23 minute read
Spotlight
BC Place Revitalization
By Karen A. Lynch, P.E.
Geiger Gossen Campbell Engineers, PC was an Outstanding Award Winner for the BC Place Revitalization project in the 2012 NCSEA Annual Excellence in Structural Engineering awards program (Category – Forensic/Renovation/Retrofit/Rehabilitation Structures).
BC Place, the first domed stadium in Canada, opened in 1983 in Vancouver, BC. The stadium sat on the north shore of False Creek amidst stacks of lumber, with barges and log booms moored along the shore. Over the following decades, BC Place, while hosting sports, trade shows, and entertainment events, was a catalyst that transformed the eastern False Creek basin into a vibrant mixed-use urban area. The original roof of BC Place was an air-supported PTFE-coated (polytetrafluoroethylene) fiberglass membrane supported by a concrete perimeter compression ring on the 54 frames of the superstructure. In early 2007, while Vancouver was planning for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, the air-supported roof deflated in a snow event. Although it was certain that they would host the Olympic Games, PavCo, the stadium’s owner, had to make a decision regarding the future of the aging stadium: demolish and rebuild, relocate, or renovate. They chose a complete, top-down revitalization of the stadium. In revitalizing the stadium, PavCo sought to strengthen the spectator experience, reignite public excitement for the facility, and enhance its position in the entertainment marketplace while reinforcing the presence of the building in the city-scape that had grown up around it. Coupled with these goals was a desire to minimize loss of use of the stadium and the displacement of the anchor sports tenant, the Canadian Football League’s BC Lions. Replacement of the aging air-supported roof with a new iconic roof structure was a priority from the inception. Due to continued facility use and physical site constraints, the design team decided to support the new roof on the existing compression ring of the air-supported roof. This presented significant challenges. The mass of the original air-supported roof was almost negligible and, because of the use of a snow-melt system, it had been designed to support a reduced snow load. Additionally, the Building Code had changed since the stadium was designed; therefore, the gravity and seismic loads on the new roof were significantly more than on the original. The new 40,000 square meter (430,556 square foot) roof is designed to support nominally 7,000Mg of snow (the 1 in 100 year snow load) on clear spans of 227 x 186 meters (745 x 610 feet). The roof, designed by Geiger Engineers and Schlaich Bergermann in response to these challenges, is a spatial cable truss clad with three different tensioned membrane systems. Thirtysix steel perimeter masts rise 47.5 meters (155.8 feet) above the original roof’s concrete ringbeam. The masts support a radial cable truss, post-tensioned within a new steel compression ring. The upper radial suspension cables support the roof via hanger cables. The masts are supported on guided slide and rotation bearings on a reinforced concrete transfer girder in the channel cross-section of the original roof’s precast concrete compression ring. The girder was necessary to transfer load from the 36 roof masts to the original building superstructure. Seismic demand was mitigated by exploiting the distinctly different dynamic characteristics of the new roof and its supporting superstructure. The new roof contributes only 10% to the stadium seismic design base shear. Seismic and wind loads are transmitted from four eccentrically braced frames of the roof through articulated link elements to buckling inhibited braces at the tops of the shear walls in the base structure. The fixed portion of the roof is a PTFEcoated fiberglass tensioned membrane, the same generic material of the original air-supported roof. The roof membrane is supported on steel tube tied-arch purlins carried by the primary cable truss. The center 7,500 square meters (80,729 square feet) of the roof is retractable. Supported on carriages that slide on the lower radial cables, the retractable roof is a pneumatic tensile structure of fluoropolymer coated woven PTFE fabric and high-strength polymer belts. The space between two layers is pressurized to create cushions that span between the radial cables. Pressure in the cushions is automatically modulated in response to roof load. The roof is opened by evacuating the cushions and contracting the membrane into the center gondola of the roof above the new center-hung video scoreboard. The new roof system incorporates integral building services for lighting, sound, and natural ventilation. The cable truss roof supports 320 Mg at the center node; including the center node connection (126 tonnes [139 tons] with cable connection fittings), the retractable roof receptacle, and the center hung video board and its hoist. Suspended catwalks support new event and house lighting, radiant heating, and broadband wireless transmitting antennae. New sound system speaker arrays are supported directly from the roof cables. The steel and cables of the primary structure are prominently featured on the exterior of the building envelope allowing for a light airy interior. Below the roof eave is a 12.5-meter (41 foot) clearstory façade clad in ETFE (Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) membrane; a clear fluorocarbon film. This is the first use of this material in Canada. Its use was in keeping with the light-weight design concept that dramatically increases the natural lighting in the building. The revitalized stadium is more than satisfying the needs of its owners and tenants. BC Place is once again a state-of-the-art venue holding its own amongst new facilities which cost more than twice the cost of this renovation.▪
Karen A. Lynch, P.E., is a Principal of Geiger Engineer and was the Project Manager of the new roof design for Geiger Engineers, in association with Schlaich Bergermann and Partner LP. Karen can be reached at kal@geigerengineers.com.
ASSOC I A T I O N S NATIONAL COUNCI L
Celebrating years 1993-2013
NCSEA News
In conjunction with the release of the NCSEA publication Guide to the Design of Building Systems for Serviceability in Accordance with the 2012 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-10, NCSEA is off ering an associated course on the new guide. Th e course provides an overview of the book material and includes approximately 25 percent new material, not included in the publication, to help the engineer better understand the fundamental theory behind the practical example problems, and often verify approaches with hand calculations and simple computer modeling results. Th e 4-hour NCSEA Diamond approved course can be provided as a stand-alone course or as part of an arranged program such as an NCSEA Member Organization meeting. All attendees receive one copy of the Guide, a $60 value. Sessions have
NCSEA Webinars
August 13, 2013 Checklist for Reviewing a Concrete Mix Design –There’s More to It Than you Think! Kim Basham, Ph.D., P.E., KB Engineering Learn how to review a concrete mix design that’s been submitted by the concrete supplier and/or contractor. See how to use a checklist to organize your review and to ensure the concrete mix design complies with the project specifi cations, requirements of the building code and industry standards. August 27, 2013 Specialty Structural Metals: Design and Detail Considerations Steve Huey, P.E., Wallace Engineering Th is webinar discusses metals other than carbon steel, which are used in buildings in a structural manner, and the special considerations to be addressed when they are used. Th ese metal structures may be designed by the building engineer of record or by an engineer working for a specialty subcontractor. September 26, 2013 The Importance of a Specifi cation or General Structural Notes (GSN) Review David Flax, Euclid Chemical Company Th e guiding principles for writing specifi cations are Clear, Concise, Correct, Complete. As specifi cations and GSNs are aging without being reviewed and updated, they invariably move away from these four guiding principles. Th is webinar will focus on concrete related specifi cations and GSNs, but the principles are all the same.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS NCSEA CONTINUING EDUCATION
Diamond Reviewed Th ese courses will award 1.5 hours of continuing education. Approved for CE credit in all 50 States through the NCSEA Diamond Review Program. Time: 10:00 AM Pacifi c, 11:00 AM Mountain, 12:00 PM Central, 1:00 PM Eastern. Register at www.ncsea.com. been scheduled for Member Organization meetings in Memphis, TN; Little Rock, AR; Tulsa, OK; and Oklahoma City, OK. Th e course instructor, Timothy Mays, Ph.D., PE, uses design examples given in the design guide and many of his own additions to illustrate recommended practices for building serviceability. Dr. Mays is President of SE/ES and an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Th e Citadel in Charleston, SC. He recently served as Executive Director of the Structural Engineers Associations of South Carolina and North Carolina, and currently serves as NCSEA Publications Committee Chairman. Registration information for scheduled courses is available at www.ncsea.com. Th e publication will be available for purchase through the NCSEA website and the International Code Council by the end of July. NCSEA Member Organization members receive a discount on the publication price.
The James Merriam Delahay Foundation
Th e James Merriam Delahay Foundation is a non-profi t organization that was established to advance the fi eld of structural engineering through education and scientifi c research. Formation of the Foundation was initiated by the Structural Engineers Association of Alabama to honor the memory of Jim Delahay, who passed away suddenly in 2005, at only age 46, yet who was already known nationwide for his work on wind codes and standards. Management of the Foundation was recently transferred to James Delahay NCSEA, with the idea that it will soon be reinvigorated. Plans for the Foundation include contributions from individuals and estates, which will fund a considerable number of meaningful scholarships for undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students pursuing the study of structural engineering. Th e Foundation was formed to support the following activities: • Tuition scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled and in good standing in engineering programs, with specialization in structural engineering. • Competitive awards to recognize outstanding scientifi c achievements in the fi eld of structural engineering. • Sponsorship of scientifi c research intended to aid in the advancement of structural engineering. • Publication of reports, papers and books of special importance and signifi cance to structural engineers. Although the Foundation is likely to focus on scholarships, it has not ruled out the other activities listed above. Th e Foundation is an independent, charitable 501(c)(3) organization, meaning contributions to it will be tax-deductible within the limits prescribed by the applicable provisions of the tax law. For more information, please call the NCSEA offi ce at 312-649-4600 or email NCSEA’s Executive Director at execdir@ncsea.com.
Mark your calendars!
The 2nd NCSEA Winter Leadership Forum will be held March 20 & 21, 2014, at the Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa, California. Check out the schedule of speakers at www.ncsea.com
Wednesday – September 18
Concurrent Sessions 8:00 – 5:00 Committee Meetings 8:00 – 11:45 Board of Directors Meeting 3:00 – 5:00 The AISC Direct Analysis Method Dr. Leroy Emkin 5:30 – 6:30 Young Members Group Reception 6:30 – 8:30 Structural Engineering Certification Board (SECB) Reception Thursday – September 19
7:00 – 8:00 Breakfast 8:00 – 8:15 Welcome and Introduction 8:15 – 9:15 Keynote Address: The Philosophy of Design: The Structural Engineer’s Role in Creating New Architecture Bill Baker, P.E., SECB, F.ASCE, FIStructE, Structural & Civil Engineering Partner, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill 9:15 – 10:15 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings Jon Schmidt, P.E., SECB, M.ASCE, Burns & McDonnell 10:30 – noon ASCE 41-13: Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings Robert Pekelnicky, Degenkolb Engineers 11:00 – 8:30pm Trade Show open noon – 1:00 Lunch
Concurrent Sessions 1:00 – 2:15 A) ACI 550: Guide to Emulating Cast-in-Place Detailing for Seismic Design of Precast Concrete Structures Harry Gleich, P.E., FACI, FPCI, Chairman of ACI-ASCE 550, Metromont Corporation B) The Analysis of Offset Diaphragms and Shear walls Terry Malone, P.E., S.E., WoodWorks 2:45 – 3:45 A) Connections: The last Bastion of Rational Design Bill Thorton, Ph.D., P.E., NAE, Cives Corporation B) Load Generators: What Exactly is My Software Doing? Sam Rubenszer, FORSE Consulting 3:45 – 4:45 A) UMinn. Northrop Auditorium Renovation-Underpinning & Micropile Foundation Case Study Greg Greenlee, P.E., Engineering Partners International B) The Structural Curtainwall John Tawresey, S.E., KPFF Consulting Engineers 5:30 – 6:30 President’s Reception for Delegates 6:30 – 8:30 Welcome Reception with Exhibitors Friday – September 20
7:00 – 8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00 – 10:00 Member Organization Reports 8:00 – 10:00 Vendor Presentations 10:30 – noon Practical Design of Complex Stability Bracing Configurations Donald White, Ph.D., Georgia Tech noon – 1:00 Lunch (exhibits close at 1:00) 1:30 – 2:45 NCSEA Serviceability Design Guide (Part 1) Kurt Swensson, Ph.D., P.E., LEED AP, KSI Engineers 3:15 – 5:00 NCSEA Serviceability Design Guide (Part 2) Kurt Swensson 6:00 – 7:00 Awards Reception Conference & hotel 7:00 –10:00 Banquet and Awards presentation Saturday – September 21 registration open at 7:00 – 8:00 Continental Breakfast www.ncsea.com 8:00 – noon
Delegate Meeting & Committee Reports
12:30 – 2:00 Board of Directors Meeting
Platinum: NCSEA Annual Conference Sponsors:
Silver: Bronze:
NCSEA News
T R U C TURAL S
ASSOC I A T I O N S NATIONAL COUNCI L
The Newsletter of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE Structural Columns
Sarah Bobby
Eric Kjolsing Erica Fischer
Teng Wu In 2013, the SEI Technical Activities Division Executive Committee awarded four O.H. Ammann Research Fellowships in Structural Engineering. SEI received a record number of high-quality applications in 2013 and chose to give multiple awards. This year’s winners are Sarah Bobby, Erica Fischer, Eric Kjolsing, and Teng Wu. See the SEI website at www.asce.org/SEI for more information about the winners and their research. The O. H. Ammann Research Fellowship in Structural Engineering is awarded annually to a member or members of ASCE or SEI for the purpose of encouraging the creation of new knowledge in the field of structural design and construction. All members or applicants for membership are eligible. Applicants will submit a description of their research, an essay about why they chose to become a structural engineer, and their academic transcripts. This fellowship award is at least $5,000 and can be up to $10,000. The deadline for 2014 Ammann applications is November 1, 2013. For more information and to fill out the online application, visit the SEI website at: www.asce.org/SEI.
Prepare for the New California Building Code
Seismic Design with ASCE 7-10
The 2013 California Building Code goes into effect on January 1, 2014, with seismic requirements based on ASCE 7-10. Are you ready to start using the provisions of ASCE 7-10 for seismic design? ASCE Continuing Education is offering a day-long seminar that will cover the major changes in ASCE 7-10, and includes example problems. Three California locations are available: San Francisco on September 23, Los Angeles on September 26, & San Diego on September 27. For more information, visit the SEI website at: www.asce.org/SEI.
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Welcome to the new SEI Graduate Student Chapter (GSC) at the University of Texas at Arlington, chaired by Istiaque Hasan and Faculty Advisor Dr. Nur Yazdani. The mission of SEI-UTA is to create a platform for the structural engineering graduate students at UT Arlington in order to facilitate knowledge sharing and professional networking among the students and the local/national structural engineering community.
SEI Dallas Chapter
Welcome to the new SEI Dallas Chapter, chaired by James Brown. They will hold their kick-off meeting and elect officers in September. For more information, visit the chapter website at www.dallasasce.org/.
Errata
SEI posts up-to-date errata information for our publications at www.asce.org/SEI. Click on “Publications” on our menu, and select “Errata.” If you have any errata that you would like to submit, please email it to Paul Sgambati at psgambati@asce.org.
North Jersey Chapter
The SEI North Jersey Chapter organized a half-day seminar on the Impact of Hurricane Sandy on the Impact of Hurricane Sandy on the Infrastructure Systems – Recovery Efforts, on May 2, 2013 at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). There were three presentations about various impacts on roads, Port Authority facilities, and other critical facilities. To get involved with the events and activities of your local SEI Chapter or Structural Technical Group (STG), visit http://content.seinstitute.org/committees/local.html. Local groups offer a variety of opportunities for professional development, student and community outreach, mentoring, scholarships, networking, and technical tours.
Congratulations to the 2013 Winning Teams
First Place: Cal Poly State University for their Engineering Hangar Project Second Place: Seattle University for their Structural Evaluation and Retrofit of a Steel Warehouse Project Third Place: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for their Dalian Office Building Project Innovative projects demonstrating excellence in structural engineering are invited for submission. A written submission is judged and three finalist teams are invited to present their designs at Structures Congress 2014 in Boston, MA, April 3–5, 2014. The finalist teams are judged on an oral presentation during the conference and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards are determined as a combination of the written submission and oral presentation. Awards include complimentary registration to the conference (up to three student registrations and one full registration for the faculty advisor) and cash prizes: First Place – $1,000, Second Place – $500, Third Place – $250. For more information and to view the winning projects, visit www.asce.org/SEI.
SEI Election Announcement
August 31, 2013 Deadline
There are ten Governor positions on the Structural Engineering Institute Board of Governors: two representatives from each of the four Divisions (Business and Professional, Codes and Standards, Local Activities, and Technical Activities), one appointed by the ASCE Board of Direction, and the most immediate and available Past President of the SEI Board. The representatives from the Divisions each serve a four-year term. In accordance with the Structural Engineering Institute Bylaws, this year SEI is conducting an election for a Technical Activities Division representative on the Board of Governors. The TAD Executive Committee has nominated Andrew W. Herrmann as its candidate. In accordance with the SEI Bylaws, each ballot provides a space for a write-in vote. If you are a member of SEI, please complete and mail your ballot to the address provided. Either vote for the named candidate OR provide a write-in candidate. Because we must confirm SEI membership, only signed ballots will be accepted.
Andrew W. Herrmann, P.E., SECB, F. SEI, F. ASCE has been active in SEI and ASCE for many years. He served on SEI’s Technical Activity Division’s Executive Committee and as chair of the Technical Administrative Committee on Bridges. He was also the Co-Chair of SEI’s 2005 Structures Congress in New York City. For ASCE he served as ASCE 2012 President, president of the New York City Metropolitan Section, director of Region 1, and national treasurer. He served on the Advisory Council for the 2003 and 2005 Report Cards for America’s Infrastructure and chaired the council for the 2009 Report Card. Along with numerous other volunteer efforts, Herrmann has served as director of St. Mary’s Rehabilitation Center for Children, a member of AREMA’s-Committee 15, Steel Railroad Bridges, and Chairman Emeritus of Heavy Movable Structures. Herrmann received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Valparaiso University, Indiana, and his master’s degree from the Polytechnic Institute of New York, now POLY-NYU. During his 38 years at Hardesty & Hanover, LLP, Herrmann has held many positions including structural detailer, structural engineer, project engineer, and associate engineer before becoming managing partner and then a principal.
Full Name: _____________________________________Member’s ASCE/SEI ID No:________________ (Please print)
Date: ______________ Signature: _______________________________________________________________ Return postmarked no later than August 31, 2013 to: SEI Board Election, 1801 Alexander Bell Dr., Reston VA 20191.
SEI 2013 Board of Governors Election Official Ballot
Technical Activities Division
CASE in Point
Educate Your Engineers on Minimizing Risk Within Your Firm and Projects By Using These Tools:
Tool 5-1: A Guide to the Practice of Structural Engineering
Intended to teach structural engineers the business of being a consulting structural engineer and things they may not have learned in college. While the target audience for this tool is the young engineer with 0-3 years of experience, it also serves as a useful reminder for engineers of any age or experience. The Guide also contains a test at the end of the document to measure how much was learned and retained. Other sections deal with getting and starting projects, schematic design, design development, construction documents, third party review, contractor selection/ project pricing/delivery methods, construction administration, project accounting and billing, and professional ethics.
Tool 5-2: Milestone Checklist for Young Engineers
The tool will help your engineers understand what engineering and leadership skills are required to become a competent engineer. It will also provide managers a tool to evaluate engineering staff.
Tool 5-3: Managing the Use of Computers and Software in the Structural Engineering Office
Computers and engineering software are used in every structural engineering office. It is often a struggle to manage and supervise these tools. Software availability is in constant flux, software packages are continually updated and revised, and few software packages fully meet the needs of any office. This tool is intended to assist the structural engineering office in the task of managing computers and software.
Tool 5-4: Negotiation Talking Points
This tool provides an outline of items for your consideration when you are in a situation in which you are pressured to agree to lower fees. The text is subdivided into situations that are commonly experienced in our profession. This document is purely advisory and designed to assist you in your individual negotiations and business practices.
You can purchase all CASE products at www.booksforengineers.com.
Upcoming ACEC Online Seminars
Improving Alternative Delivery Projects from Cradle
to Grave, September 5, 1:30-3:00 pm As alternative delivery methods become more popular, firms need to better understand how these processes work. In Improving Alternative Delivery Projects from Cradle to Grave, Renee Hoekstra of Rha will examine approaches such as scoping, value engineering, and partnering and demonstrate how to employ them on every project.
Your Clients Talked, We Listened: Top Ten Research Findings
Every Firm Should Know, September 10, 1:30-3:00 pm In Your Clients Talked, We Listened: Top Ten Research Findings Every Firm Should Know, Ray Kogan and Cara Bobcheck of Kogan & Company present their findings from hundreds of one-on-one interviews with municipal, institutional, and private clients over the past ten years.
Forget (Almost) Everything You Know About Business
Development, September 11, 1:30-3:00 pm Innovations in business development are changing the way engineering services are sold. In Forget (Almost) Everything You Know About Business Development, Ken Tichacek, founder/ principal, Think Like Your Clients, will introduce the power of these tools and discuss the new management/leadership issues that arise from their use.
Strategic Decision-Making in Uncertain Times,
September 24, 1:30-3:00 pm In Strategic Decision-Making in Uncertain Times, Mick Morrissey, principal of Morrissey Goodale, will show how to link and leverage the clarity of vision, commitment of leadership, competency of management, and capitalization to rank your strategic options and make the best decisions for your firm.
CASE Convocation at the ACEC Fall Conference
October 27-30 ACEC is holding its Fall Conference in Scottsdale, AZ. CASE will be holding convocation on Monday, October 28th. Sessions will include: What’s Next, the Legal aspects of Building Information Modeling,
Sue Yoakum, Donovan|Hatem LLP Practical Insurance Advice, Brian Stewart, Collins, Collins, Muir & Stewart, Tom Bongi, Caitlin, Atha Forsberg, Marsh Developing an Internal Culture to Manage a Firm’s Risks,
Michael Strogoff, Strogoff Consulting ACEC’s program will include: • CEO Insights on working with private clients in commercial, industrial and energy markets • Panel on the Future of Transportation Funding • Desert Jeep Adventure • Play in the Annual ACEC PAC Golf Tournament
If you would like more information on the items below, please contact Ed Bajer, ebajer@acec.org.
How Does a Certificate of Merit Work?
A certificate of merit statute requires a plaintiff who intends to sue a design professional to consult with a third-party design professional to review the facts of the plaintiff’s claim and render an opinion regarding whether the claim is meritorious or not. One law that appears to work well is Arizona’s, which requires: 1) The expert’s qualifications to express an opinion on the licensed professional’s standard of care or liability for the claim. 2) The factual basis for each claim against a licensed professional. 3) The licensed professional’s acts, errors or omissions that the expert considers to be a violation of the applicable standard of care resulting in liability. 4) The manner in which the licensed professional’s acts, errors or omissions caused or contributed to the damages or other relief sought by the claimant.
Residential Development Work
There are many commentaries dissuading engineers to avoid residential development work, and scare stories to go along with them. Engineers can be left holding the bag for sympathetic third party plaintiffs. On the other hand, there are cases where residential work is a significant part of the practice. It has it challenges and you have to know what you are doing; however, there are established homebuilders that are sophisticated and know the business. Condos, however, may be a different animal. Client and project selection are key.
ACEC Business Insights
ACEC’s Fall Conference Provides Leadership and Training for the A/E Industry’s Next Generation
The Emerging Leaders Forum at the upcoming ACEC 2013 Fall Conference in Phoenix, October 27-30, will help to develop leadership and management skills in your firm’s “rising stars.” Young professionals participating in the Forum gain valuable perspective on how politics, economics, and laws relate to the engineering industry. They will also develop relationships with engineering peers from around the country. Emerging Leaders Forum participants receive a reduced Conference registration rate of $799, which includes the Forum sessions and all other Conference programming and events. For more information and to register, www.acec.org/conferences/fall-13/index.cfm.
Avoid Use of the Word “Inspect”
Unless you plan to provide the actual inspection services, you should avoid the use of the word inspect in describing your basic role of observation. If the owner has it in the contract, delete it and insert observation. If that cannot be done, then carefully define the word in the definitions or scope of service sections so it clearly means observation. Clients have been known to use the word inspection when they really mean the normal level of contract administration. Inspections connote a more detailed examination and consequently more obligations than you bargained for. It could raise the standard of care and the liability implications can be huge.
Follow ACEC Coalitions on Twitter – @ACECCoalitions.
ACEC/CASE Members Named to ZweigWhite’s 2013 25 Best Civil Engineering Firms to Work For
CASE Member Firms named to the Structural Engineering Firm category of the ZweigWhite 2013 25 Best Civil Engineering Firms to Work For include: ARW Engineers, Ogden, UT Structura, Inc., Rockville, MD Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; and Reaveley Engineers + Associates, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT
Best Management Strategies in Business of Design Consulting Course
September 18-21, 2013; Chicago, IL
Acomprehensive 2013 update on the primary underpinnings of the successful A/E business, ACEC’s highly regarded Business of Design Consulting course is a unique playbook for building leadership and managing your firm at the most effective levels. The 3½-day agenda is taught by an experienced faculty of industry practitioners and highlights current strategies for a wide array of critical, need-to-know business topics that will keep your business thriving despite a churning business environment; including, how to manage change and build success in performance management, strategic planning and growth, finance, leadership, ownership transition, contracts and risk management, marketing, and more! For more information and to register for the course, www.acec.org/education/eventDetails.cfm?eventID=1473.
