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are featured in the March issue of High Profile focused on Institutions and Schools, highlighting SCUP/Society for College and University Planners.
- Robert Hicks of SMMA to Present at SCUP's National Convention (PDF)
- A Conversation with Mark Zarrillo of SMMA (PDF)
For the full issue click here.
…has been elected as a Charter Member of the Leadership Council of the new USGBC Massachusetts Membership Forum. This position will allow Martine to continue her effort and initiatives for the expansion of sustainable design and LEED® projects in the New England region.
Banker & Tradesman Magazine has published her article "Existing Buildings Making Progress" in its January 21, 2008 issue. It focuses on the new urgency that is taking hold in green design and building. As owners begin to "green" existing corporate and commercial buildings, the resulting economic and business benefits are impossible to ignore.
Lumber Cooperator magazine has published her article "Third-Party Wood Certification: A Long-Term Business Opportunity for the Wood Industry."
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will present What Do We Do Now? How to Respond to Your Presidents Climate Commitment at SCUP’s national convention in Montréal QC, Canada in July 2008. Co presenters are: Alexandria Roe, Director, Planning & Project Development, University of Connecticut-Architectural & Engineering Services; Gregory T Havens, Principal, Sasaki Associates, Inc.; Elaine Clark, Associate Vice President | Administration & Finance, University of Maine; Jason Kliwinski, LEED® AP, Director, Sustainable Design, Spiezle Group, Inc; Dr. Laura Hyatt, Associate Professor, Biology Department, Rider University
This unique panel of experts, representing design professionals, institutions, and faculty from three Universities across the region, will address macro questions surrounding the letter by using real-time project experiences. Each speaker brings distinct perspective to the conversation as the institutions and their professionals work through the cross disciplinary layers of design and implementation toward carbon neutrality and this new paradigm of green house gas master planning.
received a Presidential Recognition Award from CLARB (Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards) for his support, service, and dedication to CLARB through his efforts as L.A.R.E. Committee Chair. The certificate was presented at the Annual CLARB Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio. Mark has actively participated with CLARB since 1992 serving on several exam committees, most recently as the section chair for Design and Construction Documentation. |
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SMMA was the first design firm elected to the Massachusetts Building Congress’ Hall of Fame. Established this year, the Hall of Fame recognizes organizations that have advanced the design and construction industry through leadership, collaboration, project excellence, and client service.
At its annual dinner in Boston, the MBC honored SMMA for a tradition of giving back to the community and to the A/E/C professions. Cited were the 10-year-old Founder’s Scholarship, established and funded by the firm for MBC to award to aspiring designers and builders, as well as:
- SMMA’s history of design excellence, citing 22 awards for projects and practice accomplishments just since 2000.
- Leadership roles and knowledge-sharing activities in such professional organizations as MBC, AIA, ACEC, CoreNet Global, and SCUP.
- Advancements in project delivery methods and integrated approach to projects.
- Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
- History of innovative processes and approaches, particularly in the area of energy conservation.
- Commitment to ownership and leadership transition.
MBC is a professional business forum for companies and individuals in the building industry. Three other companies were welcomed into the Hall of Fame as inaugural inductees: Partners Healthcare, Walsh Brothers, and The Marr Companies.
Senior Construction Specifier at SMMA is writing a series of articles for The Construction Specifier magazine. His most recent article "Construction Substitutions, Who benefits...and who takes the risks?" was published in the January 2008 issue. Past articles include:
- "Communication Breakdown, It's Always the Same", August 2007
- "Law of Unintended Consequences", April 2007
- “The Catch-22 of Non-Conforming Work”, February 2007
- "Contract Administration - What a Waste of Time!", November 2006
recently received the new designation of a BSCP-Building Security Certified Professional. The BSC - Building Security Council was established by professionals in the building security arena to address to enhance public safety by promoting building security. For more information about the BSC visit www.buildingsecuritycouncil.org
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