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President's Message
Tom Hayden, PE
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I am proud to live in a State that is tackling these challenges head-on, not just waiting for them to occur. | As I discussed in my President’s Address at last month’s Annual Conference, I am honored and humbled to be able to serve as your ACEC Florida President for this upcoming year. For those of you who do not know me, my name is Tom Hayden, and I am a Partner / Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Environmental and Geotechnical Specialists, Inc. (EGS) in our Tallahassee office. | | | |
Passing of Former FES | FICE ED, Frank Rudd | |
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It is with great sorrow that we share some sad news. Frank Rudd, the former Executive Director of the Florida Engineering Society (FES) and the Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers (FICE) from November 2001 to April 2014, has passed away.
Frank's contribution to our organizations was immeasurable. His unwavering dedication, leadership, and passion for advancing the engineering profession in Florida left an indelible mark on both FES and ACEC Florida. Frank was a remarkable leader, friend, and mentor to many of us. His kindness, wisdom, and commitment to our community will be deeply missed. We are grateful for his service and the positive impact he made on our industry.
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EEA Call for Entries Deadline Extended | |
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The Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) competition recognizes outstanding contributions to the consulting engineering profession through a comprehensive evaluation of projects by a distinguished panel of experts in related fields.
Winners will be announced at the EEA Banquet in February 2024. The top recipients at the state level proceed to the national competition, where they will compete for, among other awards, the coveted Grand Conceptor Award.
The deadline to enter has been extended to Friday, September 22, 2023.
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July 2023 Board of Directors Meeting Highlights | |
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The ACEC Florida Board of Directors last met in July at the 2023 FES | ACEC Florida Annual Conference in beautiful Marco Island.
Highlights from this meeting include:
- Approval of YourMembership Association Management System software for the new membership database.
- Approval of HPBS of Florida as a new firm member.
The next ACEC Florida Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2023, in Tampa.
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Earn Your PDHs at Upcoming LIVE Webinars | |
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Live webinars offer many benefits:
- Real-Time Interaction
- Access to Experts
- Convenience
- Flexibility
- New skills
You should attend one or both of our upcoming webinars that address risk and claims specific to engineers. Each webinar earns 1 PDH credit.
What's In Your Contract: Managing Risk Through Contract Language
September 20, from 2:00-3:00 pm
Common Mistakes that Add up to Big Claims
September 27, 2023, from 2:00-3:00 pm
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Registration Opening Soon for 2024 PE Legislative Days | |
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Registration is opening soon for the foremost legislative event for Florida's engineering industry on January 8-10, 2024.
Our Professional Engineers Legislative Days offer professional engineers the opportunity to promote and defend key issues at the Capitol. During this event, you will have a chance to meet your Legislators, visit the Capitol, and network with your fellow engineers.
We will be at a new hotel in 2024 - the AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol. More details to follow.
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The Register is One of ACEC Florida's Best Benefits | |
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The Florida Register is a weekly email that includes public announcements from every region of Florida.
Our search covers ALL engineering disciplines as well as design-build projects and surveying projects. We do the work, so you don't have to!
Newly designed to be easier-to-read and access, each proposal is interactive and takes you directly to more detailed information.
ACEC Florida member firms receive two copies of the Register included in their annual dues. If you are not receiving this valuable benefit, make sure you sign up.
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Save Your Firm Money with ACEC Trust Programs | |
ACEC's Trust Programs are designed to enhance your membership investment by helping to control your firm's costs. Programs are available for business and professional liability insurance, life/health insurance, and retirement plans. The ACEC Trusts have created partnerships with reputable administrators and plan providers that offer valuable services with quality and competitive prices. In addition to providing business savings, these programs make for an attractive employee retention program in which individual employees benefit from your ACEC purchasing power. | |
Update Your Firm's Profile for the 2024 Directory | |
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Please help us to ensure that your firm's profile is up-to-date for the 2024 Member Directory. All members have a login and password created when they first joined ACEC Florida. Log into our website and review the information we have on file, including your firm description and branch offices.
• Sign in with your username and password. If you have forgotten your password, click the link to reset it. If you don't know your user name, use the email address associated with your member profile.
• Once logged in, click the down arrow next to your name in the upper right corner. Click on "Account + Settings."
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Class 29 of the ACEC Senior Executives Institute visited Capitol Hill earlier this month, where R&D amortization and keeping the government open are two issues ACEC is following closely.
Read more about ACEC’s top legislative and advocacy priorities on behalf of America’s engineering and design services industry.
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ACEC 2023 Fall Conference | |
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The ACEC Fall Conference, October 15-18, 2023, is the engineering and design services industry's leading event focused on the business of engineering. Over 1,000 engineering professionals attend educational sessions, major networking events, forums, roundtables, and ACEC/PAC fundraising events.
Rooms at the JW Marriott Austin are currently limited but ACEC does have some rooms available on a first-come, first-served basis. Email ACEC to check on availability. You can view the full schedule here.
Discounts are available for first-time attendees, young professionals, and group registrations.
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Hires, Promotions & Other Firm News | | |
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Hanson Hires Nickz as Senior Transportation Engineer
Alan Nickz, P.E., senior transportation engineer, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Jacksonville office. He will serve as a senior roadway engineer or engineer of record for state department of transportation and local agency infrastructure projects.
Nickz has more than 25 years of roadway engineering experience, most recently serving as a senior project engineer for a national architecture and engineering firm in Jacksonville. He received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Penn State and is a licensed professional engineer in Florida and California.
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Colliers Engineering & Design Completes the Rebrand of Bergmann
Colliers Engineering & Design (CED), a leading multi-discipline engineering, architecture, consulting, and design firm, is pleased to announce that the company has completed the rebranding of Bergmann, a national architecture, engineering and planning firm, headquartered in Rochester, NY, which they acquired in November 2021.
“We are excited to unite Bergmann under the Colliers Engineering & Design brand,” said Kevin L. Haney, PE, President and CEO of Colliers Engineering & Design. “By combining Bergmann’s best-in-class service offerings under our nationally recognized brand and service platform, we are able to leverage our resources and enhance client experience and will exceed client expectations in the years to come.”
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Terracon Consultants, Inc. Welcomes Willy Izquierdo
Terracon Consultants, Inc. is excited to share that Willy Izquierdo recently joined their South Florida Region as Client Development Manager. Willy was born in Havana, Cuba, and immigrated to the United States with his parents and sister at the age of one.
He earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Miami and an MBA at St. Thomas University. Willy brings more than 20 years of experience in the construction and professional services industry. He has built a strong reputation for serving the needs of his clients.
As a former University of Miami football alumni, it goes without saying that he is a wonderful team player, and they are happy to have him on the Terracon team.
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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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