02.03.2021
Introducing BRW’s newest Architect—Justin Zumel, AIA!
There’s nothing like closing out a year by checking a major goal off the list. Justin Zumel did just that by passing his last two exams on the final days of November. He’s at a loss for words about how he feels to be finished. Relieved. Excited. Apprehensive. Curious about what to do with all the extra time.
Justin graduated from Texas A&M in 2016 but didn’t start testing until the end of 2019. He set an ambitious goal for completing the process in six-months. He relearned how to learn and understood the challenge of maintaining a balance between being a team player on the job while honoring his professional aspirations.
He failed along the way – an obstacle that was not planned for, but he knew of the possibility. Undeterred, Justin restructured his process. He established a rhythm of studying before and after work each day and full 6-8 hours on weekends. If you were in the Dallas office at 6:00 AM, you could find Justin in a focus room pouring over his materials. COVID-19 knocked him off course, but he found motivation in recording his hours on a spreadsheet. The final 10 weeks were very intense.
After roughly 1 year since his first exam, Justin passed his last two exams back-to-back and did not celebrate until the results were on his NCARB record. He shared the good news with his mother first – and tried to trick her into thinking he’d experienced another setback. After sharing the good news, Justin enjoyed a cold beer, some well-deserved sleep, and a little binge-watching.
So now what? Justin’s not quite sure, but he’s excited to find out. We’ll just have to stay tuned to see what he accomplishes next!
Congratulations Justin!
Dallas Board Games Over lunch
Monday, June 27, 2022 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Join us in the Treehouse for Board Games over lunch! Games are provided, but feel free to bring your own!
BRW’s 9th Annual Art Auction
Friday, July 15th, 2022
Over the past nine years, BRW has hosted an annual Art Auction to raise money for our CANstruction team in their effort to support the North Texas Food Bank. All proceeds from the Art Auction will help purchase cans for our design and donation. More details on our social channels.
TEEX Annual Municipal Vendor Show
July 23, 2022
BRW Attendees: Ray Holliday, Principal of College Station & Rechelle Parker, HR Director
Come see first-hand the products and services that are available including fire and EMS apparatus, tools, apparel, technology, and more. More than 130 exhibitors will be on display—the largest of which is the Municipal Vendor Show at Reed Arena on the campus of Texas A&M University.
FRI | Fire Rescue International
August 24 – August 26, 2022
Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from across North America and around the globe come to FRI to learn, network and collaborate together. We are thrilled to be heading back to San Antonio for #FRI2022!
BRW Attendees: Ray Holliday, Principal of College Station | Fred Clifford, Associate Principal of Dallas Civic | Carol Kesler, Senior Associate of Dallas Civic
CANstruction 2022
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Canstruction® was founded in 1992 by the late Cheri Melillo and colleagues from the Society for Design Administration (SDA) working in tandem with the American Institute of Architects. The vision for Canstruction® is to unite the design, engineering and construction industry through a unique and fun medium that would provide canned food to the North Texas Food Bank. Over Canstruction Dallas’ 23 year history, they have provided 1.5 million cans for those in need!