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Terminal Modernization: Why Bother? Community Connection (Part IV)
December 3, 2018

Why bother with complicated, sometimes messy terminal upgrades if your airport is not facing capacity issues? In this last post we explore airports as drivers for and representations of the local community.  Click here for Part III of the series.

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Growing Compassionately: Transportation Equity in Communities
November 27, 2018

For the past several years, Nashville has made Forbes’ annual list of America’s Fastest-Growing Cities based on growth of population, employment, wages and economic output. However, good growth can bring bad traffic, and each year, Nashvillians spend an average of …

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Faces of Gresham Smith: Paul Wallis
November 8, 2018

Name: Paul Wallis, P.E., S.E.

Current Title: Senior Structural Engineer

Office Location: Nashville

Years at Gresham Smith: Almost 2

 

In honor of Veterans Day, this Faces of Gresham Smith features Paul Wallis, a senior structural engineer in our Nashville …

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The Break Room: What was your best Halloween costume?
October 30, 2018

Halloween is just around the corner! We asked Gresham Smith employees to tell us about their favorite costume over the years. From superheroes to movie characters, keep reading to see what they had to say.

 

This year my husband …

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The Client/Consultant Relationship: Lessons Learned from the Other Side
October 25, 2018

I believe a successful client-consultant relationship is built on trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of what a client values. Before coming to Gresham Smith, I spent time on both sides of the relationship, including my time as sustainability initiative …

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Faces of Gresham Smith: Phillip Petty
October 18, 2018

Name: Phillip Petty

Current Title: Branded Environments Practice Leader

Office Location: Nashville

Years at Gresham Smith: 12

 

Meet Phillip Petty, our latest Faces of Gresham Smith feature. When he’s not spending time with his wife and three kids or …

 
Expect the Unexpected: Building Amenities Push Boundaries in a Competitive CRE Market
October 9, 2018

By Amy Klinefelter, IIDA, LEED AP

Today’s office leasing market is as competitive as ever, with developers feeling pressure to attract top tenants and companies trying to gain an edge with talent recruitment and retention. Many believe that office spaces …

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Joining the DOT: A Day in the Life of a Project Manager
October 8, 2018

By: Heidi Schneider, Project Manager

As a Gresham Smith project manager who specializes in project delivery on behalf of the Georgia DOT, I manage transportation projects related to safety and traffic operations. These include intersection improvements, roundabouts, pedestrian upgrades and …

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Revolutionizing Parts & Pieces: 3D Printing in the Auto Industry
September 26, 2018

By: Chris Gaddes, CADD Technician, Industrial

3D printing is a form of additive manufacturing where solid, three-dimensional objects can be made directly from 3D math data. One of the greatest benefits of 3D printing is that it enables the production …

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Faces of Gresham Smith: John Horst
September 21, 2018

Name: John Horst, P.E., LEED AP, CPD

Current Title: Project Manager and Senior Plumbing Engineer

Office Location: Nashville

Years at Gresham Smith: 10

 

Meet John Horst, our latest Faces of Gresham Smith feature. When he’s not cheering on Liverpool …