Can Private Equity Fix your Building Department?
Regulating Buildings Today
January 2025
Can Private Equity fix your building department? We have seen building departments across the U.S. consistently evolve over the last twenty years and most moved online during the pandemic. Currently, an infusion of ideas and capital hope to harness the momentum and go big. If there were ever a moment where funding, need and capabilities have aligned, it’s now. Subscribe to learn more.
About the Author, Robert LiMandri
Robert LiMandri has established himself as a prominent leader and trusted advisor across the government, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors, specializing in the construction, operation, and lawful use of buildings. His extensive experience includes roles as former NYC Buildings Commissioner, Senior Principal at SOCOTEC USA, Consultant for RealFoundations, and real estate operator for Jones Lang LaSalle and Columbia University.
Robert is dedicated to enhancing the quality, safety, and sustainability of the built environment through collaboration with diverse industry stakeholders. He has successfully led teams of up to 1,100 personnel, managed multimillion-dollar budgets and projects, and secured approvals and occupancy for landmark developments. As an integrity monitor and risk mitigation strategist, he has transformed organizations by developing and enforcing complex building regulations for construction and use.
About Regulating Building Development Today
This series of white papers examines the intersection of building regulations, public sentiment, and technology innovations' impact on real estate today. These complex topics, often mentioned but largely overlooked by mainstream media and predominantly accessible to firms with advanced research capabilities, can significantly affect real estate value, future development, and community impacts in the long term. Robert’s analysis utilizes the latest public information, media reports, and government sentiment, alongside a historical perspective drawn from his own experience, to expand the discussion.
