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Boston Landmarks Commission Looking for BSLA Members To Serving on The Commission Read the formal invitation. Please contact BSLA Chapter Office (info@BSLAweb.org, 508-620-5018) if interested and for further information. City Of Portland Maine The City of Portland, Maine is seeking proposals from qualified landscape architects to perform landscape design for the Bayside Promenade Trail. Sealed Proposals plainly marked “Bayside Promenade Trail Landscape RFP” will be submitted to the City of Portland Purchasing Office at City Hall on 389 Congress Street in Portland, Maine 04101. Eight (8) copies of the proposal and one sealed cost proposal will be submitted before 3:30 pm on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at which time they will be publicly opened. Late or faxed proposals will not be accepted. All proposals shall be held open to acceptance for ninety days from opening. The City of Portland reserves the right to accept or reject any/or all proposals Proposal forms are available at the Purchasing Office, and may be requested by calling 207-874-8654 or via e-mail at JRL@portlandmaine.gov. Visit the Connecticut College Arboretum Summer Calendar of Events for great events for you and your children. July 23, 2008 Sponsored by: The Massachusetts Flower Growers Association (MFGA) and Massachusetts Nursery Landscape Association (MNLA) Join Massachusetts' largest green industry associations - MFGA and MNLA - for their fifth annual collaborative event, the 2008 Summer Meeting and Trade Show on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at one of the region's most scenic, historically important and ecologically diverse landscapes.The Crane Estate. Featuring Judy Sharpton, Growing Places Marketing, Atlanta, Georgia. Judy has over 20 years experience in advertising and promotion specializing in store design and renovation, development of product-based promotion plants and development of customer communication programs. Judy will present a two-part Store School. She will cover consumer trends and how you can respond to trends at your store level and store layout from entrance to cash wrap. For more information go to www.mnla.com August 15, 2008 This is GRHC’s second course in the Green Roof Accreditation Program. Registrants should have already taken the Green Roof Design 101 Introductory Course or have a solid understanding of green roof design and available technology. This course covers a multitude of implementation issues and what cannot be taught in one day will be available as supporting documentation in the participant’s manual. Covering material dealing with green roof actors' roles and responsibilities, construction contracts & administration and material implementation, Green Roof Infrastructure Design and Installation 201 has it all! Tuition for this one-day course is $399 for a non-GRHC Member and $349 for a Professional Member. ASLA members will receive a $25 discount on the course tuition. Tuition includes course materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks. To register or learn more, visit www.greenroofs.org/ August 22, 2008 Harvard GSD Under the leadership of retired landscape architecture professor Chuck Harris, an interesting program for the August 2008 seminar on Smart Campus Mobility is taking shape. There will be several case studies that illustrate the problems and opportunities for implanting a PRT network into existing or planned urban contexts. Learn more... UMass Extension's GREEN SCHOOL Green School, a comprehensive 11-day certificate short course for Green Industry professionals taught by UMass Extension Specialists and University of Massachusetts faculty, begins November 6, 2008 in Milford, Mass. This popular course is designed for landscape professionals, lawn care specialists, arborists and other horticultural practitioners wishing to gain an understanding of horticultural fundamentals and strategies, as well as their relationship to environmental quality, but who can't fit a full academic course into their schedules. Green School students come away with the knowledge needed to make environmentally appropriate decisions related to turf and plant selection, arboriculture, plant maintenance, and pest and nutrient management. Green School runs November 6 - December 18, 2008. It is held one to two days a week from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Radisson Hotel in Milford, MA. Green School's curriculum is based on research and information emphasizing environmental stewardship and integrated pest management (IPM). To see the full schedule or to register online or to print out a registration form, go to http://umassgreeninfo.org/programs/green_school.html For more information or to have a registration form mailed, call UMass Extension at 413-545-0895.
2 POSITIONS: We are a 20-person firm and growing. Our practice focuses on the cultural landscape with projects throughout the Southeast United States including design of public spaces, museums, university and corporate campuses and healthcare facilities with minor emphasis on commercial and recreation design. We’re looking for talented designers who possess the drive and motivation to expand professionally in a collaborative, creative studio atmosphere. Candidates must have strong technical skills and demonstrated ability to direct entry level staff, subconsultants and all aspects of project design and production including concept design, approvals, construction plans and construction administration. We offer competitive salary and benefit package with great growth potential and relocation stipend. Our office is located in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina, offering a cosmopolitan lifestyle in an affordable, reasonably paced setting - minutes from Duke, UNC and NC State Universities, major medical centers and cultural attractions, 2 hours from the beach and 3 ½ hours from the mountains. Send resume, references, work samples and compensation requirements in confidence to: Lappas + Havener, PA or email Bob Lappas at bob@lhpa-nc.com
Applications Still Being ACCEPTED! Candidates should possess strong design capabilities, graphic skills, and communication skills and should be proficient in AutoCAD. Solid experience in the understanding and production of construction documents required. The position will offer exposure to all aspects of projects including funding, design, management, permitting, client contact, public presentations, construction documents and observation. In addition, candidate will have the opportunity to work with the various other disciplines within the company as many of our projects require the delivery of integrated services to create sustainable projects. Experience in LEED projects a plus. This position offers opportunities for growth as the landscape architectural studio grows into other offices along the East Coast. Approximately 5 – 10 years experience, professional registration, and LEED certification is a plus. Please submit work samples also. Apply at vhb.com EOE/AA Courtney Apuzzo Landscape Architect – 2-5 Years of Experience Reed Hilderbrand, based in Watertown, Massachusetts, is looking for a well-rounded, self-motivated candidate with 2-5 years of landscape architecture experience in a professional working environment. Candidates will also demonstrate:
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and work samples to: Peter McGillicuddy
Tired of Commuting to Boston? Please email your cover letter, resume and portfolio samples to: laura@woodburnandcompany.com
Consider Maine… Candidates must be articulate, self-starter and show enthusiasm to accept responsibility and participate in all aspects of a small size LA practice. Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of competency in all areas of design and have excellent hand and computer graphic and rendering skills, as well as technical written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop CS2, InDesign CS2, Illustrator CS2, SketchUp Pro, ArcView and Microsoft Office is a must. This position requires the Candidate to be able to work independently and also work closely with Project Mangers and the Principal to produce graphics, analysis, design development, construction documents, and bidding administration in a timely manner. Candidate must be able to successfully manage their time to work on multiple projects. For the right candidate this position has the opportunity for growth into management tasks and roles. Richardson & Associates offers a competitive compensation package including paid vacation time, sick time, holidays, medical plan, IRA plan with employer contribution, and bonuses. Please send letter of interest, resume, references and work samples to Meghan Rochefort, Office Manager. Richardson & Associates, Landscape Architects Sponsor an Issue of the Monthly BSLA EBulletin Sign up to sponsor an issue of the monthly BSLA EBulletin and have your ad prominently displayed here - with a link to your website ($175 per issue). For more details... Only 3 sponsor placements per issue. Contact Christy Griffith, BSLA Chapter Office - Graphics and Web, griffith@BSLAweb.org, 802-438-9858. |
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