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ACEC virtual national leadership conference

Whether you’re a current or future leader in the consulting engineering sector, an industry stakeholder or partner, a public or private sector client, this is the one virtual event you don’t want to miss!
 
The conference business program will feature a great line up of speakers, panelists and moderators:

Opening & Closing Keynote Speakers
  • Stephen Poloz, Special Advisor, Osler, 9th Governor of the Bank of Canada
  • Anna Maria Tremonti, Former host of CBC's "The Current"

Panelists & Moderators
  • Leon Botham, Principal Engineer, NewFields Canada Mining & Environment ULC
  • Marie-Claude Dumas, President & CEO, WSP Canada
  • Ryan Dunbar, President, SOAR
  • John Flewelling, President & CEO, CBCL Group
  • Gord Johnston, President & CEO, Stantec
  • Anthony Karakatsanis, President & CEO, Morrison Hershfield 
  • Jeff Lutzak, Partner, RSM Canada
  • Katherine Miller, Rail & Transit Engineer (EIT), Mott MacDonald
  • François Plourde, President and CEO, CIMA+
  • Russell Pollard, Principal, Framework Leadership
  • Vanessa Raquel Raponi, Product Development Engineer, Spin Master, and Founder, Engiqueers Canada
  • Angel Ransom, Director of Operations and Impact Assessment Lead, First Nations Major Projects Coalition 
  • Nick Schiavo, Director, Social Policy and Government Relations, Impact Public Affairs

Learn about the topics our speakers and panelists will be discussing by clicking here.
 
Join your colleagues from across the country on October 20th to rethink the fundamentals of our industry and reimagine our world!
Register for free today to add your name to the growing list of attendees!
Thank you to our sponsors!
YPN Chair 2021-2022
Congratulations to Aaron Ferguson who has been elected as the next ACEC-Canada Young Professionals Network Chair!

ACEC-Canada would like to thank Tia Hill for serving as the YPN Chair during her 2019-2021 term. Her dedication, support and leadership has been truly appreciated in providing guidance and recommendations to ACEC regarding issues that affect young professionals in engineering.
Newly elected VP - FIDIC Board of Directors
Congratulations to Catherine Karakatsanis, COO at Morrison Hershfield, for her election as a Vice-President on the Board of Directors of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC). 

Ms. Karakatsanis, who has served as a Director for the past year, will collaborate with the other newly elected Vice-President and President in assisting FIDIC achieve its strategic goals and priorities for the coming year. In her new role, she continues the tradition of strong Canadian leadership within FIDIC, following in the footsteps of former FIDIC Board members Chris Newcomb and John Boyd who continue to be active in the organization, as well as other Canadian volunteers on FIDIC committees.

According to ACEC’s President and CEO John Gamble, “Canada’s engineering community is highly regarded around the world just as ACEC members are highly regarded within FIDIC. Catherine is no exception and we should be very proud of her.” Join us in congratulating Catherine!
Canada shines at the FIDIC 2021 Awards
Canadians recognized for excellence on international stage
 
Three ACEC-Canada member firms and last year's Allen D. Williams Scholarship winner were all recognized last week at the 2021 FIDIC Awards. 

During a virtual ceremony, the Mid Halton Wastewater Treatment Plant, Micro-Hydro Facility project submitted by HATCH received an Award of Excellence. Awards of Merit were also presented to the McLoughlin Point Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall project by AECOM, and to the Old Crow Solar project by BBA. In a separate ceremony, Julie DiCicco of Dillon Consulting was recognized as Highly Commended during the 2021 FIDIC Future Leader of the Year Award presentation. ACEC's President and CEO John Gamble noted "Whether its Canadian firms or individuals, these accomplishment are especially noteworthy given the impressive slate of nominees from around the globe."

Congratulations to all for this international recognition!
BST Global Celebrates 50 Years of Success
Founded in 1971 by Carlos A. Baldor Sr. and two colleagues, Tampa-based ERP solution provider BST Global marks its 50th year in business in 2021.

To celebrate the milestone, the company launched a commemorative campaign that will run throughout the year and includes a global brand refresh, exclusive client and employee events, product webinars and more.

Explore BST Global’s new website and read the press release to learn more about this exciting anniversary initiative.
Webcast: Risk management & profitability
Aligning risk management and business practices can have a positive impact on a consulting firm’s bottom line. Claims experience is often the best tool a firm can possess to better understand where exposures may exist, in turn, empowering engineering firms to improve their practices.

This year’s webcast focuses on "Risk Management & Profitability" webcast (2019) and includes an expert panel of leading legal and insurance specialists discussing tips that business owners can use to improve and protect their bottom line. This 90-minute session will also include a discussion on the benefits of an effective contract, contract execution internal practices and dispute resolution.

Register for Thursday, October 14 below!
Thank You to our Maple Leaf Partners!