Marsha L. Carson, CLIA, CGIA, ARCSA-AP, LEED-AP, has achieved LEED Accredited Professional status with the GBCI. To learn more about LEED please visit here. [ USGBC ]
Jan 20, 2009
Todd Mohler attended Successful Water Conservation Projects - A How-to Workshop and Vendor Fair on Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 at the SFWMD Headquarters in West Palm Beach, FL. This 1 day workshop was aimed at municipal agencies, utilities, homeowners associations and industrial, commercial and institutional water users to learn how to design and implement conservation initiatives that save water and money.
Jan 16, 2009
New Consultant! - Masuen Consulting would like to welcome our latest edition to our ever growing firm J.C. Nowotny. J.C. comes to us from Ginn Development Co. and has over 5 years experience in the irrigation industry.
Nov 15, 2008
Marsha Carson and Judy Jensen received the CGIA - Certified Golf Irrigation Auditors certification from the Irrigation Association in November, 2008. To receive this certification from the Irrigation Association, a candidate must have 1 year of verifiable experience in the irrigation field, be accepted as a candidate by the Irrigation Association. The candidate must score a passing grade on the examination and perform field tests on golf course irrigation systems to determine efficiency, as well as how to combine plant water use, soils and local weather data to calculate accurate watering schedules for irrigation systems. Most importantly, a Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor deals directly with the issue of wise water use on the golf course.
Sept 22, 2008
Marsha Carson attended the Basic Irrigation Class in June and took the state licensing exam in July for the Texas Irrigators License. She received her license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on Sept. 22, 2008, License No. 17105. The state of Texas defines a Licensed Irrigator as: one who can sell, design, consult, install, maintain, alter, repair, or service an irrigation system including the connection of such system to a private or public, raw or potable water supply or any water supply. This includes water wells and unincorporated areas of the state.To pass the licensing exam and become a Licensed Irrigator you must be proficient in plot plan development, head layout, zoning & pipe sizing. Licensed Irrigators must also demonstrate proficiency in industry terminology and installation methods, cross connection control and associated equipment, reading blueprints, wiring standards, calculating wire size, reading pressure loss charts, how elevation affects pressure, hydraulics. Every irrigation project completed in the state of Texas must be done so under the direct supervision of a Licensed Irrigator.
Sept 5, 2008
Michele Masuen and Mitchel Walker recently attended the Ewing Irrigation sponsored ‘Water Summit 2008’ in Seattle Washington. The conference focused on the irrigation industry in general and water conservation in particular. Guest speakers from around the country provided unique insight into the economics, challenges, current state, and a look at the future of the irrigation industry and water conservation.
June 28, 2008
Todd Mohler and Marsha Carson recently attended the ARCSA workshop and passed the exam for American Rainwater Catchment System Association-Accredited Professional which is based on the US Green Building Council’s process for Rainwater Catchment Systems Accredited Professional. The purpose of accreditation is to recognize individuals who have demonstrated a competency of general knowledge and experience to provide advice and/or assistance in the use of rainwater capture and harvesting. To date ARCSA has 115 accredited Professionals.
June 18, 2008
Todd Mohler attended a Green Roof Symposium at the University of South Florida in Tampa. It is the first Green Roof event in the state. The workshop featured local and national experts in the design and implementation of green roofs. Regional case studies were featured and focus group sessions allowed attendees the chance to identify with relevant city officials dealing with policy obstacles. The event was sponsored by the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Green Roofs for Healthy Cities.
June 17, 2008
Marsha Carson received certificates for completing both an online LEED course and attending a LEED for New Construction Technical Review course in Austin, TX. The review course went beyond the basics and walked attendees through the LEED for New Construction v2.2 Rating System using examples, case studies and exercises to reinforce learning.
May 19, 2008
Mitch Walker, Michele Masuen and Aaron Smith attended the ASIC conference whose theme this year was “Rescuing Resources”, focusing on conservation measures from the viewpoints of design, installation, maintenance and marketing. This year’s conference location was in Napa,CA and is unique and distinctive as a prominent wine producing region while at the same time environmentally aware and focused on sustaining and renewing natural resources.
May 02, 2008
Aaron Smith is recognized by the American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) as a
professional consultant.
April 25, 2008
Aaron Smith receives certification from Flowtronex at their Landscape School Program in
Dallas, Texas.
April 22, 2008
April 2008 - Florida Friendly Landscaping Demonstration Garden
in Honor of Earth Day. This demonstration garden was recently
installed at the Orange County Administration Building on the corner
of Jackson Street and South Rosalind Avenue in downtown Orlando. The
low-volume drip irrigation system design to irrigate this garden was
provided by Masuen Consulting LLC.
April 10, 2008
Judy Jensen, Training Coordinator with Masuen Consulting, has achieved LEED Accredited Professional status with the GBCI. To learn more about LEED please visit here. [ USGBC ]
April 8, 2008
The Emerging Green Builders of the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach Branch of the South Florida Chapter of the USGBC sponsors a "Building for a Greener Tomorrow" panel discussion about emerging trends and green building principles in the development industry. Masuen Consulting's Todd Mohler participated as a panel member to help answer questions about constructing a sustainable South Florida.