Employee Spotlight: Amro Latif

Meet Amro

Architectural Staff Level I

Our strength lies in the creative minds and diverse talents of our team, so it’s important to shine a light on the members who make GGA Studios’ accomplishments happen. Today’s spotlight is pointed at Amro Latif, a brilliant example of the excellence we’re so lucky to have as part of our crew!

Amro has spent the past two and a half years shaping concepts into reality as an Architectural Staff Level I at GGA Studios. Since joining the team in August 2022, Amro has brought a unique blend of creativity and precision to every project, drawing from his education at New York City College of Technology and his passion for thoughtful, functional design. His work stands out not only for its technical excellence but for the curiosity and problem-solving mindset he brings to the table, making him an invaluable part of our studio.

In his role as Architectural Staff Level I, Amro focuses on designing DOT Logistics Plans and Work Zone Traffic Control measures that prioritize safety and efficiency around construction sites. His expertise lies in creating guidelines to manage the movement of pedestrians, vehicles, and goods in areas affected by construction, ensuring smooth traffic flow while minimizing disruptions.

In urban environments, Amro’s DOT Logistics Plans address the temporary occupation of driving lanes, bus lanes, parking lanes, and even outdoor dining areas—only when construction activities necessitate such measures for safety. When lanes are occupied, he ensures proper lane shifts are implemented to maintain safe traffic flow and avoid complications for other vehicles. His work also emphasizes critical on-site safety protocols, such as requiring spotters for trucks backing up and ensuring the use of audible alerts like beeping noises during reverse operations. From managing pedestrian walkways to constructing sidewalk sheds, Amro helps create safe and well-organized streets around construction zones in New York City.

For highway projects, Amro applies similar principles through Work Zone Traffic Control strategies. These plans are tailored for high-speed environments, using specific barricades such as plastic or concrete, often paired with chain link or plywood fences atop the barriers. Additionally, he incorporates the Department of Transportation's five types of roadway tapers—merging, shifting, shoulder, one-lane/two-way, and downstream tapers—to guide traffic safely around construction zones. By addressing both urban and highway traffic needs, Amro’s work ensures a balance between construction demands and public safety.