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Karen Shakman Karen Shakman is a licensed architect in Arizona, California, and Utah with over 20 years of experience leading design and compliance initiatives across healthcare, justice, civic, and education sectors. She brings a unique blend of architectural design expertise and code-based technical proficiency, integrating accessibility, sustainability, and performance-driven compliance solutions throughout all phases of design and construction. At Bureau Veritas, Karen supports clients in achieving quality assurance and
Armil Allahyarian Join us in giving a huge congratulations to Armil Allahyarian, our Regional Operations Manager in Southern California, who earned his Civil PE license in California! Bureau Veritas is proud to celebrate a major milestone for one of our own. Becoming a licensed Professional Engineer is no small feat- it takes serious dedication, technical chops, and a whole lot of perseverance. We’re incredibly proud of Armil for this accomplishment and continuing to lead by example. It’s a testament to Armil’s deep technical expertise, commitment to the highest standards, and it’s a reflection of the leadership
and professionalism he brings to our team every day. Way to go, Armil-we’re lucky to have you on the team!
compliance through evidence-based design, code consulting, and plan review services. Her work emphasizes collaboration between architects, engineers, and code officials to bridge the gap between design innovation and regulatory safety.
Karen Shakman Congratulations to Karen Shakman, AIA, LEED, AP, EDAC on achieving her ICC Certifications for Residential Electrical Inspector, Residential Building Inspector, Residential Plans Examiner, and Building Plans Examiner. As an accomplished architect with over 20 years of experience, Karen continues to expand her expertise and professional credentials. Her commitment to professional development and technical excellence is truly inspiring! These new certifications further enhance her already impressive skill set in architecture, design, and building code compliance. Karen’s dedication to continuous learning demonstrates her passion for maintaining the highest standards in the built environment.
Eve Spencer We have exciting news! Our very own Eve Spencer, Florida Business Unit Manager, is the newly appointed Building Officials Association of Florida President! Bureau Veritas is proud of Eve Spencer’s election to BOAF President, and we look forward to seeing what she will accomplish during her term. This is an amazing recognition of her hard work and dedication as a Florida Building Official.
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Daryl Willey In Memoriam: Daryl Willey - A Pillar of Building Safety and Community Service Today, we remember Daryl Willey, a true professional who dedicated over four decades to ensuring public safety through exceptional building code expertise. As a Building Official at Bureau Veritas and previously with the City of Modesto, Daryl’s impact extended far beyond inspections—he was a mentor, educator, and visionary leader in the building safety community. Daryl brings a distinguished career spanning over 30 years of dedicated service in municipal building safety, complemented by significant leadership and educational contributions to the field. As Past President of the California Building Officials (CALBO), he has shaped industry standards and practices at the state level. His commitment to professional development is evidenced by his tenure as Adjunct Professor at Modesto Junior College from 1977 to 2010, where he mentored emerging professionals in building safety disciplines. Daryl’s expertise and leadership have been formally recognized through the Building Official of the Year award, and he has been instrumental in overseeing complex, high-profile projects including Amazon and Restoration Hardware facilities, demonstrating his capability to manage sophisticated regulatory and operational challenges. Daryl’s legacy reminds us that our work is about more than structures—it’s about protecting communities and inspiring future professionals.
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