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RDK People on the Move...

Even though it has been raining for weeks in our RDK Massachusetts locations, it feels decidedly sunny for several RDK leaders.

Principal Kim Sousa, RDK's Director of Marketing and Business Development, was recently awarded by Consulting-Specifying Engineer as a recipient of their 2011 40 Under 40 Award. This award is given to 40 building industry professionals age 40 and younger who stand out in their academic, professional, personal, and community achievements.  The RDK Team is thrilled for Kim that she was awarded this prestigious honor.  To view the article about Kim in its entirety, click here.

James Koloski, RDK’s Northeast Business Development Manager, earned the Exemplary Service Provider award by IFMA’s Boston Chapter.  In a recent online article, IFMA thanked James for sharing his networking and relationship building skills with the IFMA community and noted that he has generously given his time and expertise to the Boston chapter. An active member of the Boston chapter for over 7 years, James is a key contributor to IFMA Boston's Education Committee.  Several members of the RDK Team will be in attendance on May 27th to celebrate James when he receives his award in person. Congratulations, James!

Hot Happenings This Month at RDK…

Carl J and Ruth Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center, Boston, MA
The RDK Team attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at The Carl J and Ruth Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center.  The President and CEO of Boston Medical Center, Kate Walsh, took the time to recognize everyone involved in the project, including Tsoi Kobus, Suffolk Construction, and RDK Engineers.
The new nine-story, 235,000 SF building consolidates many of Boston Medical Center’s outpatient services and contains exam rooms, clinical labs, MRI suites, office suites, support space, and a café.  The project also included a two-story, 20,000 SF expansion of the Menino Pavilion to house the surgery and radiology suites.  In addition, the LEED-Silver compliant facility includes several energy-efficient and water conserving features.  

Wind Technology Testing Center, Charlestown, MA
Several members of the RDK Team attended today’s ribbon-cutting ceremony on Boston’s waterfront for the nation’s largest wind blade testing facility. Governor Deval Patrick spoke during the ceremony as a large crowd gathered to see the first commercial blade testing facility in the nation capable of handling blades as long as 90 meters.