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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

BLOG: Wombmates Wanted: Twins at CPL

Amanda Sanfilippo

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The number of twins born worldwide has doubled since 1980, but remains a fun phenomenon for the rest of us. While Hollywood invents stories of a sixth-sense, ESP connection between twins, each pair is just as unique as each individual person.

Did you know?

- The ability to be or have fraternal twins is hereditary, but there is no known gene linked to identical twins. Fraternal twin mothers have a gene that causes them to release more than one egg at a time while ovulating.

- Identical twins do not have identical fingerprints, even though they start out the same! As the babies grow in the womb, they touch each other and the womb, creating a custom pattern and their own fingerprints.

- Tall women are more likely to have twins.

- Women who eat and drink a lot of dairy are 5 TIMES more likely to conceive twins.

- Fraternal twins can have different fathers and different races.

- Twins start interacting in the womb! One study noted the babies were reaching for each other at just 14 weeks. And, the babies are just as gentle to the twin as they are with their own bodies.

Team CPL is lucky enough to have a few twins of our own, and more team members who have twins as children.

Let’s learn about our friends who grew up with a wombmate (get it?).

John Patterson, AIA, NCARB – Co-founder and Principal Consultant, Architect; Rochester, NY

John Patterson is four minutes older than his twin sister, Patricia. She lives in Groten, MA after retiring as an Administrative Assistant at Pittsford Central Schools.

The twins’ mother was an identical twin, but John says his children and grandchildren were all single-born.

What’s your favorite memory of your twin?

John’s favorite memory takes place in his childhood home: a 2-story house with an attic. Somehow, Patty agreed to tie a rope around herself so John could hoist her up the height of the house through a window. (This was before video games.)

Do you feel like you have a sixth-sense connection with your twin?

John said he felt a sixth-sense connection with his sister when they were both diagnosed with cancer in the same week. Thankfully, both beat their respective cancers, and live happily in remission.

How would your life be different without your twin?

Life would be different without Patty’s critical thoughts on John’s many decisions throughout his life. Without her, perhaps he would have made the wrong choice a time or two.

“I will miss her if she goes first,” he said.

How would your twin do in your current position?

“She doesn’t have an artistic bone in her body,” John joked. Although architecture wasn’t for her, she was happy to be a mother and a housewife.

Who is the nice twin and who is the evil twin?

“I play the evil one, but I’m really not evil!” he said.


(John-left and Patty-right)

Alisha Frydrych, P.E. – Civil Engineer; Suwanee, GA

Alisha Frydrych is mother to 7-year-old fraternal twin boys, Tyler and Jason. She says they are like night and day. Although they fight like brothers, they’re best buddies.

What was your reaction when you first found out you were having twins?

Since Alisha used IVF, she and her husband knew the chances of having twins were high. Because of the technology, they found out about their twins early, and were elated! They heard the first heartbeat at six weeks, and at just seven weeks, they were able to hear two heartbeats. At 11 weeks, she knew she had two baby boys! Alisha said she was especially excited to hear she was having two boys instead of one boy and one girl, because it’s less likely.

Would you want to have another set of twins? Do you ever wish you had your children separately instead?

Although she is glad the boys are twins, she might shy away from “doing the baby part” again with more than one baby.

Have you noticed any sixth-sense patterns with them?

The boys don’t have their own language, but they’re keen on what the other twin might be thinking. Jason and Tyler are in different classes in school, and had the opportunity to choose an elective class, with the chance they could be in the same class. Sweetly, both boys chose the activity they thought the other brother would like best, sabotaging their plans! Luckily, mom and teacher came together to put them in the same class.

What do they want to be when they grow up?

The twins change their minds monthly about what they want to be!

Jason’s current options include a scientist, an inventor, an engineer, or a designer (not too far from mom).

Tyler’s got his eye on a policeman or a professional sports player (currently baseball).

However, since the boys have enjoyed helping outside since they were little, Alisha’s father-in-law bought matching shirts to reflect their “landscaping business” established in 2013. We’ll keep an eye out!


(Tyler-left and Jason-right)

Adolfo Guzman, P.E. – Principal, Transportation Engineer; Suwanee, GA

Adolfo Guzman has an identical twin brother, Edgar, who is a mechanical engineer in Venezuela, where they both were born. When the twins’ father was in military school, he met their mother in California.

Adolfo decided to move to the United States while attending college in Venezuela. He said Edgar was doing much better in school, and Adolfo thought he should try things out in the US! His family supported his decision, and he has since built his career here (lucky for us).

What’s your favorite memory of your twin?

Adolfo has fond memories of being close to his brother throughout childhood and playing together. It’s been 13 years since the brothers have seen each other in person, but they keep in touch through Skype and through their sister, who Adolfo speaks to often.

Do you feel like you have a sixth-sense connection with your twin?

Adolfo said he has never felt the sixth-sense connection, but he remembers being very close to Edgar when they were growing up since they spent so much time together doing similar things.

How would your life be different without your twin?

The twins continue to support each other and talk to each other if they ever have a problem. Without his twin, Adolfo wouldn’t have the brotherly support.

How would your twin do in your current position?

Even though the brothers are both engineers, civil and transportation engineering are very different, Adolfo said. He imagines there would be a lot of questions!

Who is the nice twin and who is the evil twin?

Adolfo describes himself as the kind twin, while brother Edgar was less likely to share. Good thing we got the nice twin!


(Adolfo-left and Edgar-right)

Joe Bellanca – Associate, Electrical Engineer; Rochester, NY

Joe Bellanca and his wife have 6-year-old fraternal twins, Samantha and Nicholas. Born at approximately 4 pounds a piece, Joe remembers holding one baby in each hand when they were first born. Thanks to Sammy’s 2 and Nick’s 3 weeks in the NICU, the twins are happy and healthy! And, Mom and Dad left the hospital with a feeding and sleeping routine already in place!

What was your reaction when you first found out you were having twins?

Joe’s first reaction was, “What are we going to do?” After expecting only one baby, the idea of twins was crazy! But, Joe and his wife were ultimately excited to expect two babies.

Would you want to have another set of twins? Do you ever wish you had your children separately instead?

Although Joe wouldn’t necessarily want another set, he says he’s glad Sammy and Nick are twins. They’re able to grow up together, have a lot of the same friends, and are interested in the same types of things.

Have you noticed any sixth-sense patterns with them?

Joe said he’s never noticed an unusual connection, and said his children are opposites. Samantha is shy socially, but is loud and excited around friends and family, where Nick is outgoing socially, but is generally a quieter kid.

What do they want to be when they grow up?

Both twins have an interest in being like their parents, and like to practice weightlifting with their father. Joe notices Nick is constantly building things with his blocks and magnets, and is great at math, while Sammy is drawn to reading and writing.


(Samantha-left and Nicholas-right)

Adam Bentham – Architectural Designer; Jamestown, NY

Adam is two minutes older than his fraternal twin brother, Drew. Drew lives in Bemus Point, NY, and is studying to be a Pharmacist.

What’s your favorite memory of your twin?

Adam and Drew have been playing hockey most of their lives, and were on the same team for 13 years. In college, the brothers played against each other. Their parents, wisely, wore a combination of both teams’ colors and rooted for them both.

Do you feel like you have a sixth-sense connection with your twin?

Adam said when he and Drew are together, he sometimes feels the stronger connection.

How would your life be different without your twin?

Without his brother, Adam would have had to do more things on his own throughout his life. For him, having a twin meant having a companion.

How would your twin do in your current position?

“He would probably struggle and ask a lot of questions,” Adam said. But, it goes both ways. When Drew talks about pharmacy school, Adam is just as lost!

Who is the nice twin and who is the evil twin?

“It depends on who you talk to!” Adam said, adding that Drew is probably the nicer twin.


(Drew-left, sister Paige, and Adam-right)

James Lemoine – Code Enforcement; Dunwoody, GA

James’ fraternal twin boys, Maddox and Colton, will be 2 years old this June.

What was your reaction when you first found out you were having twins?

James’s wife attended an ultrasound appointment while James was working. He remembers getting a picture message from her with “two little peanuts.” James laughed!

Would you want to have another set of twins? Do you ever wish you had your children separately instead?

Although James wouldn’t have another set of twins, the boys do have a 6-year-old big brother. Ultimately, James said he's glad it happened, but he doesn’t know if he could handle the strict schedule again!

Have you noticed any sixth-sense patterns with them?

James says his twins are completely different, even down to the 9-pound difference between them. Son Colton is a spitfire and is always on the go. Maddox, known fondly as “chunkamunk” is bigger, stronger, and more laid-back.

What do they want to be when they grow up?

Although the twins haven’t declared their careers yet, older son Brayden loves building, especially with Legos. He’s even using the 14-year-old and up age group for Legos! James says his whole family is involved in inspection, engineering or building, so it’s in the boys’ blood to be the same.


(Twins Colton and Maddox pose with big brother)

Shannon Epps, P.E. – Principal Associate, Electrical Engineer; Greenville, SC

Shannon is 9 minutes older than his identical twin brother, Allan. Allan is a civil engineer, and lives and works in the Greenville area as well.

What’s your favorite memory of your twin?

Since both Shannon and Allan are engineers, they sometimes attend the same seminars. Recently, Shannon had a good joke on some of Allan’s colleagues, telling them “I’m not who you think I am!” Since the twins still look alike, they’re able to fool people.

When the boys were young, their mother would dress them up in matching lederhosen as a nod to their heritage. Although they outgrew the matching, many people still referred to them as “the boys” in their teenage years. Although both Shannon and Allan like having individuality, in the end they wouldn’t change it, because “you’d rather have your brother.”

Do you feel like you have a sixth-sense connection with your twin?

Shannon notices the ESP connection with his twin, especially when listening to music, which inspires them. The brothers typically react the same way, and exchange nods of recognition at the particularly good parts.

How would your life be different without your twin?

“Next to my wife, he’s my best friend,” Shannon said, adding that he would never want to be without his brother. “If he dies before me, it won’t be long until I join him,” he said.

How would your twin do in your current position?

Shannon said Allan would do just fine in his position! Allan owns his own business, and the two often talk through engineering and business together.

Who is the nice twin and who is the evil twin?

“We’ve taken turns being the evil twin,” Shannon said.


(Allan-left and Shannon-right)

Tierra Rascoe – Intern, Interior Design; Greensboro, NC

Tierra is 11 minutes younger than her twin sister, Trinity, and likes to believe she looks 11 minutes younger, even though they’re identical. Trinity is a Nanny in the Charlotte area.

What’s your favorite memory of your twin? Do you feel like you have a sixth-sense connection with your twin?

Tierra and Trinity have been close throughout their lives, and frequently finish each other’s sentences or say the same thing at the same time. Very punny, Tierra has her sister saved in her phone as “Twinnity”.

How would your life be different without your twin?

Tierra says being a twin has made her more outgoing, and has given her double the friends, since they can all hang out together!

How would your twin do in your current position?

Tierra, with a laugh, said her twin would probably struggle in her position. With as much as they have in common, it’s okay to have opposite careers!

Who is the nice twin and who is the evil twin?

Tierra admitted that while growing up, she was the more evil one, but lately she’s been more strict. Now, they’re pretty much evened out.


(Tierra-left and Trinity-right)

Don Buenger, AIA – Senior Architect; Woodstock, GA

Don is 7 minutes older than his fraternal twin, Ronald, and wants you to know it. Growing up, it was all about seniority! Ronald is enjoying his retirement in Chicago, IL, where the twins grew up.

What’s your favorite memory of your twin?

Don fondly remembers his teenage years, and the brotherhood he shared with Ronald. In these memories are good stories about Chicago in those years, the rare benefits Don enjoyed in high school, and of course, Ronald being kicked out of high school. Don’t worry: Twin Ronald started his own business and did very well.

Do you feel like you have a sixth-sense connection with your twin?

When the two were younger, Don remembers having a deeper connection with his twin. Sometimes, it still comes up. Recently, the two bought the exact same car, just in a different color, and neither knew about it! Don added that knowing each other well is also good for buying gifts!

How would your life be different without your twin?

“We fought a lot as children, but it was always us against the world,” Don said. The brothers are protective of each other, and have each other’s best interest at heart.

How would your twin do in your current position?

According to Don, there is “little coddling” in Ronald’s nature. Ron is more logical while Don is more visual. It pays to be visual when you’re an architect.

Who is the nice twin and who is the evil twin?

Although both brothers were mischievous in their upbringing, Ronald is the one that always got caught! Don likes the pair to be like the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray.


(Don-left and Ronald-right; matching on purpose for this picture)

Mark Hanson, P.E. – Associate, Transportation Engineer; Suwanee, GA

Mark is 3 minutes older than his identical twin brother, Andy. Andy owns a remodeling business and lives and works in Norcross, GA. The brothers still see each other often.

Mark likes to joke that when you’re a twin, you know at least one of you is an accident!

What’s your favorite memory of your twin?

Mark fondly remembers sharing the same birthday with his twin, having cake together, and usually getting the same present, so they had two!

Do you feel like you have a sixth-sense connection with your twin?

Sometimes when he and his brother were younger, the boys would talk in their own language that only they would understand. Mark adds that when twins meet another set of twins, there’s a connection there as well, since they know what it’s like.

How would your life be different without your twin?

Without his twin, Mark says his life would not have been as much fun! With a twin, you always have someone to play with. For these brothers, it also meant their mother always dressing them alike.

“I think the world of him,” Mark added.

How would your twin do in your current position?

“Better than me!” Mark said, adding that Andy is a people person, a hard worker, and was raised with a good work ethic. I guess you could say Mark has that, too!

Who is the nice twin and who is the evil twin?

Mark and Andy are both nice twins in this brotherhood. But, Mark says they both have a little evil in them, too. “We’re partners in crime,” he said.


(Andy-left and Mark-right)

Michael Digh – Marketing Coordinator; Greensboro, NC

Michael’s fraternal twin boys are just a minute apart, and are now 12 years old. Liam and Seth, when they were first born, were sent home with caps to wear: Baby A and Baby B.

What was your reaction when you first found out you were having twins?

When Michael and the twins’ mother first found out, it was after Michael made a joke that they would probably have twins. Well, the joke became a reality, and she punched Michael in the arm!

After the twins were born, a formula brand kindly sent two cases to the new family, which the twins drank through quickly between 18 feedings a day.

Michael also remembers few double stroller options at that time, and choosing one they nick named “Big Blue”.

Would you want to have another set of twins? Do you ever wish you had your children separately instead?

Although Michael would not like to have twins again, he says he’s glad his children are brothers.

“As an only child, it’s fascinating to see those sibling dynamics come out,” he said.

Have you noticed any sixth-sense patterns with them?

The only way you’d know the brothers were twins is if someone told you. They boys have different personalities and are very different emotionally.

“They’re two completely different people who happen to be twins,” Michael said.

What do they want to be when they grow up?

Liam loves being in the drama group at school, and loves to act in plays. His dream is to work in Walt Disney World at the park.

Seth enjoys the more technical side of drama, like coordinating the lights and effects.

Like their father, they have artistic minds.


(Liam-left and Seth-right)

Shawn Danek, EIT – Civil Engineer; Rochester, NY

Shawn is 6 minutes younger than his identical twin brother, Mike, who lives in Charlotte, NC. Shawn and Mike are two of four brothers, all of whom are engineers. It must run in the blood!

What’s your favorite memory of your twin?

Shawn spent a lot of time skiing and building mountain bike jumps with his brothers.

Do you feel like you have a sixth-sense connection with your twin?

Shawn doesn’t feel much of a sixth-sense connection with Mike, but says that sometimes he knows what he might be thinking.

How would your life be different without your twin?

Even with two other brothers, Shawn says his life would definitely be different without his twin, because he wouldn’t have someone as close to him. They went to college together and had their first job together. They’ve been friends since the beginning—literally!

How would your twin do in your current position?

Generously, Shawn said Mike would “probably do alright,” which makes sense if he’s an engineer as well!

Who is the nice twin and who is the evil twin?

Shawn says he is the nicer of the two, but all of the brothers look nice in their picture!


(Shawn-jacket, poses with twin Mike-center, and brothers-ends)

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Amanda was a Marketing Coordinator for CPL. She continually aspired to increase the quality of CPL's brand and after deciding to take her career in a different direction, we wish her the very best!

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    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hire in Jamestown
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hire in Rochester
    • BLOG: Celebrating AIA Rochester’s Centennial Year
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes Two New Hires in Suwanee
    • BLOG: In the Spotlight - Robin DeRue, LC, LEED AP
    • BLOG: THE SPCA Serving Allegany County "Give Me Shelter" Project
    • BUZZ: Engineering the Super Bowl - It Didn't Just Happen
    • BUZZ: Hospital Revives a Dead Retail Space Through Adaptive Reuse

    May

    • BULLETIN: New Office Tower in Greensboro Breaks Ground
    • BLOG: CPL’s 2019 Bike Challenge
    • BLOG: CPL Architectural Team Member Takes on the Olympics
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hire in Greenville
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hires in Newburgh and Olean
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hires in Rochester
    • BUZZ: Innovation Drives Success for Top NC, NY Design Firms

    April

    • BUZZ: ENR's 2019 Top 500 Design Firms
    • BLOG: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Why Reducing is King
    • BLOG: Designing Greener Communities One LEED Building at a Time
    • BLOG: LEED-ers of the Sustainable Design Pack
    • BLOG: CPL Celebrates Earth Week
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes Two New Hires in Rochester
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes Two New Hires in Raleigh
    • BUZZ: Rochester a Pendulum of Old and New Design

    March

    • BLOG: Meet the Pets - CPL's Exotic Animal Lovers
    • BLOG: Catching up with Carly Owczarczak, CID, LEED AP BD+C, NCIDQ
    • BLOG: Albany Medical Center Pediatric Emergency Department Building Achieves LEED Silver Certification
    • BROADCAST: Moore County Recreation Center
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hires in Greenville and Woodstock
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hires in Rochester and Albany

    February

    • BROADCAST: Rochester Regional Health - Riedman Health Center
    • BLOG: A Day in the Life of Tony Marchetti
    • BLOG: Mercedes-Benz Stadium Pedestrian Bridge at Northside Drive
    • BLOG: Preserving a Piece of History in the Village of Bergen
    • BUZZ: Teamwork a Key as CPL Expands Workload
    • BUZZ: Engineering GA's Top 100 Influential Woman of 2019
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hire in Poughkeepsie
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hire in Rochester

    January

    • BUZZ: CPL-Designed Bridge Gives Fans a Safe Path to the Super Bowl
    • BUZZ: Local Company Designs Super Bowl Bridge
    • BUZZ: The Unification of the North Chautauqua County Water District
    • BLOG: CPL Provides Emergency Remediation at Pine Bush Elementary
    • BLOG: Guilford Technical Community College Opens Doors to the Future of Jamestown’s Manufacturing Industry
    • BUZZ: Officials Tour Field of Dreams Facility in Allegany
    • BLOG: New Year, New Promotions
    • BULLETIN: CPL Celebrates the Promotion of Jason Benfante, AIA to Principal
    • BULLETIN: CPL Landscape Architect Appointed to USGBC's LEED Committee

2018


    December

    • BROADCAST: Happy Holidays 2018
    • BUZZ: Allegany's Field of Dreams Building its Way to Reality
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hire in Greensboro
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hires in Albany and Binghamton

    November

    • BULLETIN: CPL Breaks Ground at Mountain Island Educational State Forest
    • BLOG: CPL Enhances Market Presence in Higher Education
    • BUZZ: CPL Featured in Nov/Dec Edition of Business View Magazine
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Principal in Suwanee
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hire in Woodstock

    October

    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hire in Buffalo
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes Two New Hires in Raleigh
    • BLOG: Stroh Road Bridge in Attica, NY to Reopen in November
    • BLOG: Town of West Seneca Community Center and Library Renovation and Expansion Project
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes Back Eric Leibenguth to its Raleigh Office
    • BLOG: The Town of Union – Streambank Restoration
    • BULLETIN: Jamestown Pedestrian Bridges Awarded the 2018 ITE Transportation Project of the Year
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes Two New Hires in Rochester
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes Two New Hires in Albany
    • BUZZ: Top 160 Healthcare Architecture + AE Firms [2018 Giants 300 Report]
    • BUZZ: Good Bones Give Building New Life: The Riedman Health Center

    September

    • BLOG: The Seneca Park Zoo Animals of the Savannah Exhibit Opens
    • BLOG: CPL Welcomes New HR Director, Amy Marra
    • BLOG: Tech Talks - CPL's Take on Ideas Worth Spreading
    • BLOG: City of Locust Grove's New Public Safety Building
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hire in Suwanee
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes Three New Hires in Charlotte
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hire in Rochester
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes Two New Hires in Buffalo
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hire in Woodstock
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hire in Newburgh

    August

    • BULLETIN: National Comedy Center Open for Laughs
    • BLOG: Who is Chris Ladanyi?
    • BLOG: State-of-the-Art Surgery Has a New Home in Wayne County, NC
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hire in Greensboro
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hire in Charlotte
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes Two New Hires in Rochester
    • BUZZ: CPL Helps Bring Laughter to Life at National Comedy Center
    • BUZZ: The Stars Have Left Jamestown. What's Next For the National Comedy Center?
    • BULLETIN: CPL Acquires Engineering Firm Morris Associates

    July

    • BUZZ: National Comedy Center Set To Open During Lucille Ball Fest
    • BLOG: CPL Thrill Seekers - Work Hard, Play Hard
    • BLOG: Strategic Pathways For Pedestrians
    • BULLETIN: Get to Know CPL’s New BIM Manager, Stephen Olson, AIA
    • BLOG: Access to Quality Healthcare Easier Than Ever at New RRH Riedman Health Center
    • BUZZ: Comedy About to be Big Business in Jamestown
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hire in Woodstock
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes Four New Hires in Rochester
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes New Hire in Charlotte
    • BUZZ: Call it 'New West Seneca' - Community Center/Library to Anchor Town Makeover
    • BUZZ: Dedication Held For New Downtown Bridges At Riverwalk
    • BUZZ: The Latest on Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s Dazzling Bridge Project

    April

    • BUZZ: Northland Corridor Project Takes Shape on East Side
    • BUZZ: Reconnecting Downtown 'Neighborhood' to the Niagara River
    • BLOG: Field of Dreams Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility
    • BROADCAST: Experts in Athletic Field Design
    • BLOG: Austin Tylec - Movin’ and Shakin’ in Buffalo
    • BULLETIN: CPL Relocates to New, Larger Space in Woodstock, GA

    May

    • BUZZ: CPL Expands to New, Innovative Woodstock Office; Firm Plans to Hire New Employees
    • BULLETIN: John Zito Achieves P.E. Licensure
    • BLOG: Wombmates Wanted: Twins at CPL
    • BLOG: Sustainable Healthcare Practices Help Patients and the Planet
    • BLOG: Mercy Flight Opens New Facility
    • BLOG: Get to Know CPL’s Modern-Day Architectural Juggler

    June

    • BUZZ: ENR New York Top Design Firms By Market Sector 2018
    • BUZZ: Women in Construction and Development Share Their Paths to Success
    • BLOG: Stewards of the Earth
    • BLOG: CPL's Going Green
    • BLOG: From Intern to Designer - Robyn Hadfield, NCIDQ, Assoc. IIDA
    • BLOG: A Collaborative Approach to Education, Healthcare and Community
    • BUZZ: A Bridge to Sucess

    March

    • BLOG: UPMC Chautauqua WCA Hospital Expansion Taking Shape
    • BLOG: The Benefits of Roof Restoration
    • BLOG: A Day in the Life of CFO, Jen Rees
    • BLOG: Meet the Women in CPL's Charlotte Office
    • BUZZ: New Orange County Government Center Near End of $74M Makeover

    February

    • BLOG: CPL's Capital District Growth Crosses Disciplines
    • BLOG: Questions For CPL Engineers
    • BLOG: Pearl Anniversaries - Celebrating 30 Years at CPL
    • BUZZ: Making Construction Innovation Stick
    • BULLETIN: A Pair of Pedestrian Bridges in Jamestown Win Prestigious APWA Award
    • BUZZ: Rochester Roots a Key to CPL's Success and Expansion
    • BULLETIN: CPL's Jason Streb, AIA Elected 2018 Vice President of AIA Rochester

    January

    • BLOG: STAMP Project - Our Progress on the 1,260-Acre Mini-City
    • BROADCAST: A Tour of the Orange County Government Center
    • BLOG: How to Pass Your Next K-12 Referendum
    • BLOG: Cheryl Graeub Has the Interior Design Gene
    • BUZZ: Athenex Signs General Contractor
    • BUZZ: The 15 Most Noteworthy Museums Opening This Year
    • BULLETIN: CPL Celebrates the Promotion of Eric Wies, P.E. to Principal
    • BUZZ: CPL Rising on RBJ's Top Engineering Firms List

2015


    February

    • BLOG: Rochester's Evolution of Design

    December

    • BROADCAST: Happy Holidays 2015

    November

    • BLOG: CPL Today: Celebrating 40 Years!
    • BLOG: Ben Deuel Honored by AIANYS
    • BLOG: Orange You Glad You Work With Us?
    • BLOG: CPL Welcomes Larry Genn

    October

    • BLOG: Distinctive Designs for Worship
    • BLOG: History 101: CPL 10 Years Ago
    • BLOG: CPL Welcomes Melanie Anderson

    July

    • BLOG: CPL Welcomes Dan Insinna
    • BLOG: History 101: CPL 40 Years Ago
    • BROADCAST: A Conversation with CPL Leadership :: Rick Henry
    • BLOG: CPL Welcomes John Hall
    • BROADCAST: Christmas in July
    • BLOG: Project V.
    • BLOG: Transformations in Orange County

    September

    • BROADCAST: A Conversation with CPL Leadership :: Don Lee
    • BLOG: History 101: CPL 20 Years Ago
    • BLOG: CPL Celebrates Groundbreaking Design
    • BLOG: Summer 2015 at CPL
    • BLOG: More Than Just A Summer Internship

    August

    • BROADCAST: A Conversation with CPL Leadership :: John Patterson
    • BLOG: Orange County Team Celebrates Project Milestone
    • BLOG: CPLaccess
    • BLOG: History 101: CPL 30 Years Ago

2017


    December

    • BUZZ: RRH Creating New Health Center on East Ridge
    • BROADCAST: Celebrating Friendships, Family and Community
    • BUZZ: Salvatore Gift Leads to More Naming Rights at ECMC
    • BUZZ: Unite North Main Street Revitalization Project Update
    • BLOG: Celebrating Team Member Promotions
    • BLOG: Tour the Future CPL Woodstock Office Currently Under Construction

    November

    • BROADCAST: RRH Sands-Constellation Center for Critical Care
    • BULLETIN: Get to Know CPL's Chief Culture Officer
    • BUZZ: Clark Patterson Lee - Deeply Rooted in Genesee County
    • BUZZ: Tour Highlights Progress Of Comedy Center
    • BULLETIN: Clark Patterson Lee Welcomes Moser Mayer Phoenix Associates to the Team

    October

    • BUZZ: Top 100 - Clark Patterson Lee
    • BULLETIN: Novant Health Kernersville Medical Office Building
    • BROADCAST: CPL Creative Labs Showcases Virtual Reality Experience
    • BLOG: The Many Shoes of Zach Anderson
    • BLOG: A Wild Design
    • BULLETIN: CPL Ranks #45 on Rochester’s 2017 Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies List
    • BUZZ: The Rochester Engineer Features A Wild Design
    • BUZZ: Clark Patterson Lee Acquires Greensboro, NC Firm
    • BUZZ: How the Moser Mayer Phoenix Acquisition Came Together
    • BUZZ: East Coast Firm Acquires One of Triad's Largest Architecture Firms
    • BUZZ: West Seneca's First-of-its-Kind Community Center, Library On Track For May Opening
    • BUZZ: Introducing This Year's 40 Under 40 Honorees

    September

    • BLOG: Why Community Engagement Matters
    • BROADCAST: CPL Suwanee Office Tour
    • BULLETIN: Windows to New Worlds Expansion Project Wins AIA NC Tower Award
    • BLOG: Newburgh City Schools - Becoming Future Ready Now
    • BUZZ: Clark Patterson Lee in Growth Mode in Buffalo Market
    • BUZZ: Extraordinary People - Man Aiming to Transform Healthcare Options in Honduras
    • BUZZ: Renovations in Newburgh Schools Would Link Learning with Attractive Design

    August

    • BLOG: CPL Welcomes to our Suwanee Office, Landscape Architect, Mack Cain, RLA, LEED AP
    • BLOG: A Sense for Interior Design - The Design Story of the Levine Autism Clinic
    • BLOG: Town of West Seneca Library and Community Center
    • BLOG: Graphic Designer, Brand Ambassador, Life Saver
    • BUZZ: Millennial Stays Put and Thrives in Hometown
    • BUZZ: Hot Jobs - Expect Strong Competition for Architects
    • BUZZ: Celebrating the National Comedy Center

    July

    • BLOG: CPL's Student Loan Assistance Program (S.L.A.P.)
    • BLOG: CPL Celebrates Advancements in Healthcare Across the East Coast
    • BLOG: Catching Up with CPL's Resident Plumbing Expert
    • BULLETIN: CPL Welcomes to our Albany Office, Architect, Lauren Tarsio, AIA

    June

    • BLOG: A Day in the Life of Architect, Jason Streb, AIA
    • BLOG: Brand New Look For Expanding Buffalo Office
    • BLOG: CPL's Adam Stoker Wins AIA Design Competition
    • BLOG: CPL Structural Engineer Brings New Services to Suwanee
    • BUZZ: Revving Up the Growth
    • BULLETIN: Clark Patterson Lee Completes Portville School Fitness Center Makeover
    • BLOG: Professional Exam Spotlights
    • BUZZ: Michael Mistriner Ready to Lead Clark Patterson Lee's Buffalo Office
    • BUZZ: How to Create a Culture for Retaining Talent

    May

    • BLOG: CPL Gives Portville CSD's Fitness Center a Makeover
    • BLOG: CPL's Top Ten List of Team Building Activities
    • BLOG: Hands-On Experience Meets Meaningful Mentorship
    • BROADCAST: A Groundbreaking Healthcare Event
    • BUZZ: New Approach to Construction Catching On Here

    April

    • BULLETIN: Clark Patterson Lee Welcomes New Principal / Vice President in Buffalo and New Director of Communications in Rochester
    • BLOG: Columbus Technical College: World-Class Welding Lab Renovation
    • BULLETIN: Landscape Architect Among First to Earn SITES Certification
    • BULLETIN: Clark Patterson Lee Breaks Ground at Wayne Memorial Hospital

    March

    • BLOG: Catching Up With Designer, Dan Nead
    • BLOG: A Day in the Life of a Marketing Coordinator
    • BROADCAST: Geneva High School Athletic Complex
    • BUZZ: Clark Patterson Lee Has Designs on Growth

    February

    • BLOG: CPL Welcomes Robert Comery
    • BLOG: Northside Drive Pedestrian Bridge

    January

    • BLOG: Clark Patterson Lee Moves Home to Newburgh
    • BLOG: CPL Wins 2 APWA Awards
    • BLOG: CPL Welcomes Anne Dafchik
    • BLOG: The Rise and Fall of the Detroit Community
    • BULLETIN: Driving Design Forward in Woodstock

2016


    December

    • BROADCAST: CPL Pays it Forward

    November

    • BLOG: LEED Silver Certification Awarded to the Center for Puppetry Arts Addition
    • BLOG: Green Up Your Day of Giving Thanks
    • BLOG: Licensed to Fly Drones
    • BLOG: A Groundbreaking Recreational Event
    • BLOG: Get to Know Josh Sauve
    • BLOG: Dutchess Day School Music Education Building
    • BLOG: What Happened to Detroit Schools?

    October

    • BLOG: Empty Supermarket Turned State-of-the-Art Heath Center
    • BLOG: Transformational Master Plan is Approved
    • BLOG: Get to Know Laura Licitra
    • BLOG: CPL Binghamton's Local Food Guide

    September

    • BROADCAST: Discover Your Potential at CPL
    • BLOG: A Day in the Life of Mechanical Engineer, Rich Morelle
    • BULLETIN: Clark Patterson Lee Welcomes Reggie Scales
    • BLOG: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work at CPL

    August

    • BLOG: City of Kingston Project Update
    • BUZZ: Community Hospitals Meet Future Healthcare Needs
    • BLOG: The Hudson Valley All-Stars
    • BLOG: Get to Know Amanda Brookins
    • BLOG: UMMC Cancer Center Completed
    • BLOG: Paul Hedin: Architect, Community Leader & Two-Time Cancer Survivor
    • BROADCAST: Introducing Enscape

    July

    • BROADCAST: Atlanta Motorsports Park
    • BLOG: Energy Performance Contracting
    • BLOG: Building Homes, Community & Hope
    • BLOG: City of Woodstock Project Update
    • BLOG: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo ICU Expansion
    • BLOG: Beers, Engineers and Concrete Canoes
    • BLOG: CPL Welcomes Laurence Carty

    June

    • BLOG: Same Great Service, New Local Office
    • BLOG: Newark-Wayne Community Hospital Breaks Ground
    • BUZZ: CPL's Women to Watch
    • BROADCAST: The Best Days Were in PreSchool
    • BLOG: Celebrating Construction Managers
    • BLOG: Solving Problems on a Macro Level
    • BLOG: Get to Know Joseph Powell

    May

    • BLOG: Unite North Main
    • BLOG: Smart Tools Lead to Smart Designs
    • BLOG: Making an Impact
    • BLOG: Caldwell UNC Health Care Breaks Ground
    • BLOG: The RITE Project at the Right Time
    • BLOG: Get to Know Haley Wehner
    • BROADCAST: Dalton State College Health Professions Building

    April

    • BLOG: Stepping it Up in the Workplace
    • BLOG: Walking the Sustainable Walk
    • BLOG: CPL's Todd Liebert Writes the Rules
    • BLOG: Inspiration From Our Communities
    • BLOG: CPL Launches New Website and Logo
    • BROADCAST: An Intentional Culture
    • BLOG: CPL Welcomes Domenic Emilio

    February

    • BLOG: IPD: HOW it Works and WHY it Matters
    • BROADCAST: What is Architecture?
    • BLOG: CPL Welcomes Susan Carpenter
    • BLOG: CPL Gives Back: Roger Vanderbrook
    • BLOG: Designing a "Ribbiting" Zoo Experience
    • BLOG: Licensure Recognitions
    • BUZZ: Congratulations to the South Carolina State Museum!

    January

    • BLOG: CPL Tours URMC Golisano Children's Hospital
    • BLOG: CPL Welcomes Jason Suss
    • BLOG: Engineering Solutions One Creek at a Time
    • BLOG: Progress In Orange County
    • BLOG: Celebrating Our People

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