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President's Message
Tom Hayden, PE
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It will take years for our industry to fill this talent shortage, but we are making some serious progress. Our industry must answer the call, and we will. | As we enter the 4th Quarter of 2023, we know that our member firms are beginning to discuss their strategic plans for the new year. Most of the members I’ve talked to in the last couple of months have shared the same opinion of 2023; “This will go down as one of the best years in our firm’s history, but we’re concerned about staff morale. We’ve all had to do more with less this year due to the talent shortage in our industry.” | | | |
Earn Both Laws & Rules and Ethics PDHs with One Webinar | |
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Earn your required 1 Laws & Rules PDH and 1 Ethics PDH with this webinar on November 7, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Taught by Edwin A. Bayó, Esq., attendees will gain a greater understanding of common ethical issues engineers face, what constitutes “plan-stamping,” how to avoid this ethical issue, and the procedures for the adoption of another engineer’s work.
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Register for FDOTConnect | Digital Delivery Design Review | |
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This one-day virtual workshop will provide knowledge, information, and updates on FDOT requirements for model-centric designs, delivering BIM files as legal contract documents, QA/QC of BIM files, and Design Review of BIM files. Participants will get hands-on training with the contents of BIM files utilizing Design Review software from experienced instructors on the subject matter.
November 9, 2023 - 8:00 am to 5 pm
Microsoft Teams
Registration is available until November 6, 2023.
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Help Build Beds in Tampa Bay Area | |
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You are invited to join the FELI Class of 2022 for a meaningful community event in support of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a charity dedicated to building, assembling, and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. SHP is one of the charitable organizations that the FELI Class of 2022 supported during their leadership program.
Friday morning, November 17, 2023
(exact time and location coming soon)
Email Amanda Glynn to volunteer.
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If you would like to donate to the bed build, please click here. Email Amanda Glynn for instructions.
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Engineering Excellence Award Banquet Tickets & Sponsorships Now Available | |
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Join ACEC Florida for the 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards Banquet! The awards recognize outstanding contributions to the consulting engineering profession through a comprehensive evaluation of projects by a distinguished panel of experts in related fields.
Friday, February 23, 2024
6:00 to 9:30 pm
Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Your company can also sponsor the event. Each level has its own benefits:
Diamond - $6,000
Platinum - $4,750
Gold - $3,250
Silver - $2,250
The deadline to sponsor is February 7, 2024.
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Engineering Florida: Remarkable Growth Issue Available | |
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If you have been in Florida for any amount of time, you have witnessed the state’s growth firsthand. Read about how engineers are planning for the future as Florida grows.
In this issue:
Cover Story: Advancing Air Travel - Airport Expansions Take Off
Market Spotlight: Port St. Lucie - Infrastructure Improvements & Growth
A Whale-Sized Issue: Florida's Seaports Report Record Growth
...and more!
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Register for the 2024 PE Legislative Days | |
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Held January 9-10, 2024, at the AC Hotel in Tallahassee, this is the foremost legislative event for Florida's engineering industry. It offers 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.
Registration is open. We hope you will join us!
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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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Region 1: Fundraising Luncheon for Senator Corey Simon | |
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The Big Bend Chapter of the Florida Engineering Society and ACEC Florida Region 1 are hosting a special fundraising luncheon for Senator Corey Simon (R-3)
October 19, 2023
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Table 23 - Tallahassee
Although you do not have to donate to attend the luncheon, please consider a contribution of $25 or more to Friends of Corey Simon. Cash donations up to $50 are acceptable.
Registration ends October 17th.
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Region 3: Orange County "Working Better Together" Industry Forum | |
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ACEC Florida Region 3 invites you to attend the inaugural
Orange County | ACEC Florida "Working Better Together" Industry Forum
Friday, October 20, 2023
8:30 am - 11:00 am
Barnett Recreation Center - Dolphin Room, Orlando
You don’t want to miss this valuable opportunity to interact with County leaders and learn more about their commitment to building an authentic relationship with the consulting industry.
Registration ends October 18th.
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Region 2: City of Jacksonville "Working with the City" Industry Forum | |
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ACEC Florida Region 2 invites you to attend the inaugural
City of Jacksonville | ACEC Florida "Working with the City" Industry Forum
Monday, November 15, 2023
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Jacksonville Urban Office Training Facility
The City of Jacksonville is thrilled to invite the esteemed members of the engineering community to an inspiring event that could reshape the landscape of our beloved city.
We are embarking on an ambitious $423 million Capital Improvement Project program this year, and we want you to be an integral part of this transformative journey.
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Enter the Fall 2023 Sweepstakes and Support ACEC/PAC | |
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ACEC/PAC is the engineering industry's primary tool for political engagement at the national level. Supported by engineering professionals from across the country who work for member firms, the sole purpose of ACEC/PAC is to elect candidates to Congress who support policies and legislation favorable to the engineering industry.
Please help us meet Florida's goal for 2023. Participate in the Fall Sweepstakes and be eligible to win cash prizes.
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To learn more about ACEC/PAC, click here. | |
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At the end of last month, members from ACEC Florida and the Florida Engineering Society met with Congressman Carlos Gimenez (FL 28), Congressman Dan Webster (FL 11), and Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL 22) in Washington, DC to discuss issues important to Florida engineers.
This exclusive opportunity is available to donors at the ACEC/PAC Millennium Club Level, a new benefit that has seen tremendous success since its launch last year.
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Hires, Promotions & Other Firm News | | |
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Ronald M. Colas, PE, SI Promoted at Jacobs
Please join us in congratulating Ronald M. Colas, PE, SI, who was recently promoted to Vice President | Transportation Market Director - Southeast US at Jacobs.
Ron brings three decades of experience at the forefront of transportation infrastructure, focusing on markets from aviation, highways and bridges, ports and marine, and rail and transit.
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Helton Joins Hanson’s Sarasota Office as Associate Project Manager
Greg Helton, E.I., associate project manager, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Sarasota office. He will manage airport improvement projects and client relationships in the aviation market across the Southeast, primarily in Florida.
Helton has several years of project management experience. He previously was a civil engineer officer for the U.S. Air Force, attaining the rank of captain, and still serves in this capacity with the Air National Guard. He received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Washington University in St. Louis and Missouri University of Science and Technology, respectively.
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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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