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A Building that Teaches
By Dmitri Jajich, P.E., S.E. and David Horos, P.E., S.E., LEED® AP
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP was an Outstanding Award Winner for the Lee Hall III project in the 2013 NCSEA Annual Excellence in Structural Engineering awards program (Category – New Buildings $10M to $30M).
The integration of form and structure is implicit in the earliest known definition of architecture – Vitruvius’ ideal of “firmness, commodity, and delight.” The design of Clemson University’s newest addition to their School of Architecture, Lee Hall III, is a case study in the contemporary application of this ageless idea in a space that aspires to instruct its design-oriented occupants every day. The 55,000-square-foot glass and masonryclad structure encourages informal learning through observation of its energy efficient design and exposed functional and structural systems. It houses academic programs in architecture, art and planning, faculty offices and student work-space. The building was designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners with locally based McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture. Transolar was the climate engineers, and Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) provided the structural engineering. Lee Hall III comprises an open 35-feet-tall double-height space that houses a secondary internal structure of mezzanines and bridges. Nearly all of the building’s superstructure components are steel and provide a direct manifestation of the architectural expression. The structure’s roof is a lightweight composite concrete deck structure supported by exposed W14 steel beams. The roof rises four feet in a gentle arc to help drain a planted green roof, which is punctuated by 25 seven-foot diameter skylights located directly above steel “column trees”. The “column trees” are the most prominent feature of the building and consciously draw attention to the structural steel system. They are comprised of 10.75-inch diameter seamless steel pipes with 1-inch thick walls and four curving “arms” built-up out of flat 1.25- and 1-inch thick steel plate. The unusually thick-walled pipe columns (ASTM A106 pipe typically used in high-pressure oil and gas-line construction) allowed for their remarkable slenderness and enhance their dramatic elegance. The four curving “arms” that top each column reach out and support two parallel rows of continuous W14 steel beams while opening the roof directly above each column to a skylight. Each of the twenty-five column trees has its own unique geometry due to the changing curvature of the roof, but all column tree arms were fabricated entirely from flat plate, the geometry of which was determined from simple geometric rules. The realization of complex, organically inspired free-form architectural shapes from the careful assemblage of flat plate and straight pipe was a key to the project’s success. The subtly curving roof extends beyond the glazed curtain walls at the north and south faces of the building, where the edge of the structure is supported by a row of super-slender “Y” columns. The outdoor roof is rendered as a trellis made of perforated metal panels supported by exposed W6 steel beams. The exterior “Y” columns are reminiscent of the interior “column trees”, but flattened into a two-dimensional plane. Although the geometry of each “Y” column is different, the castings connecting the vertical base of the “Y” to the branching arms are identical. Repetition of the same casting geometry made the connections feasible from a cost standpoint. At each end of the masonry-clad east and west walls, brick hovers beyond the building enclosure in an 18-foot double cantilever with no lateral support bracing. These cantilevered brick “wing walls” shade the ends of the north and south window wall in a subtle but dramatic extension of the brick surface. The cantilevering steel structure resists vertical brick loads, and lateral wind and seismic loads, in a manner similar to an airplane wing. The pedagogical value of Lee Hall III’s structural steel derives from its elegant dual functions – as both a load-carrying system and a sculpturally expressive medium. It is equally instructive that this successful marriage of function and form was achieved without expensive or unconventional fabrication techniques, special finishes, exotic connections, nor the higher tolerance “AESS” designation typical of this type of design and construction. Rather than simply applying AESS requirements to all the exposed steel, the architects and the structural engineer identified only those aspects of AESS that were critical to the project’s success (e.g., tighter tolerances were not required, but removal of mill marks from the window wall’s steel was) and specifically defined exposed painted structural steel requirements specific to the job. Remarkably, all the architectural steel in Lee Hall III was fabricated and detailed no differently than conventional structural steel. The entire team worked closely to refine conventional simple connections and fabrication techniques that could be built without undo expense. All connections were fully detailed in the structural drawings so the alignment, appearance and architectural character could be evaluated prior to the shop-drawing phase, thereby eliminating the fabricator’s connection engineering time and costs. Although one of the structure’s signature features is a curving, warped roof, no curved steel was used in the building’s frame – the geometry is a series of simple faceted arcs which nearly matches a true curve. The structural drawings clearly and simply conveyed the geometry – and alleviated the need for three-dimensional modeling or digital files. The result of this innovative structural design approach and intensive coordination is a conventionally constructed building that showcases the expressive use of structural steel, while keeping costs in check. Lee Hall III’s structure is minimal, but clearly expressed as a rational system whose logic is inextricably linked with the building’s architecture. It stands as a model for its varied design-savvy users.▪ Dmitri Jajich, P.E., S.E., currently works from SOM’s London office. David Horos, P.E., S.E., LEED® AP, is Director of the Structural Engineering Studio at SOM.
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Focus on Education New Subscription Plan offers Unlimited Live NCSEA Webinars
Plan your 2014 continuing education hours with NCSEA’s new Webinar Subscription Plan. For just $750, you can receive unlimited live NCSEA webinars for one year. The subscription plan is open only to NCSEA members – members of NCSEA Member Organizations and NCSEA Sustaining, Associate and Affiliate members, and membership status will be verified. It includes live NCSEA webinars only and has a guarantee that a minimum of ten webinars, and up to 24, will be offered. A subscription plan can be started at any time. The one-year plan begins on the first day of the month in which the subscription application is received. Each webinar includes speaker slides, notes, and one free PDH certificate. If others watch the webinar with the subscriber and wish to obtain a certificate, they may purchase a certificate for $30 within two weeks of completing the webinar. After two weeks, additional certificates will not be available. The individual subscription plan was developed in response to numerous requests from small structural engineering firms and sole proprietorships, for webinars they could afford, states NCSEA Executive Director Jeanne Vogelzang. “Offering a plan like this, to NCSEA members only, is also expected to benefit our Member Organizations (MO’s), who can offer the plan as an incentive for new members to join, as well as a reason for
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1. A flat rate of $750 gives you access to all live NCSEA webinars over the course of one year. If you attend just 10, your cost is $75 per webinar, a savings of over 70%!
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current members to renew. NCSEA has a proven track record, having offered webinars since 2006, and structural engineers who sign up for this plan know they will get their money’s worth in excellent, and abundant, continuing education.”
Lateral Review Course for SE Exam Set for March
The NCSEA SE Review Course, offered by NCSEA in conjunction with Kaplan Engineering, will hold its Lateral Course March 8-9. The Vertical Course, held January 18-19, 2014, was recorded and can be played back anytime. This targeted review assists engineers in preparing for the SE Exam, and includes: Over 28 hours of instruction with an emphasis on building design: • Including sessions on exam strategy and bridge design • Key topics of structural code
NCSEA Webinars
March 13, 2014 Floor Vibrations: Technical Background and AISC Design Guide 11, Part 1 Brad Davis, Ph.D., S.E., Department of Civil Engineering, University of Kentucky March 27, 2014 Floor Vibrations: Technical Background and AISC Design Guide 11, Part 2 Brad Davis, Ph.D., S.E., Department of Civil Engineering, University of Kentucky April 10, 2014 Load Generators – What Exactly is My Software Doing? Sam Rubenzer, P.E., S.E., FORSE Consulting
These 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 Pacific, 11:00 AM Mountain, 12:00 PM Central, 1:00 PM Eastern. Register at www.ncsea.com. • Efficient analytical methods • New material in the 16-hour Structural exam • Typical exam questions • Problem solving techniques • Exam day skills • 24/7 playback – study anytime There are significant discounts available for groups taking the course. Log on to www.ncsea.com under Education, for more information and to register for the course.
March 20 – 21,2014 • e Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa, California
Thursday
Get the Value You Deserve Without Ruining the Relationship – Steven Isaacs is interactive session includes a new approach to negotiations, and will o er a variety of eld-tested ways to get the value and compensation you deserve, from current and future clients.
Steven Isaacs, P.E., Division Manager, FMI Corporation, assists rms in strategic planning, nancial controls, project performance/ pro tability, negotiation, ownership transition, joint ventures and partnering.
Take Your Seat at the Table
Discuss and develop new strategies and best practices, and learn what other principals are doing and thinking. Friday
Leadership is a Full-Contact Sport: Dealing with Confl ict in the Workplace – Jennifer Morrow is session will focus on e ectively dealing with con ict in the workplace and beyond.
Jennifer Morrow, MDR, Executive Director of Commercial Services at ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Systems of America, LLC, consults with law rms and companies on the e ective use of mediation, arbitration and all types of dispute resolution processes.
Steven Isaacs Brian Dekker Brian Phair Mark Aden Jennifer Morrow Kevin Sido
Baby Boomers Delay Retirements: Career Bottleneck at the Top – Steven Isaacs Professionals enjoy and count on on their work, salaries, and bene ts, and, especially today, are less willing or able to retire. Determine how your rm should react to retain talented employees. Ownership Transition Case Studies How does a rm transition ownership? Leaders of three engineering rms that have confronted these issues will tell how they did it.
Robert L. Miller Associates & Sound Structures, Inc. (7 sta ) Brian Dekker, President
PCS Structural Solutions (40 sta ) Brian Phair, CEO
DCI Engineers (185 sta ) Mark Aden, President
The Winter Leadership Forum will take place at the beautiful Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa, California. The Resort is centrally located in idyllic Wine Country at the southern tip of Napa Valley and has an evening shuttle for guest transportation to Downtown Napa’s restaurants and tasting rooms. Register at www.ncsea.com
Major Corporate Platinum Sponsor: Managing the Cost of Confl ict: Mediation, Arbitration or Litigation? – Jennifer Morrow and Kevin Sido is session will explore all dispute resolution processes available and provide tools for evaluating when to use which process. Learn the nomenclature, know your options and make more informed decisions to minimize the impact on your time, your business and your reputation. You’ve Been Sued – Now What? What Engineers Need to Know to Structure Their Defense – Kevin Sido What should the Structural Engineer do when the summons is served and in the months that follow?
Kevin Sido, attorney, is a senior partner in the Chicago o ce of Hinshaw & Culbertson. He is an author and speaker on construction law issues, and the editor of Architects & Engineers Liability, Claims Against Design Professionals.
Last year I gained some valuable insights into how to di erentiate our rm from our competitors in a challenging economy. e speakers provided fresh and practical lessons that I have applied throughout this year in real project pursuits. I found the Winter Leadership Forum very relevant and I look forward to attending again in the future.
Bart Miller, P.E. Principal, Walter P Moore e 2013 Winter Leadership Forum was a great experience providing useful fundamental management insights for individuals running an engineering o ce or thinking of starting their own rms. I highly recommend the Winter Leadership Forum to anyone to help keep them abreast of currently developing management practices.
Michael Cochran S.E., SECB Associate Principal, Weidlinger Associates Inc. 2013-2014 SEAOC President
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The Newsletter of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE Structural Columns
Attend the Structures Congress 2014 A premier event for structural engineers.
New ideas. New science. New resources. New colleagues. New business practices. Boston, Massachusetts, April 3-5, 2014
Reasons to Attend • Learn from dynamic technical sessions – choose from more than 120 sessions • Take part in the Council of American Structural Engineers (CASE) Spring Risk Management Convocation • Network with colleagues – more than 1,200 attendees expected • Be inspired by two (2) renowned keynote speakers in Opening & Closing Plenary Sessions: Ioanni (Yannis) Miaoulis, Ph.D., President & Director of the
Boston Museum of Science, and Tim Love, AIA, Utile
Architecture & Planning • Attend a Pre-Conference Seminar & earn additional
PDHs: Post-disaster Safety Evaluations, in cooperation with California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) & Applied Technology Council (ATC) – 6.0 PDHs, or
Design of Sustainable Thermal Breaks – 3.5 PDHs “I’ve attended a great many Structures Congresses since my first one in Houston, back in 1983. I learn something new and important every time. I urge my colleagues, both those just getting started and those who are masters in their profession, to attend.” William F. Baker, Jr., P.E., S.E., F.ASCE Partner, Skidmore Owings and Merrill LLP
Earn up to 18.5 professional development hours (PDHs).
Register now for the best rates, Early bird registration available until February 12, 2014. Visit the Structures Congress website at www.structurescongress.org.
2014 Fazlur Khan Distinguished Lecture Series
The dates and speakers have now been set for the 2014 Fazlur R. Khan Distinguished Lecture Series to be held at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA.
1st Lecture: James R. Harris, Principal, J. R. Harris & Company, Denver, CO
The Evolution of Building Design to Resist Earthquakes Friday, February 21, 2014 – 4:30 pm
2nd Lecture: Jon D. Magnusson, Senior Principal, Magnusson Klemencic Associates, Seattle, WA
Structure Becoming Architecture: Case Studies of Aesthetics, Form, and Efficiency Friday, March 21, 2014 – 4:30 pm
3rd Lecture: Charles H. Thornton, Chairman, Charles H. Thornton & Company, LLC, New York, NY
Renaissance, Rebirth and Disruptive Innovation Friday, April 11, 2014 – 4:30 pm
Visit the Lehigh University website at www.lehigh.edu/~infrk/ for additional information.
New Features in Third Printing of ASCE 7-10
Several important updates to ASCE 7-10 are included in the 3rd printing; these changes are also available as Supplement 1, which can be downloaded free on the ASCE website. The new content includes an expanded seismic commentary that replaces the commentary for Chapters 11-22. This new commentary features more background on design criteria and requirements for building (and non-building) structures and nonstructural components, and material-specific detailing requirements. In addition to Supplement 1 and this new commentary, an updated Errata 2 is also available for download from the ASCE website. Visit the SEI website at www.asce.org/SEI and click on the ASCE 7-10 cover photo to see a list of supplements.
Vision for the Future Report
What will the structural engineering profession be like in the future? What will the qualifications of structural engineers include? These questions, along with an introspective look at how the profession arrived in its current form and mechanisms for change, are explored in A Vision for the Future of Structural Engineering and Structural Engineers: A case for change. Produced by a Task Committee, appointed by the SEI Board of Governors, the report pictures the qualifications structural engineers of the future will need in order to respond to changes that are happening now and will continue in the future. Visit the SEI website at www.asce.org/SEI to learn more about the SEI Board of Governors’ current efforts and priorities, the 2011 Strategic Initiatives, and the 2008 Strategic Visioning.
Quad Cities Chapter
The Quad Cities Chapter took a tour of the Gerdau Ameristeel steel rolling plant in Wilton, Iowa on October 29, 2013. The facility is composed of a shredder, melt shop including an 80-ton capacity furnace, rolling mill and finishing/packaging end. They produce merchant flats, angles and Special Bar Quality (SBQ) steel car leaf springs, round corner squares and cold draw flats. The tour was lead and hosted by Gerdau’s Regional Engineering Manager, Robert Howard, P.E. Mr. Howard did an excellent job preparing and giving a top-notch tour – everyone was impressed by the magnitude, efficiency and quality of the process. At the time of the tour, attendees were able to see A36 structural angles being rolled. There were 16 structural engineer attendees, including 3 students from Western Illinois University.
University of Texas at Arlington Chapter
The University of Texas at Arlington SEI Graduate Student Chapter held their first two engineering seminars in October. On October 11 Alena Mikhaylova, Ph.D. Candidate, presented her research experience of spending her summer in East Asia under an NSF scholarship. Her research was on performance of steel fiber in precast concrete pipe construction. A good number of students and faculty attended and the presentation was very well received. Later in the month Hugh Martin of Hanson Pipes & Precast presented on the design of a precast concrete inlet structure.
Pittsburgh Chapter
National Steel Day: Tour of the Former J&L Steel Mill On October 4, 2013, Chuck Betters of CJ Betters Enterprises welcomed ASCE SEI and affiliates for a tour of the former J&L Steel Mill and his company’s recycling operation on the site. Members of the engineering community, including SEI, local student chapters, and retired professionals were afforded the opportunity to tour the site. The tour began with an extensive history of the facility, which included before and after aerial photos of the site. Samples of recovered materials were passed around, and an explanation of the latest technology in slag recovery was provided, along with how the company handles the variety of materials found during the recovery process. The group then visited the site, stopping frequently to view machinery, unprocessed materials versus finished products, excavation techniques, and the latest piece of equipment currently under construction. For more information about SEI Pittsburgh activities, please contact Linda Kaplan at lkaplan@gfnet.com.
St. Louis Chapter
On October 18, 2013, St. Louis SEI Chapter completed another successful full day seminar event. The event awarding 6 PDHs to attendees, included 10 speakers on a variety of topics including buildings, bridges, investigative case studies, and BIM, as well as an exhibit hall. Key note speaker for the event was SEI president Donald Dusenberry discussing the roles of future structural engineers. The event was held at the Masonry Institute of St. Louis. Visit the SEI website at www.asce.org/SEI to learn more. Join your local SEI Chapter or Structural Technical 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. Some of the benefits of forming an SEI Chapter include: • Connect with other SEI local groups through quarterly conference calls and annual conference • Use of SEI Chapter logo branding • SEI Chapter announcements published at www.asce.org/SEI and in SEI Update • One free ASCE webinar (to $299 value) sponsored by the SEI Endowment Fund • Funding for one representative to attend the Annual SEI
Local Leadership Conference to learn about new SEI initiatives, share best practices, participate in leadership training, and earn PDHs. • SEI outreach supplies available upon request Visit the SEI website at www.asce.org/SEI for more information on how to connect with your local group or to form a new SEI Chapter.
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.
SEI’s Technical Activities Division recently established the Seismic Evaluation of Structures at Water and Wastewater Facilities Committee. The purpose of the committee is to develop a guidance document to provide a consistent methodology for seismic evaluation of existing Water and Waste Water treatment (W & WW) facilities in any level of seismicity. Structures associated with W & WW facilities often include special use buildings, rectangular and circular water holding basins, and large diameter pipelines which are not specifically addressed in existing guidance documents and standards for seismic evaluation of structures. The document is intended to be used by design professionals, utility districts, and municipalities looking to seismically evaluate existing W & WW facilities. Committee members should be actively engaged in design and evaluation of water and wastewater facilities. To apply, fill out the online SEI Technical Activities Division application at www.asce.org/SEI.
CASE in Point
CASE Risk Management Convocation in Boston
Tool 7-1: Client Evaluation Have you ever wanted to fire a client but didn’t know how? At what point in the relationship, should you fire a client? CASE Tool No. 7-1, Client Evaluation, is a tool intended to help firms track who the better clients are and which clients are less favorable. The CASE Toolkit Committee has revised this tool for 2013 to include: • A spreadsheet allowing flexibility to input data on clients over a 5 year period and compare clients based on revenue and expenses. • The ability to adapt the spreadsheet to track projects instead of clients.
Foundation 1: Culture – Create a Culture of Managing Risks & Preventing Claims
Tool 1-1: Create a Culture for Managing Risks and Reducing Claims (Updated in 2013) The most comprehensive CASE tool that provides sample templates and presentations that aid in creating a culture of risk management throughout the firm. This tool has been updated in 2013 to include: • Updated PowerPoint presentations, scripts, and sample statements that allow users to modify for their own use. • Case studies that highlight best practices and procedures to manage liability and limit risk. Tool 1-2: Developing a Culture of Quality This tool was developed to identify some ways to drive quality into a firm’s culture. It is recognized that every firm will develop its own approach to developing a culture of quality but following these 10 key areas offer a substantial starting point. The tool includes a white paper and customizable PowerPoint presentation to facilitate overall discussion.
Foundation 2: Prevention & Proactivity – Act with Preventative Techniques, Don’t Just React
Tool 2-1: A Risk Evaluation Checklist Don’t overlook anything! A sample itemized list of things you should look for when evaluating a prospective project. Tool 2-2: Interview Guide Getting “the right people on the bus” is one of the most important things we can do to mitigate risk management and yet we never learn about interviewing skills in school. It is the second tool related to the Second Foundation of Risk Management, Prevention and Proactivity. The tool will help your firm conduct higher quality interviews and standardize the process among all your staff. Tool 2-3: Employee Evaluation Templates This tool is intended to assist the structural engineering office in the task of evaluating employee performance. The evaluations provide a method to assess employee performance and serve as an integral part of the company’s risk management program. Tool 2-4: Project Risk Management Plan This plan will walk you through the methodology for managing your project risks, along with a few common project risks and templates on how to record and track them. Tool 2-5: Insurance Management: Minimize Your Professional Liability Premium This tool is designed as a guide to help you provide critical additional information to the underwriter to differentiate your firm from the pack. All of these tools and more are available at www.booksforengineers.com.
The CASE Risk Management Convocation will be held in conjunction with the Structures Congress at the Sheraton Boston Hotel and Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA, April 3-5, 2014. For more information and updates go to www.seinstitute.org. The following CASE Convocation sessions are scheduled to take place on Friday, April 4: 10:30 AM – 12 Noon
Developing an Internal Culture to Managing a Firm’s Risks
Speaker – Michael Strogoff, Strogoff Consulting
7:00 AM – 8:15 AM
CASE Breakfast: The Storms are Coming, the Storms are Coming: The Need for a Revolution in Engineering Approaches to Climate and Disaster Risk
Stephen Long, The Nature Conservancy 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
SE Agreements and Lessons Learned
Speaker – Steven Schaefer, Schaefer Associates
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Mobile Technology for the Field
Speaker – Theron Peacock, Woods Peacock 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Key Components to Starting Your Own Successful Engineering Practice – Panel Discussion
Moderator – Chris Poland, Degenkolb Engineers
Donate to the CASE Scholarship Fund!
The ACEC Council of American Structural Engineers (CASE) is currently seeking contributions to help make the structural engineering scholarship program a success. The CASE scholarship, administered by the ACEC College of Fellows, is awarded to a student seeking a Bachelor’s degree, at minimum, in an ABETaccredited engineering program. We have all witnessed the stiff competition from other disciplines and professions eager to obtain the best and brightest young talent from a dwindling pool of engineering graduates. One way to enhance the ability of students in pursuing their dreams to become professional engineers is to offer incentives in educational support. In addition, the CASE scholarship offers an excellent opportunity for your firm to recommend eligible candidates for our scholarship. If your firm already has a scholarship program, remember that potential candidates can also apply for the CASE Scholarship or any other ACEC scholarship currently available. Your monetary support is vital in helping CASE and ACEC increase scholarships to those students who are the future of our industry. All donations toward the program may be eligible for tax deduction and you don’t have to be an ACEC member to donate! Contact Heather Talbert at htalbert@acec.org to donate. Best Management Strategies in Business of Design Consulting Course March 19-23, 2014; Chicago, IL
This comprehensive 2014 update on the primary underpinnings of the successful A/E business, ACECs 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, visit our website at www.acec.org/education/eventDetails.cfm? eventID=1473.
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Upcoming ACEC Online Seminars – March
Why Clients REALLY Select Your Firm
March 4, 2014; 1:30 pm to 3:00pm Eastern Learn the best practices for building client relationships that last. For more information and to register, www.acec.org/education/eventDetails.cfm?eventID=1508.
Design and Construction Cases in the Courts
March 6, 2014; 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Eastern Looking at notable 2013 appellate decisions concerning professional services agreements, construction contracts, and related rights and liabilities. For more information and to register, www.acec.org/education/eventDetails.cfm?eventID=1538.
PR Tips, Tactics and Insights to Build Your Brand
March 12, 2014; 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Eastern Enhance your public image, gain greater visibility, and influence the opinions of target audiences, decision-makers, media and the public-at-large through effective PR strategies and positioning. For more information and to register, www.acec.org/education/eventDetails.cfm?eventID=1519. Ensuring Profitable Growth, Developing Winning Strategies for Solid Measurable Results
March 18, 2014; 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Eastern To change your results and succeed in today’s competitive marketplace, you must adapt and change what you are doing. For more information and to register, www.acec.org/education/eventDetails.cfm?eventID=1509.
Ethical Decision Making for PEs: Today’s Standards and Benefits
March 20, 2014; 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Eastern An in-depth look into the ACEC Professional and Ethical Conduct Guidelines, applicable standards of practice, and ethical For more information and to register, www.acec.org/education/eventDetails.cfm?eventID=1528.
Rebranding your Firm – Why? What? And How?
March 25, 2014; 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Eastern Navigate the process of why (or why not), what, and how to complete a successful engineering firm rebranding project. For more information and to register, www.acec.org/education/eventDetails.cfm?eventID=1518.
