In his role as Associate Vice President/Senior Project Manager at AtkinsRéalis in the Engineering, Design, and Project Management Sector, Mr. Kaye serves as the Overall Task Leader for various Aviation and Federal Government projects. With 40 years of experience, Mr Kaye has adeptly managed critical client contracts. His background encompasses roles as a senior project manager, architect, and quality control reviewer, where he orchestrated well-coordinated design collaborations among multi-disciplined teams for concurrent task orders, ensuring timely deliverables. Mr. Kaye's proven prowess includes an award-winning record of developing innovative, cost-effective solutions within fast-paced, dynamic environments. He boasts a robust portfolio working with Commercial Clients, Aviation Clients, and Federal government agencies such as the Department of Defense, GSA, Smithsonian, USACE, NAVFAC, NIH, and the EPA. For inquiries and opportunities, please add franklin.kaye@atkinsrealis.com to your key contacts list. Feel free to reach out to him directly.

The mission of the Architectural Practice Committee is to promote architectural practice within SAME, broaden the organization’s exposure in the architectural community, and recruit more architects, along with expanding networking and mentoring opportunities. My role will including support SAME National JETC Conference and help plan for architectural speakers at the 2017 National Conference

The purpose of the Executive Development Board is to bring together professionals in the A/E/C industry with the Administration, Faculty and Students of the School of Architecture and Planning at The Catholic University of America.

Program Manager / Senior Project Manager at ADTEK providing expertise in managing government contracts. ADTEK was founded in 1987 and is practicing as a small minority business enterprise providing both consulting engineering services and engineering lead design services. ADTEK is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia as well as local offices in Fredrick, Maryland. ADTEK’s team includes 50+ in-house engineering professionals able to perform multiple-task orders simultaneously. ADTEK expertise includes civil engineering services, structural base building design, and light gauge steel engineering (cold-formed steel detailing). The firm has demonstrated knowledge and experience successfully performing Planning, Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects. Additional design experience includes extensive experience with local codes, regulatory processes, permits and construction materials / practices for over 28 years.Throughout my career, I have provided design and project management services to prominent clients including the U.S. Department of Defense, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, United States Army Corps of Engineers, General Services Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Coast Guard, Smithsonian Institution, The Architect of the Capitol, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Science Applications International Corporation, and Sallie Mae. In addition, I am an active member of several architecture-related Boards of Directors. I am pleased to have been honored with several American Institute of Architects awards.Feel free to contact me, so we can form a partnership to work together on your important design project.

Our 2015 theme for Design DC: Energize. Lead. Connect. DC Area's premiere event for Archtiects, Landscape Archtiects, Interior Designers, Builders and Building Industry Professionals. From tours of the region’s most impressive high-performance buildings, to seminars on changing your career trajectory and renovating historic spaces, this conference connects attendees to cutting-edge technology, projects, and practitioners through insightful content and more than 70 exhibitors. Earn AIA, GBCI, AICP, ASLA and IIDA continuing education credit at this interdiciplinary event.DATE: September 23-25, 2015Walter E. Washington Convention Center801 Mount Vernon Place NWWashington, DC 20001 Produced by the Washington, DC, Potomac Valley, Northern Virginia, and Baltimore Chapters of the AIA, Congress for the New Urbanism - DC Chapter, Potomac Chapter of the ASLA, IIDA - MAC, and the National Capital Area Chapter of APA.

Committee MissionThe Education Committee seeks to provide a wide variety of educational opportunities to help members fulfill their mandatory education requirements -- both for the AIA and for the District of Columbia.Committee MembersThe committee is comprised of leading member volunteers interested in enhancing the quality of the educational programming offered by our Chapter, as well as members from many of AIA|DC's other committees and the board. These individuals work together throughout the year as subject matter experts to guide staff on current education programs, and suggest ideas for new programming. They also convene annually to review presentation submissions for DesignDC. Most recently, the committee has been tasked with developing programs that are interesting and accessible to the public. New Committee MembersWe are in search for new members to join our committee to further develop the chapter’s educational programs. Please feel free to contact me or Chris Graae (My Co-Chair) if you are interested in participating.

AIA|DC advances the value of architecture for our members, our profession, and our community.Founded in 1887, the Washington, DC Chapter of the American Institute of Architects serves the Nation's Capital, functioning as both the "local" and "state" component of the AIA for the District of Columbia. The Chapter was intimately involved in the design and planning of Washington, and continues to play an active role in city development today. The Chapter is located in the District Architecture Center at 421 7th Street, NW convenient to Galley Place and Archives Metro Stations.

As Project Executive with EYP / Architecture / Engineering / Energy / Interiors (A/E/E/I), I provide leadership and innovation with our expertise-based, integrated design firm that specializes in sustainable projects for government, higher education, corporate, science + technology and healthcare clients.

Frank brings 29 years of government, commercial, corporate, and institutional architecture design experience to the firm. He has extensive experience in regulatory requirements, standards and building technology. Frank is a recognized expert in corporate and institutional design with special emphasis on sustainable design and green building practices.

Frank as registered architect, planner, designer and a LEED Accredited Professional started Kaye and associates which provided design and consulting services for his former firm and new clients in Washington DC area. His project experience has received acclaim for its innovative design and planning solutions and has been recognized by state and local chapters of the AIA.

Frank was a founding partner, marketing director, project manager, director of interior architecture, architect, planner and designer at Boggs & Partners Architects, where he worked on headquarters and interiors for American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc. (AUA), The Advisory Board Company, Corporate Executive Board, Hogan & Hartson, International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, National Air Traffic Controllers Association, Science Application International Corporation, (SAIC), Sallie Mae, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States General Services Administration and United States Naval Academy.

Frank was a associate, project manager, senior project architect, planner and designer at Ai/Boggs, where he worked on headquarters and interiors for The Advisory Board Company, American Bar Association, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Hogan & Hartson, International Association Machinist and Areospace Workers (IAMAW), United States General Services Administration(GSA) and The United States Navy.

Project Manager and Project Architect