BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACEC - ECPv6.2.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ACEC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.acec.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ACEC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240327 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20231012T152056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T182559Z UID:10000151-1706572800-1711497599@www.acec.org SUMMARY:Project Management 101: Laying the Foundation for Superior Project Managers DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.acec.org/event/project-management-101-laying-the-foundation-for-superior-project-managers/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://www.acec.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Project.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T150000 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20240129T192720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T202854Z UID:10000176-1707314400-1707318000@www.acec.org SUMMARY:How New IIJA and IRA Grants Can Fund Your Next Energy Project DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 7\, 2024\, 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern \nJoin us to learn about brand new grant opportunities and preview new funding sources being released to the energy market via the IIJA and IRA. You’ll hear directly from Giulia Siccardo\, the U.S. Department of Energy’s leading official in charge of building a domestic supply chain for clean energy. \nDuring this 60-minute session\, explore the first of many grant opportunities available to firms and their clients in areas like battery and mineral manufacturing and clean manufacturing at former coal sites. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nBe on the forefront of identifying grant opportunities for the energy market\nUnderstand the funding breakdown of major policies like IIJA\, IRA\, & CHIPs and how your firm can capitalize\nParticipate in open discussion with a leader from a key federal agency in the area of developing future energy projects\n\nPresenter: Giulia Siccardo\, Director\, Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains\, U.S. Department of Energy \nGiulia Siccardo is an experienced professional in the energy\, automotive\, and sustainability sectors. As the Director of the Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing & Energy Supply Chains\, she is responsible for awarding government investments to strengthen and secure U.S. manufacturing capacity and workforce development\, as well as administer the Defense Production Act for critical energy technologies. Her scope includes batteries\, hydrogen\, heat pumps\, solar\, transmission\, and zero-emission materials\, among other technologies. Prior to joining DOE\, Ms. Siccardo was a partner at McKinsey & Co. and had a role in launching the company Frontier\, a company committed to accelerate the development of carbon removal technologies. URL:https://www.acec.org/event/energy-provisions-iija-and-ira/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acec.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Battery.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T133000 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20240110T134249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T205642Z UID:10000173-1707395400-1707399000@www.acec.org SUMMARY:Engineering Your DEI Journey: Client Perspectives and Industry Progress DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 8\, 2024\, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET \nWhere is your firm on its DEI journey and why does it matter?  A panel of ACEC firm executives will share their perspective and insights on the recently released results of the ACEC Research Institute’s Diversity Roadmap as well as progress on their own DEI journey. Monica G. Tibbits-Nutt\, AICP\, LEED AP BD+C\, Secretary and CEO of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation\, will also join the discussion to offer the client perspective and how diversity and inclusion are imperative to building better teams\, better projects\, and better communities. \nModerator: \n\nKatharine Mottley (she/her)\, Vice President of Tax and Workforce Policy and DEI&B Committee Liaison\, ACEC\n\nPanelists: \n\nLisa Brothers (she/her/hers)\, PE\, ENV SP\, LEED AP BD+C\, President and CEO\, Nitsch Engineering\nDaphne Bryant\, Executive Director\, ACEC Research Institute\nMasai Lawson\, Senior Manager\, Talent Acquisition & Inclusion\, Gannett Fleming\nMonica G. Tibbits-Nutt\, AICP\, LEED AP BD+C\, Secretary and CEO\, Massachusetts Department of Transportation\n\n  URL:https://www.acec.org/event/engineering-your-dei-journey-client-perspectives-and-industry-progress/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Education,Research Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acec.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/roadmap3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240307 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20231011T164109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T141256Z UID:10000150-1708473600-1709769599@www.acec.org SUMMARY:Personal and Organizational Ethics: Charting a Values-Based Course to Authenticity and Trust DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.acec.org/event/personal-and-organizational-ethics-charting-a-values-based-course-to-authenticity-and-trust/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acec.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AdobeStock_216576334-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T143000 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20240105T181301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T190201Z UID:10000168-1708522200-1708525800@www.acec.org SUMMARY:Market Briefings: Intel for Engineers (Four-Part Series) DESCRIPTION:ACEC is offering a four-part webinar series\, held quarterly in 2024. The courses will center on markets that are forecasted to experience change or growth. Each session will include a panel of speakers including industry experts\, clients\, and association leaders that will share their market specific trends and insights. \n>>Click here to register for the full series and save 25% on our regular online class pricing! \n  \nThe Growing Energy Market\nWednesday\, February 21\, 2024\, 1:30 – 2:30 PM Eastern \nACEC will focus on the growth occurring in the energy market. Through a partner presentation with the New Energy Committee\, participants will hear about trends impacting the energy market including the necessity of coal\, renewable alternatives\, power plant development and the vulnerability of the grid. Also\, hear about the energy transition and how it is impacting vertical buildings and what design engineers need to know. \nPresenters: Michelle Bloodworth\, President and CEO\, America’s Power; Justin Vala\, Senior Vice President\, Engineering and Construction\, Tenaska; and Peter McPhee\, Senior Program Director with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center \nAdaptive Re-Use – What’s Next for Office?\nWednesday\, May 1\, 2024\, 1:30 – 2:30 PM Eastern\n \nHear from a panel of clients\, developers and architects on adaptive re-use in the commercial real estate sector. Through a partner presentation with ACEC’s Coalitions\, find out what’s next for office including conversions to affordable housing\, multifamily living spaces\, entertainment centers and healthcare offices. Hear about design challenges\, success stories and how engineers can bring value to these project types\, and when to demo and when to re-build. \nHealth Care & Life Sciences\nWednesday\, August 21\, 2024\, 1:30 – 2:30 PM Eastern \nHear from a panel of owners\, clients and industry experts on the trends impacting the health care and life sciences market alongside the ACEC Coalitions CASE and CAMEE groups. Panelists will cover what sectors within the market are experiencing the most growth\, the surge in mental health\, the aging population and the related facilities. Also hear about what regional locations are expected to see growth. \nData Centers & Telecommunications\nWednesday\, November 13\, 2024\, 1:30 – 2:30 PM Eastern\n \nACEC will present a panel of experts in collaboration with the ACEC’s new Technology Committee on the data center and telecommunications markets. The data center market continues to grow\, and incentives are provided to those who can locate land to build new centers and hyperscale data centers on. Also hear how the latest trend “AI” is impacting the market. \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\nFebruary 21 – The Growing Energy Market\nMay 1 – Adaptive Re-Use – What’s Next for Office?\nAugust 21 – Health Care & Life Sciences\nNovember 13 – Data Centers & Telecommunications URL:https://www.acec.org/event/market-briefings-intel-for-engineers-four-part-series/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acec.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ACEC-Market-Briefings.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T143000 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20240105T182905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T135113Z UID:10000169-1708522200-1708525800@www.acec.org SUMMARY:Market Briefings: The Growing Energy Market DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 21\, 2024\, 1:30 – 2:30 PM Eastern\n \nACEC is offering a four-part webinar series\, held quarterly in 2024. The courses will center on markets that are forecasted to experience change or growth. Each session will include a panel of speakers including industry experts\, clients\, and association leaders that will share their market specific trends and insights. \nACEC will focus on the growth occurring in the energy market. Through a partner presentation with the New Energy Committee\, participants will hear about trends impacting the energy market including the necessity of coal\, renewable alternatives\, power plant development and the vulnerability of the grid. Also\, hear about the energy transition and how it is impacting vertical buildings and what design engineers need to know. \nPresenters: Michelle Bloodworth\, President and CEO\, America’s Power; Justin Vala\, Senior Vice President\, Engineering and Construction\, Tenaska; and Peter McPhee\, Senior Program Director with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center \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\nFebruary 21 – The Growing Energy Market\nMay 1 – Adaptive Re-Use – What’s Next for Office?\nAugust 21 – Health Care & Life Sciences\nNovember 13 – Data Centers & Telecommunications\n\n*The recording for each part will be added to the class materials the following day. URL:https://www.acec.org/event/market-briefings-the-growing-energy-market/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acec.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ACEC-Market-Briefings-The-Growing-Energy-Market.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T153000 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20231219T154529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T154529Z UID:10000167-1708524000-1708529400@www.acec.org SUMMARY:2024 Joint Town Hall Event - CASE\, NCSEA\, and SEI DESCRIPTION:FOR THE BETTERMENT OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJOINT TOWN HALL\nFebruary 21\, 2024\n2:00-3:30 PM ET \n\n\n\n\nLeadership from CASE\, NCSEA and SEI will host a virtual joint town hall event to discuss how the three organizations are progressing to fulfill the Vision for the Future of Structural Engineering (adopted April 2019)\, highlighting initiatives to advance the profession and enhance member engagement. \nThe town hall is an opportunity to catch up on things you might have missed and gain insight into what the three organizations are doing moving forward. URL:https://www.acec.org/event/2024-joint-town-hall-event-case-ncsea-and-sei/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Coalition Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T100000 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20240119T161844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T152415Z UID:10000175-1708858800-1708941600@www.acec.org SUMMARY:Small Firm Workshop- Leading Your Firm into the Future DESCRIPTION:Small Firm Workshop- Leading Your Firm into the Future \nJoin us 25-26 February 2024 for a Small Firm Workshop: Leading Your Firm into the Future! \nPresented by William Siegel and Kevin McMahon of McMahon Siegel Group\, and David Whitmire of Thinc Strategy\, attendees will discover the strategies for thriving in today’s dynamic business landscape\, navigate change with resilience\, and learn the art of successful succession planning.  The workshop begins at 11 AM on the 25th and will finish by 10 AM on Monday morning (8 hours of educational material). \nDuring the first half of the workshop\, learn how to develop a strategy to attack gaps in the market for small firms that can drive sustained profitability and growth. This session will identify alternative business approaches and challenge small firm owners to rethink their strategies to thrive in today’s challenging environment including talent shortages\, industry consolidation\, and technology advancements. \nIn the second half of the workshop attendees will continue to explore change management strategies including and leading up to succession planning. \nThe workshop includes the presentation of case studies\, round tabling\, panel discussions\, and group exercises.  \nRegister for the Small Firm Workshop and a single event\, or combine with the Coalitions Winter meeting and make the most of these events. \nIf you have already registered for the Winter Coalitions Meeting and would like to add on the Small Firm Workshop\, please contact Kris at kkorfonta@acec.org \nClick here to register. \nClick here to book your room. URL:https://www.acec.org/event/small-firm-workshop-leading-your-firm-into-the-future/ LOCATION:New Orleans\, LA\, Le Méridien New Orleans 333 Poydras Street\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70130 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T120000 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20231214T192851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T162302Z UID:10000166-1708934400-1709035200@www.acec.org SUMMARY:2024 Coalitions Winter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Click below to learn more and sign up. URL:https://www.acec.org/event/2024-coalitions-winter-meeting/ LOCATION:New Orleans\, LA\, Le Méridien New Orleans 333 Poydras Street\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70130 CATEGORIES:Coalition Event,Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T120000 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20240201T162944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T183435Z UID:10000177-1709020800-1709035200@www.acec.org SUMMARY:2024 Joint Winter Meeting of Water & Environment and Energy Committees DESCRIPTION:February 27-29\, 2024 \nJoin the Water & Environment and Energy Committees at ACEC National’s headquarters for three days of programming\, including: \n\nA preview of the 2024 election year\nFiscal challenges and the effect on infrastructure finance\nTransitions in the Energy Market\nHow stakeholders are implementing IIJA/IRA in key energy markets\n\nClick to download a detailed agenda \n*This meeting is open to all ACEC members\, even you are not already a member of the Water & Environment and Energy Committees. \n  URL:https://www.acec.org/event/2024-joint-winter-meeting-of-water-environment-and-energy-committees/ LOCATION:ACEC National Headquarters\, 1400 L St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acec.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Water-Energy-Winter-Meeting-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240315 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20230809T174535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T172913Z UID:10000116-1710201600-1710460799@www.acec.org SUMMARY:Business of Design Consulting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.acec.org/event/business-of-design-consulting/ LOCATION:Marriott Marquis Chicago\, 2121 S Prairie Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States CATEGORIES:Seminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acec.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/group-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T143000 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20240201T203507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T214606Z UID:10000178-1710336600-1710340200@www.acec.org SUMMARY:Access Exclusive Member Benefits through the ACEC Trusts DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 13\, 2024\, 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern \nACEC membership has its privileges\, including access to professional liability insurance coverage\, high value health care benefits\, and a rich retirement program. Whether you are a small or large firm\, the ACEC Trusts have a program that works for your firm and employees. Join representatives from the three Trusts for a complimentary introduction to the programs and learn how your firm can benefit from these rich benefits. \nThe ACEC Business Insurance Trust has been providing professional insurance solutions to member firms for over 40 years\, including exclusive benefits not commonly available with a local broker: deductible assistance\, access to legal experts\, claims advocacy\, risk management\, Coalition dues assistance\, and Convention reimbursement. The ACEC Life/Health Trust takes a long-term approach to employee benefits by striving for consistency and predictability. For more than 50 years\, they have served firms of all sizes and offer small members quality health care products and services generally only available to large firms. Firms and their employees participating in the ACEC Retirement Trust benefit from the collective buying power of the $2.5 Billion Trust\, and enjoy greater fiduciary protections; cost effective administration\, recordkeeping\, and reporting; and low-cost institutional-grade investments typically unavailable to individual firms. Plus\, every participant has access to a personal financial advisor and easy access to their online account\, education\, and investment resources. \nSign up for one of the three complimentary sessions here (link). You can also learn about the Trusts here. \nNot available for this session\, join us June 5 or October 2 instead! \n  URL:https://www.acec.org/event/access-exclusive-member-benefits-through-the-acec-trusts/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acec.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/3-Trusts-Class.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T220000 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20231207T164410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T164410Z UID:10000165-1710352800-1710367200@www.acec.org SUMMARY:ACEC New Jersey - Engineering Excellence Awards Banquet DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) competition! \nFor over fifty years\, the EEA has been the benchmark for excellence in the consulting engineering profession. Our competition showcases New Jersey projects on the national stage and elevates the stature of firms here at home. The EEA offers a unique opportunity to compete head-to-head for the best engineering works of the past year\, showcase client’s work\, recognize project teams\, colleagues\, and contractor partners. \nImitated but never replicated\, the EEA is known as the Academy Awards of the Engineering Profession and promises not to disappoint in 2024. URL:https://www.acec.org/event/acec-new-jersey-engineering-excellence-awards-banquet/ LOCATION:Forsgate Country Club\, 375 Forsgate Drive\, Monroe Township\, New Jersey\, 08831 CATEGORIES:MO Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acec.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ACECNJ_EEA2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ACEC of New Jersey":MAILTO:info@acecnj.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240414 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20230629T170844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T170844Z UID:10000085-1712966400-1713052799@www.acec.org SUMMARY:ACEC New York 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards Gala DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.acec.org/event/acec-new-york-2024-engineering-excellence-awards-gala/ LOCATION:Midtown Hilton NYC\, 1335 6th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10019 CATEGORIES:MO Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240426 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20230928T134318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T134318Z UID:10000142-1713916800-1714089599@www.acec.org SUMMARY:ACEC Colorado 2024 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:ACEC Colorado has created an all-encompassing educational and networking experience to offer something for everyone from each segment within the consulting engineering industry. \nThis two-day\, not-to-miss event from Wednesday\, April 24 – Thursday\, April 25 at Denver Marriott Westminster will: \n* provide a focus on workforce and leadership issues within the consulting engineering industry;\n* address sector-specific engineering topics on transportation\, vertical design\, water resources-environment\, and energy-climate strategy;\n* delve into current and ongoing business practice issues for finance\, HR\, IT\, and marketing-communication/business development professionals;\n* include the Leadership & Scholarship Achievement Reception to celebrate graduates of the Leadership Development Program and recipients of ACEC Colorado Scholarship & Education Foundation’s scholarship awards; and\n* recognize leaders in Colorado’s consulting engineering industry at the Annual Meeting & Honor Awards Luncheon. URL:https://www.acec.org/event/acec-colorado-2024-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Denver Marriott Westminster\, 7000 Church Ranch Boulevard\, Westminster\, CO\, United States CATEGORIES:MO Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acec.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ACEC_ANNUAL_CONFERENCE_2024_SLIDER_Basic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T143000 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20240105T183837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T181416Z UID:10000170-1714570200-1714573800@www.acec.org SUMMARY:Market Briefings: Adaptive Re-Use - What’s Next for Office? DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 1\, 2024\, 1:30 – 2:30 PM Eastern\n \nACEC is offering a four-part live series\, held quarterly in 2024. The courses will center on markets that are forecasted to experience change or growth. Each session will include a panel of speakers including industry experts\, clients\, and association leaders that will share their market specific trends and insights. \nHear from a panel of clients\, developers and architects on adaptive re-use in the commercial real estate sector. Through a partner presentation with ACEC’s Coalitions\, find out what’s next for office including conversions to affordable housing\, multifamily living spaces\, entertainment centers and healthcare offices. Hear about design challenges\, success stories and how engineers can bring value to these project types\, and when to demo and when to re-build. \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\nFebruary 21 – The Growing Energy Market\nMay 1 – Adaptive Re-Use – What’s Next for Office?\nAugust 21 – Health Care & Life Sciences\nNovember 13 – Data Centers & Telecommunications\n\n*The recording for each part will be added to the class materials the following day. URL:https://www.acec.org/event/market-briefings-adaptive-re-use-whats-next-for-office/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acec.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ACEC-Market-Briefs-Adaptive-Re-Use.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240513 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240517 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20231024T125938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T143240Z UID:10000094-1715558400-1715903999@www.acec.org SUMMARY:ACEC 2024 Annual Convention & Legislative Summit DESCRIPTION:ACEC’s 2024 Annual Convention & Legislative Summit will take place May 13 – 16 in Washington\, DC downtown at the Grand Hyatt steps from Capitol Hill. \nJoin 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. \nRegistration Opens Soon. \nLearn more about sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities. \n  URL:https://www.acec.org/event/acec-2024-annual-convention-legislative-summit/ LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Washington\, DC\, 1000 H St NW\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20001\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Convention ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acec.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Borge-Brende2_Last-Word-blog.png GEO:41.880588;-87.647386 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Grand Hyatt Washington DC 1000 H St NW Washington DC DC 20001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 H St NW:geo:-87.647386,41.880588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T220000 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20231025T132814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T132814Z UID:10000155-1715796000-1715810400@www.acec.org SUMMARY:2024 Engineering Excellence Awards Gala 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 Wednesday\, May 15\, 2024\, at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Washington\, D.C. \nThe black-tie Gala\, held as part of the 2024 ACEC Annual Convention\, is the nation’s most prestigious celebration of engineering excellence. \nThis year’s Gala will honor projects from throughout the nation and the world and reveal winner of the 2024 Grand Conceptor Award\, which signifies the year’s top engineering achievement. \nWinner of the 2024 Grand Conceptor Award will remain a secret until Gala night. \nLearn how to submit an entry. For more information on the upcoming Gala\, contact Theresia Christanti\, tchrist@acec.org.  Interested in Sponsoring the 2024 EEA Gala\, please contact Erin Wander\, ewandr@acec.org. URL:https://www.acec.org/event/2024-engineering-excellence-awards-gala/ LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Washington\, DC\, 1000 H St NW\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20001\, United States CATEGORIES:Engineering Excellence Awards Gala ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acec.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Conceptor2023.jpg GEO:41.880588;-87.647386 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Grand Hyatt Washington DC 1000 H St NW Washington DC DC 20001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 H St NW:geo:-87.647386,41.880588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T130000 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20240112T201625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T161925Z UID:10000174-1716894000-1717678800@www.acec.org SUMMARY:Managing Small Projects Successfully: How to Prevent Small Projects from Becoming Big Problems (Summer 2024) DESCRIPTION:Managing Small Projects Successfully: How to Prevent Small Projects from Becoming Big Problems (Summer 2024) \nFor engineering firm project managers and firm principals\, smaller projects can be a core revenue driver. But\, smaller projects can potentially carry big risks that can be a drag on resources\, profitability\, and client satisfaction. The good news is this course puts the right set of skills in your toolbox to ensure that small projects deliver maximum profits. \nRegister now for Managing Small Projects Successfully: How to Prevent Small Projects from Becoming Big Problems and learn the skills\, hacks\, secrets\, formulas\, trouble-shooters and problem-solving that make engineering firm executives and clients delighted with small project progress and outcomes. \nFrom planning\, scheduling and budgeting to team management and business development\, this live online program packs everything you need into just 8 hours of instruction\, broken into two-hour sessions to work with your busy schedule. It is packed with proven insights from the engineering project management experts at PSMJ Resources\, Inc. \nEarn up to 8 PDHs \nCourse Outline \nModule 1: Keys to Being a Super-Valued PM\nMay 28\, 2024 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Eastern \n\n\n\n10 common challenges with managing small projects and how to overcome them\n13 project management duties every effective PM should be doing\nHow to turn small projects into big clients\n\n\n\nModule 2: How to Plan a Small Project in a Small Amount of Time\nMay 30\, 2024 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Eastern \n\n\n\nIdentify and manage risk on small projects\nThe 8 keys to an effective small project management plan\nHow to plan a small project\, despite the tight budget and schedule\n\n\n\nModule 3: Bringing Small Projects in on Budget and on Schedule\nJune 4\, 2024 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Eastern \n\n\n\nHow to effectively control project budgets and schedules without spending a lot of time\nHow to set yourself up for success to get paid for changes and rework\n6 tips to successfully manage small project teams\n\n\n\nModule 4: Navigating the Unique Challenges of Managing Small Projects\nJune 6\, 2024 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Eastern \n\n\n\nHow to be successful as a subconsultant on small projects\nTricks and tips for managing multiple small projects at the same time\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Instructor: \nPSMJ Consultant Profile Jared Jamison\, P.E. After a successful career of over 20 years with A/E/C firms\, Jared shifted gears to pursue his passion for helping other firms succeed through consulting and teaching. Jared is an accomplished engineering executive with extensive experience in engineering management\, operations\, financial management and business strategy. Jared spent most of his career at Hankins and Anderson\, a full-service A/E firm of approximately 200 people that specialized in federal building design. Jared served as a Senior Vice President and Director of Operations where he was responsible overseeing and directing the operations of the firm. He was heavily involved with strategy\, management\, and finance and was also responsible for developing and implementing the firm’s strategic management system and improving its quality management system. \nJared has served on several boards of directors and served as treasurer for several organizations. He was also heavily involved with the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia. He is a speaker\, writer\, and adviser on topics of business management and strategy with an emphasis on the A/E/C industry. He has worked as adjunct faculty for the Virginia Commonwealth University Executive MBA program\, teaching business planning\, and has been a guest lecturer for professional service MBA classes at the University of Richmond. Jared is a registered professional engineer. He has BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering\, with a structural emphasis\, from Virginia Tech and an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University. URL:https://www.acec.org/event/managing-small-projects-successfully-how-to-prevent-small-projects-from-becoming-big-problems-summer-2024/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Coalition Event,Online Course END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T143000 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20240105T184318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T174858Z UID:10000171-1724247000-1724250600@www.acec.org SUMMARY:Market Briefings: Health Care & Life Sciences DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 21\, 2024\, 1:30 – 2:30 PM Eastern\n \nACEC is offering a four-part webinar series\, held quarterly in 2024. The courses will center on markets that are forecasted to experience change or growth. Each session will include a panel of speakers including industry experts\, clients\, and association leaders that will share their market specific trends and insights. \nHear from a panel of owners\, clients and industry experts on the trends impacting the health care and life sciences market alongside the ACEC Coalitions CASE and CAMEE groups. Panelists will cover what sectors within the market are experiencing the most growth\, the surge in mental health\, the aging population and the related facilities. Also hear about what regional locations are expected to see growth.\n \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\nFebruary 21 – The Growing Energy Market\nMay 1 – Adaptive Re-Use – What’s Next for Office?\nAugust 21 – Health Care & Life Sciences\nNovember 13 – Data Centers & Telecommunications\n\n*The recording for each part will be added to the class materials the following day. URL:https://www.acec.org/event/market-briefings-health-care-life-sciences/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acec.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ACEC-Market-Briefings-HCLS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T143000 DTSTAMP:20240205T012720 CREATED:20240105T185459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T153720Z UID:10000172-1731504600-1731508200@www.acec.org SUMMARY:Market Briefings: Data Centers & Telecommunications DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 13\, 2024\, 1:30 – 2:30 PM Eastern\n \nACEC is offering a four-part webinar series\, held quarterly in 2024. The courses will center on markets that are forecasted to experience change or growth. Each session will include a panel of speakers including industry experts\, clients\, and association leaders that will share their market specific trends and insights. \nACEC will present a panel of experts in collaboration with the ACEC’s new Technology Committee on the data center and telecommunications markets. The data center market continues to grow\, and incentives are provided to those who can locate land to build new centers and hyperscale data centers on. Also hear how the latest trend “AI” is impacting the market.\n \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\nFebruary 21 – The Growing Energy Market\nMay 1 – Adaptive Re-Use – What’s Next for Office?\nAugust 21 – Health Care & Life Sciences\nNovember 13 – Data Centers & Telecommunications\n\n*The recording for each part will be added to the class materials the following day. URL:https://www.acec.org/event/market-briefings-data-centers-telecommunications/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acec.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ACEC-Market-Briefs-Data-Center-and-Telecommunication.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR