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NABCEP CERTIFIED ENERGY PRACTITIONER

A highly qualified professional engineer, Bryan Russell has more than 25 years of management experience leading US and international development projects involving infrastructure and master planning and design, feasibility infrastructure planning, sustainable design principles, program management, and building construction.

He founded Contineo Group, in 2009 to provide high-quality planning and engineering services for land development projects throughout the Americas. His primary role at Contineo Group is to head the program management services team.

A frequent speaker on sustainable design, Bryan advocates for an integrated design process with close cooperation between the design team, architects, engineers and client at all project stages.

Education

University of Alabama; BS in Civil Engineering.

Credentials and Certifications

  • Licensed Professional Engineer in more than 25 states
  • Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Committee, Level II Certified Design Professional
  • NABCEP Certified Energy Practitioner Level 1

Organizations and Leadership

  • Retreat Land Planning and Landscape Design, Board of Directors
  • International Council of Shopping Center Developers, Regional Planning Committee
  • Oakhurst Community Garden, Facilities Planning Committee
  • Council for Quality Growth Southeast Region, Atlanta Committee
  • Southern Polytechnic State University, Civil Engineering Curriculum Advisor

Publications and Presentations

Bryan is a regular presenter at the International Council of Shopping Center Developers (ICSC) Southeastern Convention speaking on topics ranging from LEED for mixed-use developments to “going green” profitably, to public/private partnerships and tax increment financing.

He has also spoken at conferences throughout South America and Puerto Rico, and is a subject matter expert for US and global industry publications.

  • Understanding Common Goals: Public/ Private Partnerships
    International Council of Shopping Center Developers (ICSC) Southeastern Convention | Oct. 2010 | Atlanta, GA
  • Insider Tips on Tax Increment Financing
    International Council of Shopping Center Developers (ICSC) Southeastern Convention | Oct. 2009 | Atlanta, GA
  • Going Green Gracefully: Building Profitable Relationships by Sharing Goals in Green Initiatives
    International Council of Shopping Center Developers (ICSC) Southeastern Convention | Oct. 2008 | Atlanta, GA
  • The Market Value of Smart Growth: LEED for Mixed-Use Developments Panelists will review case studies of LEED Certified Commercial and Mixed-Use Developments
    International Council of Shopping Center Developers (ICSC) Southeastern Convention | Oct. 2007 | Atlanta, GA
  • Mixing It Up: Successful Retail in an Urban Environment
    International Council of Shopping Center Developers (ICSC) Southeastern Convention | Oct. 2006 | Atlanta, GA
  • Re-development Projects: We All Play in the Same Sandbox
    International Council of Shopping Center Developers (ICSC) Southeastern Convention | Oct. 2005 | Atlanta, GA
  • Construction Documents: Not Just Lines on a Page: 10 Pitfalls in Developing Design Drawings and Construction Documents
    International Council of Shopping Center Developers (ICSC) Southeastern Convention | Oct. 2004 | Atlanta, GA
  • Developing Successful Projects Means Developing Successful Relationships with Communities
    International Council of Shopping Center Developers (ICSC) Southeastern Convention | Oct. 2003 | Atlanta, GA


MORE ABOUT BRYAN: Passionate about connecting with his community, Bryan serves as a mentor, and volunteers his professional and technical expertise to local nonprofits. His “Plan B” dream career? Globe trotting travel writer.

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