Advancing the Practice of Structural Engineering
February 2019
NCSEA Partners With AWC for Competition
NCSEA has partnered with the American Wood Council to bring the Timber-Strong Design Build TM competition to our SEAs. This competition is intended to give university engineering students a real world experience.  Student teams will prepare a project complete with a preliminary design, material cost estimates, structural calculations and estimated carbon footprint. It provides an opportunity for students to experience the full spectrum of designing and building a real project in a team environment.   The on-site building of the wood structure portion of the competition will take place at the NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit in Anaheim, CA, on November 12, 2019 at the Disneyland ® Hotel.
NCSEA invites its SEAs to participate by mentoring and/or sponsoring teams from Colleges or Universities in their area. As an SEA mentor, you would advise students on design and offer additional expertise as needed. Students are responsible to cover their own material and travel costs, but SEA mentors may step in to offer stipends, grants, or secure corporate donations for their team.
Calling All SEAs for Public Outreach Challenge
The  NCSEA Communications Committee  invites you to participate in the first Member Organization Public Outreach Challenge to inform and educate other industries, professions, and the general public about Structural Engineering! Your SEA can help improve the visibility and recognition of practicing structural engineers with outreach through news articles, videos, blogs, and any other creative content to spread the message about our profession and its critical role in society.
Join in on this fun competition to spread the word about Structural Engineering, and have the chance to win fun prizes! Learn more.
Prepare for the 2019 SE Exam Now
NCSEA's restructured SE Review Course is completely on-demand. Review course materials and watch the recordings when it is convenient for YOU. PLUS…attendees have access to a virtual classroom to ask the instructors questions whenever they arise. The NCEES SE Exam is just 3 months away, but this Prep Course allows you to study at your pace but with instant access to the material and instructors.
NCSEA's on-demand course is the most economical SE Exam Prep Course available. The course includes  30 hours of up-to-date instruction:  9 Vertical Sessions and 11 Lateral Sessions. Attendees will be given exam preparation tips and problem-solving skills to pass the exam.  Learn more!
Call for 2019 Summit Abstracts
The 2019 NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit will take place at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA from November 12–15. NCSEA's Summit Committee is seeking 45 to 90 minute presentations that deliver pertinent and useful information that is specific to the practicing structural engineer.
The Summit will feature education specific to the practicing structural engineer, in both technical and non-technical tracks. Desired submissions are those on best-design practices, new codes and standards, recent projects, advanced analysis techniques, management, business practices, and other topics that would be of interest to practicing structural engineers.
Abstracts are due March 30, 2019. Submit yours now!
Save The Date: 2019 SEAOC Convention
The Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC) would like to extend an invitation to you and your firm to participate at the 88th Annual Convention. The Structural Engineers Association of Central California (SEAOCC) will be hosting the 2019 SEAOC Annual Convention at the Resort at Squaw Creek, August 27 through August 31, 2019 . Learn more.
NCSEA Welcomes New Sustaining Members
SEAOI
Designing Transparency
Febraury 21, 2019
Chicago, IL
SEAU 7th Annual Conference
February 26-27, 2019
Provo, UT
2019 Chicago Trade Show & Symposium
March 1, 2019
Chicago, IL
SEAOSD & ACI San Diego Luncheon
March 19, 2019
San Diego, CA 
Does your SEA have an upcoming event?
Upcoming Webinars
All NCSEA live webinars, listed below, offer 1.5 hours of continuing education credits. Most NCSEA webinars are Diamond Reviewed and accepted for SE continuing education in all 50 states. Please review the webinar description to check the Diamond Review Status. To view other upcoming webinars, click here.

February 26th
Patrick Sparks

March 14th
Lionel A. Lemay, P.E., S.E., LEED AP and Shawn Lothrop, P.E., S.E.

March 26th
Chris Kimball, S.E., P.E., MCP, CBO


Recorded Webinars can be purchased here.
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