Donald J. Rataj, NCARB, AIA

Licenses/Registrations/Designations

• Architect – Alabama 7705 (Inactive)
• Architect – Arizona 44241 (Inactive)
• Architect – Colorado ARC.00400755 (Inactive)
• Architect – Florida AR93653 (Active)
• Architect – Georgia RA011215 (Active)
• Architect – Illinois 001011897 (Inactive)
• Architect – Indiana AR19800093 (Inactive)
• Architect – Iowa 03910 (Active)
• Architect – Kentucky 6183 (Active)
• Architect – Louisiana 8524 (Inactive)
• Architect – Michigan 1301054696 (Inactive)
• Architect – Minnesota 44813 (Inactive)
• Architect – Mississippi 4194 (Inactive)
• Architect – Missouri 004135 (Active)
• Architect – New Jersey 21AI00930700 (Inactive)
• Architect – North Carolina 10579 (Active)
• Architect – Ohio ARC.0413641 (Inactive)
• Architect – Oklahoma A4888 (Inactive)
• Architect – Pennsylvania RA404270 (Inactive)
• Architect – Tennessee 103037 (Inactive)
• Architect – Texas 19447 (Inactive)
• Architect – Virginia 0401017204 (Active)
• Architect – Wisconsin 10337 (Inactive)
• Architect – NCARB Certification (1985), Record No. 37944. Certificate No. 32406

Memberships

• American Institute of Architects (AIA)
• National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
• American Association of Arbitrations, Past Arbitrator
• Green Connected/Sustainable Design

Areas of Focus

• ADA
• AIA Documents
• AIA Contracts
• Building Codes
• Life Safety

Project Expertise

• Multi-family
• High Rise Residential
• Office Buildings
• Industrial
• Historic Renovation
• Hospitality
• Medical Facilities
• Educational Facilities
• Movie Theatres
• Assembly/Entertainment
• Secure Level Data Storage
• Automotive

Areas of Expertise

• Forensic Investigation
• Document Analysis
• Repair Recommendations
• Contract Disputes/Construction Claims
• Building Code and Materials Research
• Standard of Care
• Standard of Practice
• Architect Professional Liability
• Water Intrusion Investigation
• Renovation and Restoration Techniques
• Construction Contract Bidding and Negotiation
• Project Management
• Architectural Design, Documentation and Construction Contract
• Administration
• Construction Claims
• Technical and Construction Contract Administration
• Architectural Drawings and Specifications
• Substantial Completion
• Professional Risk Management Consulting

Education

• Bachelor of Environmental Design, University of Kansas, School of Architecture & Urban Design (1976)