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[ad_1] Jeremiah Bergstrom, instructor of landscape architecture at South Dakota State University’s College of Design, received the Chapter Award from the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.South Dakota State University College of Design landscape architecture instructor Jeremiah Bergstrom received the top award from the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for his collaborative project on rising flood waters. The American Society of Landscape Architects is the professional association for landscape architects with multiple chapters throughout the United States. The project, “Creating Flood-Resilient Landscapes: A Primer for New Jersey Communities,” won the Chapter…

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[ad_1] Haitian-American Dimitri Hyacinthe is perhaps best known for photographing the likes of Cara Delevingne, Kaia Gerber and Jourdan Dunn He is best known as a fashion photographer for his models, but he wears many hats. Hyacinthe studied interior design in college and has completed numerous restaurant projects, most recently launching Bijoux, an intimate speakeasy in Manhattan’s Little Italy district. Fresh off a busy New York Fashion Week, Hyacinthe shares his background and what led to this latest endeavor. What inspired you to become a fashion photographer?DH: While working on an art project, I decided to study photography and combine…

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IT

[ad_1] The Interior Department is now ready for industry to begin studying and submitting bids for a 10-year, $500 million IT services contract vehicle to support its Bureau of Indian Affairs.Proposals for the information technology support services contract should be submitted by 9 a.m. ET on March 14, the Interior Department said in a notice announcing the final solicitation Wednesday.The contract is reserved for companies with the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise designation.The BIA is using a two-stage consultation-based selection process to narrow the field to seven to 10 awards. Companies will be informed during Phase 1 whether it is…

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[ad_1] A former partner at one of Dallas-Fort Worth’s top architecture firms has joined one of the region’s most prominent design and construction firms.Scott Lowe, one of the founders of Dallas-based 5G Studio Collaborative, left the company in 2023.“I thought I was going to do development — that’s what I left for,” Lowe said.Instead, Lowe served as chief revenue officer at Beck Group in Dallas from 1998 to 2005.Scott Lowe is the new chief revenue officer of Dallas-based Beck Group.(Contributed by Baker Group)”I am excited to return to Baker and play a role in expanding our architecture and design-build practices…

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[ad_1] Part 13 – Scott Morris A timeless lesson in the art of persuasion! ! – Part 14 Here’s how one furniture rep achieved rock star status with some cash and an idea. This is a lesson sales managers and owners can use to get sales results. The biggest sales meeting I ever attended happened decades ago. It was so memorable that I remember even the tiniest details of it. In this installment of the Next Level Training series, I’ll share some impactful moments from that meeting, and then identify extraordinary “gems” that you can easily…

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[ad_1] The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved recommendations aimed at improving the coordination, delivery and communication of general and behavioral health services.In the 12-0 vote, council members directed staff to work with county officials to identify organizations currently providing health services by council district and report on strategies to better serve Angelenos.Other city departments will be responsible for identifying academic institutions and accreditation programs that can assist in this effort. In addition, the city will look to address behavioral health workforce shortages through possible incentives such as student loan repayments, payment of school and certification fees, and moving…

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[ad_1] A former partner at one of Dallas-Fort Worth’s top architecture firms has joined one of the region’s most prominent design and construction firms.Scott Lowe, one of the founders of Dallas-based 5G Studio Collaborative, left the company in 2023.“I thought I was going to do development — that’s what I left for,” Lowe said.Instead, Lowe served as chief revenue officer at Beck Group in Dallas from 1998 to 2005.Scott Lowe is the new chief revenue officer of Dallas-based Beck Group.(Contributed by Baker Group)”I am excited to return to Baker and play a role in expanding our architecture and design-build practices…

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[ad_1] The Sustainable Tourism Conference is one of many events in Grenada’s year-round events calendar celebrating 50 years of independence, which also coincides with the 10th anniversary of Grenada’s Pure Grenadian Brand. British stone.George of Grenada – Caribbean and international tourism expert will discuss “The 5 Ps of a sustainable legacy for Caribbean tourism” as subject caribbean tourism organizationof Sustainable Tourism Conferencewill be held in Grenada from April 22 to April 24, 2024. Under this overarching theme, the conference will delve into the key 5Ps – People, Planet, Prosperity, Purpose and Partnership, with the aim of catalyzing transformative action to…

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HR

[ad_1] Jessica Perez, Stuckey’s chief people officer and executive vice president of culture, was named Female Executive of the Year by the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The company said the global awards program recognizes the innovative initiatives and outstanding leadership achievements of female senior executives. “Throughout my career, I have worked to inspire and support women at every level of their careers, not just within our organization but across the industry,” Perez said. “This award is a testament to the commitment, support and engagement shown by our entire HR team as we work together to create a culture…

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[ad_1] According to the World Green Building Council, buildings are the main source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for approximately 40% of greenhouse gas emissions. We know that adapting and reusing existing buildings, whether heritage or not, is vital in order to combat climate change. Adaptive reuse of existing structures, including significant changes with minimal intervention, has always been a key objective for heritage architects and consultants. As a heritage consultant, I believe that the design and technical decisions that go into preserving a building are as important as the long-term environmental impact of the building.Being educated as an architect…

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