GEORGE R. DUTHIE, AIA, PP

PRINCIPAL

GEORGE R. DUTHIE - PRINCIPAL

Mr. Duthie is the President of the Firm. He has over thirty-five years of experience, and is well-versed in all aspects of school design and construction, including pre-referendum planning, regulatory requirements, construction documents, bidding, cost analysis, and construction administration. His attention to detail, management and quality control expertise have been major factors in ensuring that the original design intentions of our buildings are realized.

George is also the Senior Principal-in-Charge of our construction administration department. Mr. Duthie has dealt skillfully with the myriad of issues which occur with construction projects and has earned the respect of many of the firm’s clients. In addition, George has been the Principal for many projects and has been responsible for complete oversight from inception to completion. He has extensive knowledge in the areas of pre-referendum planning, governmental requirements, scope development, scheduling, budgeting and project management.

As a Principal of the Firm George has been instrumental in the collaborative development and implementation of many in-house procedural and organizational initiatives which have improved the firm’s practice and ability to serve its clients.

Education

  • Bachelor of Architecture, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Accreditation

  • Registered Architect - New Jersey
  • Professional Planner
  • Certifications - NJ School Facilities NJDOE Training; Legal Issues in Construction; Sustainable Design; ADA/NJ Department of Community Affairs and the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association;
  • Partnering in Construction; Construction Management: Mercer County Community College

Experience

  • West Windsor-Plainsboro School District - Addition & Renovations at Village ES, High School South & Dutch Neck ES; New Athletic Fields at HS North & South
  • Rahway School District - Additions/Renovations to the High School, Middle School & Cleveland ES
  • Hunterdon Central Regional School District – Numerous Capital Projects over multiple years
  • Hopewell Valley Regional School District – Energy Savings Improvements at Toll Gate ES Bear Tavern ES, Timberlane MS and Central HS
  • Toll Gate ES New Athletic Complex
  • Westfield School District – District-wide Roofing Study, Repairs & Replacement; Lincoln Early Childhood Center Renovation
  • Clearview Regional High School District – Additions/Alterations at the High School & Middle School and New Athletic Fields
  • Lawrence Township School District – District-wide Capital Improvement Projects
  • Glassboro Township School District – Solar PPA at Thomas Bowe; Additions/Renovations at Harvey Rodgers, Thomas Bowe, Intermediate, Elmers and the High School

Affiliations

  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)
  • Council of Educational Facility Planners International