DIANNE R. DURAND, CDT

As a HUD construction / cost analyst since 1991, Dianne has provided review processing services specializing in multi-family housing under 221 (d)(3), 221 (d)(4), 223 (f), 232 NH, 232/223 (f) NH, 202, 811, and 241(a), new construction and substantial rehabilitation, mortgage insurance programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She has performed cost services through the Delegated Processing Program I and II, Technical Discipline Contracting, Small Purchases Contracting, the Fast Track Programs and now the MAP Program in HUD offices throughout the country.

She has been responsible for the selection, development, and maintenance of all computer software and cost data used in the construction and cost processing, repair and replacement costs, and other cost data used in the estimating process for structures, land improvements, and property development.

Ms. Durand’s first introduction to the construction industry was as a teenager doing the books for a ready mix concrete company during the summers. She received a BA degree with a double major in Math and Biology from Queens College. From 1967 to 1969, she used her degree as one of three teachers who founded the Nairobi American School, teaching Math and Biology to the 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students in Kenya. From 1974 to 1989, Dianne founded and built a manufacturing / distribution / design company servicing the Needlework, Home sewing, and Gift Industries. In 1989, she took on the challenge of a major career change and joined Leroy Gerard as the cost analyst for his construction company, EDGE / Construction Development. Her years of managing a multi-level wholesale company, computer experience and life interest in the construction industry has given Dianne the ability and knowledge to be successful as a HUD Construction and Cost Analyst.

In 1991, she successfully completed the course work and examinations in Principles of Appraisal Practice, Principles of Capitalization, and Uniform Standards of Professional Practice. In 1993 she successfully completed the CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS TECHNOLOGY examination, demonstrating knowledge of general conditions of the construction contract in common use and CSI recommended procedures for project manual organization as prescribed by the Certification Committee of The Construction Specifications Institute. Since 1991, she has been approved by HUD offices throughout the country, as a third party cost estimator, and has worked with mortgage underwriters on hundreds of projects.

Dianne is committed to the continual educational process, for herself and her staff, by participating in HUD training sessions, code training sessions, and through conferences such as the Southeastern Mortgage Advisory Council (SMAC) conference.Dianne Durand brings extensive knowledge of project costs, construction principals, and HUD requirements to her work. She is committed to the HUD process and the value of the HUD commitment for safe and affordable housing.

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