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Posted: December 26, 2023
2023 Year in Review: Andrew Borek, Alan Margolin & Associates
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Alan Margolin & Associates
What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2023? In a strategic move aimed at solidifying its position in the South Florida market, AMAA has successfully acquired Bryntesen Engineering, a highly esteemed structural engineering firm. Boasting over four decades of extensive experience in various facets of structural engineering, Bryntesen Engineering brings a wealth of expertise to AMAA’s Florida portfolio.
How has your career path changed in 2023? Expanding AMAA has been a challenging and rewarding career path of balancing professional growth and the commitment to spending quality time with my wife and two young boys. Both serve as a source of inspiration, resilience, and perspective to the overall fabric of lifestyle for which I’m profoundly grateful.
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