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December 16, 2021

Foit-Albert Associates Named One of Nation’s Fastest-Growing Firms in Under-Resourced Communities

Foit-Albert Associates, Architecture, Engineering and Surveying, PC has been named a winner of the 2021 Inner City 100 (IC100) awarded by Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC). Since 1999, ICIC has identified and celebrated the 100 fastest-growing businesses in under-resourced communities in the U.S. through the IC100 award. The 2021 IC100 winners were evaluated based on revenue growth during the four-year period from 2016 to 2020. Foit-Albert Associates, led by President Greg Carballada, was ranked #65 on the list based on its four-year revenue growth rate of 76.45%.

This year’s IC100 list was unveiled during an awards ceremony at ICIC’s 2021 Annual Conference held virtually on December 9.

“Recording financial growth year over year is a significant accomplishment,” said ICIC CEO Steve Grossman. “The Inner City 100 class of 2021 sustained their momentum amid the unprecedented challenges faced during the pandemic to greatly expand their respective businesses’ revenue – a tremendous accolade to be celebrated.”

Grossman added, “These firms have been engines of job growth and a healthy, inclusive economy in these incredibly challenging times. They have also been actively engaged in strengthening their communities by donating their time and resources to local organizations and charities. We are truly inspired by our IC100 winners.”

Foit-Albert Associates encourages employees to engage in activities that promote diversity and grow connections between the professions and the local community. Employees serve on the Erie County MWBE Advisory Committee, local not-for-profit boards, and the AIA-WNY MWBE Committee, working to increase opportunities for workforce diversity within its regional Architecture/Engineering community. The firm sponsors and participates in Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) and the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Future Cities programs. Staff members also speak at Buffalo Public Schools to introduce technical professions to a diverse student body and work closely with high school students in the ACEC program. Recruitment at multicultural job fairs provides greater opportunity for new diverse professionals.

Learn more about the 2021 Inner City 100 at www.icic.org.

September 15, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

 We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.

March 18, 2021

Michael Lydle, PE joins Foit-Albert Associates

Michael Lydle, PE has joined the Engineering Group at Foit-Albert Associates as a Senior Project Manager. Mr. Lydle has over 40 years’ experience as a construction management professional. His role will include project management, construction management, resident engineering & construction inspection (REI) management, resident project representative, design management, business management, and marketing. Mr. Lydle has earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from State University of New York at Buffalo and Associate of Applied Science in Civil Technology from Erie County Community College. His professional affiliations include New York State Association of Transportation Engineers, Erie-Niagara Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers, American Bridge Construction and Design (ABCD), New York State County Highway Association, Past Chair of the Western NY Incident Management Committee and Past Member of the US-Canada Border Crossing Committee. He will be working out of the Buffalo office location.

March 5, 2021

GWEN HOWARD RECOGNIZED AS A CHAMPION OF DIVERSITY

Congratulations to Gwen Howard, Foit-Albert’s VP of Architecture! 

Gwen has been selected as one of this year’s IDEA award winners. 

Buffalo Business First’s IDEA awards celebrates companies and individuals in Western New York who prioritize the importance of diversity and inclusion, champion equitable human resources practices and develop inclusive cultures. 

Gwen chairs the Erie County Executive’s MWBE Advisory Committee, co-chair of the American Institute of Architects Buffalo/WNY Diversity Committee and participates with the Buffalo Engineering Awareness for Minorities.

Greg Carballada, President of Foit-Albert said of the award, “this reflects on Gwen’s commitment and passion ensuring equity and support for everyone.”

February 16, 2021

Michael J. Moore, Jr. and John Drews join Foit-Albert’s Albany Office

Michael J. Moore, Jr.Michael J. Moore, Jr. has joined Foit-Albert Associates as a Jr. Civil Engineer in the Transportation Group. Mr. Moore has 3 years of experience in construction/engineering settings and will be working out of the Albany office location. He has earned a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Structural Focus, from Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Science in Physics with Concentration in Pre-Engineering from Le Moyne.

 

 

 

John DrewsJohn Drews has joined the Engineering Group at Foit-Albert Associates as a Junior Engineer. John earned a Bachelor of Technology in Civil & Environmental Engineering Technology at SUNY Canton. He has a year of professional experience in bridge design and holds certifications such as OSHA 10-hour, AC Concrete Field Technician Testing Grade I, Confined Space, Gas Meter/Lockout/Tag Out, and APNGA Portable Nuclear Gauge Safety & US DOT Hazmat Cert.  John will be working out of the Albany office location.

January 14, 2021

Foit-Albert Recognizes our newest Licensed Professional Engineer

Catherine Leyden joins the Business Development Group as a Marketing Proposal Coordinator, as part of the proposal development team.