September 8, 2004

Design Detailings: ASLA fall expo and conference Oct. 8

Washington Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects hosts its fall expo and conference on Oct. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bell Harbor International Conference Center. Speakers include Virginia Anderson, director of Seattle Center, and national ASLA manager of state government affairs Julia Lent. For more information, call (206) 443-9484 or e-mail info@wasla.org, or visit www.wasla.org.

Sparling engineers earn PE licenses

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Seattle-based Sparling announced Jeff Hankin and Brett Hanson recently earned professional engineering licenses. Hankin is principal of an electrical design studio and directs design at health care facilities in Gig Harbor, Bend and Redmond, Ore. Hanson is a member of Hankin's studio and is working on St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way.

Sparling is an electrical engineering and technology consulting firm with offices in Seattle and Portland.

Time for a name change?

Natick, Mass.-based research and consulting firm ZweigWhite says mergers and acquisitions are on the rise in the A/E industry, but firms are uncertain as to whether names should be retained. ZweigWhite merger and acquisitions consultant Steve Gido said changing the acquired firm's name risks losing some clients' goodwill, but could also strengthen the combined firm's common identity.

Gido suggests an acquired firm's name could work as a speciality service. If name changing is to be done, it should happen immediately after closing a deal. There should be a transition period allocated of six to 12 months, Gido said.

ZweigWhite hosts "Pathway to Principal," a two-day workshop at Hotel Nikko in San Francisco on Sept. 22 and 23. CEOs will lead a panel discussion on the traits they look for in future leaders. For more information, call (508) 651-1559 or e-mail info@zweigwhite.com.

Elzbieta Zielinska gets LEED

Weber + Thompson, a Seattle-based, full-service architecture, interior design and planning firm, announced Elzbieta Zielinska has passed the LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, exam. Zielinska works on sustainable design education through the Green Resource Group.

Weber + Thompson is working on Blakely Hall, a community center pursuing a LEED rating, in Issaquah Highlands for Port Blakely Communities.

BRH president LEED accredited

Bush, Roed & Hitchings announced president and principal civil engineer Ron Goldy, president and principal completed the LEED accreditation examination. Goldy leads mixed-use, retail, housing, office and industrial projects. The company provides civil engineering and land surveying services throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Habitat builds 16 homes in Tacoma

Habitat for Humanity recently completed its largest project in Tacoma, 16 houses at 3319 Jane Russell's Way, off 34th & Tyler in Tacoma. All homes are built by volunteers.. Landscaping was done by the Washington Association of Landscape Professionals.

Vacancy on advisory committee

The Washington State Department of Transportation seeks an individual interested in improving walking and bicycling conditions to join the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. The committee advises on bicycle and pedestrian transportation facilities and programs .

Terms are for three years. To apply, send cover letter and resume by Sept. 10 to Barbara Briggs, Northwest Region WSDOT, 15700 Dayton Avenue North, P.O. Box 330310, Seattle, WA 98133-9710.