Columbia Wins the People's Choice Award at PARKing Day! PARKing day is a global, public, participatory project where people across the world temporarily repurpose curbside parking spaces and convert them into social spaces. This Year's theme was "Open For: ___" and CAE's space was open for PLAY with giant (and regular size) building blocks, hopscotch and green space. 

Charlotte PARKing Day The Charlotte office created a Showcase Space in the heart of Southend Charlotte for PARKing Day 2023! With five distinct panels representing the different materials we work with every day on one end of the parklet, and a lounge nestled in nature on the other, the mini park was a tactile experiment in color and design. A

Myrtle Beach Goes for the Swing The Myrtle Beach office enjoyed our teammates and caught a Pelicans game. pun intended Pelicans were up 1, 9th inning, full bases, 3 balls, 2 strikes, and we're up first! Oh the stress! Spoiler: we won. It was a wonderful time shared with family and friends.

Asheville Gives Back by Volunteering at the United Way Block Party On August 17, members of the AVL office volunteered at the United for Youth Block Party in Pack Square. The back to school event celebrates the community and brings together a network of over 50 local partners, students and families with live music, food and fun. With an estimated

Charlotte Office Gives to Classroom Central The Charlotte office came together to donate supplies to Classroom Central, a local organization that distributes free school supplies to students and teachers. Our office donated over $300 worth of supplies! Thanks to everyone (pictured and not) who contributed - your generosity is making a positive impact in our community!

Charleston Team Holds Back-to-School Drive LS3P's Charleston team recently collected donations for Trident United Way's back-to-school drive!

Raleigh Office Holds Back to School Supply Drive Raleigh Associates and Senior Associates hosted its second annual school supply drive. The haul collected during this friendly and fierce competition will be donated to three area elementary schools supporting our communities in Wake, Durham, and Johnston Counties. Great job team!

Genesis Homes Affordable Cottage Dedication Our very own John Edwards designed a new affordable cottage that Genesis Homes dedicated to his wife, Ginny Stroud, for her decades long achievements in community development. The home was dedicated to Ginny Stroud, former community development administrator for the city of Greenville from 2001 to 2020. What an awesome way to give back to

Charleston Hosts Libby & Mace's Place Animal Rescue LS3P's Charleston team had a paw-fect afternoon with Libby & Mace's Place Animal Rescue! The office collected donations for the rescue, and team members spent time snuggling adoptable puppies and kittens. For more information and to inquire about adopting a new furry friend, visit: https://libbyandmacesplace.weebly.com/

Asheville Office Grand Opening The Asheville office celebrated an official “Grand Opening” last week to show off its new space (designed by the great Wil Drennan and Marissa Deters) and reiterate the firms merger. The new space is conveniently located in downtown Asheville in the Asheville-Citizens Times building. Over 90 clients, consultants and firm execs joined in celebrating this momentous