KALIN ASSOCIATES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Senior Specification Writer
Jay joined the Kalin Associates team in 2008 with over 12 years of professional design, project management, construction administration, and specification writing experience. Jay has written specifications for both privately and publicly bid projects of varying complexities and in various regions around the world. Jay has managed the specification process for large and complex projects such as the United States Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan; as well as small local projects like the MIT Lincoln Lab renovation project in Lincoln, MA. In addition to writing specifications for architectural project teams, Jay also works with owners and developers creating and maintaining standard specifications for multi-family and health club projects in regions around the country. Jay has been a member of CSI since 2005 and a member of SCIP since 2008. Jay is a Certified Construction Specifier, LEED Accredited Professional, and has served as President of the Boston Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute for a 2-year term, 2011-2013. As a member of the CSI Boston Chapter, Jay served on the Board of Directors as Chairperson for the Committee of Certification, Professional Development, and Programs. He is also an editor for the CSI Boston Chapter award-winning monthly newsletter, The Parameter.
Job Titles:
- BIM Specialist, Senior Specification Writer
Mark Kalin (FAIA, FCSI, LEED) is a highly experienced specification writer, author, speaker, registered architect, and the President of Kalin Associates. Mark is a CSI certified construction specifier, USGBC LEED accredited professional, and one of only 27 individuals advanced to fellowship in both the American Institute of Architects and the Construction Specifications Institute. Mark has been involved in over 4,000 specification projects since 1984, including 250 LEED projects. He is the author of the original GreenSpec Database of Sustainable Products (1996), and has written chapters for both Green Building, RS Means and Construction Specifications (Wiley & Sons). Mark has authored numerous publications on specifications, product selection, and greespecs, presenting on these topics in over 100 sessions at both regional and national conventions. He has taught Architectural Specifications at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University and is currently Chair of the Masterformat Maintenance Task Team of the Construction Specifications Institute. Long active in the American Institute of Architects, he has been Chairman of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee, the AIA Specifications and Building Technology Professional Interest Area and the AIA Library and Archives Committee.
Job Titles:
- CCS, LEED - AP, Senior Specification Writer
Rebecca joined Kalin Associates in 2019 with more than 20 years of experience in architecture and more than 15 years of experience as a specifier. Rebecca is a registered architect, certified construction specifier, and LEED accredited professional. Her career has focused on helping teams integrate environmentally responsible design goals in their projects. Rebecca has been involved in CSI since 2004, beginning with the Pittsburgh chapter. More recently, she has served as President of CSI Vermont and Treasurer of the CSI Northeast Region. Rebecca currently serves on the Vermont board of Architects and as Treasurer of CSI Vermont.