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aSCe & Sei recognize outstanding Structural engineers
The Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) proudly recognized the following recipients at the Structures Congress 2015 in Portland, Oregon on April 23, 2015:
Structural Engineering Institute Awards
2015 Chapter of the Year Award The 2015 SEI Chapter of the Year Award was given to the SEI Boston Chapter. The Boston Chapter has been very active in a variety of initiatives including technical presentations, conferences, tours, college outreach, and networking opportunities. They also made significant contributions to the Structures Congress 2014 local planning committee.
2015 Graduate Student Chapter of the Year SEI presented the 2015 Graduate Student Chapter award to the University of Central Florida Graduate Student Chapter for their work in partnering with the local ASCE and SEI Chapters and branches to present seminars, training programs for high school students, and enrichment for the UCF Student Body. W. Gene Corley Award The 2015 W. Gene Corley Award was given to
Stan R. Caldwell, P.E., SECB, F.SEI, F.AEI,
F.ASCE, for his outstanding and generous leadership in many critical SEI initiatives and committees. An ASCE member since 1972, his contributions include Charter Member of SEI, founding member of AEI, the first person elected to the ASCE Board of Direction from the Technical Region, the ASCE Executive Committee, SEI Board of Governors representing ASCE, the SECB Board of Directors, the SELC Steering Committee, and establishment of the SEI Futures Fund. Dennis L. Tewksbury Award The 2015 Tewksbury Award was presented to Charles W. Roeder, Ph.D., P.E., F.SEI, M.ASCE. Dr. Roeder has been an ASCE member since 1970 and his contributions include charter member of SEI, SEI Technical Activities Division ExCom, Chair of the Dynamic Effects TAC, member of the SEI Awards Committee, 1998 Structures Congress Steering Committee, Chair of 2003 Structures Congress Steering Committee, and
a member of several SEI committees in both the Technical and Codes and Standards Divisions. Walter P. Moore, Jr. Award The 2015 Walter P. Moore, Jr. Award was given to Gary Yet Kong Chock, S.E., D.CE, F.SEI, F.ASCE. Based in Hawaii, Mr. Chock’s project portfolio Left to right: Don Dusenberry, Dharma Pasala, Ozen Celik, Benjamin Schafer, Satish Nagarajaiah, Yozo Fujino, Charles Roeder, Jon Schmidt, Stan Caldwell, Roberto Leon, Larry Fahnestock, Mehrdad Sasani, Daniel Cox, John van includes wind, tsunami, earthquake, and de Lindt, Andy Herrmann, Laura Champion. hurricane hazard research, building risk assessments, hazard mitigation planning, coastal flooding hazard analysis, building code development, and emergency response planning. He has worked on developing wind speed GIS-based mapping and topographical design provisions for adoption as State code amendments to the IBC. He led a group from ASCE/SEI to survey of tsunami-damaged areas of Japan with an interest in improving building codes. Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Prize Up to five Huber Prizes are awarded each year for achievements in civil engineering research. Larry A. Fahnestock, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE is one of the 2014 winners of the Huber Prize. Dr. Fahnestock is known for his achievements in seismic behavior and design of steel wall and braced-frame systems. He combined large-scale SEI President’s Award experimental testing with nonlinear analysis to The 2015 SEI President’s Award was given develop pioneering practical guidance and has sigto Jon A. Schmidt, P.E., SECB, BSCP, nificantly influenced the codes. He is a dedicated M.ASCE. Mr. Schmidt has more than 20 educator, seeking to motivate and encourage curyears of experience working on aviation, com- rent and future generations of engineers. mercial, industrial, and institutional facilities for government, military, and private-sector clients. He is a nationally recognized thought leader and speaker on antiterrorism design of buildings, philosophy of engineering, and engineering ethics. Mr. Schmidt has served on many SEI/ASCE committees including Blast, Shock & Impact; Building Security Council; BPAD Executive Committee; chair of the Editorial Board for STRUCTURE; and the Engineering Philosophy Committee. Moisseiff Award The 2015 Moisseiff Award was presented to Dharma T.R. Pasala, Ph.D.; Apostolos A. Sarlis, Ph.D., M.ASCE; Andrei M. Reinhorn, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE; Michael Constantinou, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE; Satish Nagarajaiah, Ph.D., F.SEI, M.ASCE; Douglas P. Taylor, P.E, M.ASCE, for the paper titled “Simulated Bilinear-Elastic Behavior in a SDOF Elastic Structure Using Negative Stiffness Device,” published in the February 2014 issue of the Journal American Society of Civil of Structural Engineering. In selecting them for this award, the committee particularly noted the Engineering Structural Awards team’s findings to provide a seminal advance in Shortridge Hardesty Award influencing accepted design paradigms. The 2015 Shortridge Hardesty Award was Raymond C. Reese Research Prize given to Benjamin W. Schafer, Ph.D., P.E., The 2015 Raymond C. Reese Prize was preM.ASCE. Dr. Schafer earned great respect sented to David B. Linton, P.E.; Rakesh for his solid analytical background, his deep Gupta, Ph.D., M.ASCE; Daniel T. Cox, knowledge of numerical techniques of struc- Ph.D.; Mary Elizabeth (Oshnack) tural analysis, and his rich experience as an Berkes, P.E.; John Van De Lindt, Ph.D., experimentalist. He has produced design tools F.ASCE; Milo Clauson, for their paper that are widely used to characterize the buck- titled “Evaluation of Tsunami Loads on ling behavior of thin-walled members. He has Wood Frame Walls at Full Scale,” published served on the Structural Stability Research in the August 2013 issue of the Journal of Council, as an Associate Editor of the Journal Structural Engineering. The selection commitof Structural Engineering, and as a member of tee particularly noted the team’s research was several ASCE committees. accompanied by full-scale experimentation.▪ Visit the SEI Website at www.asce.org/structural-engineering/structural-engineering-awards to submit a nomination for the 2016 awards.
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NCSEA News
By Joe Luke, P.E., SECB, NCSEA Structural Licensure Committee Chair
The NCSEA Structural Licensure Committee works with the Member Organizations to in uence states to adopt consistent licensing laws and rules in the interest of public safety, especially relating to licensure of structural engineers. As part of that mission the Committee has been monitoring the e orts of state Member Organizations and assisting them in those e orts. is past year we have seen a number of state Member Organizations make strides in their attempts to gain specialty licensing in their state. Following is a short description of current e orts across the country: Great strides were made by Florida this legislative session. Proposed legislation was put before the legislature in 2015. e bill was passed by both houses of the legislature. Only a veto by the Governor kept the bill from becoming law. It was reported that the Governor believed that all engineers who wanted to become structural engineers should pass the SE exam. He did not agree with the grandfathering clause. Florida’s Licensure Committee is to be congratulated for their e orts and their success. Tom Grogan will give a more detailed account of Florida’s e orts in a later article. e licensure committee in Texas continued working within the state to silence the opposition as they prepared to again go before the legislature. eir biggest opponent is TSPE, which is following the policies of the parent organization, NSPE. For the third legislative session in a row (six weeks every two years), licensing legislation has been crushed. But SEAoT remains steadfast with the support of their membership. ey are determined to become a voice regarding all engineering issues at the legislature and the engineering board along with TSPE and Texas ACEC. e licensure committee in Georgia is also making progress. Georgia House Bill 492 was sponsored in the 2015 session and will be voted on in the 2016 session. ough there did not appear to be major opposition, it was tabled this year because of a Supreme Court decision concerning licensing boards and North Carolina dentists. is decision created some doubt about how Georgia handles its licensing boards in general and was speci c to the licensing bill. In Connecticut, the licensure committee took their changes to the legislature for a second year in a row but it did not make it out of committee. ey are a member of the ACEC structural engineers’ coalition and are able to utilize their lobbyist. e challenge for 2015 will be to separate the structural licensure issue from continuing education as they were in the same bill this previous year. In Oklahoma, the licensure committee has obtained agreement with the licensing board for a title act with a transition period. Speci c changes to the board rules and state laws are being developed for consideration during the 2016 legislation session. e board’s executive director made a presentation on this at OSPE’s state wide meeting in June. OSEA licensure committee members attended this session to gauge interest, positive and negative, on the topic. Ohio’s SEAoO Licensure Committee was able to meet informally with a member of the Ohio legislature to discuss the idea of structural licensure. e representative, an engineer himself, expressed general agreement with the goals of structural licensure and agreed to speak with other members and provide SEAoO feedback regarding moving forward. His feedback informed SEAoO that the Ohio legislature would also weigh input from OSPE (the Ohio branch of NSPE) in deciding how to approach legislation involving the practice of engineering. OSPE expressed opposition to structural licensure. e representative suggests that SEAoO coordinate with other engineering organizations such as OSPE to build a consensus prior to seeking any legislative action. e SEAoO Licensure Committee is working to build support among other stakeholders before approaching the legislature again. e Missouri committee has met with possible allies such as Missouri Association of Building O cials, AIA, MODOT and the Design Alliance which includes MSPE, Board members, ACEC, AIA and others. So far no hard core opposition. ey have developed a one-page position statement and intend to meet with educators, contractors and then MSPE. eir next step will be to write the language and possibly work with ACEC’s lobbyist to lay the ground work with all the groups and possible sponsoring legislators. A number of other states have made progress in developing a licensure committee, garnering support within the engineering community and developing proposed legislative changes. ese include Arizona, New York, Minnesota, Tennessee and South Carolina. All in all, there is a great amount of energy being expended across the country in attempts to get specialty licensure for structural engineers. Member organizations in a signi cant number of states are developing strong relationships with their engineering boards and their legislators. ey are making it known that they are the voice for structural engineers in their respective states. If you visit the Structural Licensure page under Resources on the NCSEA website, you will nd information on state licensing rules, NCSEA’s participation in the Structural Engineering Licensure Coalition (SELC), licensure articles, and, soon, sample legislation templates for states seeking licensure. is should help develop consistency in the licensing language between states.
NCSEA Webinars
August 18, 2015 Wind Design of Solar Photovoltaic Arrays Dr. David Banks, CPP, and Ron LaPlante, S.E., Division of the State Architect, California August 25, 2015 Seismic Design of Solar Arrays on Flat & Low-Slope Roofs Karl Telleen, S.E., Ma el Structural Engineering September 10, 2015 Wind Engineering – Beyond the Code Roy Denoon, CPP Wind Engineering & Air Quality Consultants More detailed information on the webinars and a registration link can be found at www.ncsea.com. Subscriptions are available!
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS NCSEA CONTINUING EDUCATION
Diamond Reviewed Non-CalOES courses award 1.5 hours of continuing education. Approved for CE credit in all 50 States through the NCSEA Diamond Review Program.
Keynote Speaker: Ashraf Habibullah, S.E., President and CEO, Computers & Structures, Inc
Structural Engineering: e Profession, e Grandeur, and e Glory
Join Ashraf as he shares his passion and enthusiasm for structural engineering, a profession whose grandeur and glory are worth celebrating! Other educational o erings include technical as well as non-technical sessions, on two tracks. Speakers include forward-thinking practicing structural engineers and panel discussions. Visit www.ncsea.com for a complete schedule of sessions.
Registration Discounts for Summit registration are available to NCSEA members, Young Engineers under the age of 36, and First-Time attendees. While Young Engineer and First-Time attendee
rates are available until the Summit begins, Early Bird rates end August 28. Register today!
Hotel Reservations at Red Rock Resort, the Summit host hotel, are open. A reservation link for the NCSEA group rate of $180 plus $15 resort fee, which includes complimentary valet and self parking, airport shuttle, in-room internet and Spa & Fitness Center access, is available at www.ncsea.com.
More than just education!
In addition to the educational sessions, the Summit o ers opportunities for networking and social interaction. Wednesday kicks things o with the Young Engineer reception, followed by the Structural Engineering Certi cation Board reception. You’ll have plenty of time to catch up with old friends and make new ones. In addition to ursday’s breakfast, lunch and breaks, the Welcome Reception on the trade show oor gives attendees the chance to visit with exhibitors while enjoying cocktails and food. After the Welcome Reception, join fellow attendees for some late-night bowling competition and fun at the Red Rock ‘N Bowl in the VIP Bowling Lounge at the Resort. Friday’s evening will give attendees the chance to show o their nery and celebrate the best in structural engineering innovation at the NCSEA Awards Banquet. Black tie is encouraged, but not required. If that’s not enough, the Red Rock area of Las Vegas has much to o er, whether it be gambling, entertainment, shopping or outdoor activities. e host hotel, Red Rock Resort, features restaurants, lounges, a movie theatre and bowling alley, and a walkway to Downtown Summerlin, with shops, dining and entertainment options. If you want to check out the Strip, the hotel has a shuttle to take you there. If you prefer outdoor options, a high desert wonderland is located just minutes from the hotel. If you want to rock climb the 5th most popular destination in the country, mountain bike, hike or kayak, check out Red Rock Adventures through the hotel.
NCSEA offers Short Courses on New Design Irregularities Book
With the release of the new NCSEA publication Guide to the Design of Common Irregularities in Buildings, 2012/2015 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-10, NCSEA is o ering an associated live course. e course provides an overview of the book material and includes approximately 25 percent new material not included in the actual publication to help the engineer better understand the fundamental theory behind the practical example problems, and to verify approaches used with hand calculations and simple computer modeling results. 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 will receive one copy of the new guide. Registration information is available at www.ncsea.com. ere is a scheduled course available August 10 in Boston. Additional courses will be scheduled. e new guide fully explains how and why building irregularities impact structural design and provides detailed examples of how to appropriately analyze and design lateral force-resisting elements for various types of irregular buildings located in Seismic Design Category (SDC) B and D. e book references the 2012 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-10, and references material standards from the 2012 IBC by section number. It is also applicable to the later versions of these standards and the 2015 IBC. Four detailed design examples include an overview of applicable irregularities, a discussion of appropriate analysis and design requirements, determination of key lateral forceresisting system demands, and design of select example elements contained in the building’s load path. e course instructor, Timothy Wayne Mays, Ph.D., P.E., is president of SE/ES and a Professor of Civil Engineering at e Citadel in Charleston, SC. He has served as executive director of the Structural Engineers Associations of South Carolina and North Carolina, and currently serves as NCSEA Publications Committee Chairman. e publication is available for purchase through both the NCSEA and the International Code Council websites. NCSEA members receive a discount on the publication price.
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The Newsletter of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE Structural Columns
September 27 – October 1, 2015, Branson, Missouri
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Grid Modernization – Technical Challenges & Innovative Solutions
Can you afford to wait until 2018? Don’t miss out on an excellent opportunity to network with professionals in your industry. The conference will feature three days of technical sessions, four days of exhibits, one workshop, and an exciting constructionoriented demonstration day that will offer many opportunities to share international knowledge on grid modernization from a structural and construction standpoint. Attendees will experience a unique setting in which to learn and network with peers, industry leaders, and knowledgeable suppliers. Who Should Attend: • Civil engineers • Structural engineers • Electrical transmission engineers • Substation engineers • Engineering students
EARN uP TO 19 PDHs
• Industry executives • Consultants • Government-agency personnel • Design/build contractors • Anyone with an interest in improving the structural reliability of transmission lines and substations Visit the conference website at www.etsconference.org for complete information and to register.
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 Jon Esslinger at jesslinger@asce.org.
Local Activities
Lehigh Valley Chapter
The SEI Lehigh Valley Chapter is offering a half day structural engineering seminar on August 12, 2015. Partnering with the Lehigh University Graduate Student Chapter and the ASCE Leigh Valley Section, the seminar will offer up to 4PDHs. Four sessions will be offered on topics from steel structures to retrofit solutions.
West Coast Florida Chapter
The SEI West Coast Florida Chapter recently held a seminar about the extradosed prestressed bridge in Pearl Harbor. The chapter also presented an in-depth structural tour of a hospital expansion project.
See the News page of the SEI website for details.
Maryland Chapter
This year the SEI Maryland Chapter has presented a very active program of activities for their members. These include presentations on stabilizing a deflected I-495 bridge, the Seagrit Marine Terminal, and a construction tour of a new health sciences facility.
Get Involved in SEI Local Activities
Join your local SEI Chapter, Graduate Student Chapter, or StructuralTechnical Groups (STG) to connect with colleagues, take advantage of local opportunities for lifelong learning, and advance structural engineering in your area. If there is not an SEI Chapter or STG in your area, talk with your ASCE Section/ Branch leaders about the simple steps to form an SEI Chapter. Visit the SEI website at www.asce.org/SEI and look for Local Activities Division (LAD) Committees.
The Design of Steel Transmission Towers Standards Committee recently completed the latest revision of ASCE 10. Design of Latticed Steel Transmission Structures (ASCE 10-15) is now available as a published softcover standard or as an E-Book in pdf format. In the next few months the existing committee will be discharged and the committee will seek to re-form for the next revision. The goal of this future volume is to “modernize” the document with the inclusion of relevant photos, add more examples and perhaps revisit the format of those currently included, review other industry criteria for relevance and review other relevant Standards for possible changes in this Standard. For more information, see the full story on the SEI news page.
Building information modeling (BIM) has become a significant area of endeavor in the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) industry. Building Information Modeling contains 13 chapters, contributed by international researchers and practitioners, that present a comprehensive overview of the recent advances in the application of BIM across the AECO industry. The table of contents and abstract for each chapter are viewable for free in the ASCE Library. Engineers, architects, contractors, building owners, facility managers, as well as researchers, will find this publication a valuable resource. Visit the ASCE Bookstore at www.asce.org/publications to learn more.
December 10 – 12, 2015, San Francisco, California
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
The ATC-SEI Conference on Improving the Seismic Performance of Existing Buildings and Other Structures is an opportunity for structural engineers, business owners, and users of ASCE seismic standards to learn the latest in seismic evaluation and rehabilitation. Reasons to Attend: • Earn up to 14 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) • Each day starts with two Key Note Speakers • Learn from educational technical sessions • Network with colleagues and leaders in your field • Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are available • Honor the Champions of Earthquake Resilience at the Awards Dinner Visit the conference website at www.atc-sei.org for complete details and to register.
Take Any of ASCE’s Live Webinars This Summer for $99 Each
Sign up for any ASCE live webinar to be held in June, July, or August – either 60 or 90 minutes – and get a special individual member rate of $99, applied automatically when registering. Take advantage of convenient, efficient training that provides practical knowledge and earns PDHs. This offer does not apply to site/group webinar registrations, on-demand webinars, or P.E. exam review courses and cannot be combined with other offers. Visit the ASCE Continuing Education website at www.asce.org/continuing_education for more information.
New Infrastructure App from ASCE – FREE!
ASCE has launched a new “Save America’s Infrastructure” app. The app shares key data from the Report Card along with news, prompts users via notifications to take action, and with just a few clicks can connect with legislators or social media. As stewards of the nation’s infrastructure, civil engineers know and understand the challenges our country’s roads, bridges, dams, levees and drinking water pipes are facing. The app provides usable data to illustrate the problem, and then offers ways to tell lawmakers and social networks about it, too. Visit the App Store to download.
Save the Date
The Geo-Institute (G-I) and Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) are coming together to create this first-of-its-kind event. By combining the best of both Institutes’ annual conferences into one unique conference, you will profit from unmatched networking opportunities with colleagues within and across disciplines. Joint Congress highlights will include: • Joint networking events • Technical sessions on both geotechnical & structural topics • Special lectures • Short courses • Young professional and student member events • Impressive exhibit hall Visit the Joint Congress website at www.Geo-Structures.org for more information.
Reach SEI Members with SEI Sustaining Organization Membership
Join SEI as a Sustaining Organization Member to raise recognition for your organization with decision makers in the structural engineering community year-round, and to show your leadership and support for SEI to advance and serve the structural engineering profession. Demonstrate your commitment and increase your organization’s visibility with more than 25,000 SEI members and at SEI conferences through www.asce.org/SEI, the monthly SEI Update e-newsletter, and STRUCTURE magazine. We hope you will join Hayward Baker, International Code Council, and Simpson Strong-Tie in support of SEI as an SEI Sustaining Organization Member. Learn more at www.asce.org/SEI-Sustaining-Org-Membership. Questions? Contact Suzanne Fisher at sfisher@asce.org.
CASE in Point
CASE #10 An Agreement between Structural Engineer of Record and Geotechnical Engineer of Record The Structural Engineer of Record may be required to include geotechnical engineering services as a part of its agreement. If a geotechnical engineer & laboratory must be subcontracted for this service, CASE #10 may be used. It can also be altered for use between an Owner and the Geotechnical Engineer of Record. CASE #11 An Agreement between Structural Engineer of Record (SER) and Contractor for Transfer of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) files on Electronic Media Fabricators and suppliers are requesting CAD or BIM files from the designer. By providing CAD or BIM files, changes may be made to the files by others that would not be distinguishable without a critical review. CASE #11 is used so that both the Structural Engineer of Record and recipient of the CAD or BIM files understand the limitations and extent to which the files may be used. This is an agreement to allow for the transfer of CAD or BIM files to others. CASE #12 An Agreement between Client and Structural Engineer for Forensic Engineering (Expert) Services This is a sample agreement when the engineer is engaged as a forensic expert. It is designed primarily for when the Structural Engineer is engaged as an expert in the resolution of construction disputes, but can be adapted to other circumstances where the Structural Engineer is a qualified expert. CASE #13 Prime Contract, an Agreement between Owner and Structural Engineer for Professional Services This agreement is intended for the Structural Engineer to serve as the Prime Design Professional. It addresses projects which may require other engineering disciplines and architectural services which are more than incidental. Examples are parking garages, warehouses, light industrial buildings, sports facilities and structural renovations. It should be distinguished from CASE #2 which is to be used when the Structural Engineer of Record has an agreement with the Owner but does not serve as the Prime Design Professional. This document is written to be compatible with CASE #3, which can be used by the Structural Engineer as Prime Design Professional to contract with consultants on the same project in conjunction with this agreement CASE #14A Supplemental Form A, Additional Services Form A one-page Additional Services form to be signed by both the Structural Engineer and the Client. CASE #14B Standard Form for Request for Information (RFI) The purpose of this document is to provide the design team with a standard Request for Information (RFI) form that can be included in the bid documents and used by all contractors and subcontractors on the project. CASE #15 Commentary on AIA Document A201 “General Conditions of the Contract for Construction”, 1997 Edition The purpose of this Commentary is to point out sections and paragraphs of AIA document A-201 which, in the opinion of CASE, merit special attention, or which other reviewers have found to contain “pitfalls.” (See also CASE Contract Document 6.) CASE #16 An Agreement Between Client and Structural Engineer for a Structural Condition Assessment The purpose of this Document is to provide a sample Agreement for structural engineers to use when providing a structural condition assessment directly to a client. Examples are – earthquake evaluation, seismic retrofitting, fire or wind damage, changes in occupancy or historic preservation.
You can purchase these and the other Risk Management Tools at www.acec.org/coalitions/coalition-publications.
WANTED
Engineers to Lead, Direct, and Get Involved with CASE Committees!
If you’re looking for ways to expand and strengthen your business skillset, look no further than serving on one (or more!) CASE Committees. Join us to sharpen your leadership skills, and promote your talent and expertise, to help guide CASE programs, services, and publications. We have a committee ready for your service: • Risk Management Toolkit Committee: Develops and maintains documents such as business practices manuals and policies for engineers under CASE’s Ten Foundations for Risk Management. Please submit the following information to htalbert@acec.org: • Letter of interest • Brief bio (no more than 2 paragraphs) Expectations and Requirements To apply, you should • be a current member of the Council of American
Structural Engineers (CASE) • be able to attend the groups’ two face-to-face meetings per year: August, February (hotel, travel partially reimbursed) • be available to engage with the working group via email and conference call • have some specific experience and/or expertise to contribute to the group Thank you for your interest in contributing to your professional association!
ACEC Fall Conference Features Case Risk Management Convocation and More!
October 13–17 ACEC is holding its Fall Conference at the Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA. CASE will be holding convocation on Thursday, October 15. Sessions include:
10:45am How to Reduce Your Risk on Alternative Delivery Projects
Moderator: Beth Larkin: HNTB Speakers: Mary Conway, HNTB; George Wolf, Shook Hardy & Bacon; David Hatem, Donovan Hatem
1:45pm Dead in the Water: A Case Study of Claims Facing Civil Engineers
Dan Buelow & Bob Stanton, Willis A/E
3:30pm Non-Neotiable Contracts: What’s Plan B?
Karen Erger & Bob Fogle, Lockton Co.; Eric Miller, Ice Miller; Jennie Muscarella, Kenny, Shelton, Liptak, Nowak LLP
5:15pm ACEC / Coalition Meet and Greet
You will not want to miss these additional important risk management sessions:
Managing Uncertainty and Expectations in Building Design and Construction
Clark Davis, Cameron MacAllister Group; Stephen Jones, Dodge Data & Analytics
Building Resilient Infrastructure for Future Cities
Terry Bennet, Autodesk Inc.; Donna Huey, Atkins Global; Marty Janowitz, Stantec
Missouri’s Peer Review Law–Should Your State Have One?
Karen Erger, Lockton Companies
How to Reduce Your Professional Liability Costs
Tim Corbett, SmartRisk The Conference also features: • General Session addresses by Pulitzer Prize-winning author
Doris Kearns-Goodwin; 2015 ACEC Distinguished
Award of Merit Honoree Dr. Robert Ballard • CEO roundtables; • Exclusive CFO, CIO, Architect tracks; • Numerous ACEC coalition, council, and forum events; and • Earn up to 21PDHs
Member Firm CEOs Forecast Future of Engineering at ACEC Fall Conference in Boston, MA
October 13–17
Three leading Member Firm CEOs will provide their forecasts on Change and Innovation in the A/E Industry during the ACEC Fall Conference in Boston, MA, October 13-17, 2015. On the panel will be Stephen Hickox, Chairman/CEO, CDM Smith; Eric Keen, Eningeering President & Vice Chair, HDR; Tom Scarangello, Chairman/CEO Thornton Tomasetti Also speaking at the Conference will be a panel on People and Practices that Build Success featuring Mike Carragher, President, VHB; Larry Smith, President/CEO, Haley & Aldrich; Lisa Brothers, President/CEO, Nitsch Engineering
The Conference also features more than three dozen bottom-line-focused educational sessions; CEO roundtables; exclusive CFO and CIO tracks; the CASE Convocation; and numerous ACEC coalition, council, and forum events. For more information and to register, www.acec.org/conferences/fall-conference-2015/registration.
ACEC BUSINESS INSIGHTS
ISI Makes Strides in Promoting Infrastructure Sustainability
More than 3,300 professionals from more than 170 engineering firms and public agencies have been credentialed as Envision™ Sustainability Professionals (ENV SP) by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI). The Envision sustainability program rates the environmental and economic benefits of infrastructure projects as well as lifecycle sustainability. ISI was founded in 2010 by ACEC, the American Public Works Association (APWA) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). For more information on the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, www.sustainableinfrastructure.org.
