Robert D’Alessio – Director of Construction Code & Safety
Robert “Bobby” D’Alessio, is a former New York City Department of Buildings Senior Executive Director of Construction Safety. Having held various positions with the NYC DOB for over 30 years including Construction Inspector, Supervisor, Assistant Chief, Chief, Inspection Manager, Director, and Senior Executive Director overseeing the Building Enforcement Safety Team (BEST Squad), he brings years of knowledge and experience to our Construction Department service portfolio.
Mr. D’Alessio’s focus is predominately in the areas of construction code and safety analysis for our clients’ major new building and renovation projects in the New York City and surrounding regions. Having been integral in the revisions that resulted in the 2014 NYC Building Code revision, he provides an invaluable resource for our clients’ major new building and renovation projects.
As Cahill Strategies’ Director of Construction Code & Safety, Bobby brings an unparalleled level of knowledge and practical experience to our growing construction solutions practice area. His talents, dedication, and enthusiasm for innovation in the areas of compliance and construction safety are a unique asset for our clients.
New York Construction Solutions
Cahill Strategies has experience representing large general contractors, construction management firms, owners, and developers. A key to our success is our vast network of decision makers that we have the ability to reach on your behalf. Additionally, our team is involved in the legislative and regulatory processes at the Federal, State, and Local levels which affect the construction industry in New York State, New York City, and the surrounding regions. We possess the knowledge of industry standards and trends, along with key relationships that will bring your projects to fruition.
NYC DOB: Final Rule – Amendment of Rules Relating to Riggers and Rigging
NYC DOB updates Final Rule - Amendment of Rules Relating to Riggers and Rigging.
NYC DOB REQUIREMENT: Annual Parapet Observation
Beginning January 1, 2024, owners of buildings with parapets fronting the public right-of-way (a public street, avenue, sidewalk, roadway or any other public place or public way), regardless of height, are required to have an annual observation of the building’s parapet performed.
NYC DOB: Build to Launch Suspended Scaffold Work Type & Periodic Gas Piping System Inspections
Beginning November 15, 2023, all new Suspended Scaffold filings will be required to be submitted in DOB NOW: Build, PLUS - A Periodic Gas Piping System Inspections Reeminder
NYC DOB: Special Inspections: Implementing Requirements for Inspections Introduced in the 2022 NYC Construction Codes
Beginning November 8, 2023, registration and accreditation requirements will be implemented as prescribed in Buildings Bulletin 2022-014, Sections III.B and III.D, respectively.