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SUMMARY:State of the Engineering Economy - Q3 2023
DESCRIPTION:August 23\, 2023\, 12:30 – 1:30 PM Eastern \n\nThe ACEC Research Institute will provide its quarterly update on the State of the Engineering Economy – 2023 Q3. Join our economic research team for a lively discussion on the current state of the U.S. Economy and how it is affecting the Engineering and Design Services sector\, as well as the outlook for the industry. The session will include an overview of the performance of the U.S. Economy\, results from the latest quarterly Engineering Business Sentiment study. You will leave this session with a better understanding of the current state of the engineering economy as well as thoughts on what lies ahead.
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/state-of-the-engineering-economy-q3-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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SUMMARY:Why Winning Matters: How to Attract and Retain Top Talent Through Next-Level Performance Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 22\, 2023\, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Eastern) \nNot available for the live class? Pre-order the on-demand recording! \n\nThere’s been a steady and profound evolution in terms of what attracts\, inspires\, and retains great talent – and employee engagement as we know it is not enough. There is\, however\, a very clear new formula hiding in plain sight that\, when understood and employed\, is helping more and more leaders and firms succeed\, while others remain talent starved. In this data and insight packed session\, you’ll learn: \n\nWhat highly talent competitive firms do differently\nThe biggest challenges and destabilizing forces we face today\nHow (and why!) top-level leaders continue to evolve\nWhy performance and team success matters more than ever\nHow to design your own highly desired and sought after “team success ecosystem”\n\nPresenter: Peter C. Atherton\, P.E.\, President and Founder\, ActionsProve LLC
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/why-winning-matters-how-to-attract-and-retain-top-talent-through-next-level-performance-leadership/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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SUMMARY:Coaching and Mentoring Leaders: Lessons from Executive Coaching to Help Leaders Better Develop Leadership Talent
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 16\, 2023\, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Eastern) \nNot available for the live class? Pre-order the on-demand recording! \n\nMany organizations go through exercises like succession planning to identify and develop key executives who will be the future leaders of the company. Leaders often struggle to provide sufficient coaching and support to the candidates identified. They also many times are not effective in coaching\, having difficult discussions or providing feedback to their peers at the senior leadership levels. The webinar will focus on helping leaders develop and apply skills utilized by external executive coaches to help them coach and mentor not only high potential executives but also apply those skills in coaching/providing feedback to peers at an executive level. This includes recognizing how to create awareness of the need for change\, giving feedback in a positive manner\, using questions effectively\, process challenges in coaching\, success criteria\, types of issues that are usually addressed and skills required to be an effective coach/mentor. The session will be interactive and will provide opportunities to discuss specific challenges/situations. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIncrease the ability of leaders to build off the strengths of their managers to address talent development challenges\nDevelop coaching skills for leaders\nIncrease the ability of leaders to improve their coaching dialogue\nRecognize the best way to balance the use of questions vs. giving suggestions in coaching/mentoring discussions with staff\n\nPresenter: Ted Gerber\, President\, Addison Resources Group LLC
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/coaching-and-mentoring-leaders-lessons-from-executive-coaching-to-help-leaders-better-develop-leadership-talent/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T133000
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SUMMARY:WOTUS: A Supreme Court Overhaul – What’s Next?
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 10\, 2023\, 1:30 – 2:30 PM (Eastern) \nNot available for the live online class? Click here to pre-order the on-demand recording! \n\nThe Sackett decision produced a seismic shift in interpretation of the definition of “Waters of the United States.” The Supreme Court roundly rejected the “significant nexus” test in favor of a much more narrow view of the Clean Water Act’s jurisdictional reach. Attorneys from Venable LLP’s environmental practice group will review the key elements of the ruling. They will also look ahead to potential federal and state regulatory actions in reaction to this momentous Supreme Court decision\, and take your questions. \nPresenter: Fred R. Wagner\, Esq\, Venable LLP
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/wotus-a-supreme-court-overhaul-whats-next/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T150000
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SUMMARY:Integrating Climate-Resilience Into Critical Public Infrastructure: Emerging Trends In Design\, Risk Mitigation\, and Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 9\, 2023\, 1:30 – 3:00 PM (Eastern) \nNot available for the live online class? Pre-order the On-demand Recording! \n\nClimate change is impacting our nation’s critical public infrastructure and climate risks are being re-evaluated by governments\, insurance companies\, and regulatory entities. This shifting landscape has implications for public and private owners\, requiring design professionals to design differently. \nYou’ll learn how: \n\nInsurance companies use cat modeling software to model hazard\, vulnerability\, exposure and loss from climate change events—including catastrophic floods and wild fires –to quantify adaptation measures and assess mitigation efforts;\nOur nation’s critical highway transportation infrastructure is vulnerable to climate change. Case studies illustrate how CDOT is incorporating resilient design approaches in Colorado\, and how forward-thinking transportation professionals are addressing climate risks.\nThe expanding definition of resilience includes a holistic approach and nature-based solutions can maximize project outcomes.\nLocal and state governments are responding to climate change by adjusting regulations and policies;\n\nJoin our panel of experts: \n\nPatricia B. Gary (Lewis Brisbois): Moderator\nNancy M. Rigassio (AXA XL): Climate Change and Insurance: Evolving Trends\nHeather Paddock (Colorado Department of Transportation): Resilient Infrastructure\nNicole Boothman-Shepard (AECOM) and Kelly Maiorano (Muller): Case Studies of Resilient Infrastructure Planning and Design
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/integrating-climate-resilience-into-critical-public-infrastructure-emerging-trends-in-design-risk-mitigation-and-insurance/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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SUMMARY:The Four Cornerstones of Risk Management: Quality Assurance/Quality Control
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 8\, 2023\, 1:30 – 3:00 PM (Eastern) \nNot available for the live online class? Pre-order the On-demand Recording! \n\nIn the current climate of increasing frequency and severity of claims\, and rising insurance rates\, choosing the right projects is the surest path to profitability. \nFirms with claims frequently tell us about their lessons learned: they are improving their communication practices\, implementing new QA/QC measures\, or are being more selective about the projects they choose to work on. \nJoin Mark Blankenship to gain the tools to properly vet your projects so that you never have to complete your own “lessons learned” statement about client intake. \nDuring this session: \n\n\nDiscuss collaboration and the value of a documented constructability review process.\nThe essential elements of project guidelines\, continuing education\, and information management are emphasized.\nPeer review best practices are identified.\nThe value of a Project Reference Manual including construction administration guidelines\, Division One specifications\, the client agreement and client/contractor agreements is explained.\nA survey of the most useful professional association forms is included\, and the program concludes with a discussion of documentation practices.\n\n\nPresenter: Mark Blankenship\, CPCU\, AIC\, LEED AP\, Director of Risk Management\, WTW A&E \nMissed a class in this series? Click below to purchase the on-demand recording. \n\nFebruary 21 – Risk Identification and Client Selection\nMay 9 – Contract Negotiation and Integration of Subcontracts\nNovember 7 – Construction Contract Administration
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/the-four-cornerstones-of-risk-management-quality-assurance-quality-control/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T120000
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SUMMARY:AI for AEC: An Introduction to AI in the AEC Industry
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 3\, 2023\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM Eastern\n \nACEC is offering a four-part track over the course of four months to address the latest transformative technology\, artificial intelligence and how it is being used for business development and marketing functions in AEC firms.\n \nLearn about how AI is going to transform the AEC industry through business development and marketing business functions. AI is rapidly changing\, and you must be a forward-thinking firm to be prepared for the change that is already here. This session will cover what is AI\, why now and an overview of how it is going to impact the AEC industry and what you can do to be ready. \nPresenter: Kristin Kautz\, Partner\, JAM Idea Agency \nInterested in attending the full series? Click here to register and save 25% on our regular online class pricing! \nCan’t join us for the full series? Click below to register for one class. \n\n\nAugust 3 – An Introduction to AI in the AEC Industry\nSeptember 14 – Content Development & Application Integration\nOctober 25 – Adopting AI Into Your Firm\nNovember 14 – A Legal and Ethical Review\n\n*The recording for each part will be added to the class materials the following day.
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/ai-for-aec-introduction-to-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T120000
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SUMMARY:AI for AEC: Business Development & Marketing Transformed (Four-Part Series)
DESCRIPTION:ACEC is offering a four-part track over the course of four months to address the latest transformative technology\, artificial intelligence and how it is being used for business development and marketing functions in AEC firms. \n>>Click here to register for the full series and save 25% on our regular online class pricing! \n  \nAn Introduction to AI in the AEC Industry\nOn-demand recording now available! \nLearn about how AI is going to transform the AEC industry through business development and marketing business functions. AI is rapidly changing\, and you must be a forward-thinking firm to be prepared for the change that is already here. This session will cover what is AI\, why now and an overview of how it is going to impact the AEC industry and what you can do to be ready. \nPresenter: Kristin Kautz\, Partner\, JAM Idea Agency \nContent Development & Application Integration\nThursday\, September 14\, 2023\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM Eastern \nLearn about all the different types of AI tools that are available. See how certain applications can be layered into your existing accounts\, what tools make sense for your firm and what you should invest in from text generators to images and proposal content. See AI in action when using for business development\, marketing\, and communications writing. Watch a live use of generative AI and how you can use it in your firm. \nPresenters: Frank Lazaro\, Chief Marketing Officer\, Sobo and Ida Cheinman\, Principal and Creative Director\, Substance151 \nAdopting AI Into Your Firm\nWednesday\, October 25\, 2023\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM Eastern \nHear from an author and CEO of a technology consulting company who is currently implementing an AI strategy with an ENR 100 design firm. In this session you will learn how to create a strategy to bring AI into your firm and how to properly leverage it. Learn steps to implementing AI at your firm as well as hear a case study on how to increase your sales without increasing your overhead. \nPresenter: Mehdi Nourbakhsh\, Ph.D.\, CEO\, Yegatech \nA Legal and Ethical Review\nTuesday\, November 14\, 2023\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM Eastern\n \nIn this session you will hear from a technology lawyer and a marketing communications manager for an ENR Top 500 engineering firm on the legal and ethical concerns surrounding AI. Learn how to apply the program conscientiously as well as the lawful use of AI. Understand regulations\, potential legal implications\, and risks of copyright and intellectual infringement. \nPresenters: Lillian Minix\, Marketing Communications Manager\, The Timmons Group and Brent Britton\, Founder & Chairman\, CoreX Legal \n\n*The recording for each part will be added to the class materials the following day. \n\nCan’t join us for the full series? Click below to register for one class. \n\nNow on-demand – An Introduction to AI in the AEC Industry\nSeptember 14 – Content Development & Application Integration\nOctober 25 – Adopting AI Into Your Firm\nNovember 14 – A Legal and Ethical Review
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/ai-for-aec-business-development-marketing-transformed-four-part-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T133000
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SUMMARY:Tech-Forward Resource Management: A Handbook for High-Performing AEC Firms
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 1\, 2023\, 1:30 – 2:30 PM (Eastern) \nThe A/E/C industry is encountering new challenges when it comes to optimizing bench strength and retaining top talent. However\, the latest research shows that a tech-forward mindset can help firms enhance resource management and improve performance. \nJoin Lucas Hayden to: \n\nDiscuss current resource management challenges in A/E/C firms\nLearn what it means to be tech-forward in A/E/C\nUnderstand the benefits of adopting a tech-forward mindset for A/E/C firm leaders\nLearn keys strategies for improving resource management with technology\n\n*This class will be recorded and the recording will be added to the class materials the following day. \nPresenter: Lucas Hayden\, Director\, AEC Strategy\, Unanet
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/tech-forward-resource-management-a-handbook-for-high-performing-aec-firms/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T133000
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 27\, 2023\, 1:30 – 2:30 PM (Eastern) \nNot available for the live online class? Click here to pre-order the on-demand recording! \n\nThis workshop aims to gain a comprehensive understanding of inclusive leadership to enhance creativity\, engage in more effective communication\, and provide better service to clients. Core learning objectives include: \n\nExplain the importance of inclusive leadership\nDescribe the competencies of inclusive leaders\nCompare & categorize the biases that affect our ability to be inclusive\nIdentify & embody the traits & core competencies of inclusive leaders\nApply the principles of inclusive leadership to goal-setting\n\nPresenter: Ahmed Kurtom\, President & Founder\, DesignForce
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/inclusive-leadership/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T133000
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SUMMARY:Delegated Design: Managing Risk and Fulfilling Contractual Obligations
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 25\, 2023\, 1:30 – 3:00 PM (Eastern)\n \nNot available for the live online class? Click here to pre-order the on-demand recording!  \n\nDelegated design is common in modern capital projects but is frequently misunderstood and can be improperly implemented. Delegated design is when the construction contract requires the contractor\, subcontractor\, or supplier to engage the services of a licensed\, registered design professional to prepare the final design of a specific element of the completed project\, based on performance and design criteria in the construction contract. This is\, in effect\, a “mini design-build project within a project”. Because two different design professionals have their fingers in a delegated design\, many myths and misconceptions exist concerning delegated design and its attendant liability. This presentation will address appropriate means of managing the architect’s or engineer’s risk while fulfilling its contractual obligations. \nThis presentation will discuss what is and is not delegated design; types of work that are commonly delegated design \,and why; making the project owner aware of the need for delegated design\, and associated scheduling and budgeting; locations within the construction documents where delegated design requirements are indicated; how to properly require a delegated design; and how to properly review and process delegated design shop drawings and other\, related submittals. \nAfter attending this session\, participants should be able to: \n\nExplain delegated design’s uses\nDiscuss the architect’s or engineer’s responsibilities in delegated design\nIndicate available resources\nExplain how to properly delegate design responsibility\nDiscuss proper processing of delegated design submittals during construction\n\nSpeaker: Kevin O’Beirne\, PE\, FCSI\, CCS\, CCCA\, National Manager of Engineering Specifications\, HDR
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/delegated-design-managing-risk-and-fulfilling-contractual-obligations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T133000
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SUMMARY:How to Create Capacity When at Your Limits
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 20\, 2023\, 1:30 – 2:30 PM (Eastern) \nNot available for the live online class? Click here to pre-order the on-demand recording! \n\nBusiness is booming\, so all is good in our business. Right? Not quite. Many firms are overwhelmed by the heavy workload. Hiring new staff is very difficult. The stress is building among employees. Professional development of younger staff is falling behind. Strategic-but-not-urgent matters are often getting neglected. \nWhat can be done about the problem of lacking adequate “capacity” to address these issues? That’s the focus of this class led by consultant Mel Lester\, who has worked with firms on these challenges for many years. Among the topics he’ll discuss are delegation\, leverage structure\, recruiting culture\, staffing strategies\, professional development\, and more. \nTAKEAWAYS: \n\nLearn what your priorities should be in building capacity with the staff you already have\nUnderstand why leverage structure is critical to your firm’s success\, and how to apply it\nHow to better build professional development into the flow of work\nWhy creating a “recruiting culture” can significantly improve how you find and hire new staff\nLearn some potential creative staffing strategies that can help you build capacity\n\nPresenter: Mel Lester\, BizEdge
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/how-to-create-capacity-when-at-your-limits/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T150000
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SUMMARY:The 50-Year Old NEPA Gets a Facelift: How Different Does It Look?
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 19\, 2023\, 1:30 – 3:00 PM (Eastern) \nNot available for the live online class? Click here to pre-order the on-demand recording! \n\nThe Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA) enacted the first legislative amendments directly to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) statute in approximately 50 years. These new provisions have been both touted as meaningful permitting reforms and downplayed as generally codifying existing best practices. The FRA also has implications for the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) pending plans to revise its federal government-wide regulations implementing NEPA\, including expected walk-backs of revisions to those regulations enacted in 2020. In this session we will distill what has changed under NEPA and identify opportunities and challenges that engineering and legal practitioners can realistically expect in implementing NEPA’s new provisions going forward. \nAmong Questions to be Discussed: \n\nHow does the FRA aim to accelerate NEPA reviews\, and how effective will it be?\nWhat types of federal agency actions now trigger NEPA?\nHow will the FRA “reasonably foreseeable” standard affect the scope of NEPA reviews?\nWhat is the role of project proponents and contractors in preparing NEPA documents?\nWhat constraints or flexibility does the FRA create for CEQ and agency regulations and initiatives\, including around environmental justice and climate change efforts?\nDoes the FRA alter legal risks for projects challenged in courts?\n\nPresenter: Jamie Auslander and Eric Christensen\, Beveridge & Diamond
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/the-50-year-old-nepa-gets-a-facelift-how-different-does-it-look/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T133000
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SUMMARY:Personal and Organizational Ethics - Going Beyond the Canons of the Code
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 13\, 2023\, 1:30 – 2:30 PM (Eastern) \nNot available for the live online class? Click here to pre-order the on-demand recording! \n\nJoin Tim Groover to explore how the public and our clients view the engineering profession. You’ll discuss how we compare to other professions and what factors shape the public’s and our clients’ perceptions.  \nWith this knowledge\, you’ll define how individuals and firms can take proactive steps to make ethics a differentiator to accelerate both your career and the success of the overall business. \nThis webinar is not a review of complex or nuanced case studies where there are right or wrong answers. \nPresenter: Tim Groover\, FACEC\, Groover Consulting\, LLC
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/personal-and-organizational-ethics-going-beyond-the-canons-of-the-code/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T143000
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SUMMARY:How to Lure Dream Clients and Candidates with Your Website
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 12\, 2023\, 1:30 – 2:30 PM (Eastern) \nCan’t make the live class? Click here to pre-order the on-demand recording! \n\nHinge partner Karl Feldman and Art Director Christian Baldo will uncover the top design\, marketing\, business development\, and talent recruitment mistakes that could be holding your website back. You’ll learn what common traps to avoid and discover a better\, more strategic way to approach website redesign and maintenance. You’ll also be better equipped to turn your website into a powerful business development\, inbound marketing\, and talent recruitment machine. \nTakeaways: \n\nNearly 20 of the most common professional services website mistakes to avoid\nUser experience strategies to keep visitors engaged\nHow to generate more traffic\, leads and opportunities\nExamples of small website adjustments that yield big results\n\nPresenters: Karl Feldman and Christian Baldo\, Hinge Marketing
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/how-to-lure-dream-clients-and-candidates-with-your-website/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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SUMMARY:ACEC of Maine Pints for PAC & Cornhole Tournament
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join your fellow ACEC of Maine members for an evening of fun with live music by Rip Patten. If you are up for a little friendly competition\, register for the Cornhole Tournament! \nAdmission includes 2 beers and hors d’oeuvres \nCornhole Tournament\n$10 Registration Fee\nTeams will be drawn at random.\nHalf of fees collected will be paid out to the winning team. \nSilent Auction\nGift cards (TBD) will be available for bid to raise money for the ACEC/PAC.
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/acec-of-maine-pints-for-pac-cornhole-tournament/
LOCATION:Bunker Brewing Company\, 17 Westfield Street\, Unit D\, Portland\, ME\, 04102
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SUMMARY:2023 Engineering Excellence Awards
DESCRIPTION:The engineering industry’s top awards event for project excellence will once again present a dazzling live celebration at the upcoming Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) Dinner and Gala awards show\, to be held Tuesday\, June 13\, 2023\, at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Washington\, D.C. \nThe black-tie Gala\, held as part of the 2023 ACEC Annual Convention\, is the nation’s most prestigious celebration of engineering excellence. \nThis year’s Gala will honor 179 projects from throughout the nation and the world and reveal winner of the 2023 Grand Conceptor Award\, which signifies the year’s top engineering achievement. \nWinner of the 2023 Grand Conceptor Award will remain a secret until Gala night. \nThe original Gala Maestro—six-time Emmy Award-winning author\, comedian\, and TV Host Ross Shafer- will host the EEA Gala again. \n \nShafer is a six-time Emmy Award-winning TV broadcaster and comedian credited with helping grow the Gala—now in its 56th year—into the industry’s most prestigious awards event. Legendary Talk Show Host Jay Leno still refers to Shafer as “the funniest man I know!”. \nFor more information on the upcoming Gala\, contact Theresia Christanti\, tchrist@acec.org.  Click here for further information about the EEA Gala celebration.  Interested in Sponsoring the 2023 EEA Gala\, please contact Erin Wander\, ewandr@acec.org.
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/2023-engineering-excellence-awards/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Washington\, DC\, 1000 H St NW\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering Excellence Awards Gala
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SUMMARY:2023 Annual Convention and Legislative Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join your peers for this three-day event and leave armed with the political intelligence and added insight you need to make informed decisions about your strategic priorities in a changing economy.  From the continued implications of IIJA implementation to the ongoing debate surrounding immigration reform and beyond\, the business of the 118th Congress is the business of our firms. \nLearn more and register
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/2023-annual-convention-and-legislative-conference/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Washington\, DC\, 1000 H St NW\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Convention
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SUMMARY:Designing a Roadmap to Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging
DESCRIPTION:Elevate your organization’s success with ACEC’s new comprehensive DEIB training program: Designing a Roadmap to Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging. Our expert-led course will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to assess\, improve\, and implement an effective DEIB plan that will enhance your firm’s recruitment\, retention\, and overall culture. \nThroughout this six-week course\, you’ll design an action plan and implementation roadmap tailored to your firm’s unique needs. Each interactive\, live presentation offers a deeper understanding of DEIB concepts and strategies\, and is followed up by weekly homework assignments that challenge you to put what you’ve learned into practice and outline a plan for your firm. \nTake the first step towards a more diverse\, equitable\, and inclusive workplace. Commit to designing your DEIB plan today. \nCourse Schedule \n\n\n\nModule 1: The Why and The What\nTuesday\, April 11\, 2023 1:30 – 2:30 PM Eastern \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPersonal and Organizational Why\nDefinition of Key Terms\nDiscuss Tools for Effective Leadership\nCase Study: What does a DEI Strategy Really Look Like?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModule 2: The How\nTuesday\, April 18\, 2023 1:30 – 2:30 PM Eastern \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Embed DEI into Your Business\nThe Framework\nBest Practices\nCreating a Roadmap for DEI Work\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModule 3: Work Culture\nTuesday\, April 25\, 2023 1:30 – 2:30 PM Eastern \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreating an Inclusive Culture\nAccess\, Fairness\, and Respect on Teams\nMeaning\, Engagement\, and Contribution\n\n\n\n\n\nRoundtable 1\nFriday\, April 28\, 2023 1:30 – 2:30 PM Eastern\n \nModule 4: DEI & Talent Management\nTuesday\, May 2\, 2023 1:30 – 2:30 PM Eastern\n\n\n\n\n\nDEI Focused Recruiting\, Interviewing\, & Hiring\nInclusive Onboarding and Performance Reviews\nEmployee Life Cycle\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModule 5: Bias in Decision Making\nTuesday\, May 9\, 2023 1:30 – 2:30 PM Eastern \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBias Defined\nExercises on How to Identify Bias\nToolkit: How to Interpret Bias\nMindful Decision-Making\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModule 6: Commitment\, Courage\, & Action\nTuesday\, May 16\, 2023 1:30 – 2:30 PM Eastern \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommit as a Leader\nA Discussion on Courage\nDEI Policy and Statement Creation\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoundtable 2\n\n\nFriday\, May 19\, 2023 1:30 – 2:30 PM Eastern\n\n\n\n \nPricing\nACEC Members: $2\,000\nNon-Members: $2\,750\n \nQuestions? Contact Maureen Brown at mbrown@acec.org.
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/designing-a-roadmap-to-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging-2/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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