Isiah Powers
Junior Architect
Burlington, MA
Mr. Powers brings to Aperture Consultants CCA LLC (“CCA” or “Aperture”) a combination of architectural design and hands-on construction expertise, with over a decade of experience focused on building design, building performance, roofing systems, and façade conditions. Roofing experience began with a family-owned roofing business at the age of 15 and continued with Certified Roof Inspector credentials for both residential and commercial buildings. Leads and supports numerous forensic investigations involving water intrusion, envelope failures, and structural deterioration.
Isiah started his career in the built environment by studying in practice with his family’s businesses, one in interior architecture, and the other in roofing inspection and replacement. These experiences not only developed the initial inside-out understanding of the mechanics and proper performance of the built world, but also developed the understanding of the vital importance of sound design and installation. This was further solidified in his interdisciplinary roles as a ground-up residential builder/carpenter, commercial interior designer, and architectural designer & draftsperson, leading up to his current position at CCA.
At CCA, he utilizes his diverse background and expertise to investigate and opine on construction deficiencies and develop the remedial design to make the buildings whole and function properly. He contributes to the production of architectural documents, project coordination/management, and design development. Experienced in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and other programs to support the development of detailed construction drawings and presentations.
Additionally, as a Combat Engineer of the Army National Guard, Isiah is passionate about serving his community and country through his unit in Massachusetts. His commitment to service also translates to his civilian life, including architectural outreach, youth mentorship, teaching conversational English classes to immigrants seeking citizenship, and humanitarian aid work in Kenya, Guatemala, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and New York City.
As a Junior Architect at Aperture, Mr. Powers’ combination of field experience, functional and operational knowledge of the design-to-construction process provides thorough and distinctive expertise from investigation projects to design solutions.
- Haag Certified Roof Inspector – Residential
- Haag Certified Roof Inspector – Commercial
- Aperture Consultants CCA, LLC (Formerly known as CCA Construction Consulting Associates),
- Jr Architect and APM, September 2022 – Present
- Massachusetts Army National Guard
- Combat Engineer, February 2025 – Present
- Lester’s Construction Company,
- Architectural Designer / Draftsperson, March 2021 – September 2022
- Carpenter, May 2019 – September 2019
- ID Collaborative, LLC, September 2019 – January 2021
- Interior Designer
- Dave Powers Roofing Group
- Roofer / Inspector / On-Site Manager, 2015-2019
- NCARB
- Haag
- Conversational Spanish
- Language skills utilized in field environments to facilitate investigations and explanation of work. Interpreted drawings and documentations from Spanish-speaking collaborating firms.
- Architectural Design and Concept Development:
- Skilled in creating functional and imaginative design solutions that meet not only the regulatory requirements, but also the client’s needs and wishes.
- Project Planning and Coordination:
- Experienced in project timelines from concept to completion, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met.
- Construction Documentation and Detailing:
- Extensive experience in utilizing AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office Suite to develop clear and concise documentation required to produce high-quality outcomes.
- Rendering and Presentation Development:
- Developed Hand-drawn Drafting and Renderings, 3D Models – Virtual/Physical, Enscape Digital Renderings, and utilized Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for post-rendering presentations.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
- Experienced in working with engineers, architects, contractors, and consultants to deliver cohesive, high-quality projects and deliverables.
- Client Management:
- Developed great relationships with clients, ensuring trust and confidence in the project team’s ability to succeed in the outcome.
- Construction Deficiency Investigation:
- Experienced as the sole and joint investigator on buildings and properties that experience a variety of failures or issues, and issuing the findings definitively and understandably to the client.
- Forensic Construction Documentation Investigation
- Skilled in reviewing, deciphering, and documenting pertinent information in a forensic investigation from large document productions.
- Leadership and Training:
- Managed and coordinated projects that required multiple experts and consultants to complete the objective. Developed operational and training protocols with mentorship for new employees in similar positions with hands-on training and field studies.
- Building Code Compliance Review:
- Experienced in examining built conditions and design intent to the applicable regulatory codes in multiple disciplines to ensure compliance.
- Forensic Report and Documentation Development:
- Developed both in tandem with other experts and as a sole expert, reports for a variety of forensic investigations and consultations.