An innovative engineer since 1970 and founding Partner of Robert Derector Associates in 1980, Robert Derector has parlayed his unique approach to design and project oversight into an equally unique management style that is as effective as the firm that bears his name. Among his concepts are the creation of weekly in-house seminars to continually enrich the staff knowledge base and the initiation of a technical quality control department.

In addition to his corporate duties, Robert remains a practicing engineer and has designed millions of square feet of office space and major building infrastructure upgrades throughout the country. Robert personally performs many of the firm’s building evaluations and feasibility studies. He also provides mechanical engineering guidance and maintains a creative influence in many of the firm’s significant assignments for brokerage houses and other service organizations.

Licensed in 18 states, Robert is a senior member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers and the Association of Energy Engineers. A sought-after speaker, Robert addresses architects, space planners, and real estate brokers on mechanical and electrical issues relating to commercial real estate leases, business interruption protection, single points of failure, risk management, and disaster recovery planning. Robert received a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the City College of New York.

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