LaBella Associates

🏆 Back in the winner’s circle! LaBella’s Charlotte team took home the Best Meal Award at the 2025 CANstruction Charlotte competition with their towering “Mascot Munch” PEZ dispenser display—all in support of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (SHMETROLINA). 💪🥫 LaBella’s design, “Mascot Munch,” featured five giant PEZ dispensers representing each of Charlotte's professional sports team mascots: Sir Minty of the Charlotte FC, Hugo of the Charlotte Hornets, Sir Purr of the Carolina Panthers, Chubby of the Charlotte Checkers, and Homer of the Charlotte Knights. These impressive structures stood nearly 10 feet tall! Special thanks to Riya Patel for leading the coordination of this effort! 😀 Learn more about the event on our website: https://lnkd.in/eJQz6e2G #canstructioncharlotte #SecondHarvestFoodBank #canstruction #charlottenc

LaBella is on the move this May! From engineering innovations and sustainable solutions to community development and educational transformation, our team will be attending—and presenting at—dozens of events across the country (and even overseas!). 🌏 We’re excited to connect, collaborate, and share our expertise throughout a packed month of conferences, panels, and presentations. 🔗 Click to explore our full May schedule and learn more about where we’ll be and what we’ll be sharing: https://lnkd.in/eHexGqMf If you have any questions or would like to connect with our team at an event, we’d love to hear from you! #Conferences #Events #Engineering #Architecture #Sustainability #Planning #Innovation

We’re excited to launch a 3-part Q&A series featuring our incredible Field Construction Managers! Get an inside look at their day-to-day work, the challenges they tackle, and what they love most about being part of the LaBella team. This series is more than just a behind-the-scenes look—it’s an invitation. We’re hiring Field Construction Managers to join our growing Program Management Services Division, and we think you might be a great fit. 👷♂️ What does a Field Construction Manager do at LaBella? • Oversee electric utility construction projects • Ensure work meets safety, environmental, and design standards • Coordinate with contractors and internal teams • Monitor schedules and manage project documentation • Work in the field—rain or shine—with a problem-solving mindset If you have experience in electric transmission, distribution, or substations, and you're looking for a company with strong values, supportive leadership, and industry-leading benefits—this might be your next step. 🌎 Travel expected | Outdoor work required ✅ OSHA experience preferred | 4+ years utility field experience required 👉 Swipe through our first Q&A with Carlos Caridad, and click here to apply today: https://lnkd.in/exJ6r6TD #FieldConstruction #ConstructionJobs #LaBellaLife #NowHiring #UtilityJobs #ProgramManagement #JoinOurTeam

Congratulations, Norabelle Greenberger, AICP, for receiving the Brownfield Catalyst of the Year award at the 2025 Brownfield Developer Summit! You are certainly deserving of this recognition and we’re so lucky to have you on Team LaBella! 👏🏼😃

We are honored to have Rob Simonetti of LaBella Associates among our highly skilled and knowledgeable lineup of speakers for our small house workshop next month in Loveland, Colo. This workshop is for you if you've ever considered developing or operating a radically innovative eldercare nursing home or assisted living community. Join us on June 3 and 4 for a two-day workshop designed to arm you with insights, takeaways, and strategies that shatter outdated models and create next-level, person-directed living practices and environments. You'll learn about: > Radical Eldercare Innovations > Mastering Small House Operations > The Power of Management Companies > Market Feasibility Intel > Game-Changing Architectural Design As Senior Living Studio Leader, Rob has extensive experience as a design director in the architecture and planning industry. He has extensive knowledge in sustainable design, comprehensive planning, urban design, residential design, and site planning. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eYpz6p-v

As we wrap up National Landscape Architecture Month, we’re excited to celebrate the recognition of two LaBella projects that received 2025 Merit Awards from the NY Upstate ASLA at the Annual Reception and Awards Celebration on April 25th. 🌳 Union Square Park in Hornell, NY, was honored with a Merit Award in the General Design – Large Scale category for transforming a vacant site into a vibrant public space featuring a performance stage, a water feature, and a memorial to a fallen officer. 🍬 Stever’s Candies in Rochester, NY, earned a Merit Award in Historic Preservation, recognizing our work to improve accessibility and enhance the outdoor charm of this iconic family-owned business. These projects honor local history and strengthen communities through thoughtful, impactful design. Congratulations to all involved! Follow the link to learn more about the ASLA awards and these exciting projects on our website:  https://lnkd.in/eX7aFVJY #ASLANYU #ASLA #LandscapeArchitecture #UrbanDesign #HistoricPreservation

LaBella’s Jeffrey Kloetzer, AIA, and Danielle Lewis, CID, ALEP, WELL AP, will be presenting at A4LE-Association for Learning Environments’ Northeast 2025 Annual Regional Conference! 📅 Catch them on Wednesday, May 7th, at 2:45 p.m. for their session titled “STEAM Powered Progress—Revitalizing Learning and the Central High School.” Alongside J Francis Manning, Ed.D. of the Syracuse City School District, they’ll spotlight the transformation of the historic Central High School into New York State’s first regional STEAM-focused high school. 🏫 Learn how the team balanced preserving a beloved community landmark with integrating forward-thinking, real-world programming—demonstrating how thoughtful design supports interdisciplinary, hands-on STEAM education. 👉 Learn more about the conference here: https://lnkd.in/epu3DkBA #A4LE #STEAMEducation #K12Design #LearningEnvironments #HistoricPreservation #DesignMatters

Last week, LaBella was proud to join the East Greenbush Central School District, Turner Construction Company, the Board of Education, and student-athletes to break ground on the District’s $116 million Capital Improvement Project! This exciting three-year initiative—anticipated to span six phases over five years—will bring transformative upgrades to all seven schools across the district. By this time next year, Columbia High School will feature new tennis and basketball courts and a brand-new roof. Phase 1A is officially underway, with LaBella providing full architectural and engineering services. Future phases will include: • HVAC system replacements and full A/C in all five elementary schools • Classroom additions and library renovations • New playgrounds and athletic field upgrades • Sidewalk, parking lot, and infrastructure improvements Carefully scheduled to align with the academic calendar and NYSED guidelines, the project also maximizes state aid to reduce the cost burden for local taxpayers. We’re honored to be part of this investment in the future of East Greenbush students! 📚🏫 #Groundbreaking #K12Design #EducationalDesign #Architecture #Engineering

Senior Landscape Architect Doug McCord, PLA, has been named the 2025 Distinguished Practitioner in Private Practice by the American Society of Landscape Architects New York Upstate Chapter (NY Upstate ASLA)! Doug’s career includes designing hundreds of impactful projects across Upstate New York, dedicating decades of service to ASLA NYU, and fiercely advocating for the advancement of the landscape architecture profession—making him truly deserving of this recognition. Doug was honored at the ASLA NYU Annual Reception and Awards Celebration held in Utica, New York, on April 25. Read more about ASLA, their annual awards program, and Doug’s contributions to the landscape architecture profession on our website: https://lnkd.in/dRypiNvc #aslanyu #asla #landscapearchitecture #award

♻️ Headed to #WasteExpo2025 in Las Vegas? Don’t miss LaBella’s Sustainability Manager, Crystal Stapley, as she shares her expertise in two insightful sessions on Tuesday, May 6! 📅 8:30 a.m. – Presentation:  “Going Green for Green: Profit Through Diversion Practices” Crystal will share how smart waste diversion strategies can unlock new revenue, extend landfill life, and boost sustainability—without major financial or operational disruptions. She’ll also offer real-world solutions to common industry challenges like staffing, safety, and outdated processes. 📅 10:30 a.m. – Panel Discussion: “Disaster Debris Management: Preparing for the Inevitable” Crystal will join fellow panelists Brian Usher (Sarasota County Solid Waste Department), Josh Jimerfield (Tetra Tech), and Leslie Lukacs (Zero Waste Sonoma) to highlight the critical need for disaster debris management planning. Topics will include debris assessment, resource coordination, regulatory compliance, and monitoring to help municipalities prepare effectively for future emergencies. 🔗 Learn more about Waste360's WasteExpo conference here: https://lnkd.in/dQkcvj3 #Sustainability #WasteDiversion #WasteManagement #Recycling #SolidWaste