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Join Sarah Sopelak - NCIDQ, WELL AP, LEED AP BD-C and other local design leaders for an insightful panel discussion about sustainable specification tracking! 🌿 Boston | Wednesday, 8/28 @ 8am Register for free 🔗 https://lnkd.in/efPFHU8N

And just like that, SMMA’s 2024 integrated internship comes to a close!    This year, SMMA welcomed our latest class of interns from various disciplines, including mechanical, structural, and civil engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, information technology, and knowledge management. Taking their skills outside the classroom, the group was able to collaborate on a full-service project over the course of the summer. Two weeks ago, they presented their final design to SMMA's Cambridge office with humor, creativity, and enthusiasm.  "SMMA's integrated internship program is unlike any I have participated in, challenging each intern to experience what it means to be part of an interdisciplinary firm," said Emmie Barnett, Interior Design Intern. "Through various processes, ideologies, and strengths, the project advanced beyond what any of us could have imagined."  #IntegratedInternship #CambridgeMa #SMMAPeople

SMMA remains committed to supporting licensure for Interior Designers and looks forward to building on recent progress in upcoming legislative sessions! #LicensureForInteriorDesigners

Please join us in congratulating Neil Spazzarini on passing his PE exam! 🎉 A significant step for engineers, passing the PE exam demonstrates a professional’s competence and expertise in the field, in addition and their commitment to learning and continuous development. Neil is no stranger to the industry. Growing up, his father ran a construction company which quickly drew Neil to his passion for the built environment. He joined the firm just over a year ago when he learned about SMMA’s multi-disciplinary practice.  His recent work covers a wide range of projects, from Wakefield Memorial High School and ongoing projects at MIT and Brown University, to technology facilities and corporate offices. “Since joining our team, Neil has become a significant contributor to the structural group,” says Brett Wilkinson, SMMA’s Manager of Structural Engineering. “Neil's technical abilities and hard work have made him an important asset to our team. It’s no surprise that he passed his licensing exam.” Congratulations, Neil! #PEexam #Engineering #IntegratedDesign

SMMA is honored to be a finalist for this year's James D. MacConnell Award, showcasing the work completed for the new Somerville High School! 🌳 ✏ #LearningEnvironments #SomervilleMa #K12

How do you design for a 100,000 sq ft facility that supports various types of professionals, equipment, and workstations, all while fostering efficiency and connectivity? Diverse flexible spaces, equitable workplace design, technical solutions, optimized building circulation, and accommodations for high vertical storage are just a few key components that make the Olympus National Service Center their #1 performing facility worldwide. 🔗 Learn more about this workplace design and our integrated approach: https://lnkd.in/ezBZTVtn Olympus Corporation of the Americas 📍San Jose Project partners: Jensen Hughes BCCI Construction VVA Project & Cost Managers #WorkplaceDesign #IntegratedDesign #Olympus #SanJose

📣 SMMA supports the passage of Bill SB2813, An Act Relative to Advancing the Profession of Commercial Interior Design.   As a multidisciplinary firm that includes many professionally licensed architects and engineers, SMMA strongly believes that interior designers are qualified for licensure based on education, examination, and experience. We recognize interior designers' valuable contributions to health, safety, and welfare; they are valued members of our team and highly contribute to the success of our commercial projects. Now more than ever, we urge the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass this bill! #BillSB2813 #LicensureForInteriorDesigners

Here’s to another summer of our integrated internship program! ☀ Last month, we welcomed 11 interns from colleges and universities across the country, from Wentworth, UMass Amherst, and Simmons right here in Massachusetts, to Purdue, Syracuse, and UT Knoxville. The program brings together numerous disciplines, exposing each intern to SMMA’s integrated design model. Throughout the summer they are given the opportunity to collaborate, address project challenges, and give back to the community by developing design solutions for a pro-bono project right in our backyard in Cambridge, MA. So far, the group has had the opportunity to attend site visits and participate in social, technical, and professional development activities, gaining leadership, public speaking, and communication skills. And of course, it wouldn’t be a proper Boston summer without seeing a game at Fenway! ⚾ As the summer wraps up, the interns will be given the opportunity to present their project design to SMMA and the client. #NationalInternDay #SMMAIntegratedInternship #Internship

Our Cambridge and Providence offices are growing! Open positions include:  📝 K-12 Project Manager  📝 Senior Mechanical Engineer  📝 Landscape Architect Give us a shout or tag someone below!   SMMA is a multidisciplinary design firm working collectively to create forward-thinking design solutions. Our team is made up of eager creatives, devoted mentors, young professionals, and subject matter experts. Not to mention members of many SMMA clubs, from bike riders and softball players to bagel lovers, drawing enthusiasts, and mindfulness seekers. 🔗 Learn about all our #openpositions here: https://lnkd.in/euYbHpdc   #hiring #bostonjobs #providencejobs 

A round of applause for two SMMA Interior Designers, Sarah Long, NCIDQ and Alyssa Tompkins, MFA, NCIDQ on earning their NCIDQ certification! 🎉 A significant milestone in many interior designer’s professional careers, the NCIDQ certification signifies expertise in building systems, codes, design application, and project coordination, to name a few. It also demonstrates the ability to design for public health, safety, and welfare. Sarah has been with SMMA for 8 years and primarily works on our K-12 projects, most recently Andover West Elementary & Shawsheen Preschool, Concord Middle School, and Waltham High School. Looking ahead, Sarah is excited to focus her energy on training and mentoring her colleagues at SMMA. “I find one of the best ways to improve oneself is to help better those around you,” said Long. “I'm a steadfast believer that we never stop learning!” Alyssa has been with SMMA for 9 years. She mostly focuses on our Government practice including projects for Hanscom Air Force Base and the Newport Naval Station. “Being a designer fits all parts of my personality,” said Alyssa. “I have a rigid side that likes to be organized and plan ahead and a creative side that loves to express myself.” "I am incredibly proud of Sarah and Alyssa,” said Marie Fitzgerald, Director of Interior Design at SMMA. “Their talent and dedication have truly shined through, proving their exceptional skills and qualifications as interior designers. As we look forward to the passage of professional licensure in Massachusetts, this achievement comes at the perfect time, underscoring the importance of qualified professionals in our industry.” #SMMAPeople #NCIDQ #InteriorDesign