Join us for our next webinar on Wednesday, May 6th at 1 pm.
Beginning a building restoration or revitalization project can be daunting, especially when you’re unsure where to start or how to identify the right partners. This webinar is designed to guide owners through the early stages of project development, including how to structure and issue a request for design qualifications.
We will cover key industry terms such as RFPs and RFQs, along with best practices and common pitfalls when preparing project requests for public or private notice. The session will also outline the qualifications to look for when selecting a design partner.
For public projects, a dedicated segment will address applicable state laws and regulations governing the procurement of professional services.
About Our Presenter
Melinda Shah is the Vice President & COO at Schooley Caldwell.
Melinda is an architect specializing in historic preservation and renovation design. In her role as a Project Manager and/or Project Architect, she works closely with the entire design team and the owner to ensure that the design is correctly translated into documents and that the drawings and specifications are complete, thorough, clear, and concise. She also coordinates the work of our consultants and engineers to incorporate their design and documents into the Construction Documents. Melinda received a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture and a Master of Architecture degree, both from the University of Cincinnati, where she had the opportunity to co-op with other design firms and gain significant experience in preservation design before graduating. In addition, she received a Certificate of Historic Preservation from the University of Cincinnati.
Melinda is a Clintonville resident and is active in the community; she serves on the Clintonville Area Commission Preservation Committee and is also a member of the Ft. Hayes Preservation Program Committee. Melinda owns the house she grew up in and has lived on her street longer than all but three of her neighbors. She also throws great Halloween parties and heads up our annual Canstruction team, which builds a sculpture made entirely of canned goods that are then donated to a local food bank.
Elisabeth Van Meter, Graphic Designer at Schooley Caldwell.
Elisabeth works closely with our team to design proposal materials, presentations, and digital and print marketing materials. She also does architectural photography, creates video content, and designed and manages our website. Before coming to Schooley Caldwell, she was an Advertising Account Manager and Graphic Designer at a publishing company.
Elisabeth holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Classical Languages and Literature from Miami University. She loves to travel, and in her spare time she likes to draw, read, and cook.
