Attending the dedication of the Dr. Glenn A. Cummings Courtyard at the University of Southern Maine last week was a memorable occasion. Named for the 13th President of USM, the courtyard sits at the heart of the campus, embodying the spirit of innovation and community engagement he championed. The dedication celebrated Cummings and his visions for this half-acre space and the broader vision it represents for USM and the southern Maine region. SMRT is honored to be a part of the largest campus development project in USM's history, including the McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success and the Portland Commons Residence Hall. These projects represent a significant milestone in moving toward a more sustainable campus.
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Embracing a transparent work culture is key to building trust and collaboration within our firm. Last week, our president, Brad Hodges, traveled to our four offices to gather staff for our quarterly fireside chats. These are more than just company updates; they're a cornerstone of our commitment to openness. It's in these moments that we not only share insights and achievements but also strengthen our social connections, creating a vibrant, supportive community. Sound like a workplace where you could thrive? We're hiring! https://lnkd.in/ezC57Uug
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Congratulations to Tyler Technologies on the opening of their innovative new office in Orono! By engaging with employees via surveys and interviews, the building design reflects the company's commitment to employee well-being and collaboration while also deepening ties with the University of Maine and the community. We look forward to seeing the incredible impact this new building will have on Tyler, UMaine, and the Orono community. Project Partner: Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
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A look at one of our latest collaborations with RayzeBio, which recently joined the Bristol Myers Squibb family. The former Amazon warehouse has been transformed into a 77,000-square-foot revolutionary research, development, and manufacturing facility for radiopharmaceuticals. To ensure the space fully met RayzeBio’s programmatic and design needs, SMRT worked in close partnership with the client to maximize the use and functionality of the existing footprint. “The SMRT team has consistently gone above and beyond at each step of the process. They’re a true client-centric partner.” – Kevin Rosenthal Vice President, Site Head/RayzeBio, A Bristol Myers Squibb Company Learn more about how this facility is a testament to inclusivity and innovation: https://ow.ly/hNqe50Srak0 📸 Megan Ratts Photography
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In the place where we spend 40-plus hours a week, "Nationally about 46% of LGBTQ people are not ‘out’ at work." #PrideMonth may be ending, but we continue to reflect on our commitment to allyship and how we can improve the human experience. We celebrate our LGBTQIA team members and PRIDE ourselves (pun intended) on creating a company culture where people can 'see themselves and be themselves' in an environment where everyone is welcomed, respected, and valued. Mainebiz Gia Drew
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A glimpse into the Windstorm Challenge at the University of Maine! Looking forward to the next one 🌊🌪
Can your platform weather the wind? Maine middle and high school students recently took on the Windstorm Challenge at the UMaine Advanced Structures & Composites Center. The Windstorm Challenge is an exciting annual competition where students design and construct a floating platform for a scale model wind turbine. Teams present their creations to a panel of expert judges, showcasing their engineering prowess and problem-solving skills. Learn more and find out how you can participate next year at https://lnkd.in/eu4baJkt. #UMaine #Maine #STEMEducaiton #engineering
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Thanks to the research of Dr. Habib Dagher and the University of Maine, we can envision a future where affordable and sustainable housing is accessible to everyone. The work at the University’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) is integrating technology and sustainability with the world's largest 3D printer, offering a new era of affordable and sustainable housing. We are proud to be partnered with Grimshaw and Thornton Tomasetti to design future facilities that will enable the university to address the state of Maine’s housing crisis and revolutionize sustainable 3-D-printed housing. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gvUqRe85 #Innovation #SustainableLiving #AffordableHousing
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Sustainability is essential to the work we do at SMRT, which is why we are proud to announce that the University of Southern Maine McGoldrick Center has been awarded LEED Gold certification! The McGoldrick Center embraces renewable, low-carbon building technologies, waste diversion, and strategies for maintaining the well-being of students, faculty, and staff. Achieving LEED Gold is a testament to USM’s vision and to our entire team’s commitment to sustainability and leadership in design. Congratulations to the incredible project teams that made this achievement possible! Elkus Manfredi Architects, Capstone Development Partners, LLC, PC Construction Company Read more about this dynamic project: https://ow.ly/zlnN50Sh7hN
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There is no better way to celebrate National Higher Education Day than to learn from our clients. We love seeing our employees engage with local organizations and community partners! Kudos to The Roux Institute at Northeastern University and L.L.Bean for sharing such valuable insights into AI's potential. We look forward to more Eggs & Issues presentations when they start back up in September🍂 Thank you to the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce and the University of Southern Maine for hosting. #nationalhighereducationday #AI
🌟 Exciting Insight from "The Power of Talent: Unlocking AI's Potential" 🌟 This morning, we had the incredible opportunity to engage with leading minds in AI at "The Power of Talent: Unlocking the Power of AI" during the Eggs & Issues presentation at the University of Southern Maine. Here are some key takeaways and learnings that resonated with me: 🚀 **Defining AI**: Panelist Dan Koloski, Head of Learning Programs at The Roux Institute, was asked to begin the presentation to define AI. Paraphrasing Dan's excellent definition of AI: "AI is really just the application of mathematical algorithms to large data sets. The techniques have existed since the 1950s, and the revolution we're seeing today boils down to increases in computational power. Now, when we feed large data sets into machine learning models, we can get results almost instantaneously instead of waiting days or even weeks for the calculations to complete. But underneath everything, it's really just math." 📈 **Elevating Business Processes with AI**: Kirsten Piancentini, Chief Supply Chain Officer at L.L.Bean, described what inventory forecasting looked like 15 years ago and how much it has evolved as L.L.Bean has grown. Kirsten explained how AI can sharpen forecasting capabilities and significantly improve business performance. The output from AI is most useful when we know how to interact with it and how to introduce it to existing processes. It is always best to know what we hope to gain from the AI output and use prompts to help us tailor the output to suit the user's needs. As one of the panelists stated, "Your people are your best allies in adapting to AI." It is people who will form the guidelines around AI and determine how to implement AI processes into businesses. Lean on your employees, clients, and community partners to determine how it fits into existing processes and workflows and how to make it work best for you. 💡 **Harnessing AI Responsibly**: Amidst AI's numerous advantages, we should remember that it is not bias-proof. As Shaun Meredith, CEO of Omnic.AI, stated, "Biases are inserted into AI, both intentionally and unintentionally. You need high-quality people to fight these biases. As we all engage with AI, we must apply critical thought and analysis to the output and consider how AI came to the answer." Humans will always need to be on the receiving end, ready to analyze, challenge, and optimize what comes out of AI. Thank you to the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce for pulling together an incredible line-up of panelists who shed light on these crucial topics. Their expertise instills a deep curiosity about the relationship between AI and human input and how we can steer it in positive directions. - Margaret Angell & Dan Koloski - The Roux Institute at Northeastern University - Kirsten Piacentini & Nick Mastors - L.L.Bean - Shaun Meredith - Omnic.AI - Dipti Kulkarni - Summer Co-Op at MaineHealth
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