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Roger Smith 2011

Name: Roger Smith, AIA, LEED AP Title: President and Principle Architect Company: BBS Architects & Engineers, P.C. Location: Patchogue, N.Y. Birthplace: Bay Shore, N.Y. Family: Wife, Connie; daughter, Brenna (interior designer); son-in-law, Jeff; grandson, Ben, 14 months; and daughter, Maura (vocal performer) College: N.Y.I.T., BArch., 1978 First job outside of real estate: Painter First job in real estate or allied field: Draftsperson for an A/E firm What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? BBS is a full-service architecture, interior design and engineering firm. Our practice spans commercial, institutional, educational, worship and public work. With an extensive portfolio of LEED certified projects, BBS is a leading Tri-state and Long Island designer of environmentally responsible facilities. BBS designed the first LEED certified public school in New York State. Hobbies: Golf, cooking, gardening, boating Favorite book: "Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander In Chief" by James M. McPherson Favorite movie: "The Gladiator" Person you admire most (outside of family): Walt Disney Keys to success: Blending beautiful designs with an in-depth understanding of how buildings are built, perceived and utilized If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Puppeteer
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The evolving relationship of environmental  consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

The evolving relationship of environmental consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

When Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) were first part of commercial real estate risk management, it was the lenders driving this requirement. When a borrower wanted a loan on a property, banks would utilize a list of “Approved Consultants” to order the report on both refinances and purchases.