Invention Convention

Several LandmarkJCM staff had the opportunity this weekend to volunteer at the Hagley Museum Invention Convention.

The Convention is a neat opportunity for kids to explore and disassemble old computers, appliances, and other donated goods that no longer function. Then they worked to create their own inventions. Under the watchful eyes of mom or dad, or grandmom or granddad. Plus lots of other science activities and events. Our staff members Bruce Tease, Joe Irato and Howard Fortunato helped out at various times Saturday and Sunday.

The Invention Convention runs thru today January 16, 2012. Info at http://www.hagley.org/. Perfect event for the kids if they are home from school today.

CPFCU Ground Breaking Ceremony January 12, 2012

With the strong growth of housing developments in the Bear area, the new Community Powered Federal Credit Union branch will be readily accessible to the many working class families who live around and transit the Route 40 area. CPFCU is a full service financial institution currently serving 9,000 families in New Castle County. This new facility will have an exponential effect on the number of families it serves.

The 10,000 sq. ft. modern facility to be constructed on Route 40 is all about being responsive to the New Castle County community in member services, design and cost. Community Powered FCU did two feasibility studies before deciding on this branch, one in 2006 and another in 2010. The results were very consistent—this was the location. The new branch designed by Crabtree Rohrbaugh & Associates-Architects is cost effective and responsive to the environment.

LandmarkJCM is pleased to be part of the local Design & Construction Team:
- Crabtree Rohrbaugh Associates – Architects
- Joe Zebleckes/Brandywine Design Guild – Construction Admin
- Landmark JCM – Site/Civil
- Baker Ingram – Structural
- Furlow Associates – MEP
- Commonwealth Construction - GC

The Building Design: The design maximizes energy efficiency, and utilizes cost effective construction methods.
- Optimized Site orientation & sun exposure
- Roofs designed to reduce solar heat gain
- High performance building envelope
- Cost Effective and efficient HVAC systems
- Energy efficient Low emitting (Low E) materials for improved indoor air quality
- Maximized day lighting – numerous Low E windows
- Low flow & water saving plumbing fixtures
- High efficiency lighting
- Sustainable & regional plantings will help with storm water management
- Aesthetically appealing building by day or night along Route 40
- User friendly facility for community & employees

LandmarkJCM has performed the land surveys, environmental services, infiltration testing, civil engineering and site design, stormwater management (SWM), and the certified construction review for SWM structures.

Seasons Greetings to all our friends!

Congratulations 2012 HBADE Board

Congratulations to all our clients and friends that were officially sworn in last Saturday night as the new Officers and Directors of the Home Builders Association of Delaware. Everyone looked sharp as tuxedo's were the call of the evening for gents, formal gowns for the ladies.

Special congratulations to Fred Fortunato of Benchmark Builders as the new President for 2012. This is a special honor for us since Fred joins the list of second generation families to serve as President. Steven L. Fortunato, father of Fred and this blogger, was President of HBADE in 1970.

It is an honor to be part of HBADE, an association of builders and associate members looking to further the interests of housing in Delaware.

J.S. Hovnanian Wins at MAME Awards

Our client J.S. Hovnanian and Sons won big at the recent MAME awards, held this month by Builders League of South Jersey.

Stephen Hovnanian won the coveted Builder of the Year Award, and the firm won the Commitment to Excellence Award. This is truly an exciting award because it is based on homebuyer satisfaction surveys and input.

Read more: http://www.hovhomes.com/about/news_display.php?id=110

Congratulations to J.S. Hovnanian and Sons! We are proud to serve their green-minded home building at Roesville, as they continue to build homes certified in the National Green Building Certification Program.

Ted Williams Joins College of Fellows of ACEC

Ted C. Williams, P.E., FACEC, principal and EVP of LandmarkJCM, has been inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Council of Engineering Companies, an elite group of engineers who have made significant contributions to the engineering profession through their experience, knowledge and networking abilities.

Ted (second from right) was reconized by (from left) David Raymond, President and CEO of ACEC, Everett Cowan, Chairman of the Committee of Fellows, and Terry Neimeyer, Chairman of ACEC, during their Fall Conference held October 19-22, 2011 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ted currently serves as ACEC Chairman-Elect and will succeed Terry Neimeyer, who began his one-year term as ACEC Chairman in March, 2011.

ACEC is the voice of America's engineering industry. Council members – numbering more than 5,000 firms representing more than 400,000 employees throughout the country – are engaged in a wide range of engineering works that propel the nation's economy, and enhance and safeguard America's quality of life. The Council's mission is to contribute to America's prosperity and welfare by advancing the business interests of member firms.

Halloween at LandmarkJCM !

A few of us took time out to get in spooky costumes yesterday to celebrate Halloween. Kind of takes you back when you were a kid and all that candy was a huge treat. For some of us, it still is...

Pictured left to right: Megan Zelano, Morgan McGee-Solomon, Brent Sulecki, Amy Nazdrowicz.

When sustainable land planning, engineering and environmental sciences have you spooked, contact LandmarkJCM. In costume or not, we can help.