OUR TEAM
City-wide Testing and Consulting Group was founded in 1993 by Brian J. Burke. City-Wide Testing was created with the intention to provide real quality service, with real people who understand the ultimate goal of any project - success.
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We understand there are many options nowadays but aside from ensuring to have Certified/Licensed Engineer & Inspectors on site, it is also very important to us that we have Personnel who are relatable and understanding of a project without compromising integrity. We believe this is what makes City-Wide Testing a unique company and a wise choice for your project.
Brian Burke
Founder / President
Brian Burke is the Owner & President of City-Wide Testing & Consulting Group since its inception in 1993. Through the years his guidance & commitment has seen the company grow and adjust to the various industry changes. From focusing mainly on infrastructure projects, to now focusing on building construction of all sizes. Brian has long term accreditation experience in various types of on-site assessments & laboratory evaluations. Brian focuses mainly on proposals, overall office administration and financials. After having successfully managed working through multiple decades, and establishing a geographically advantageous headquarter location, Brian continues to be committed in guiding City-Wide Testing & Consulting Group to accommodate the client’s needs better than any competitor. Brian lives, works, and breathes NYC, which is where City-Wide Testing & Consulting Group focuses all of our attention.
Certifications
ACI-1 Field Certified
ACI-1 Lab Certified
ACI-2 Field Certified
ACI-2 Lab Certified
Elias S. Rasabi, P.E.
Technical & Laboratory Director
Elias Rasabi has been with City-Wide Testing since 2016 . He has his B.Sc. In Civil Engineering that he received from The Technion Of Israel in 1978 and has continued his education at Brooklyn Poly Tech Graduating in 1982. His experience extends over thirty five years in Civil Engineering discipline, of which over twenty five years in building construction, concrete lab material testing, special inspection and supervision , and ten years in structural and highway design. He is also an Active New York Licensed Professional Engineer since 1985.
Certifications
ACI Concrete Field testing technician - Grade 1
ACI aggregate Testing Technician Level 1
ACI Strength Testing Technician
ACI Concrete Laboratory Level 1 & 2
Mike Colon
Laboratory & Project Manager
Mike Colon is proud to have been at CITY-WIDE TESTING since 2010. He graduated with honors from vocational high school in Puerto Rico, with a specialization in construction & carpentry, and then from the Architectural Institute of Puerto Rico, with honors.
Mike performs both concrete inspections and special inspections and has vast experience with projects ranging from small backyard projects to multi-story buildings . Some of his favorite projects include project management during the foundation stage of the LGA PROJECT and a Medical Office Building in Elmhurst, NY which he inspected from the SOE stage through to the finish.
Certifications
ACI-1 Field Certified
ACI-2 Field Certified
ACI-1 & ACI-2 LAB Certified
ICC Sprayed Fire-Resistant Material Certified
Liam Burke
Field Engineer
Liam Burke has been working for City-Wide Testing since 2015. He is a graduate of Manhattan College, with a Bachelors in Civil Engineering. Liam is capable of performing pretty much any inspection and specializes in Structural Steel Welding & Steel Bolting Inspections. He welcomes the challenge with every project he works on and loves how every project is different and comes with unique challenges.
Certifications
ACI-1
ACI-2 Field Certified
ICC Welding & Bolting Certified
Jialin Liu
Field Engineer
Jialin Liu joined the City-Wide Testing Family in 2018. He graduated from SUNY Buffalo with a BSME Degree. Jialin is very thorough and capable of performing any type of inspection and is particularly talented in Masonry Inspections. He works hard and loves the sense of achievement in working on a project from when it is only an idea on a plan, until it is entirely finished.
Certifications
ACI-1 Field Certified
ACI-2 Field Certified
ICC Masonry Certified
Miguel Cortes
Laboratory Technician
Miguel has been working with City-Wide since 2015. He has been an integral part of City-Wide Testing, working on a daily basis at our Laboratory. He enjoys working and learning as the industry continues to grow and evolve. Miguel enjoys the challenge in striving to excel in his area of expertise and in continuously providing top notch work.
Certifications
ACI-1 Field Certified
ACI Level 1 & ACI Level 2 Laboratory Technician
