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The AFG Group / National Park Service (NPS) Team is honored to have received a CMAA Metro NY/NJ Chapter Project Achievement Merit Award for the Castle Clinton National Monument Façade Restoration Project.

The award recognizes outstanding construction management practices and successful project completion on this prestigious $5.4M project located in Manhattan, NY. AFG was entrusted to oversee all construction management services for NPS on this 2.5 year long project that involved a comprehensive restoration effort to revive the 1811 building’s historic structure through capping, stabilization, and conservation treatments.

To learn more about the project, visit: https://lnkd.in/e3dyUtTp

Join us in celebrating Ashley Abdullah's recent achievement: she received her Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification this month!

Ashley, a seasoned Project Director at AFG, brings over 15 years of experience in design and project management, working with both federal and private sector clients, including the General Services Administration, U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and Department of Homeland Security. Her expertise in project planning, budgeting, and sustainable development has been pivotal in transforming iconic buildings like the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building and the Harry S. Truman Building.

Congrats, Ashley, on this well-deserved milestone! To read more, visit: https://lnkd.in/ef6M9wQ4

AFG was proud to celebrate the completion of the National Park Service Sheriff's House Restoration at a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony held in New Castle, Delaware.

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) joined federal, state, and community leaders, including AFG's Vice President, Guy "Kai" I. Goodrich (WPC-C) CCM, and Construction Managers, Tom Johnson, and Peter Solor, LEED AP, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to highlight the opening of the new welcome center.

The $10.2M Sheriff’s House Restoration began in January 2022 and reached completion in time for National Park Week in April 2024. NPS utilized AFG’s Construction Management Services for historic renovations of this masonry structure, with interior spaces for park operations, visitor services, exhibits, a new auditorium, recreated holding cells, and additional office space.

The House was constructed in 1857 on a circa 1793 jail site. It is all that remains of Delaware's first prison system and is now a key feature of Delaware's First State National Park.

To read more about the project, visit: https://www.afgcm.com/news/afg-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-for-nps-sheriffs-house-restoration/

Photo Credit: U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) |

Congratulations to John Crossen, MPA, Esq, PE, LEED AP, AFG Department of Defense Director of Operations who has been elected President of the Society of American Military Engineers Hampton Roads Post.

In this capacity, he will follow in the footsteps of his predecessors by expanding Industry-Government Engagement, guiding and supporting the Post’s committee missions and the Small Business Conference, and implementing new missions and activities. Crossen will serve as Post President from June 2024-June 2025.

To learn more, visit: https://www.afgcm.com/news/afg-dod-sme-john-crossen-mpa-esq-pe-leed-ap-elected-same-hampton-roads-president/

AFG is proud to be the recipient of a 2024 Marketing Communications Awards (MCA) Honorable Mention from the Society for Marketing Professional Services Washington DC (SMPS DC) Chapter, the nation’s largest chapter within the association for marketing and business development professionals in the AEC industry.

Congratulations to AFG’s Marketing and Communications Department for their successful efforts: Sally Clark, CPSM, Vice President, Director of Marketing & Communications, E. Caitlin O’Connor, Communications Manager, and Madelaine Akers, Proposal Manager.

To learn more about the award, visit: https://www.afgcm.com/news/smps-dc-recognizes-afg-with-an-mca/

AFG's Construction Manager, Ana Lorena Alvarez, Assoc. AIA, and Past-Chair of LA.IDEA is currently attending the AIA24 Expo in Washington, D.C., June 6–7.

The conference is a prime opportunity for the 15,000+ attendees to grow their networks, expand their knowledge, and get hands-on with the latest products and materials from nearly 550 exhibiting companies, all in one location.

Meet with Lorena to learn more about her responsibilities at the leading Latinx Design and Architecture Association chapter in the DC area and her work on the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda Campus.

Join AFG and the National Park Service today for a webinar hosted by the CMAA about the Independence National Historical Park Chilled Water Plant Infrastructure Improvements project.

AFG's Tony Lopacki, CCM, Project Executive, and Peter Solor, LEED AP, Project Director along with Ryan Kemble, Park Project Manager/Mechanical Engineer, National Park Service will present virtually on May 23rd at 2-3pmET.

From the case study, attendees will understand the challenges the team encountered, explore the project's lessons learned, and discover how the team helped honor an important piece of American history.

To register, visit: https://lnkd.in/geB37_Am

AFG's Bring Your Child to Work Day 2024 was an absolute blast! For the 6th consecutive year, AFG Marketing created a fun activity pack to send to our AFG Juniors unable to join their parents on project sites.

This year, the activity booklet was themed around the newly finished National Park Service First State National Park — the Sheriff's House Rehabilitation project in New Castle, Delaware.

We "deputized" 21 AFG Juniors to join in the fun to learn all about the NPS Sheriff's House Renovation, and unlock their creative brains to build their very own combination lock.

Vice President and Director of Marketing and Communications Sally Clark, CPSM, CF APMP will be attending the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) DC/Northern Virginia Post Joint Small Business Conference tomorrow, April 24.

The conference brings together the State & Local and Federal agencies and businesses throughout the DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area to network, discuss upcoming contracting opportunities, connect with potential teaming partners, and more!

Don't miss the chance to network with Sally and others by registering here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/same-dc-nova-posts-2024-small-business-conference-tickets-793640358677

Happy Earth Day! Let's protect the natural world, prioritize sustainability, and make conscious choices for a greener future.

Check out the video below from EarthDay.org to learn more about the negative effects of plastic on our environment.

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AFG was a proud sponsor of this week's SAME DC Tour of the Capitol Building, hosted by Joe Yates, Superintendent of the House Office Buildings.

In attendance from the firm were mentors and participants in AFG's Mentoring Program, a popular internal program that provides enhanced professional development, client engagement, and industry exposure to select employees.

Thank you to the Architect of the Capitol for the impressive tour and discussion of the facilities.

Looking for a career in AEC? We're hiring!

AFG is currently looking for talented individuals to fill several exciting positions in Inspections, Construction Management, Project Management, and more in multiple locations across the country.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we have opportunities for you to grow and thrive within our company. So, if you're ready to take on new challenges and work on exciting projects, we want to hear from you!

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and plenty of opportunities and support for career growth and development.

Head to our careers page at www.afgcm.com/careers for more information on the available roles and submit your application. We can't wait to welcome you to our team!

AFG Vice President and Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Small Business COI Chair, Sally Clark, CPSM, CF APMP recently served as a panelist at the virtual 2024 WOSB Industry Day hosted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

The event was dedicated to supporting and educating women-owned small businesses (WOSB) and women veteran-owned small businesses (WVOSB) to increase the number of support services and networking opportunities for that community.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - NRC had a move-in deadline of February 2023 for their Regional Office in King of Prussia, PA. NRC needed 37K SF of secure, leased office space within a large, occupied building converted to newly renovated offices within a tight 9-month construction schedule, while partially under COVID restrictions.

The $6M project included exterior improvements for building security and protection, extensive upgrades, and modifications to the building's electrical system, including a new generator and main distribution panel for the NRC space.

AFG was procured to provide construction procurement and construction management services for the General Services Administration. To keep the project momentum, AFG diligently coordinated the multiple stakeholders, including the GSA, lessor, owner, using agency, design team, and contractors to meet the move-in date.

NRC successfully occupied the newly renovated space on time, on-budget, and AFG’s Project Manager, Peter Solor, LEED AP, received much-deserved praise from GSA for his efforts.

AFG is pleased to announce the appointment of Tamara Koermer, MBA, PMP, as Pacific Region Lead. With a robust background in program and construction management, Tamara joins AFG’s team to spearhead the company's expansion efforts into the Pacific Region.

To learn more about Tamara, visit: https://lnkd.in/ep7pdEpk

Tamara will be representing AFG at the upcoming Project Management Institute (PMI) Hawaii Professional Development Day in Honolulu, Hawaii on March 25, where she will lead a session on Power Skills, “Change Agent: Leading Transformation Within an Entrenched Workforce.”

To register for the event, visit: https://lnkd.in/gr9_5amS

Attending SAME Capital Week 2024?

Be on the lookout for AFG's Vice President Sally Clark, CPSM, CF APMP, as she supports the SAME Foundation Fundraising Reception and Silent Auction on Monday, March 25 from 5:30-7 pm, to raise money to support America's future STEM professionals and engineering leaders.

Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gNpVUNA
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AFG's Management Team recently gathered in Fairfax, VA for its Spring Operations Strategy Meeting for a full day of opportunity reviews and planning. Upper management covered topics that included AFG's waterfall, burn rates, project profitability, and upcoming project awards submissions.

Afterward, the Management Team was joined by staff from the DC region for fun and networking at the French-bistro-style restaurant, Parc de Ville. The light-hearted occasion was an opportunity to chat with new and long-term employees, share successes from their projects, and enjoy a great meal together.

General Services Administration (GSA) recently hosted its first-ever Construction Awards ceremony recognizing exemplary achievements and construction excellence on GSA projects of all sizes. AFG is proud to have supported 3 award-winning projects with Construction Management and other support services:

- Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial (Washington, DC) - Clark Construction Group - Honor in Craftsmanship & Merit in Capital Projects

- James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse Elevator Modernization (Philadelphia, PA) - Sun Construction Services, Inc.- Merit in Engaged Customer Project

- Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium Restoration (Washington, DC) - Meridien Group, LLC - Merit in Outstanding Subcontractor

Congratulations to each of the construction teams for dedicating their skills and expertise to making these GSA projects shine; it was our pleasure to work with you!

Attending ? Network with AFG's Vice President, Project Director Kai Goodrich (WPC-C) CCM, LEED AP, CQM, Construction Manager Tom Johnson, and Project Director Peter Solor, LEED AP, CQM at this amazing conference focused on leveraging leadership skills, technological innovations, and digital tools.

Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e9VUwAVu

WIC WEEK 2024 | This week, we are sharing advice from AFG's women leaders about what it takes to be . Happy !

PM/Estimator, Alicia Hernandez has over 10 years of experience as a Construction Manager managing high-visibility, high-risk projects for commercial, medical, government, community developments, and private clients in the Miami-Dade County metropolitan area.

Alicia brought her rock-star PM skills to the high-profile $4.8M Hard Rock Cafe renovation in Hollywood, FL, and a high-rise in downtown Miami which she worked on from ground to completion. Nowadays, you can find her assisting GSA Region 4 with their vast portfolio of projects as a PM and Estimator.

Week has kicked off and as a Woman-Owned business, AFG is excited to participate by highlighting our women in AEC.

This year's theme, 'Keys to the Future', celebrates the strength and knowledge of women and the vital role they play in shaping the future of the construction industry.

Be sure to check back this week for individual spotlights of some of AFG's women leaders!

Want to find a National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) chapter near you? Visit: https://lnkd.in/eb8pxjdv

Congratulations to Senior Vice President, Director of Strategic Growth and Development, Matt Oviatt on 10 years with AFG!

Matt is credited for his significant impact on the growth of AFG into new markets and clients, most recently being an IDIQ, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He also developed and implemented AFG's client engagement and feedback system, which has been popular with AFG clients for its valuable insights and improved project outcomes.

Attending the Society of American Military Engineers Hampton Roads Post Small Business Outreach & Industry Day? AFG is a proud sponsor!

Be sure to stop by to discuss partnering and business opportunities with CEO Cheryl O'Connor, President Michael O'Connor, PE, and Director of DoD Operations & Business Development John Crossen.


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Happy Engineers Week!

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Congratulations to Project Manager, Daniel Vatandoost CCM, EIT (pictured left center) for being accepted into the 2024 Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Maryland Leadership & Mentoring Program.

The prestigious year-long program serves to cultivate talented professionals and develop leaders for the future of the A/E/C profession. They cover topics including self-analysis, team dynamics, building consensus, and strategizing. LMP participants are mentored by executive-level government and industry leaders.

To learn more, visit: https://www.afgcm.com/news/dan-vatandoost-accepted-into-same-maryland-leadership-mentoring-program/

To close out the year and kick off an exciting 2024, AFG gathered for a festive cocktail reception at The Mansion on O & O Street Museum in Washington, DC – renowned as the "coolest place in DC." With over 100 rooms and 70 secret doors, this unique venue set the stage for a truly unforgettable evening.

What a spectacular experience we had to "Unlock the Excellence Within" -- our theme for the year. It was a joyous occasion spent with our AFG peers, reflecting on a year filled with achievements while also igniting our imagination and finding inspiration in our surroundings. After a self-guided tour of the mansion, we delighted in appetizers, shared laughter, and spread holiday cheer!

AFG EXCELLENCE & SPOTLIGHT AWARD WINNERS | At our Annual Employee Awards and Holiday Party, we recognize stand-out performers in 4 categories: Client Appreciation, Sustaining Client Service, AFG Appreciation, and Spotlights. This year's winners truly went above and beyond!

Click here to read more about the awardees: https://www.afgcm.com/news/afg-celebrates-employees-at-annual-awards-event-2/