Alafia Akhtar
Senior Consultant
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Background
Ms. Alafia Akhtar is a Senior Consultant at Rimkus in New York City, specializing in exterior building envelope investigations, façade restoration, and the evaluation and repair of historic and contemporary structures. With more than a decade of experience in architectural conservation and project management, she has led complex restoration projects involving masonry, stone, terracotta, cast iron, copper, and historic window systems. Her work includes comprehensive condition assessments, regulatory coordination, façade inspections, and construction administration. Ms. Akhtar holds a Master of Science in Historic Preservation with a concentration in Conservation from Columbia University. She is an APTI Recognized Professional and a Professional Associate of the American Institute of Conservation.
Education and Certifications
- Historic Preservation, M.S.: Columbia University (2013)
- Business Administration, M.B.A.: SUNY Stony Brook (2010)
- Business Administration and Art History, B.A.: SUNY Stony Brook (2009)
- NCAARB
- SPRAT Level II Technician: Certified since 2016
- NYC DOB 4-HR Support Scaffold User
- NYC DOB 10-HR OSHA
- NYC DOB 16-HR Swing Scaffold User
Associations and Memberships
- Association of Preservation Technology, Northeast Chapter: Current Board Member, President (Member since 2015)
- Association of Preservation Technology, International: Recognized Professional, Inducted 2023 (Member since 2013)
- American Institute of Conservation: Professional Associate, Inducted 2024 (Member since 2013)