Stephen Weisensale, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA

Senior Associate / Architect

As a senior associate and architect at Commonwealth Architects, Steve is responsible for quality assurance. In addition to his expertise in development of construction documents, specification writing, construction contract administration, cost estimating, and post-occupancy evaluation, Steve also brings strong design insights and thought leadership to the development of smart, strategic, client-focused solutions.

Steve’s credentials include that of Certified Construction Contract Administrator by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). Some of his greatest strengths are the competency, resolve and objectivity necessary to be a successful contract administration team player. He possesses strong communications skills: his responsiveness builds trust that problems will be addressed effectively, and he is proficient with both governmental and industry-standard C.A. systems which speed and enhance the effectiveness of communications.

Steve has over thirty-five (35) years of architectural experience.

Memberships

Construction Specification Institute (CSI) – Richmond Chapter: Chapter President (1997-1998); Chapter President (2009-2010); Board Member (1996-2015)

Construction Specification Institute (CSI) – Mid-Atlantic Region: Chair, Region Certification Committee (2013-2015); Chair, Region Education Committee (2015 to present)

American Institute of Architects – Virginia Chapter: Director (2006-2007); Chairman, InForm Magazine Editorial Advisory Committee (1999-2012); Member, Government Affairs Committee (2005 to present); Past Mamber, Joint Construction Cooperative Committee with AGC of Virginia; Philanthropy By Design of Virginia – Director; Past President

American Institute of Architects – Richmond Chapter: Chapter President (2006); Board Member (2000-2010); Awards Committee Chairman (2009)

Philanthropy By Design of Virginia: Founding Director (1991-2011); President (1996, 2009)

Ginter Park Residents Association, Richmond, VA: Board Member (2012 – present); Chair, Planning & Zoning Committee (2014 to present); Chair, Ginter Park / Sherwood Park Joint Planning Committee (2014 to present)

Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: Bachelor of Architecture, 1981