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Beardsley Architects + Engineers is pleased to announce that Kurt J. Olsen, P.E., LEED AP, Mechanical Engineer, has joined the firm. Kurt has more than 15 years of experience in project design and construction of HVAC systems for a wide range of building types. He has extensive experience in the energy analysis and evaluation of […]

Joseph S. Kime, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, Structural Engineer, has been appointed as a Director of ACEC New York. Mr. Kime will represent the ACEC Central Region, acting as the liaison between the State organization and the Central New York Chapter.

Beardsley Architects + Engineers is pleased to announce that Timothy McSweeney has joined the firm. Timothy is a detail and team oriented electrical drafter and designer. His past experience includes drafting of electrical and mechanical designs for healthcare, education, commercial, and manufacturing projects.

CNY Branch of American Public Works Association, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation – Keewaydin State Park Comfort Station Replacement.

CNY Branch of American Public Works Association, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation – Verona Beach State Park Bathhouse Reconstruction.

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Park Rehabilitation celebrates design and professional excellence in publicly funded buildings in New York State.

Ever wonder why the door in a 2 hour partition is 1-1/2 hour rated?  The reason is that the code assumes there will be a “lower fuel load” for a door than for a wall.  That means that there will not be any flammable furniture or building contents placed immediately in front of a door.  […]

Michael Reynolds, AIA, has been appointed to the Board of Directors. Michael can be described as an architect who targets service and the ultimate client experience as prerequisites to exceptional architecture. He is able to hear the one-of-a-kind story in each person’s life and use it to frame a holistic and rewarding design experience, leading […]

Carmen Lapine, P.E., has been appointed to the Board of Directors. Carmen utilizes his knowledge and strong leadership skills to advance Beardsley and their clients. As a Principal and Civil Engineer with over 25 years of experience in design and construction, Carmen leads by example working together with Beardsley’s quality staff to help build strong […]

Barry Halperin, AIA, has been appointed to the Board of Directors. As a Principal and former owner of his own firm, Barry joined Beardsley in 2000 and has been a key developer of the firm’s vision and direction. He describes his leadership style as collaborative, and he enjoys working in partnership with Beardsley’s quality staff […]

April 1-7 is National Asbestos Awareness week to “raise public awareness about the prevalence of asbestos-related diseases and the dangers of asbestos exposure,” per Senate Resolution 125. But what is asbestos and what should you do if you suspect your building contains this extremely harmful material? Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral which has been utilized […]

March Madness is in full swing and we here in Central New York are serious about basketball. Even at the High School level, March basketball can be intense. I was lucky enough to coach a local Varsity basketball team this season, and as an engineer as well as a coach, I have an interesting perspective […]