DEI Discussion Series - Being Seen and Heard
Join C2AE’s Joseph Callahan in this American Water Works Association webinar to explore what inclusion means and the impact genuine inclusion can have on individuals and the whole team.
Rising Construction Costs for Schools
Project manager Steve Jurczuk, AIA, LEED AP, has served educators for the length of his 28-year career. He’s seen the ebb and flow of construction costs over the decades, and he’s helped school districts weather the tough times. And, according to Steve, 2023 is one of the hard years. We sat down with Steve to understand why construction costs are on the rise and what school districts can do about it.
C2AE has refreshed its brand!
C2AE takes a highly personalized, forward-thinking approach to client service. We plan, design, and deliver a promising future, always in service of passion for our craft. That’s what we want our brand to show: our legacy, our unique approach, and our passion. And now we have the language, colors, and logo to tell our story better.
Location, Location, Fire Station: How to Find the Right Site for Your Fire Station
When it comes to fighting fires, response time can make all the difference.
Three New Answers to Age-Old Public Works Questions
“Public works” is a broad term that can be difficult to define. In general, C2AE believes public works is about fostering vibrant, healthy communities.
Secrets to Writing a Great RFP
So you’re ready to start your next project. You’ll need to hire the right architecture and engineering firm, and that means it's time to write a request for qualifications or a request for proposals (RFQ/P).
Design Forecast 2023: K-12 Education
2023 is finally here! To celebrate, C2AE’s designers shared a few of the trends in K12 learning environments that they believe will carry into the new year and beyond.
Meet Sandra March, C2AE’s Education Leader
Sandra March has spent over 25 years building relationships across the architecture and engineering industry, the last three here at C2AE. Her passion is connecting schools, colleges, universities, and libraries with skilled architects and engineers to create highly effective, safe, and long-lasting learning environments.
Daverman Hall Wins 2022 IIDA Award
Cornerstone University's newly renovated Daverman Hall was honored at the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Michigan Chapter 2022 MiDesign Gala on April 22, earning the Renovation Award.
3D Building Scanning
Did you know that in just minutes, C2AE can create an accurate virtual model of your space?
USDA Funding for Rural Education
Did you know that there’s a funding program out there that almost any rural educator can use?
Kalkaska Railroad Square Wins Engineering Excellence Award
The Village of Kalkaska Railroad Square revitalization has received an Engineering Merit Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan!
7 Library Design Trends for a Changing World
Libraries have always been a vital resource in their neighborhoods, evolving as community needs change. So what do cutting-edge libraries look like in the information age, especially post-pandemic?
Investing in What Talent Wants
Economic development experts know that thriving economies require three elements: business (which needs talent), talent (which wants place), and place (which needs business). Together, you get the economic development cycle.
Is LEED Building Certification Worth It?
It goes without saying that environmental impact and user health are important to the majority of building owners. But to what level? Many environmental decisions have a major price tag attached to them. Some have a quick return on investment and others don’t. Certain certification credits make more sense on some buildings than others. As an owner, should you only choose…
Improving the Climate Resiliency of Infrastructure
Increasing trends of extreme weather patterns across the country—from sweltering heat and droughts to deep freezes to hurricanes and flooding—will continue to have a major impact on our built infrastructure unless we make fundamental changes now.