Laland Baptiste

🏠 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: 𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻! 🍬✨ At Laland Baptiste, we're thrilled to roll up our sleeves with the talented students from the ACE Mentor Program of Greater NY for a sweet and creative challenge—constructing gingerbread houses! But this is more than just a holiday activity; it's a celebration of the art and science behind Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. Each team of students was tasked with recreating classic architectural styles like Carpenter Gothic, Greek Revival, Pueblo, and Urban Brownstone — all using gingerbread and candies. Through this fun and festive challenge, students gained hands-on experience in: 🔨 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘀 📐 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 🏗️ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 By blending history, design, and construction into a holiday-themed project, we aim to inspire the next generation of industry leaders. #civilengineer #mwbe #LalandBaptiste #ACEmentor #mentoringmatters

🎁 Give Hope, Spread Cheer: Final Days to Donate 🎁 The Holiday Food, Toys & Disaster Relief Campaign ends this Friday, December 21st! Join Laland Baptiste and The Baptiste Foundation in transforming lives by donating essential goods for those in need. Your generosity will bring joy, comfort, and hope this season. Donating is Easy – https://lnkd.in/eB5gvVJq Let’s make this holiday season brighter for our communities. #HolidayGiving #SupportCommunities #MakeADifference #HolidayDonationDrive

🦃 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲! 🦃 As we gather to celebrate and reflect on this season of gratitude, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to our clients, partners, and dedicated team members. Your trust, collaboration, and commitment allow us to build more than structures; together, we’re building stronger communities. This year, we’re especially grateful for the opportunities to support projects that make a positive impact and to work alongside individuals who inspire us daily. Your dedication fuels our purpose, and we’re honored to work with such talented and visionary professionals. From our team to yours, we wish you a safe, joyful, and memorable Thanksgiving. #HappyThanksgiving #LalandBaptiste #Gratitude #BuildingCommunities #Thankful

🌟 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶, 𝗣𝗵𝗗, 𝗣𝗘, 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗘, 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲! 🌟 We are incredibly proud to announce that one of our own, Pooyan Aslani, Ph.D., PE, has been appointed to the ASCE Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge Task Committee. This prestigious committee plays a crucial role in defining the knowledge and competencies essential for future civil engineers, impacting the industry and the education standards that shape our profession. Pooyan’s expertise and dedication to excellence in engineering make him a perfect fit for this task. As a committed member of our team at Laland Baptiste, he exemplifies our core values of innovation, integrity, and knowledge-sharing. His involvement in the Task Committee not only reflects his leadership but also highlights our firm’s commitment to advancing the field of civil engineering. Congratulations, Pooyan, on this well-deserved recognition! We’re excited to see the positive impact you’ll make in shaping the future of civil engineering. If you would like to read more about American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) please follow the link: https://ow.ly/hblC50Ufqzl #LalandBaptiste #ASCE #CivilEngineering #EngineeringEducation #IndustryLeadership #EngineeringCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment

🌟𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐄𝐎, 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞, 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 “𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒”! 🌟 We’re incredibly proud to share that our CEO, Schillivia Baptiste, P.E., Assoc. DBIA, has been recognized as one of Crain's New York Business, Notable Black Leaders for 2024. This recognition highlights her remarkable leadership and her ongoing contributions to the fields of construction management and engineering. As the driving force behind Laland Baptiste, Schillivia has guided our firm to new heights, including a major milestone—securing the prime contract to manage the NYC Department of Design and Construction's Mentoring Program. This achievement has expanded our capabilities and positioned Laland Baptiste to take on more significant city and state projects, helping to make a greater impact in our communities. Beyond her work at Laland Baptiste, Schillivia serves as President of the New York Chapter of Professional Women in Construction, New York and dedicates her time as a mentor for the ACE Mentor Program of Greater NY, supporting the next generation of industry leaders. Congratulations, Schillivia, on this well-deserved recognition! We are honored to work alongside such an inspiring and accomplished leader. #NotableBlackLeaders #CrainsNewYork #LalandBaptiste #Leadership #ConstructionManagement #WomenInConstruction #CommunityImpact #Mentorship #NYC

🌉 Insights from CMAA 2024: Building for Tomorrow, Today 🌉 Our COO, Robert Baptiste, CCM, DBIA recently attended the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗖𝗠𝗔𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in San Francisco, joining industry leaders, innovators, and experts dedicated to advancing the future of construction management. This year’s conference theme, “𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁,” aligned perfectly with Laland Baptiste’s values of innovation, excellence, and proactive problem-solving. At CMAA 2024, Robert had the opportunity to explore the latest trends and emerging technologies, from sustainable practices to risk management strategies, all critical in addressing today’s industry challenges. Engaging in thought-provoking sessions and networking with peers, our COO is excited to bring back new insights and ideas that will help us continue to deliver on our promise of quality and resilience in every project. Thank you to Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) and all the industry leaders who shared their knowledge and vision for a future-ready construction industry. We look forward to applying these insights to better serve our clients and communities. #CMAA2024 #ConstructionManagement #InnovationInConstruction #LalandBaptiste #FutureOfConstruction #BuildingExcellence #ConstructionLeadership #SustainabilityInConstruction #Resilience

Laland Baptiste is thrilled to share that our Partner, Luis M. Tormenta, PE has been inducted into the National Academy of Construction! With over 45 years of leadership across both public and private sectors, Lou's contributions—from pivotal roles in the NYC Department of Design and Construction to his impact on post-9/11 recovery and the World Trade Center rebuild—reflect an exceptional career dedicated to excellence and resilience. Please click the link to read more about it: https://lnkd.in/eW7cqsZK Join us in congratulating Lou on this well-deserved recognition! 👏 #ConstructionLeadership #IndustryExcellence #LalandBaptiste #NAOC

🌟 Happy National STEM Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in shaping the world around us. At Laland Baptiste, we’re passionate about not only contributing to our field through our engineering and construction projects but also by helping build the next generation of STEM leaders. Through our involvement in the ACE Mentor Program of Greater NY we proudly support high school students who are exploring careers in architecture, construction, and engineering. This program provides hands-on learning experiences and mentorship that inspire students from diverse backgrounds to pursue their dreams in STEM. It’s our way of giving back and investing in a future where innovation and inclusivity go hand in hand. To all the educators, mentors, and students embracing STEM, thank you for your dedication and vision. Together, we’re creating lasting change. #NationalSTEMDay #STEMEducation #ACEMentorProgram #LalandBaptiste #FutureOfSTEM #EngineeringForTomorrow #WomenInSTEM #DiversityInSTEM #Construction #MentorshipMatters

🎁 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻! 🎁 As the festive season approaches, we're reminded of the power of compassion, generosity, and community. This year, Laland Baptiste, in partnership with The Baptiste Foundation, is proud to kick off our Annual Holiday Drive! Together, we can spread warmth and joy to those who need it most. 🌟 Every act of kindness, big or small, can make a lasting impact. 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: 1️⃣ Click "SHOP" next to the charity you’d like to support 2️⃣ Select the items you wish to donate 3️⃣ Receive an emailed, tax-deductible receipt at checkout All goods ordered will be delivered directly to our charity recipients at the end of the drive. Thank you for joining us in this meaningful journey. Let’s make a difference! #LalandBaptiste #BaptisteFoundation #HolidayDrive #SeasonOfGiving #SpreadJoy #CommunityImpact #MakeADifference https://lnkd.in/eB5gvVJq

Last month, Laland Baptiste’s CEO, Schillivia Baptiste, P.E., Assoc. DBIA, attended the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of New York (ACEC of New York) Fall Conference in Cooperstown. Conference panels and sessions touched on facilitating partnerships with Disadvantaged Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (DM/WBEs), discussing the future of NYS capital projects, the design-build process, and challenges with lot-line construction in densely populated areas. The conference included a DM/WBE showcase designed to connect larger engineering firms with smaller DMWBE firms to create partnership and business opportunities. “The ACEC New York Fall Conference was interesting and informative, and I was glad to be able to see so many of my industry colleagues,” said Schillivia Baptiste, CEO of Laland Baptiste. “I was pleased to see sessions geared toward lifting up DMWBEs and connecting them with more seasoned companies. It’s important that we ensure that MWSBEs and DMWBEs are equipped to thrive in New York City and throughout New York State.” In the photo, Schillivia is pictured with Bill Murray (ACEC), Johnny Evers (ACEC), Xiaohu Fan (Gannett Fleming), Chris Sklavounakis (HDR), Taylor N. Palmer (ACEC), Amanda Rogers (Port Authority of NY and NJ), Thomas Foley, P.E. (NYC Department of Design and Construction), Stephanie Winklehake, P.E. (NYS Department of Transportation), and Dana Hecht, PMP, SV, ENV (MTA). #ACECNY #FallConference2024 #LalandBaptiste #DMWBEs #MWSBEs #EngineeringExcellence #NYCapitalProjects #PartnershipsInConstruction #DiversityInEngineering #NYCConstruction #NYSTransportation #WomenInBusiness #MinorityOwnedBusiness #EngineeringLeadership #DesignBuild