Ellen Belknap

Maine's largest architecture firm, Portland-based SMRT, expanded its Bangor office, moving into larger space, which will allow it to add more staff.

Bradley Hodges, who became president of SMRT Architects and Engineers at the start of 2024, describes his leadership approach as "keeping the big picture in focus all the time."

Bradley Hodges, who leads SMRT's science, technology and manufacturing practice, will succeed longtime leader Ellen Belknap as president at the start of 2024.

Benjamin Halleck, Jeana Stewart, Lura Wade and Peter Rand will also hold the title of associate principal at SMRT Architects & Engineers, which is based in Portland.

Three architects employed by SMRT Architects and Engineers have been named principals at the Portland-based firm, bringing the total number of owners to 22.

Maine architecture firms large and small are adapting to the new normal, changing the way they collaborate and do business. They're also anticipating changes in what their clients demand as a result the public health crisis.

Six CEOs discussed their successes, lives and learning curves at "60 Ideas in 60 Minutes" in Bangor, Mainebiz's second CEO breakfast forum of 2019.