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Energy
Survey Predicts Huge Growth in Smart-Building Technology
A yearly survey administered by the Johnson Controls Institute for Building Efficiency found that lighting, HVAC, and controls improvements are among the most implemented energy-efficiency measures globally... click here for more.
Transportation
Virginia Tracks Impact of Land Use on Greenhouse Gases
Former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine tasked the state’s Commission on Climate Change with identifying strategies Virginia could follow to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent, and in 2008 Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) personnel were asked to measure emissions reductions that could result from VDOT actions... click here for more.
Standard K Factors Speed Up Transportation Planning Times
The proportion of annual average daily traffic which takes place over the course of an hour is referred to as the K factor and is a vital determiner for roadway design and planning... click here for more.
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EJCDC Documents on Sale at BooksforEngineers.com
Save 10 percent off the regular price of all Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC) documents through December 31, 2011.
Since 1975, EJCDC documents have provided the latest and best thinking in contractual relations between all parties in engineering design and construction projects. Prepared by experienced engineering professionals, owners, contractors, professional liability and risk management experts, and legal counsel, EJCDC documents offer many benefits:
- Reduced conflicts and litigation
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EJCDC is a joint venture of ACEC, the National Society of Professional Engineers/Professional Engineers in Private Practice (NSPE/PEPP), the American Society of Civil Engineers—Construction Institute (ASCE-CI), and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
Click here to browse all EJCDC Documents available through BooksforEngineers.com. The discount has already been applied throughout the website—no coupon or code needed.
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Harassment, Army Corps Outlook in Online Seminars
ACEC online seminars provide critical business information for Member Firms navigating current market challenges and seeking new business opportunities.
December
20—Harassment in the Workplace: How to Protect Your Employees From Illegal Harassment and Your Company From Legal Claims, by Julia Judish, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Learn how to minimize the likelihood of harassment occurring in your workplace and how to reduce your legal risk if such claims arise.
2012
January
5—U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' 2012 Programmatic Outlook, by Bruce R. Ware, IV, P.E., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering and Construction Division
Status update of the USACE marketplace, including changes in how A/E services are procured and reflecting the impacts of fluctuating appropriations, new legislation, and changing regulations.
18—Ethical Decision-Making for PEs: Today's Standards and Benefits, by Gerard P. Cavaluzzi, Vice President and Counsel, ARCADIS U.S., Inc.
Professional ethics, the NSPE Code, and the benefits when engineers routinely apply these practices.
24—BIM and the Engineer, by David J. Odeh, Principal, Odeh Engineers, Inc.
How to make your adoption of BIM justify the investment costs.
February
14—Know What Drives Your Clients—Make Your Firm Invaluable, by Rich Friedman, Friedman & Partners
Ask the right questions of the right people at the right time to maximize vital research ROI.
15—Wage and Hour Issues in Today's A/E Industry, by Eli Gould, MBV Law
Avoid wage and hour issue lawsuits with a clear look at current employee designations.
28—What You Need to Know as a Successful Hazardous Materials and Forensics Expert Witness, by Richard J. Hughto, Consultant
A look at the unique forensics challenges and necessary courtroom attributes for acting as trial expert in hazardous waste lawsuits.
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Illinois $50K Surpasses ACEC/PAC Goal, Sets New National Milestone
Phil Houser |
Darcie Gabrisko |
ACEC/Illinois beat its ACEC/PAC fundraising goal this week, becoming the first state to raise more than $50,000 in a calendar year.
ACEC/IL President Phil Houser and President-elect Darcie Gabrisko, serving as ACEC/PAC Champions, mobilized their Board and membership to reach their fundraising target for the seventh consecutive year.
"We lead by example," said Houser. "We set the tone with our state Board, every one of whom is a Millennium Club member."
"We've created a culture of ACEC/PAC giving," said Gabrisko. "Our volunteer leadership recognizes the direct link between PAC fundraising and legislative achievement, and steps up to the plate each year." |
Nevada Reaches PAC Goal as "Best Way to Improve Business Climate"
Sam Palmer |
Exceeding its 2011 ACEC/PAC fundraising goal, Nevada joins the growing list of states in the winner's circle.
Even though the state is still trying to recover from tough economic times, ACEC/PAC Champion Sam Palmer of Terracon in Las Vegas said: "We decided the best way to improve our business climate was to improve the political climate for engineering firms throughout the nation."
For more information about ACEC's political activities, contact Greg Knopp, ACEC executive director for political affairs at gknopp@acec.org or Elizabeth Coit, ACEC/PAC director at ecoit@acec.org. |
House Passes ACEC-Backed Keystone Pipeline, Expensing Benefit
The House cleared tax legislation this week that extended a number of existing tax benefits and would also accelerate a decision on the Keystone XL oil pipeline project.
In addition to extending a payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits, the Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act extends for an additional year a benefit allowing businesses of all sizes to expense 100 percent of the cost of new equipment purchases.
The bill would require the Administration to grant a permit for the Keystone pipeline within 60 days unless the President determines the project is not in the country’s best interests. ACEC has urged the Administration to move the project forward. Click here to view the Council's letter to the State Department.
The White House has threatened to veto the legislation because of the pipeline provision. Negotiations with the Administration and the Senate are expected to continue into the weekend.
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Illegal Harassment at Work—Protect Your Employees, Protect Your Firm
December 20, 1:30-3 p.m.
With sexual harassment claims once again in national news, ACEC presents a special webinar oriented for A/E/C firms: Harassment in the Workplace—How to Protect Your Employees From Illegal Harassment and Protect Your Company From Legal Claims.
Julia Judish, counsel with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, will describe how to minimize the likelihood of harassment occurring in your workplace and how to reduce your legal risk if such claims arise.
For details and to register, click here.
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Get the First Look at the U.S. Army Corps 2012 Marketplace
January 5, 1:30-3 p.m.
ACEC presents U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' 2012 Programmatic Outlook, a timely webinar on the latest status of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) marketplace.
Bruce R. Ware of the USACE Engineering and Construction Division will provide an update on changes in how A/E services are procured and the impact of fluctuating appropriations, new legislation, and changing regulations.
Click here for details and to register.
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