Mr. Kwan is a Registered Architect, Certified Floodplain Manager, Certified Building Official and LEED AP with a dual expertise in both building code analysis and high-rise development. He brings an extensive background in architecture and construction to his work in code, and a deep understanding of code and zoning to his work on building envelopes. He currently consults on projects of all sizes, from block-sized mixed-use developments to single-family houses to boutique restaurants. His completed work at Vidaris includes flood mitigation consulting, fire department submittals, zoning review, accessibility waivers, signage legalization, and CCD1/ZRD1 approvals. Mr. Kwan was previously with the Technical Affairs and Code Development Unit of the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), where he participated in the final editing and annotating of regulatory documents including the 2014 NYC Construction Codes and the 2015 lot line windows Buildings Bulletin, conducted the monthly plan examiner training, and was the primary respondent for the Construction Codes email help desk. Prior to his time with the DOB, Mr. Kwan was a senior designer at KPF coordinating and designing wall types, floor plans, and overall massing for award-winning projects around the world, most notably a record-breaking terra cotta-clad supertall in Guangzhou.

Education: Master of Science in Real Estate – New York University, New York, New York Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York   Mr. LiMandri joined Vidaris in 2014, bringing with him strategic leadership experience and innovation. Mr. LiMandri oversees the company’s Code Advisory division, delivering comprehensive solutions based on a deep understanding of building code and NYC zoning. He also explores strategic service offerings that can bridge current gaps within the complex real estate and construction market in New York City and other metropolitan markets around the country. Mr. LiMandri also serves as a member of the Management Committee. Before joining Vidaris, Mr. LiMandri served as New York City Department of Buildings Commissioner. He is an operational executive with a history of leadership in commercial real estate, construction, development standards, and oversight—with a tenure punctuated by widespread changes in building safety standards, technology initiatives, green building innovation, and code updates. Drawing on his background in fiscal oversight and P&L management, he has managed budgets exceeding $200M, in addition to a team of 1,100 attorneys, engineers, inspectors, and architects. His leadership impact can be felt throughout the city’s real estate industry with enhanced safety awareness, stringent mandates for construction, and quality and advances in sustainability. In addition, his innovative approach to technology utilization has saved his customers millions in staff time, while boosting customer satisfaction with the launch of cutting-edge online collaboration tools such as the paperless virtual approval of plans at the HUB, 3D site safety review, and a smart phone app. Mr. LiMandri has also held positions at Realfoundations as a management consultant, Jones Lang LaSalle managing Class A office, Columbia University, and Honeywell Corporation.