The ACEC Index tracks the stock performance of ACEC’s publicly held Member Firms. To provide context, the stock performance of all companies on the New York Stock Exchange and total U.S. Construction Spending are also included.
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Energy
Administration Request for $54 Billion in Loan Guarantees Will Power Nuclear Industry
The commercial construction sector may experience major growth in 2011 due to the possible development of several nuclear power...click here for more.
Canadian Project Pioneers Commercial Application of Carbon Capture
Susan Cole, once named “Saskatchewan oilman of the year,” is now leading Canada’s largest carbon-capture project, a proposed $1 billion...click here for more.
Buildings/Land
Wood Provides Green Alternative to Steel/Concrete in Commercial Construction
Major construction projects, like large condo, commercial, and industrial buildings, use steel frame concrete construction, but wood framing...click here for more.
Apple iPad Application Brings BIM to Construction Sites
The Apple iPad may soon be extremely useful to the construction industry, thanks to the release of the goBIM App, which allows...click here for more.
Transportation
Federal Officials Announce Program to Expand Use of America's Marine Highways
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced the start of “America’s Marine Highway” program...click here for more.
Researchers Develop Reliable, Cost-Effective Early Detection System for Rust
Rust can cause critical damage to concrete bridges, potentially causing a total collapse. Fortunately, researchers have developed...click here for more.
Other
Majority of Stimulus Funds for Infrastructure Have Yet to Reach Market
More than a year has passed since the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was enacted, and the government has since launched several other programs to help stabilize...click here for more.
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Bookstore Offers Strategies for Successful Firm Management
| Through April 30, ACEC’s Project Delivery Series will be 20 percent off. No coupon is needed. The sale price is reflected on the website. |
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Blue Ocean Strategy
How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant
W. Chan Kim & Renee Mauborgne
Based on a study of 150 strategic moves spanning more than a hundred years and 30 industries, the authors argue that lasting success comes not from battling competitors, but from creating “blue oceans”—untapped new market spaces ripe for growth.
To order, click here.
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How Firms Succeed
A Field Guide to Design Management
James P. Cramer & Scott Simpson
How Firms Succeed: A Field Guide to Design Management is a hands-on guide to running any design related business from a two-person graphics team to mid-sized and global firms. The authors combine practical solutions with business theory, providing insight into the art of inspirational management and strategic thinking.
To order, click here.
To see all the great products at the ACEC Bookstore, click here.
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Use the Job Board to Invest in Your Organization
Hiring the right people is the key to your success. Bringing qualified engineering industry candidates to your team will strengthen your organization and provide you with the talent you need. The ACEC Job Board will help you find the perfect candidates and save you money.
Purchase any job posting or package today and enter the discount code LUCKY2010 at checkout to receive a 15 percent discount on your purchase. Hurry, this discount is only available in April.
While you have an active job posting, you will also have access to our searchable resume database, containing more than 18,000 job seekers. Not only do Member Firms receive discounted rates, but we are a member of the Engineering & Science Career Network, so your job posting appears on 37 industry job sites, at no additional charge.
Visit the ACEC Job Board to create an account and post your job today.
For more information, contact Nina Goldman at 202-682-4325 or write ngoldman@acec.org.
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Over 500 Searchable Jobs Posted
Over 19,000 Searchable Resumes Posted
Over 2,150 Registered Employers |
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Last Five "Help Wanted" Open Positions:
Bay Area Transportation Leader—Oakland, CA
Eng/Eng Supervisor/Sr. Protection Engineer—
Various Locations
Environmental Project Manager—Hamilton, NJ
Water and Wastewater Engineer—Naperville, IL
Sr. Mechanical Engineer—Auburn or Syracuse, NY
A Sampling of Posted Resumes:
Geotechnical Engineers—1,580
Water Resources/Wastewater Engineers—1,912
Transportation—1,587
Civil Engineers—2,479
Structural Engineers—1,717
Environmental Engineers—1,650
View These and Other Resumes and Jobs
on ACEC's Job Board
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Stay Competitive, Get Bottom-Line Topics Online
Whether it's an update on the multi-functional expertise you need to manage your business more successfully, first-hand reports on the newest technology tools, market insights from key government insiders, or necessary know-how to tap the bottom-line potential of new markets, ACEC's Institute for Business Management is your best resource.
Here's a look at upcoming topics:
April
20—The New Health Care Law: What It Means to Your Firm by Marc Gerson and Susan Relland by Miller & Chevalier
May
4—Executive Compensation in the New Economy—Back to Basics by Kathryn Sprankle, Sprankle Leadership
11—Make-or-Break Indemnification Provisions: Managing the Risk by Kent Holland, ConstructionRisk.com LLC
12—Fundamentals of Implementing the Integrated Project Delivery Process by Kenneth W. Cobleigh and Markku Allison, American Institute of Architects
18—Developing Future Leaders: Best Practices and Lessons Learned for Growing 20-35-year-olds in Leaner Times by Mike Baker, David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Geordie Aitken, Aitken Leadership Group
19—FTC’s ID Theft ‘Red Flags Rule:’ Will Your Firm Comply by June 1? by Thomas A. Cohn, Esq., Venable LLP
25—Commissioning: A Market Growing in Size, Impact and Professionalism by Michael King, ARCOM; Earle Kennett, NIBS; Patrick Prendergast, GBA/ViroCon Inc.
26—Ethics in Engineering: Theory and Real World Cases by Steve Henn, SmartPros
June
8—2009 A/E/C Court Cases: Lessons Learned by J. Kent Holland, ConstructionRisk.com LLC, and Lauren McLaughlin, BrigliaMcLaughlin PLLC
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Download AASHTO Audit Guide Online Seminars
ACEC's popular series of online seminars detailing the new AASHTO Uniform Audit and Accounting Guide are now available for purchase and download on-demand through the ACEC Bookstore.
To order, click on the seminar title of interest:
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| Major ACEC Win on Project Labor Agreements Protects Engineering Firms
In a victory for the engineering industry, the Council successfully secured the exclusion of engineering services from the final rule implementing President Obama’s Executive Order mandating that Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) be used on major construction projects involving federal funds.
“This is a significant step forward that will protect the independence of engineers, surveyors, and engineering professionals on construction sites,” said Bob Fogle of HNTB
Corp.
ACEC raised concerns that the proposed rule implementing the President’s PLA policy did not distinguish between those performing direct construction work onsite and those performing other services. ACEC argued that applying such a requirement could create conflicts of interest for engineering firms that perform critical oversight and quality assurance roles at construction sites.
The final PLA rule, which was published this week in the Federal Register, specifically acknowledges the concerns raised by the Council, stating, “This change makes clear that employers who do not perform construction work need not sign the project labor agreement.”
“This victory for ACEC is on par with a number of previous Council accomplishments, such as FSLA reforms, 9 percent tax deduction, and shutting off FAR ‘opt-out’,” said ACEC President Dave Raymond.
Click here to review the final rule. For more information, contact Mark Steiner, ACEC’s senior policy advisor for federal programs, at msteiner@acec.org.
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| Chinese Engineering Leaders to Attend ACEC Annual Convention
A 20-member delegation from the China National Association for Engineering Consultants (CNAEC) will take part in the upcoming ACEC Annual Convention, April 25-28, in Washington, D.C.
The delegation will receive briefings by ACEC senior staff on pertinent legislative and business management initiatives during an open session beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28.
To register and for more information about the ACEC 2010 Convention, click here.
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| Bring Your Tux for the Convention's Biggest Party—The EEA Gala
The Engineering Excellence Awards Gala will be a major highlight of the upcoming ACEC Convention, April 25-28 in Washington, D.C., and the biggest party.
Tickets are still available for this black-tie affair celebrating the outstanding engineering achievements of the past year. To make reservations for the EEA Gala, which will be held on April 27, click here.
Back by popular demand, Emmy Award-winner Ross Shafer will host the awards program.
For more information on the EEA Gala, click here.
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| ACEC/PAC and Florida record first win in 2010 Elections
Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) |
ACEC/Florida made good use of the national PAC to back the winning candidate in a special election this week to fill the seat of a retiring House member.
Florida State Senator Ted Deutch (D-FL) won the nation’s first congressional election of 2010, providing ACEC/FL and ACEC/PAC with a big victory to kick off this year’s campaign season. Deutch won with a sizeable lead in a three-way race.
“This is great example of solid teamwork between the ACEC national office and our state chapter,” said National Director Charlie Geer of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. “Thanks to our involvement and ACEC/PAC’s early support, we were one of the first PACs in the nation to contribute to the Deutch campaign.”
Deutch replaces Rep. Robert Wexler (D-FL) in the 19th District, which represents Palm Beach and Broward counties. As a member of the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee, Deutch has been very active in working with ACEC/FL on legislation to protect design professionals from unreasonable liability, an issue that has drawn national attention this year.
ACEC/FL Executive Director Frank Rudd echoed Geer’s comments: “We have a new Member of Congress who really understands engineers and infrastructure issues.” |
| Seminar Outlines How Member Firms Can Prepare for Health Care Reform
Learn how the recently passed Health Care Reform will affect the nation’s health care system, the economy, and A/E firms.
The New Health Care Law: What it Means for Your Firm on Tuesday, April 20, will provide members with a comprehensive overview of the new law and what you need to know right now to prepare.
Health care and tax policy experts Marc Gerson and Susan Relland of the law firm of Miller & Chevalier will cover a variety of key issues:
- Penalties for certain employers that do not offer qualified health coverage
- New group health plan mandates
- Automatic enrollment requirements
- Excise tax on high-cost plans
- Expanded Form 1099 requirements
- Limits on flexible spending arrangements (FSAs)
- Changes to the incentives for wellness programs
Click here for information and to register.
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Your Council has an ongoing commitment to excellence in its communications vehicles. Help us by taking a minute to answer five simple questions about Engineering Inc. Click here.
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Negotiate Win-Win Contracts, Spot 'Red Flags;' Get Early Bird $avings Now
Closing the Deal With A/E/C Contracts: Recognize Pitfalls, Negotiate Winners
May 20-21, San Francisco
Identify and demystify “red-flag contract provisions,” acquire the skills and principles of toe-to-toe negotiating to maintain professional standards and protect your business. Learn the differences between custom contracts and model contracts, the pitfalls, and how to negotiate win-win agreements.
Closing the Deal With A/E/C Contracts: Recognize Pitfalls, Negotiate Winners is an in-depth course designed to meet the contract needs of engineers, architects, contractors, project managers, contracting officers, specifiers, and those responsible for procuring construction or design services.
Presented by a faculty of experts with years of industry experience, the course will update attendees’ knowledge in critical contract areas, including:
- Controversial contract provisions, from every angle
- The elements of good negotiating and errors to avoid
- The latest revisions to the most-used contracts
- Recent court rulings involving construction contracts
- Protecting the bottom-line: how profits can be won or lost in negotiations
To view the course brochure, faculty bios and agenda, click here. Register before April 23 for early-bird best price. Click here for details.
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Qualify for Expert Witness Service; Learn Courtroom Skills, Earn Certificate
Applying Expertise as an Engineering Expert Witness
June 10-11, Denver, CO
Adding new services that capitalize on your firm’s existing expertise is a solid business strategy, and though your key staff may well be qualified, only the court-savvy engineer should take on potentially lucrative assignments as an expert witness in legal proceedings.
Applying Expertise as an Engineering Expert Witness, ACEC’s unique 1½-day course, will be presented June 10-11 in Denver, CO, to prepare participants for legal service with recognition and a certificate of course completion.
The course is designed for professional engineers, architects and surveyors interested in earning credentials for legal service engagements professionally or as an added client service. Discussion will include deposition behavior, permissible out-of-court statements, ethics, pre-courtroom testimony preparation, courtroom demeanor, how to maintain credibility, the differences between a fact witness and an expert witness, plus the agreement and compensation for taking on an assignment.
Attendees completing this course who wish to further enhance their professional credentials will have taken important first steps towards applying for the professional designation of Engineer Expert Witness (EXWSM).
For details and to register, click here.
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Next Level BIM Course Targets 'Increased ROI,' June 21-22, Orlando
Realizing BIM Potential for A/E Firms: Leveraging the Building Information Modeling Process for Increased ROI
June 21-22, Orlando, FL
ACEC’s new 2010 BIM course—Realizing BIM Potential for A/E Firms: Leveraging the Building Information Modeling Process for Increased ROI—is a focused, next-level exploration of the BIM process, presented by experienced practitioners, software experts, and A/E industry innovators.
A/E company principals, project managers, COOs, IT managers and business development professionals of firms already using or familiar with BIM will get an inside look at where and how to maximize bottom-line benefits incorporating BIM into firm culture and services.
Attendees of the June 21-22 course in Orlando, will hear from industry innovators who are successfully transforming BIM projects into bottom-line success and marketplace advantage.
Key perspectives and sample topics include:
- Design engineer: A more efficient bidding process, plus reduced RFIs means fee savings
- Engineering firm technology leader: Assessing your investment and moving forward; adding value without breaking budgets
- Software developer: Interoperability and streamlining
- Owner: Expectations and possibilities
- M/E/P technology strategist: Taking a BIM model from design to construction to maintenance; software M/E/P ‘tips and tricks’
- A/E risk management, legal expert: Contracts and data licensing agreements; short history for legal ‘lessons learned’
For full course agenda highlights, faculty and to register, click here.
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