Biographical Profile


Christopher E. McClure, AIA, CSI, CCS, SCIP

 Two Hannover Square, Suite 1730
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 821-4456
 (919) 834-6536 (Fax)

Born:              Washington, DC, 31 October 1943

Education:

Bachelor of Architecture, Rhode Island School of Design, 1973
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School of Design, 1972
Post Graduate Studies, Emory University, 1965-66
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, The Citadel, 1965
High School Diploma, D.W. Daniel High School, Clemson, SC, 1961

Professional Registration:

Architecture:    South Carolina, 1993 - Present
Virginia, 1993 - Present
North Carolina, 1976 - Present
NCARB Certificate, 1984 - Present

Certified Construction Specifier, Construction Specifications Institute (Current)

Employment:

Consulting Architect, 1995 - Present.
Architect, O'Brien/Atkins Associates, 1994 - 1995.
Principal, NBBJ Group, 1985 - 1994.
Principal, MTMA Design Group, 1976 - 1985.
Intern Architect, McClure Design Group, 1975-1976.
Intern Architect, Newberry Ashford & Associates, 1975.
Intern Architect, LBC&W, 1974-1975.

Professional, Community and Fraternal Organizations:

American Institute of Architects
Construction Specifications Institute
Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice
The Citadel Alumni Association (Life Member)
Special Forces Association (Life Member)
Special Operations Association (Life Member)
Mike Force Association
American Mensa Society (Life Member)
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Soaring Society of America

Other:

Active Elder, St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Raleigh, NC, 1998 - 2001.
Member, Capital Area Soccer League Sports Complex Committee, 1995 - 1998.
Member, North Carolina Day Care Center Task Force (a state commission), 1994 - 1995.
Board President, Wake County Child Care Resource & Referral, 1998 - Present.
Board Member, Wake County Child Care Resource & Referral, 1996 - 1998.
Chairman, North Carolina Child Day Care Commission (a state regulatory commission), 1993 - 1996.
Commissioner, North Carolina Child Day Care Commission, 1990 - 1993.
FAA Licensed Commercial Pilot (SE Airplane-Land; Glider; Instrument-Airplane), and Advanced Ground Instructor (Current).

Military Service:

Major, United States Army Reserve, 1977 - 1983
Captain, United States Army Special Forces Reserve, 11th SFGA, 1973 - 1977
Captain, United States Army Special Forces National Guard, 19th & 20th SFGA’s, 1970 - 1973
Captain, United States Army Special Forces (Active Duty), 5th SFGA, 1968 - 1970
Lieutenant, United States Army Special Forces (Active Duty), 3rd SFGA & JFKSWS, 1967 - 1968
Commissioned Second Lieutenant, United States Army Reserve, 1965

Awards and Decorations:

Who's Who in the South and Southeast
Alpha Rho Chi Medal, 1973
United States Army Senior Parachute Badge, 1976
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, 1970
Republic of Vietnam Service Ribbon, 1970
Bronze Star Medal, 1970
Combat Infantry Badge, 1968
Republic of Vietnam Parachute Badge, 1968
United States Army Special Forces Qualification, 1968
United States Army Parachute Badge, 1967

General Experience:

Christopher E. McClure has over 26 years experience as a licensed architect, in all phases of architectural practice, with particular emphasis on project technology.  He has been involved with various aspects of architectural firm and project management, including design and technology, programming, planning, technical quality control, project cost control, project documentation, especially specification writing, and construction phase administration since 1976.  Chris holds a current Certified Construction Specifier certificate from the Construction Specifications Institute.  He has a thorough understanding of design methodology, construction documentation and the quality control process.  He has been responsible for the technical execution of design, including the construction effort, and has acted as a resource to owners, architects, contractors, consultants, governmental agencies, lending institutions and project personnel.

Services Offered Include:

°    Construction Documentation and Administration
°    Business Plan Development and Execution
°    Space Planning and Design
°    Architectural Design
°    Project Management
°    Construction Contract Administration   
°    Process Development of Architectural Practice
°    Technical Records Management and Control
°    Construction Conflict Resolution
°    Technical construction writing and editing
°    Specification training for design firm staff
°    Marketing of Professional Services
°    Forensic Architectural Investigations

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11/1/2002