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Faces of Gresham Smith: Erin Thoresen
July 11, 2019

Name: Erin Thoresen, AICP

Current Title: Senior Transportation Planner

Office Location: Alpharetta, GA

Years at Gresham Smith: 4

 

Meet Erin Thoresen, a Senior Transportation Planner in our Alpharetta, Georgia, office. When she’s not cooking dinner or enjoying the great …

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What it Takes: Implementing a Successful Airport Modernization Program (Part I)
July 9, 2019

In our previous series “Why Bother?” we explored why airport operators should bother to upgrade their facilities. Sure, modernization programs can be complicated and expensive, but these types of projects are necessary to accommodate growth and improve the passenger experience

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From Classroom to Career: Making the Most of an Internship
June 26, 2019

Gresham Smith recently welcomed all of our summer interns to the firm’s headquarters in Nashville for an orientation. As a Senior Vice President in our Human Resources department focused on fostering personal development and professional growth, I had the opportunity …

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The Break Room: What books or podcasts are on your list this summer?
June 21, 2019

Summer is the perfect time to head outside with a good book or take a long walk listening to your favorite podcast. Continuously seeking new information and different viewpoints is important for growth. We asked a few Gresham Smith employees …

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Advocating for Advocacy: The Proposed Southeast Biosolids Association (SEBA)
June 17, 2019

This post was authored by Jody Barksdale, P.E., when he served as a senior vice president in Gresham Smith’s Water + Environment market. 

I have the privilege of sitting on Florida Water Environment Association’s (FWEA) Board of Directors and part …

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How Sports Tourism is Impacting Development
June 6, 2019

Let’s face it, Americans are crazy about sports. We love cheering for our team—whether it’s a professional football team, a college basketball team, or simply our kids giving it their all at Little League. Few would argue that our love …

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Reflecting on CleanMed 2019 & Strategies for More Sustainable Healthcare Solutions
June 3, 2019

I recently attended and presented at the CleanMed conference, which gathers leaders in healthcare sustainability with the aim of collaborating to advance sustainability and health. The conference provides a platform to  exchange best practices and tips for enabling innovation and …

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A New Point-of-Care Model: The Expanding Role of Freestanding EDs
May 30, 2019

When an architect designs an emergency department, they are assisting their client in setting a stage in which the caregiver can render the best care possible—a stage where real-life drama and action will ultimately play out. Little did I know …

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The Future of Healthcare in a Consumer-Minded Market
May 24, 2019

It is no secret that the demand for healthcare is changing the way hospital systems think, design and plan for the future. To take a deeper dive into the subject, SMPS Nashville recently hosted a panel discussion on the future …

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Data Driven Design: Energy Modeling for Occupant Comfort & Sustainability
May 14, 2019

As technology advances, Building Energy Modeling (BEM) is becoming an even more powerful tool for making informed design decisions. This is the second post in our series examining the benefits of BEM in balancing occupant comfort and design features with