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Often Tragedy Brings About Change, Unites Us |
Every February 1st, I know a few things are in store over the next four weeks. My son, sister, and I will all turn another year older, some groundhog in Pennsylvania will tell the country whether winter is sticking around (and Floridians won’t care since it’s already 80 degrees), and it’s the time of year to celebrate both Black History Month and Engineers Week (E-Week occurring February 19-25).
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Join ACEC Coalitions Winter Meeting |
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Engineering Florida Launches - New Statewide Magazine for Florida's Engineering Industry
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We’re excited to announce the launch of Engineering Florida, the new statewide magazine for Florida’s engineering industry. Published quarterly by the Florida Engineering Society (FES), the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC Florida), the American Society of Civil Engineers Florida (ASCE), the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE), the Florida Structural Engineers Assn (FSEA), and the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), the magazine replaces the FES Journal and will provide engaging, non-technical content that is of interest to engineers, legislators, and industry officials alike. |
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2023 Outstanding Project Awards |
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ACEC Florida annually recognizes outstanding achievements by its member firms in accomplishing Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) studies and projects with the Outstanding Project Awards (OPA).
Firms are nominated for awards in seven project award categories, including:
Outstanding Major Project * Outstanding Design-Build or CM at Risk Project * Outstanding Roadway Project * Outstanding Bridge Project * Outstanding PD&E / Planning Project * Outstanding Environmental Project * Outstanding Special Project
Nominations are due by March 10, 2023.
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2023 Professional Engineers Legislative Days |
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Laws passed by the Florida Legislature can have a direct impact on our industry. If you are concerned about issues that affect the engineering profession, you should attend this year's Professional Engineers Legislative Days. This event will offer you the opportunity to promote and defend key issues at the Capitol. You will have a chance to meet your Legislators, visit the Capitol, and network with your fellow engineers.
Online registration is available until March 10, 2023.
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Join Our Weekly Legislative Update Calls |
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FES and ACEC Florida invite our members to participate in weekly Legislative Update calls via Microsoft Teams that will be held each Friday morning during the 2023 Legislative Session beginning March 10th, 2023, and concluding May 12th, 2023. These calls will be focused on the important developments that impact the engineering industry. |
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ACEC Florida Executive Director Sits on Senate Panel |
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FES and ACEC Florida's Executive Director, Allen Douglas, was invited as a panelist at the Florida Senate Committee on Regulated Industries on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, on Senate Bill 4-D relating to building safety and inspections. |
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Invest in the Engineering Profession |
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To be competitive in an increasingly uncertain climate, it is critical that the members of FES and ACEC Florida participate in the political process through meaningful PAC engagement. Donors enjoy a host of benefits throughout the year, including access to special events, donor acknowledgment gifts, and recognition. Those interested in supporting our efforts to advance the goals of engineers and engineering firms may do so in the following ways: |
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For more information, please contact Laura Heiselman, Director of Government and Political Affairs.
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Webinars
February 16, 2023
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MATHCOUNTS
March 10, 2023
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld
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FDOTConnect Training Labs
March 15-16, 2023
April 26-27, 2023
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Conferences
April 5-7, 2023
Rosen Plaza Orlando
April 10-11, 2023
Hyatt Regency Orlando
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2021-2022 ACEC Annual Report: Seizing Opportunity |
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Looking back on one year ago, much has changed. The economy has reopened. The engineering and design industry experienced its best year ever in 2021 with over $380 billion in revenues.
We’re busier than ever and with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill in the rearview mirror, we’re only going to get busier as states act to spend this historic investment in the built environment.
Opportunities abound across all market segments where our member firms operate, and firm executives are bullish on the future. It is now ACEC’s job to position the engineering and design industry to seize the opportunities that surround it.
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Hires, Promotions & Other Firm News |
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COWI North America Welcomes New Head of Section John Westphal
COWI North America, Inc. (COWI) is excited to have John Westphal, P.E., on board! John recently joined COWI in North America as a Head of Section/Associate Project Director to support our rapidly growing Southeast Transportation team.
John brings with him over 18 years of experience in engineering design, construction, contract administration, and construction materials testing. He is adept at dispute resolution as well as in operating in complex project environments including Design-Build and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects, ranging from multi-million to multi-billion-dollar contract values.
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Would you like to see your firm's hires, promotions, or news in the next edition of the ACEC Florida Update? Email Stacey Butler for more information.
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acecfl.org
850.224.7121
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