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SUMMARY:Navigating a Change in Ownership: The Strategic Advantage of Growth Through Private Equity
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 6\, 2025\, 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern \nThe influx of funding from private equity has changed the ownership landscape for A/E firms. Partnering with private equity can provide financial stability\, strategic direction\, and growth potential\, making it an attractive option for many business owners. As owners enter this new landscape\, it’s vital that they find the appropriate partner and make informed decisions on how to best navigate their new structure. Register now to hear from an A/E firm that successfully managed the transition and learn about how to prepare for a successful partnership. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the background on the influx of funding from private equity into the A/E space.\nRecognize the key factors to consider when entering a partnership with a private equity firm.\nLearn what to expect in the first year of the transition\, and best tactics for rolling out the new relationship to leadership and employees.\n\nPresenter: David Cohen\, Matheson Financial Advisors and Ira Starr\, Long Point Capital \n  \n*The recording for each part will be added to the class materials the following day. \n>>Interested in attending the full series? Click here to register and save 10% on our regular online class pricing! \nCan’t join us for the full series? Click below to register for one class. \n\nOn-Demand – Making Way for The Next Generation\nOn-Demand – Is an Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) a Viable Option for Your Firm?\nOn-Demand – Understanding the Key Benefits of Ownership in Mergers and Acquisition
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/navigating-a-change-in-ownership-the-strategic-advantage-of-growth-through-private-equity/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T133000
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SUMMARY:A&E Professional Licensing – Tips\, Tricks\, and Traps
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 11\, 2025 from 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern \nWhether working on projects in one state or across the country\, firm professional licensing is the heart of the A&E Industry.  Failure to have the required state firm licensing can be costly by causing project delays\, having an impact on your firm’s professional reputation\, or resulting in noncompliance penalties. Confidently understand state firm professional licensing requirements and concepts when seeking to provide A&E services in multiple states. \nLearning objectives: \n\nUnderstand A&E firm professional licensing requirements\nLearn how firm modifications can impact professional licensing\nExplore internal and external resources available to manage A&E professional licenses\n\nPresenters: Karen Poist and Kimberly Tamakow with Stambaugh Ness
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/ae-professional-licensing-tips-tricks-and-traps/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
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SUMMARY:The 2025 Agenda – The Trump Administration and the New Congress
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 12\, 2025\, 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern \nJoin ACEC’s advocacy team for a member briefing on the policy agenda in Washington\, with emphasis on the Trump Administration’s early actions through Executive Orders and Cabinet appointments\, as well as how the new Congress is preparing to move major legislation on tax policy\, immigration reform\, regulatory streamlining\, and other priorities.  The session will also cover the challenges and opportunities created by the President’s executive actions\, and frame out the major industry priorities that will be front and center before Congress this year. \nFree for ACEC Members!
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/the-2025-agenda-the-trump-administration-and-the-new-congress/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T133000
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SUMMARY:Embracing Progressive Design-Build in Modern Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 19\, 2025 from 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern \nExplore the transformative potential of progressive design-build in today’s dynamic project delivery landscape. This session will delve into the practical considerations of early collaboration between owners and the design-builder team\, the integration of innovative contract practices\, and the strategic management of project risks and opportunities. This presentation will spend considerable time distinguishing progressive from traditional and\, most importantly\, why these difference require the project to be treated differently from a traditional design-build. Specific topics include bridging documents\, compensation structures\, when the “at-risk” shift occurs\, and why the “at-risk” shift changes\, fundamentally\, the risks assumed by the design team. Attendees will gain insights into the progressive design-build process\, enhanced by real-world examples and actionable strategies for applying these principles to achieve superior project outcomes for stakeholders. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDefine and distinguish progressive design-build from traditional design-build approaches.\nRisk and cost management in a progressive design-build environment; how progressive design-build can mitigate risks and manage costs effectively\, showcasing tools and techniques for transparent cost estimation and control.\nUnderstanding strategies for enhancing owner-design-builder collaboration\, including stakeholder engagement from the project’s inception.\n\nPresenter: Zachory (Zach) Jones\, General Counsel\, EJCDC
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/embracing-progressive-design-build-in-modern-engineering/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T133000
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SUMMARY:Gensler’s Design Forecast 2025
DESCRIPTION:February 20\, 2025 from 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern\n \nExplore Gensler’s Design Forecast 2025\, a collection of top global design trends shaping the future of the human experience and the built environment. The design forecast will include trends from decarbonization\, advanced technologies\, transforming cities\, flexible spaces\, multi-generational design\, and multi-use districts. Engage with Gensler speakers including Tim Pittman\, Principal/Global Director of Research\, and Sam Martin\, Gensler’s Global Editorial Director. \nHosted by: ACEC’s Market Intelligence Committee
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/genslers-design-forecast-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250225T080000
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SUMMARY:2025 Coalitions Winter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Coalitions Winter Meeting 2025  \nACEC Coalition meetings provides member firms\, tailored by practice area and firm size\, valuable opportunities to connect with industry peers\, discuss emerging business trends\, and gain strategic insights for growth and success in their firms. \n  \nCoalitions Winter Meeting \nHyatt Regency Phoenix \nFebruary 25-26\, 2025 \nThe ACEC Coalitions Winter Meeting centers on resiliency in both business and the  \, a crucial theme for engineering firms navigating today’s dynamic environment. This meeting provides professionals with a unique opportunity to connect with peers through ACEC’s exclusive network\, fostering an informal\, roundtable-style setting where participants share best practices\, explore challenges and solutions\, and gain critical insights into evolving industry trends.
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/2025-coalitions-winter-meeting/
LOCATION:Phoenix\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Coalition Event,Meeting
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SUMMARY:New Executive Orders on DEI: Impacts for Engineering Firms
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 25\, 2025 from 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern \nRecently issued executive orders restricting diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at federal agencies and among federal contractors will have significant impacts on engineering firms. Whether you are a business leader\, legal\, or human resources professional\, this program will have something for you. \nCollectively\, the executive orders create compliance and risk management challenges for businesses. Executive Order 13950 from September 2020 titled “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping” is back. Under E.O. 14173 titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity\,” the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) within the U.S. Department of Labor must cease promoting diversity and allowing or encouraging federal contractors and subcontractors to engage in workforce balancing based on race\, color\, sex\, sexual preference\, religion\, or national origin. Additionally\, federal contractors must certify that they do not have any DEI programs that violate any applicable federal anti-discrimination laws. This certification will be subject to the False Claims Act penalties. \nJoin Cate McCaffrey with Gibson Dunn to review the executive orders and their implications for firms that work for federal clients\, as well as risk management steps firms can take. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand what federal requirements have changed and what remains the same\nConsider the strategic and practical workforce implications for your company culture\nIdentify the business processes and business systems that may need to be changed along with the necessary resources to address them\n\nPresenter: Cate McCaffrey\, Associate Attorney with Gibson Dunn \nFree for ACEC Members!
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/new-executive-orders-on-dei-impacts-for-engineering-firms/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Marketing & Proposal Automation with Joist AI
DESCRIPTION:Starts February 27\, 2025 | Virtual \nJoin this educational two-part series\, presented by Joist AI in collaboration with Olsson. This series is designed to help attendees navigate the complexities of artificial intelligence and how to properly leverage it for marketing and proposal automation while focusing on what truly matters for decision-makers\, ROI. \n  \nPart 1 – Thought Leadership Fireside Chat\nFebruary 27\, 2025 from 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern \nJoin the Joist AI founder and creator CEO\, Rohan Jawali\, and an ACEC engineering member firm\, Jered Morris\, Executive Vice President of Technology and Innovation\, at Olsson as they discuss the latest tools in marketing automation from artificial intelligence\, how it will revolutionize marketing functions at AEC firms and the ROI discussion you should take to your leadership. \n  \nPart 2 – Live Demo\nMarch 6\, 2025 from 1:30 – 2:30 PM Eastern \nJoin Rohan Jawali\, CEO\, Joist AI and Kelli Kramer\, Vice President and Marketing Director for Olsson. Joist AI will provide a live demo of its content enablement platform. It’s revolutionary\, AI technology helps streamline revenue operations and proposal creation\, so AEC marketing teams can respond to RFx in record time. Member firm Olsson will provide insights into their experience of adopting AI into their marketing processes. \n  \nLearning Objectives \n\nAssess AI Tools for ROI and Strategic Value: Learn to evaluate AI tools based on ROI and strategic alignment to direct investments toward beneficial solutions.\nDefine Key Success Metrics: Gain insights into establishing and measuring success metrics to demonstrate AI’s effectiveness to decision-makers.\nUnderstand Executive Data Priorities: Explore the data points executives prioritize and tailor AI insights to drive strategic decisions.\nLearn Real-World Applications: Gain practical insights into AI applications through discussions and case studies\, including knowledge management and workflow automation tools like Joist AI and Olsson.\n\n  \nSponsored by: \n \n 
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/marketing-proposal-automation-with-joist-ai/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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