Ellen Belknap Joins Junior Achievement of Maine’s Business Hall of Fame
Ellen Belknap was inducted into Junior Achievement of Maine’s Business Hall of Fame on November 4. This honor recognizes the lasting economic and community impact she has had within Maine — from inspiring architects to guiding projects to success. Watch the video below to see how Ellen has shaped SMRT and inspired people within our…
SMRT Reaffirms Commitment to the SE 2050 Program for Carbon Reduction
SMRT Architects & Engineers is proud to reaffirm our commitment to the SE 2050 Program, a nationwide movement dedicated to eliminating embodied carbon from structural systems by 2050. At the foundation of SMRT’s holistic approach to delivering sustainable design is the belief that our responsibility, as architects and engineers, is to progress toward a zero-carbon,…
SMRT Announces Leadership Promotions
We are excited to share the news of four well-deserved leadership promotions in our firm. Their remarkable dedication, advanced technical skills, and passion for creating exceptional outcomes for our clients have made a lasting impact on the firm’s continued success. Philip Chaney, AIA, NCARB – Principal Philip Chaney is a talented architect with an innate…
Together Day
Every two years, SMRT devotes an entire business day to professional growth and skill development. Together Day, as we call it, is an internal conference held in Andover, Massachusetts, focused on connectedness, collaboration, and skills development that celebrates SMRT’s culture and commitment to being a learning organization. It provides an opportunity to elevate our practice….
SMRT Celebrates Newly Elevated Office Leaders
We’re excited to announce our three new office leaders in Andover, Schenectady, and Bangor, underscoring our commitment to internal growth, leadership development, and the future evolution of the firm. Congratulations to Melissa, Lura, and Lance! Get to know each of them a bit more below. Melissa Flynn, PE – Andover Office Leader & Civil EngineerMelissa…
SMRT Receives the Just 2.0 Label
SMRT is proud to share our Just 2.0 Social Justice Label achievement from the International Future Living Institute (IFLI). The Label is a voluntary disclosure tool demonstrating our commitment to transparency, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) concerning our employees, clients, and community partners. “Just organizations are joining a movement. They become part of a community…
SMRT Partners with Maine Celtics for 2nd Annual SMaRTer Together Design Challenge
SMRT has once again teamed up with the Maine Celtics for the SMaRTer Together Design Challenge! Under the guidance of SMRT staff, middle and high school students from the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine have worked diligently to create new fictional arena designs for the Maine Celtics. Their designs will be on display…
A Glimpse into SMRT’s Future with President Brad Hodges
In a recent feature by MaineBiz, SMRT’s newly appointed President, Brad Hodges, shared his insights into his vision for the future, emphasizing “a tremendous backlog of multi-year opportunities” and a firm-wide commitment to sustainability. Read the full article to learn more about SMRT’s future under Brad’s leadership, and how exposure to art and math in…
10 Employees Promoted to Principal & Associate Principal Positions
At SMRT Architects and Engineers, we believe in recognizing and cultivating talent from within. That’s why we’re proud to announce the promotion of ten employees to Principal and Associate Principal positions. “Leadership takes pride in offering our employees and interns exceptional growth and career advancement opportunities. Our team thrives on collaboration and creating valuable, long-lasting…
SMRT New York Office Awarded ‘Best Places to Work’
Our Schenectady, New York office was honored as one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ by the Albany Business Review (ABR) in 2023! Based on anonymous employee survey feedback, ABR’s Best Places to Work competition evaluates overall employee satisfaction, office culture, benefits, and growth opportunities. “More than anything else,” ABR shared, “this year’s winners developed…