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Energy
Coal Plant Construction Called "a Dead Man Walkin'"
Construction did not begin on a single new coal-fired power plant in the United States in 2010, making it the second straight year there has been no activity on that front... click here for more.
Buildings/Land
Cutting-Edge Bioscience Lab Utilizes BIM
Currently under construction is the Kansas Bioscience Authority Venture Accelerator, the first building on the Kansas Bioscience Authority campus which will house offices as well as incubator lab and office space for bioscience startup companies... click here for more.
Water
NYC Condos Provide Model for Sustainable Community
Sustainable high-rise condominiums in New York City are implementing water recycling programs that can serve as a template for sustainable urban communities... click here for more.
Other
Online Database Tracks Federal Government Contracting
The federal government is giving intimate glimpses into business relationships through USAspending.gov, which went online in December... click here for more.
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Last Five "Help Wanted" Open Positions:
Environmental Case Manager—Hamilton, NJ
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Environmental Engineers—1,560
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Ownership Transition
Options and Strategies, Third Edition
Lowell Getz and Paul Lurie
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Family, Inc.
How to Manage Parents, Siblings, Spouses, Children, and In-Laws in the Family Business
Larry & Laura Colin
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Learn How to Refuse Fee Reductions in Online Seminars
ACEC online seminars provide critical business information for Member Firms navigating current market challenges and seeking new business opportunities.
Here’s a look at upcoming topics:
January
20—Responding to Requests for Discounts or Unilateral Fee Reductions, by Douglas Folk, Folk & Associates
Know legalities, weigh options before refusing fee discount requests.
26—Engineering Opportunities in the Upcoming Urban Water Crises, by Jerry Yudelson, Yudelson Associates
Create future water abundance, profit from new opportunities.
February
2—Wired to Clients—Insights on Getting Inside Your Customers’ Minds for Success in Business Development, by David Stone, Stone and Company
Get new insights, win client confidence and jobs.
9—BIM for Bosses, by Eric Wing, C&S Companies
Gain a realistic picture of what to expect and what not to once BIM is up and running.
16—An Inside View of Programs and Funding of Rural Development, USDA, by Ben Shuman, USDA
Learn how RD money is distributed, opportunities available for engineering services.
March
16—DOE Energy Efficiency Block Grant Funding: Market Opportunities in a $3 Billion Program, by Mark Johnson, DOE
Get critical inside information on eligible projects, applying for funding, reporting requirements.
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Top CEOs to Address Industry Trends
at ACEC Annual Convention
AECOM CEO
John Dionisio |
Stantec CEO
Robert Gomes |
MACTEC CEO
Ann Massey |
HNTB President
Paul Yarossi |
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CEOs from leading Member Firms will share their business insights at the upcoming ACEC 2011 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C., March 30-April 2.
Keynote speaker John Dionisio, CEO/president of AECOM, will present his “Vision for 2020.” Following up on last year’s successful CEO Panel, Stantec CEO Robert Gomes, MACTEC CEO Ann Massey, and HNTB President Paul Yarossi will discuss “Industry Trends and Challenges.”
The Annual Convention also includes CEO Roundtables, business education sessions, federal agency opportunities and a unique forum for large and small firms to team on federal contracts.
For more information and to register, click here.
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| Win Free Accommodations at ACEC Annual Convention
Register by January 31 for the upcoming ACEC 2011 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C., March 30-April 2, and become eligible to win a complimentary three-night stay at the Grand Hyatt Hotel during the Convention.
For more information on the Convention, click here.
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| House Changes Transportation Funding Rules
The House of Representatives adopted a set of procedural changes last week that could present new challenges to multi-year funding guarantees in the next surface transportation program.
Despite strong objections from ACEC and a broad coalition, the new rules eliminate protections that have been essential in guaranteeing the funding levels in multi-year highway bills.
Instead, the new rules simply require that all revenues in the Highway Trust Fund be spent on highway and transit programs, without setting a specific level of guaranteed annual funding.
“This is a clear indication of the challenge we face with the new Congress,” said ACEC President Dave Raymond. “We have work to do to educate the newly elected Members of Congress about the importance of infrastructure investments to the economic strength of the nation and to their states and communities.” |
| Thirty States Meet Their 2010 ACEC/PAC Fundraising Goals
ACEC/PAC National Chairman Harvey Floyd |
ACEC/PAC raised over $580,000 in 2010, providing the Council with a strong political war chest as Congress begins working on several important industry issues, including infrastructure spending, repeal of the 3 percent withholding mandate, and government outsourcing.
“Despite this prolonged economic recession, ACEC members realize the strategic importance of ACEC’s political programs,” said national ACEC/PAC Chairman Harvey Floyd of KCI Technologies in Sparks, MD.
The strong finish to a challenging year was helped by late season drives in several states including ACEC/Alabama, ACEC/Iowa, ACEC/Kansas, ACEC/Montana, ACEC/Pennsylvania, ACEC/Utah, and ACEC/West Virginia.
For more information on ACEC/PAC, click here.
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| ACEC/MA Wins Passage of Lien Law for Design Professionals
ACEC/Massachusetts President Lisa Brothers |
ACEC/Massachusetts won a major victory last week when Governor Deval Patrick signed a law giving design professionals the right to file a lien on a property for which they are owed money for work done. The new law will take effect on July 1, 2011.
“The bill’s passage is a direct result of cooperation among coalition partners,” said ACEC/MA President Lisa Brothers, who is president/CEO of Nitsch Engineering in Boston. “ACEC/MA worked closely with our design profession association partners to advocate for this important tool for licensed professionals doing private sector work.”
For more information on the new lien law, click here.
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| Gain Sustainable Infrastructure Market Edge; Best Price Extended to Jan. 14
February 1-4, 2011, San Antonio
Gain a competitive edge in the growing market for sustainable infrastructure with the latest information from experts in industry and government. ACEC’s updated four-day course event, Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Communities, offers key insights into sustainable project rating systems, life cycle assessments, carbon footprinting and other specialized techniques.
Sessions will cover profit opportunities in sustainable development; the latest on sustainable legislation, regulations and standards; sustainable infrastructure rating systems including the new ACEC/APWA/ASCE system coming in 2011; BIM utilization in sustainable projects; identifying future projects through sustainability audits; and applying life-cycle costing and analysis to proposed projects and programs.
This will be the only presentation of this course event in 2011. Best-price registration is extended through Jan. 14. Click here to view the course agenda. Click here to register.
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| Fend Off State Agency Fee Reductions; Online Seminar Tells How
January 20, 2011, 1:30-3 p.m.
With many state agencies requesting—even demanding—fee reductions for engineering services as a way to save money in the tight economy, how can engineering firms respond effectively and maintain key client relationships?
In ACEC’s online seminar, Responding to Requests for Discounts or Unilateral Fee Reductions, January 20, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., attorney P. Douglas Folk, Folk & Associates, P.C., outlines various ways to deal with clients on this issue.
Key concepts include:
- Legal challenges and liability risks agencies face in reducing compensation without corresponding reduction in scope of services.
- Impact of the Brooks Act on reductions in fees without a new selection and negotiation process.
- Restrictions imposed by federal funding agencies on reductions in fees, including the application of Federal Acquisition Regulations.
- Strategies for responding to discount requests or unilateral reductions.
Click here for details and to register.
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Online Seminar Highlights Business Opportunities in Urban Water Crises
January 26, 1:30-3 p.m.
In this valuable and important online seminar, Engineering Opportunities in the Upcoming Urban Water Crises, green development expert and author Jerry Yudelson examines how engineers can help to create a future of water abundance and profit from new opportunities in the water sector.
The program will look at the opportunities for engineering firms as increasing numbers of public entities implement Integrated Water System Management, which combines water conservation pricing and regulation with utilization of new water sources such as stormwater, graywater and blackwater onsite water recovery and reuse, desalination, reclaimed sewage and massive fixture retrofits.
Click here for details and to register.
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Manage Change, Build Skills for Success with 2011 BDC Program
May 11-14, Las Vegas, NV
The Business of Design Consulting (BDC) program addresses the challenging realities of the current business environment, providing the strategic insights and best-practice management skills fundamental to success for design professionals.
This intensive four-day course offers engineering firm executives and managers the collective state-of-the-art expertise of the A/E industry’s leading practitioners. The curriculum delivers essential 2011 updates on the real-world business topics not offered by engineering schools, including business management, finance, marketing, risk management, contracts, leadership, human resources, and information technology.
BDC is recommended for owners, senior executives, principals, business administrators, project managers at all levels, human resources managers, and managers of facilities and infrastructure projects.
Click here to register.
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Prepare for LEED Green Associate Credential With On-Demand Course
Green Buildings and Preparing for the LEED Green Associate exam is a first step towards the Green Building Certification Institute’s (GBCI) LEED Green Associate professional credential.
In partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council, ACEC again offers this unique online course on the sustainable building concepts that are fundamental to all LEED Rating Systems.
The 32-hour course is “live” online 24/7 beginning January 31, 2011 and is accessible to registrants at their convenience through March 27, 2011. ACEC members may register for the course at a special discount price. For complete details on course content and to register, click here.
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