Goodwyn Mills Cawood

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at GMC! We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday 😄

Leveling up!

Gadsden State Community College recently cut the ribbon on its Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center that will provide hands-on learning in a high-tech environment for students seeking careers in specialized fields.

The state-of-the-art, 50,000-square-foot facility sits on the East Broad Campus in Gadsden. It hosts 10 laboratories, seven classrooms, 11 offices, multipurpose room, 10 tool and storage rooms, a storm shelter, testing suite, kitchen and serving area, break room and six restroom areas.

Majors that will utilize the center include mechatronics, industrial automation, precision machining, mechanical design technology, additive manufacturing and electronics engineering. These are high-demand, high-wage industries that many students have shown interest in. There will also be an apprenticeship-style program for industrial automation majors.

GMC is the architect for the project, in addition to providing civil engineering, environmental, landscape architecture and geotechnical engineering services.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3W88zMu



📸: Gadsden State Community College

It’s beam time!

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) held a beam placement ceremony for their new Student Athletic Performance Center, acknowledging project partners, donors and important leaders for their efforts and commitment to the project thus far.

Once completed, the 85,500-square-foot facility will be connected to the north end of Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium, providing an easily accessible location for athletes and staff, and a unique viewing opportunity for fans on gamedays. The building will consist of three floors, each with different amenities to support athletes and promote growth within the athletic department.

GMC is the architect of record for the new sports facility, in partnership with HOK, in addition to providing geotechnical engineering services. Project partners include The Parent Company, Inc., Barge Civil Associates, Henderson Engineers, Structural Design Group and Hodgson Douglas Landscape Architects (HDLA).

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3XPcYp4

From the heart.

Like education, design is an opportunity. Be it through art, science, math, or music, an education gives us a chance to apply what we know to better the world around us in meaningful ways. Likewise, through enhanced form, function, and engagement, good design is also devoted to making our experience in the world better. Katy Lucas gets it.

As a senior interior designer at GMC, she’s been involved in developing K-12 educational facilities for nearly 20 years. She shares the importance of maximizing the impact of educational spaces in any and every way possible.

🔗 Learn more about the design team’s approach in the full article from LEARNING BY DESIGN: https://bit.ly/4clFOBR

Earlier this month, GMC joined Tennessee College of Applied Technology Pulaski as they officially broke ground on a $30 million renovation and expansion project.

The upgraded campus will include two new buildings totaling 29,639 square feet, multiple courtyard areas to connect the spaces and create a comfortable campus for students, as well as 7,854 square feet of renovations to existing buildings.

GMC is providing architecture, interior design, environmental, civil engineering and geotechnical engineering services. Project partners include Hoar Construction, LLC, Henderson Engineers, Structural Design Group and KITA Landscape Design.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cBfzqs

GMC is pleased to welcome Sam Serio and Darren Hamrick to the engineering team!

Sam joins our Auburn office as Vice President of Engineering with a wealth of municipal and community development experience ranging from landscape architecture and land development, to stormwater management and community planning, bringing GMC’s motto of ‘building communities,’ to life.

With more than 30 years of experience, Darren will be leading GMC’s civil engineering group in Birmingham. As a dynamic leader, he has a proven track record in project management and team development, excelling in steering high-value projects, fostering strong relationships and mentoring effective teams.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VHZN6s

It just means more.

While in the midst of a three-year renovation, fans may have noticed some changes when walking into the Hoover Metropolitan Complex for this year’s SEC Baseball Tournament, one of the largest events the City of Hoover hosts each year.

Phase one of the plan included upgrading the team locker rooms with new flooring, lighting, lockers and bathroom renovations, as well as a quiet room for nursing mothers and individuals with sensory challenges. The recently completed phase two features a new entry way, a designated media room, redesigned and repaved parking lot and a new sidewalk.

Design is officially underway on the third and final phase, with a full seating replacement in the stadium bowl being added to include a new club suite on the third baseline with associated seating, plus the addition of a new right outfield multi-tiered party deck.

Among the three phases, GMC is providing architecture, civil engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, electrical engineering, geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing services.

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3XzvZLZ

Making moves!

GMC has officially made its way into the top 15 on Engineering News-Record (ENR) Southeast’s Top Design Firm list, rising two spots from last year’s rankings to #14. In addition, GMC claimed three spots on ENR Southeast’s sector-specific lists, including #1 Top Alabama Design Firms, #21 Top Georgia Design Firms and #4 Top Education Design Firms.

Congratulations to our entire team for the hard work they put in to get us here and to all of our clients for entrusting us with your projects!

Bringin’ the heat since 1947 🔥

Our team is proud to be named the 2024 Birmingham Corporate Challenge Division II Champions!

In addition, GMC took home first place in dodgeball, t-shirt design and the social media contest; second place in the charity contest; third place in the move n’ groove and cycle challenge; as well as numerous placements in the 5K run.

We had so much fun participating in each of the events throughout the week and supporting a great cause -- with more than $35,000 being raised for Children's of Alabama through this year's event.

We can't wait to defend our title next year!

Hot dam! 🦫

While braving the heat out in the field this week, our Environmental team stumbled upon an active beaver dam on a property they were assessing.

GMC is currently completing a natural resource survey, including a wetland delineation and hydrologic determination, for the soon-to-be Old Parksville Road Wastewater Treatment Plant project. Additionally, a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment is being conducted to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions at the property, located in Oconee, Tennessee.

Previously a historic minnow aquaculture farm, the team was tasked with finding out which of ponds are currently acting as wetlands and which are not.

This is a joint project between Ocoee Utility District and EnPower Solutions, with OHM Advisors (Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc.) as the engineers. OUD is working out how to utilize the non-wetland historic ponds as settling ponds for a proposed wastewater treatment plant in the future, with potential for solar power to be used on site as well.

The City of Charleston, SC’s ONE Fellowship expansion and renovation project is underway!

This multi-phased design includes exterior updates to the building, as well as renovations to the worship room and interiors to accommodate a nursery, conference room, mother's room and new classrooms.

GMC is completing this project in partnership with Linden Construction, with expected completion in fall 2024.

Congratulations to ’s Tony Reid on being named one of Wastewater Digest's 2024 Young Professionals!

With nearly 15 years of experience, Tony leads GMC's Water Resources and Treatment Division. As one of the firm's most specialized departments, he and his team work on complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the Southeast.

In addition, Tony is a Board-Certified Environmental Engineer and licensed professional engineer in South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia, and was named one of GSA Business Report's Top 40 Under 40 in 2021.

We’re so proud of you, Tony!

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3VmTuVM

Earlier this month, Moncks Corner Baptist Church held a groundbreaking ceremony for their newest project – The Soup Kitchen.

The 900-square-foot-facility, funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, will include increased storage and counter space, updated equipment, an office and a restroom to better serve the Moncks Corner community and help others.

“My favorite projects are projects that someone is already doing something, someone is already on mission,” Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb said.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4b8kzlh

Congratulations, Jane!

GMC Senior Landscape Architect Jane Reed Ross will soon be inducted into the 2024 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Class of the Council of Fellows, one of the highest honors ASLA bestows on its members.

Jane is a trailblazer when it comes to the innovation of vibrant greenspaces and how to connect those spaces in a way that enhances active lifestyles. It’s probable that the majority of residents in Birmingham, Alabama have experienced and benefited from her contributions, as she has worked with Tom Leader, FASLA, on Railroad Park and designed some of the most beloved public and private outdoor spaces in the Magic City and beyond, including Rotary Trail, the Birmingham Zoo, Homewood’s Central Park, Shades Creek Greenway and more.

“I’ve experienced first-hand how important spaces like these are when it comes to building community and bringing people together,” said Jane “I am very honored to be awarded the ASLA Fellow and I share this honor with my colleagues at Goodwyn Mills Cawood who also embrace the goal of building communities.”

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3x4ZdHR

Facility upgrades at the Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex are now complete and ready to serve the Greater Montgomery community better than ever!

The TOPSoccer program (The Outreach Program for Soccer), a recreational sports program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities, is a new initiative being hosted at the facility that aims to fill that void. This program is specifically designed to cater directly to children and adults with all kinds of differing abilities in a fun and engaging way.

The newest additions and renovations include a wheelchair-friendly, multipurpose acrylic court to support adaptive sports programs like TOPSoccer. In addition, three of the outdoor fields now feature synthetic turf, along with a new turf added to the indoor arena. New locker rooms and restrooms were also included in the renovations. In all, the facility boasts eight lighted regulation fields and two championship stadium fields.

GMC has been a proud partner of the Greater Montgomery YMCA for many years, including various projects at the Emory Folmar Soccer Complex. The team provided landscape architecture, civil engineering, electrical engineering and environmental services for the recent upgrades.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VfRWwK

Congratulations to three of our employees on their recent accomplishments!

Transportation engineer Logan Radcliff in Montgomery recently completed all of the necessary credentials to become a licensed engineer. Additionally, Geotechnical engineering team member Jordan Hamilton has officially passed all of the requirements and is now a certified ICC Soils Special Inspector. Architect Shadia Jaramillo AIA, WELL AP, NCARB was one of The American Institute of Architects' three finalists for the contest. Her innovative design featuring repurposing waste in construction materials was selected and shown at the AIA'24 Conference.

We’re so proud of all of you for your hard work and dedication!

Tune in now!

Senior Interior Designer Katy Lucas was recently featured on International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Alabama’s podcast, All-In Design.

In the episode, Katy sits down with Mark Griffo, Chief Marketing Officer at Business Interiors, Inc., and Chad Moore, owner of Moore Solutions, to discuss the rewards of creating space for people to inhabit, while also touching on the importance and influence of communication and documentation throughout each project.

🎙️ Visit the link below, or listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Podcast Index, Overcast, Castro, Castbox, Goodpods, Podfriend, TrueFans and RSS Feed: https://bit.ly/3KHELQw

The City of Florence, Alabama has officially broken ground on a brand-new pickleball and tennis complex at Veterans Memorial Park!

The project, designed by GMC, will consist of 12 hard tennis courts and six clay tennis courts, as well as 16 covered and six uncovered pickleball courts, providing the community with more space to get active. In addition, the complex will include a pro-shop and restroom facility.

“The new tennis and pickleball courts will not only provide fantastic recreational opportunities but also enhance the tourism attraction in our city,” said Mayor Andy Betterton.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xbITov

Welcome to the team, Nathan!

With more than 25 years of experience, Nathan Williamson officially joins GMC as a senior architect, bolstering the firm’s architecture services in Georgia. Williamson has designed first-class education and science and technology projects, among other outstanding facilities. His thoughtful approach to design reflects a commitment to the study of place, performance and nature to create spaces that authentically celebrate each client and their unique vision and needs.

He has worked throughout the Southeast on projects spanning from higher education, K-12 education, science and technology, to residence halls, judicial and hospitality facilities. His unique perspective and experience will benefit GMC's clients throughout Georgia and the Southeast.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Rg3M98

Construction is underway at the University of Georgia's (UGA) Jack Turner Softball Stadium!

The two-story, 27,500-square-foot project will be a significant upgrade for student-athletes and coaches, with improvements consisting of new locker rooms, team meeting areas and a weight room that will serve softball, soccer and men's and women’s golf. The design also includes 4,500 square feet of upgrades, renovating the existing team areas into coaches’ offices and a staff locker room.

GMC is providing architecture, civil engineering and electrical engineering services, with project partners including Amy Baker Architect, Conway & Owen, Inc., Fisher Engineering, Forty Nine Degrees and Koons Environmental Design.

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Teamwork makes the dream work!

Behind the scenes, airport boards, industrial development authorities, architects, engineers and design teams all collaborate to make a vision come to life. What they create has lasting effect on every community it touches through its economic and social advancements for the area.

Like the railroads that brought economic prosperity to the towns they visited, airports have had the same effect. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) estimates airport development to reach more than $62 billion in the next four years, with small and medium hubs predicted to represent the fastest part of that infrastructure growth.

What occurs within the boundaries of an airport reaches much beyond its property to impact both land development and residents. With the right partners, the right plan, and right approach, managers and owners of these vital components to the nation’s air traffic ecosystem can ensure their communities thrive for the long-term by securing the future of their airport’s operations.

Learn more from GMC's Ryan Pearce in Airport World Magazine: bit.ly/4eblB2U

Better together!

GMC is proud to announce our recent merger with Southland Engineering, expanding our site civil engineering capabilities and adding surveying to our suite of services in Georgia.

Based in Cartersville, Georgia, Southland has provided engineering, land surveying and land planning services for a wide range of developments in the North Georgia area since 1998, bringing a wealth of experience and deep-rooted connections within the region. Their work with local and national developers encompasses a variety of projects ranging from commercial, retail, municipal, educational, recreational, residential, stormwater and flood, transportation and utilities.

“Naturally, one of the main considerations with any merger is whether the two teams will fit well together. The more we got to know the people at GMC, the more apparent it was that we were aligned in our values and mission and that our services complemented each other well,” Southland Engineering President Karl Lutjens said. “I’m truly excited for the opportunities joining GMC will provide for not only our team, but for our clients and communities throughout North Georgia.”

🔗 Learn more about this exciting new venture: https://bit.ly/3x3TS3j

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Longleaf Recovery Center recently cut the ribbon on its newest outpatient treatment center in City of Madison, Alabama!

With the opening of the new 7,000-square-foot facility, Longleaf will be able to accommodate approximately 55 clients and provide an array of outpatient treatment options and substance abuse recovery resources for the community.

Longleaf is a partnership between Birmingham Recovery Center, LIV Development Ventures and EBSCO Industries. GMC served as the architect, interior designer and landscape architect, with project partners including HYDE Engineering,Inc., Structural Design Group, Inc. and MW/Davis Dumas & Associates, Inc.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3R2Jxve

Giving credit where it’s due! 👏

Goodlettsville Elementary School (GES) has been recognized in LEARNING BY DESIGN’s Spring 2024 Issue as an Outstanding Project, being selected in the new construction, early childhood/elementary school category.

Planning for the new Goodlettsville first began during the pandemic when things were all but normal, but throughout obstacles and challenges, excitement quickly rose with bright designs made to enlighten the students that would soon walk its halls. GMC worked closely with GES and Metro Nashville Public Schools to make sure the culture was thoughtfully integrated into the design, while also meeting the needs of the school system.

🔗 Learn more about the project on page 69: https://bit.ly/4D2pzIk

GMC recently had the chance to host the Engineer of the Year Competition at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School of Engineering, the first school in South Carolina and one of only a handful of schools in the nation to offer a school-wide, engineering-focused curriculum for all students.

Members of our Greenville team spent the day teaching students about water treatment and conducting a hands-on activity where each designed their own water filter. The students worked alongside others in their grade and were scored based on creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication, with one winner per grade being named “Engineer of the Year” at the awards ceremony.

Thank you to Greenville County Schools and A.J. Whittenberg Elementary for this awesome opportunity!

Earlier this month, an official groundbreaking ceremony was held for Sarasota County’s new Planning and Development Services One Stop Administration Building, located at the Northwest corner of Apex Road and Palmer Boulevard.

Situated on a 6.5-acre site, the 55,600-square-foot general office space will centralize several departments engaged in the review and permitting of projects in North Sarasota County, including the Planning and Zoning, Environmental Protection, Building and Code Enforcement Departments. In addition, the facility will serve as the operations center for damage assessment teams during recovery phases after events such as hurricanes or tropical storms.

This project was designed by GMC, with Halfacre Construction Company as the general contractor.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3R2VaCG

Join us at the 2024 Texas Division of Emergency Management Conference!

Our team is set up inside the Fort Worth Convention Center at booth #850, so be sure to stop by and say hello. We're here until Thursday!