National design firm DLR Group is acquired Charlotte-based Wright McGraw Beyer Architects with a goal of planting its flag in the health-care space and growing its presence in the local market. DLR is excited to have them as part of the team!
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Are you interested in the design of the buildings that provide Charlotte’s unique backdrop, understanding the backstories of the goals that drove the design, and powerful stories from the users? Then you’re sure to enjoy Little’s new podcast, “If Buildings Could Talk.” Join hosts John Komisin, Chairman of Little, and Kelly Thompson, Little’s Director of Engagement & Communications, as they explore the untold stories behind buildings in our own backyard and how the design of these spaces impacts the lives of individuals and the success of our city. Subscribe now and listen to the first episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
A GUIDE FOR MEMBERS IN JOB TRANSITION
CREW Network’s Career Center provides access to careers and employers across all sectors and levels of commercial real estate. Create a job seeker account to post your résumé, receive job alerts and tap into valuable career resources at Career Center.
You can also post that you are looking for a new position in Open Forum Discussion on CREWbiz.
CREWbiz is the premier resource and referral tool for commercial real estate professionals. It provides a platform to interact and communicate online and via email to facilitate business networking, job sourcing/searching and deal making among CREW Network’s multidisciplinary membership.
Members can search the membership directory across locations, commercial real estate specialties, certifications and more; and join discussion groups to exchange ideas, experience, knowledge and wisdom with fellow professionals around the globe.
Below are some direct links that may be helpful in navigating through CREWbiz and increasing your visibility to fellow CREW members.
Member Directory – FIND FELLOW CREW MEMBERS
Increase Your Profile’s Visibility
Career Center Resources – Coaching, Resume Writing
CREWBiz FAQs – General information
Q: What is my username/password?
A: Your CREWbiz login credentials are the same username and password that you use to log in to this site. If you have forgotten your login credentials or need assistance with your login information, contact CREW Network headquarters at +1 (785) 832-1808 or crewnetwork@crewnetwork.org.
Q: How do I update my contact information?
A: While on your CREWbiz profile page, select the pencil icon next to “Contact Details” in the left column. This will take you to your My Account page on the CREW Network public website. Changes will appear on your CREWbiz profile within 30 minutes of saving.
Q: Can I control the frequency of emails I receive?
A: While on your CREWbiz profile page click on the “My Account” tab. Choose “Community Notifications” from the drop-down menu. On that page, there are subscription options for each discussion. Your options are:
Real Time: sends an email every time a message is posted.
Daily Digest: sends one email to you each day, consolidating all of the posts from the previous day.
No Email: allows you to be part of the group without having emails sent to you. You can still post and read others’ messages by logging into the community site.
Q: How do I find other members?
A: While on the CREWbiz Community, click the “Directories” dropdown found in the main navigation bar. Then click on “Member Directory”. The member directory lets you search for other members based on name/company/specialty/location, etc…
Q: Why should I add contacts to my contact list?
A: Creating this virtual address book makes it easy to send your contacts messages through the community site to stay in touch, ask questions or even build a referral network. Additionally, when you view another member’s profile, you’ll be able to see any contacts you have in common. You can also choose to let your contacts view certain demographics in your profile that others can’t.
Q: How do I respond to others’ posts?
A: To respond to a discussion post, navigate to the discussion post and click “Reply to Discussion” to send your message to the entire community. To send a message toa the only author of the post, please send them an email. We recommend emaling the sender directly for simple comments like “thanks” or “me, too” that add little value to the overall discussion; and replying to the entire community when you are sharing knowledge, experience or resources that others could benefit from.
Q: How do I start a new discussion thread?
A: While on the CREWbiz Community, click the “Participate” dropdown found in the main navagaion bar. Then click “Post a Message.” You can also use the “Post Message” link located at the top of every community notification email.
Q: Can I see a list of all posts to the Open Forum?
A: While on the CREWbiz Community, click the “Participate” dropdown found in the main navagaion bar. Then click “Browse Discussion Posts.” If you see a post you’re interested in, click the subject line which will take you to the entire thread.
Kimley-Horn was recently named one of FORTUNE’s and Great Place to Work’s Best Workplaces for Women! This recognition is based entirely on the employee feedback that Great Place to Work receives from the survey distributed each spring. The list was identified by analyzing how positively women rated their organizations on metrics including ethical leadership, respectful and fair workplace interactions, great benefits and development, and strong and caring personal support. Congratulations on this stellar achievement! Find more information and read their company profile here.
Kimley-Horn is proud to again be named among the Best Workplaces for Millennials by FORTUNE and Great Place to Work! This year, we landed at #5.
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How Labor Tech Trends Inform Decisions and Influence Economic Growth & Real Estate in 50 U.S. and Canadian Markets.
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Northeastern University’s Global Resilience Institute has just launched a short online course that provides life-saving skills for dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. Please share this information with your network.
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One of just 12 companies on the list that pay for 100% of employee health care costs, this engineering and design consultancy leverages a tradition of rewarding new hires as much as 20-year veterans with profit sharing and new opportunities. Some examples include generous year-end bonuses (in 2018, 89% of staff received a minimum bonus of one month’s pay), an in-house MBA-like training program and Red Envelope Day (surprise bonuses or gift cards all around), and Teamwork Awards (on-the-spot $50 rewards for hard work). “There is a strong emphasis on making this your workplace for the remainder of your career,” says one employee.
To read more, please click here.
Charlotte, North Carolina – January 28, 2020 – The deals have been counted and New South Properties of the Carolinas is proud to announce Holly Alexander as the company’s Top Producer of 2019! This is a ground-breaking and well-earned achievement as Holly is the first female to ever hold the title of Top Producer in the twenty-five-year history of the company.
To read the full press release, please click here.