How will architecture, engineering and construction firms fill the jobs of tomorrow? Each year, the ACE Mentoring Program of America reaches more than 9,000 students from 1,000 high schools. Its free program educates students through hands-on workshops with industry mentors and field trips to construction sites.
Read MoreConstruction is an industry historically dominated by men. But with more individuals retiring and a skilled labor shortage threatening its growth, there is plenty of room at the proverbial table for women to contribute in more meaningful ways. Allison Scott, head of integrated marketing for Autodesk’s Construction Business Line, believes the industry is at an “interesting tipping point” where “women can really make an impact.”
Read MoreAs principal and chief talent officer at global design powerhouse Perkins+Will, Meg Brown helps potential employees discover their career destiny. Her multifaceted role includes conveying the firm's design ethos, cultivating a consistent culture, and equipping employees with resources that help them thrive.
Read MoreBrien McDaniel, director of communications at FXCollaborative, can summarize his job in two words: organized chaos. A growing part of McDaniel’s role involves promoting the New York-based architectural design firm’s newest name and identity.
Read MoreWhen the original creators of PSM.show (a podcast for professional services marketers) decided to move on, they passed the baton to Josh Miles, co-founder of branding agency MilesHerndon and David Lecours, principal of LecoursDesign.
Read MoreChristopher Parsons came to the architectural profession after he lost his job in the dot-com implosion of the early 2000s. He launched Knowledge Architecture in 2009 and the annual KA Connect conference a year later. Nearly 100 A/E/C firms currently use Synthesis, the company's social intranet software.
Read MoreAfter 32 years with the Belleville News-Democrat — where he covered everything from St. Louis Cardinals World Series victories to the St. Louis Rams’ Greatest Show on Turf — Norm Sanders left his job as a sports writer and signed on as a senior writer at McCarthy Holdings, Inc.
Read MoreMarjanne Pearson, founder of Talentstar, Inc. is one of the foremost recruiters and business strategy consultants serving the architecture and design professions. She recalls many inflection points throughout her storied career, including her willingness to embrace change and emerging technologies.
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From age 11, Kimberly Dowdell has had a passion for improving the quality of life in her hometown as an architect. She recently joined Century Partners, an entrepreneurial firm focused on revitalizing residential housing developments through grassroots community outreach and creative place-making.
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Brad Feinknopf is one of the most talented and accomplished architectural photographers around, but he didn’t initially plan to shoot the world’s most beautiful buildings. He wanted to help create them.
Read MoreCommunications is a competitive, demanding vocation that requires talent, determination and a unique skill set. James Kent, chief marketing and communications officer at Thornton Tomasetti in New York, offers a few tips for those who are seeking to enter the field.
Read MoreAs Director of Experiential Graphic Design at IA Interior Architects in Chicago, Julie Maggos blends architecture, interiors, industrial design and 3D thinking with her formal training in 2D graphics. She works with a wide variety of clients and materials to create dynamic work environments.
Read MoreMaribel Castillo, director of corporate communications at T.Y. Lin International in San Francisco, recently took some time out of her busy schedule to share five dos and don’ts for a successful marketing initiative.
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