Research,
Design,
Consulting.

Independent structural engineering practice in New York City — design, retrofit, forensic, and project delivery for complex buildings.

Currently Accepting
QPSI Inspections under NYC Local Law 126
§ 01 Practice

Adriano Brancaccio is a structural engineer with over 14 years of experience delivering structural analysis, design, construction administration, and project management for complex building projects in New York City and internationally.

His work experience — developed through roles at leading structural engineering firms — spans new developments as well as the evaluation, modification, forensic investigation, and retrofit of existing structures.

With a strong academic foundation and a particular focus on seismic and wind engineering, he specializes in full-building structural systems, existing-building retrofit, and construction-phase problem solving, working closely with architects, developers, and contractors to deliver efficient and buildable solutions. His experience includes high-rise and mid-rise buildings across concrete, steel, masonry, and timber systems, as well as complex structures requiring advanced analysis and detailed coordination.

Adriano has developed deep knowledge of international and local codes, industry standards, and construction practices, and was designated by the NYC Department of Buildings as a Qualified Parking Structures Inspector (QPSI).

Adriano Brancaccio, PE
Licensure
PE (NY, CA, Italy)
Special Designation
QPSI (NYC)
Education
M.S. Civil Eng.
Foundation
B.S. Civil Eng.
§ 02 Services

Structural Engineering

  • New building design (low- to high-rise)
  • Additions, expansions, and change of use
  • Evaluation and retrofit of existing buildings
  • Detailed design of components and connections
  • Performance-based design for wind & seismic loads
  • Peer review

Specialized Services

  • Forensic investigation & damage assessment
  • Parking structure inspections — NYC Local Law 126 (QPSI)
  • Structural condition assessments & due diligence
  • Constructability review & value engineering
  • Neighboring construction evaluation
  • Feasibility studies

Project Delivery

  • Design phase coordination with architects & consultants
  • Plans for municipality approvals (CAD & BIM)
  • Construction administration & field support
  • Contractor coordination & RFI / shop drawing review
  • Bidding support & project management
QPSI · NYC Local Law 126

Parking structures across the five boroughs must undergo periodic condition assessments led by a Qualified Parking Structures Inspector.

Adriano is a NYC DOB–designated QPSI. Under Local Law 126 of 2021, a QPSI — a licensed Professional Engineer — inspects, evaluates, and reports on the structural condition of a garage, then files the signed assessment with the Department of Buildings.

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§ 04 Selected Project Experience

Projects shown were performed by Adriano in his role at the firms indicated, and are presented to illustrate individual professional experience.

§ 05 Contact
Telephone +1 347 872 3192
Office · United States 447 Broadway, 2nd Floor #1674
New York, NY 10013
Office · Italy C.so Nazionale 125/1
Scafati (SA), 84018