofing Course - 2022
IIBEC Rooftop Quality Assurance Course - 2022

Affiliations

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Licenses

80979 - Texas - EIT
4498358 - Part 107 Remote Pilot
10069489 - Spray Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector

E.I.T.

Senior Associate