Design-Build Team of Brasfield & Gorrie and Gresham, Smith and Partners Celebrate Grand Opening of UAB Women & Infants Center/Hazelrig-Salter Radiation Oncology Center

Birmingham, Ala.-- January 21, 2010 -- The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), architect-of-record Gresham, Smith and Partners and contractor Brasfield & Gorrie, are proud to announce the completion of UAB's Women & Infants Center and Hazelrig-Salter Radiation Oncology Center.  The new Women & Infants Center combines the most advanced technology with a comfortable patient- and family-focused hotel-like setting.  The Center offers general and high risk gynecology and obstetric services, as well as unparalleled services for gynecologic cancers, infertility and urogynecologic problems. The new state-of-the-art facility is home to Alabama's most comprehensive Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RNICU) and together with the Continuing Care Nursery (CCN), houses the largest single-room special care nursery in the United States. 

GS&P's Innovative Design Developed in Partnership with the City of Alcoa and TDOT Aims to Improve Traffic Flow and Maximize Efficiencies at US 129/Bessemer Street Interchange

Nashville, Tenn. – March 3, 2010 –Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces the design for the US 129 and Bessemer Street interchange in Alcoa, Tennessee is complete.  The design addresses the increasing traffic volumes on the existing heavily congested interchange that have resulted from the tremendous industrial and commercial growth in the surrounding area. 

Gresham, Smith and Partners' design of the Davidson Center for Space Exploration at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama is featured in the February 2010 issue of Landscape Architect and Specifier News Magazine.

Dan Skalsky,P.E., Honored During Georgia Engineer’s Week by Georgia Engineering Alliance

Atlanta, GA – February 23, 2010 – – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, is pleased to announce that Dan Skalsky, P.E., was named "Engineer of the Year in Private Practice" by The Georgia Engineering Alliance.  Named annually during Georgia Engineer’s Week, the "Engineer of the Year" competition recognizes deserving and dedicated engineers who have made valuable contributions to their profession, the public welfare and/or human kind.  Dan was honored at the Georgia Engineers Week Awards Gala held at the Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center on February 20.

Mobile Bay National Estuary Program Project Aims to Promote Stormwater Management throughout Baldwin County as well as Environmental Stewardship of Mobile Bay and Alabama Coastal Waters

Mobile, Ala. – February 22, 2010 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces it has been retained by the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program (MBNEP) to work with the Baldwin County Watershed Coalition (BCWC) Steering Committee. The BCWC is a cooperative public/private regional volunteer coalition watershed management program. The program will be aimed at supporting local communities in managing flooding, drainage and issues related to stormwater runoff in Baldwin County while preserving and improving water quality and the use of local water resources. 

David Pyzoha, P.E., Becomes Board-Certified Environmental Engineer Specializing in Water and Wastewater Engineering

Columbus, OH – February 11, 2010 – – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, is pleased to announce David Pyzoha, P.E., has been elected to the American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE) having become a Board-Certified Environmental Engineer (BCEE) specializing in water and wastewater engineering.  In addition to education, experience and professional licensure, BCEEs must pass written and oral examinations and peer reviews by an admission panel of the Academy.  The Academy's certification program is accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards.

Duke Realty Corporation, Gresham, Smith and Partners and Nashville Commercial Collaborate to Support The Offices at Gateway

Nashville, Tenn. – February 10, 2010 – Duke Realty Corporation, Gresham, Smith and Partners and Nashville Commercial Real Estate Services announce their commitment to support corporate expansions and relocations to The Offices at Gateway. Strategically located within the Gateway of Murfreesboro, The Offices at Gateway is a 400-acre, master-planned, mixed-use complex suitable for general office, corporate headquarters and support office development.  Adjacent to I-24, the site is 30 minutes from downtown Nashville and the Nashville International Airport.  By combining Duke Realty and Nashville Commercial's corporate real estate services with GS&P's planning, engineering, architecture and interior design expertise, this team  can provide relocating or expanding corporations a full range of services routinely necessary when choosing a new corporate  location.   

Improvements Relieve Overcrowding, End Two-Step Check-In Process, Provide Faster and More Efficient Baggage Screening

Reno, Nev. – February 10, 2010 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces the completion of the Airport Baggage Check-in project (ABC) at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) for which the firm provided design services.  Aimed at recapturing lobby space due to the use of lobby-based explosive detection systems (EDS) equipment and relieving overcrowding, GS&P worked with the airport to convert to a back-of-house automated in-line baggage system.  Additionally, the ticketing lobby was renovated utilizing design elements which introduce improved technology to create a more open and user-friendly environment.  An innovative approach to construction resulted in an overall savings of 16-18 months of construction time and approximately $7 million in project costs.

John Stewart, P.E., To Enhance Firm's Commitment to Serving Transportation Needs Within Alabama and Southeast Region

Birmingham, Ala. – January 28, 2010 –Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces John  Stewart, P.E., has been appointed to lead the firm's transportation efforts within Alabama.  John's more than 35 years of transportation experience will be utilized to complement and strengthen the firm's ability to meet the transportation needs of Alabama and the Southeast region.