George Wade Bevier, F CSI, Ccs, Leed Ap, Fitwel Ambassador
About George Wade Bevier, F CSI, Ccs, Leed Ap, Fitwel Ambassador
George Wade Bevier is a Specifications Specialist at Gensler, with extensive experience in construction specifications and sustainable design. He has been an active member of the Construction Specifications Institute since 1998 and has held various leadership roles within the organization.
Work at Gensler
George Wade Bevier has been employed as a Specifications Specialist at Gensler since 2023. In this role, he operates within the Washington DC-Baltimore Area, focusing on the development and management of specifications for various projects. His responsibilities include assisting in the design and implementation of specifications, as well as training in-house staff and project teams on sustainable design initiatives.
Professional Memberships
Bevier has been a member of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) since 1998, accumulating over 26 years of involvement. He has held various leadership positions within the organization, including Director At Large since 2020 and Southeast Region President from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he has been a member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) since 2010 and was previously involved with the USGBC Triangle Chapter from 2005 to 2019.
Previous Experience at SmithGroup
Before joining Gensler, Bevier worked at SmithGroup as an Associate and Construction Specifications Manager from 2011 to 2023. His tenure at SmithGroup spanned 12 years, during which he contributed to the development of construction specifications and project documentation. He also held this role from 2018 to 2023, further solidifying his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Bevier studied at the Southeastern Center for the Arts, focusing on Photography from 1988 to 1991. His professional expertise includes the application of green and sustainable requirements, such as LEED and Living Building Challenge (LBC), to construction project documentation. He has also developed and implemented an e-Specs for REVIT implementation plan for use throughout his firm.
Achievements in Specifications and Sustainability
Bevier has contributed significantly to the field of construction specifications and sustainability. He serves as a project and firm resource for construction and building product analysis and recommendations. He is also a member of the HPD-C Technical Committee, further demonstrating his commitment to advancing sustainable practices in the construction industry.