GLE Attends SBOY Awards Dinner

SBOY Awards Dinner 2012

GLE was selected as a finalist for the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award (SBOY) after three rounds of judging. The final round consisted of a one hour  site visit. Five judges visited GLE’s office in August where they learned about GLE’s history, philosophy, management structure and community contributions.

President, Bob Greene greeted . . . → Read More: GLE Attends SBOY Awards Dinner

GLE Prepares for the Small Business of the Year Award Site Visit!

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GLE was nominated by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce for the Small Business of the Year Award. The selection process involves three rounds of judging. The first entails a detailed application process, the second a twenty-minute interview and the third a one-hour site visit. GLE is proud to say that we have made it to . . . → Read More: GLE Prepares for the Small Business of the Year Award Site Visit!

Federal Requirements for Asbestos Management in Schools

Does your school comply with the ‘Asbestos Containing Materials in Schools Regulation’ (40 CFR Part 763)?

Compliance includes:

-          Designating a Local Education Agency Person (LEA)

-          Performance of Three Year Re-inspections

-          Annual Written Notification Regarding Availability of the Asbestos Management Plan

-          Periodic Surveillance

-          Custodial & Maintenance Training

-          Record-Keeping Requirements

-          Compliance/Enforcement

GLE can assist you in complying with these regulations. . . . → Read More: Federal Requirements for Asbestos Management in Schools

Trade Shows….trade shows….trade shows!

GLE at SERC-NAHRO!

GLE is a proud provider of the Public Housing Authority (PHA) community! During the summer GLE attends three trade shows for the PHA sector. Trade shows include the Southeastern Regional Council and the National Association of Redevelopment Officials (SERC-NAHRO), the Florida Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (FAHRO) and the Georgia Association of Housing and Redevelopment . . . → Read More: Trade Shows….trade shows….trade shows!

Paint Your Heart Out Tampa

Great Job!

GLE’s Tampa office participated in it’s fourth year of PYHOT this past Saturday. PYHOT “is a city-wide program that enables citizens, businesses, clubs and organizations to lend a helping hand to low-income, elderly citizens in our community.” Each year volunteers paint 100 homes around Hillsborough County, helping to revitalize local neighborhoods. PYHOT is a very rewarding experience, . . . → Read More: Paint Your Heart Out Tampa

Zora Neale Hurston Branch Addition Complete

Ribbon Cutting

Mr. Richard Calise, Manager of Orlando Operations attended St. Lucie County’s Zora Neale Hurston Branch Ribbon Cutting this past week. GLE served as the Architect of Record for the addition to the Zora Neale Library. Originally built in 1980, the library was designed to be completed in two phases. The new addition was designed to match . . . → Read More: Zora Neale Hurston Branch Addition Complete

GLE Participates in their 3rd Annual Great Air Potato Race

GLE's Third Annual Air Potato Race

GLE’s Gainesville office participated in the Annual Great Air Potato Race. This is GLE’s third year participating in this event. Over 1,000 volunteers removed:

4,477 lbs of air potatoes
2,370 lbs of invasive plants
One 20-yard construction dumpster of trash

Each year the amount of air potato collected is less than the year before. Showing volunteers that their efforts are . . . → Read More: GLE Participates in their 3rd Annual Great Air Potato Race

Construction Complete on Broadway Apartments

Broadway Apartments - After

Derek Weaver, RA, NCARB, LEED AP – Project Manager

GLE’s Manager of Architectural Services, Derek Weaver, recently attended a ribbon cutting for the City of Ft. Myers Housing Authority’s Broadway Apartments. GLE was hired in 2010 to provide A/E renovations for the Broadway Apartments. These two 20-unit buildings underwent complete renovation and modernization. This LEED . . . → Read More: Construction Complete on Broadway Apartments

GLE Attends PHADA Conference

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP

GLE’s Craig Gardei attended the 2012 Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (PHADA) Commissioners’ Conference this week in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Mr. Gardei gave a presentation on HUD’s new Green Physical Needs Assessment (GPNA) tool. The presentation covered:

_HUD’s expectation for each Public Housing Authority
_A brief explanation of the tool’s development
_A basic overview including information related to: Sustainability, . . . → Read More: GLE Attends PHADA Conference

GLE Ranks in Top 25 for Environmental Consulting

GLE made the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s “Book of Lists” top 25 Environmental Consulting firms, GLE ranked 15, up 6 spots from . . . → Read More: GLE Ranks in Top 25 for Environmental Consulting