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30/06/2016

PBA Announces Two New Appointments In Glasgow

Peter Brett Associates (PBA) has announced the continued growth of its structural and civil engineering teams in Scotland with two new appointments.

Janice Smith and Donna McKenzie have been appointed.

Janice Smith joins from South Queensferry-based WMA, where as a director, she was instrumental in the design of multi-million pound projects, including a new £14 million facility for Dundee Academy of Sport.

In her previous role for Goodson Associates, she oversaw the civil and structural engineering design for the South Lanarkshire Schools Framework and the new Systems Medicine building at the University of Edinburgh. Ms Smith has also been a Supervising Civil Engineer for the Institute of Civil Engineering’s graduate training scheme.

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Donna McKenzie worked alongside Janice Smithat both WMA and Goodson Associates; specialising in the design of schools and industrial facilities. She has served as a STEM ambassador; a CITB Construction Ambassador and a committee member of the Central Scotland branch of Women in Property.

Welcoming the new appointments, PBA Partner, Dougie McDonald, said: "We are delighted to welcome Janice and Donna to the team. As we build our practice and reputation in Scotland, their skills and experience will be an invaluable asset to our Buildings service offer."

(MH)

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