Bob Waite is the Managing Architect for the University of Virginia Building Official. He joined OUBO as Senior Review Architect in December 2008. He has over 25 years of professional experience in architectural design, project management and code compliance inspections. He has experience in all types of building uses including health care facilities, residential and dining facilities, athletic facilities and classroom and laboratory facilities.
At OUBO, Bob manages and distributes the reviews for all projects that the office reviews. He coordinates with Project Managers and helps them schedule the reviews for their projects. He assigns the processing of all building permits. He provides ADA compliance inspections and expertise when needed and assists in reviews for architectural code compliance, constructability, ADA compliance, and compliance with UVa’s Facilities Design Guidelines.
Bob served with the US Army as a 1st Lieutenant with the 101st Airborne Division in the Republic of Vietnam.
Bob is a registered Professional Architect in Virginia and holds certification with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development as a Residential Building Inspector, Combination Building Plans Examiner, and Certified Building Official.
Bob holds a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from UVA and is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).