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President's Message
Andre' (Andy) Lauzier, PE
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May your holiday season be filled with time for family, friends, and reflections on the many blessings each one has.
Holiday Greetings from Sarasota, Florida, to all my friends and colleagues in ACEC Florida and the Florida Engineering Society. At this time of year (mid-December), it seems as though the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025 comes at us so quickly that it can be overwhelming.
From a business perspective, many of us are working hard to finish the year strong and looking forward to another successful year for our employees, clients, and the public we serve through our work in the built environment.
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Show Your ACEC Florida Pride with New Shirts & Lapel Pins | |
New ACEC Florida logo shirts are now available to purchase!
Offered in white, black, and gray, the polos are available in both men's and women's styles. They’re a versatile choice for both professional and casual settings.
Additionally, ACEC Florida lapel pins are also available in packs of 10.
Get yours today and show your ACEC Florida pride in style!
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Reminder: 2025 Annual Directory is Available Online | |
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You can now access the 2025 ACEC Florida Annual Directory & Guide, exclusively available in digital format. A digital directory gives our members better access, convenience and is more environmentally sustainable.
Going digital provides:
- Instant access from any device
- Real-time updates to ensure the most current information
- Search functionality for quick and easy navigation
- An eco-friendly solution, reducing paper usage
Hard copies are available for members who prefer a printed directory for $65. (Digital directories are included with your membership.) If you would like a printed copy, visit our online store or download the order form.
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Is Your Firm's Information Up-To-Date? | |
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We recently introduced the new ACEC Florida Member Portal to enhance your experience with our association. This online community gives your firm better access to ACEC Florida's benefits, like industry insights, discounted event pricing, educational programs, and networking opportunities.
To make the most of these benefits, please ensure your firm's information is up-to-date in our database. This includes details about each branch office and its employees so they can take advantage of ACEC Florida's benefits.
If you want to register for ACEC Florida events, you must also have an individual profile. The firm owner or branch manager can provide you with a link to create one.
Please email membership@fleng.org if you need assistance.
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Top Engineering and Innovation Projects Garner Florida’s Leading Engineering Award | |
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Florida’s leading engineering award, the Engineering Excellence Award, will soon be awarded to nine of Florida’s top infrastructure projects by ACEC Florida at the Engineering Excellence Awards Banquet on February 7, 2025, in Orlando.
Click here to see the five firms that garnered Grand Awards, while four were named Honor Winners. One of the Grand Award winners will be named the Florida Grand Conceptor Award winner and will earn a chance to compete for the national title.
Honor the design community and increase your firm's visibility by sponsoring the EEA banquet. All sponsor levels include tickets to the banquet.
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Honor Award Recipient: DRMP, Inc.
I-4 at SR 557 Interchange Design-Build
Client: FDOT, District 1
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We Want You to Present at the 2025 GMEC Conference | |
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The GMEC Committee is seeking presentations for the 2025 Geotechnical and Material Engineers Conference held March 26-28, 2025, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld.
We invite geotechnical and material testing engineering professionals, educators, and innovators to submit proposals for presentations on "Florida Forward." We aim to showcase collaborative initiatives that leverage engineering expertise to address Florida's unique challenges, from its geology to resilient infrastructure development that defies natural disasters.
Deadline for Submission: January 1, 2025
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Celebrate Engineering Excellence at the EEA Banquet | |
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Buy your tickets now for the 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards Banquet!
February 7, 2025, from 6:00 - 9:30 pm
JW Marriott Grande Lakes
Formal Attire - Black Tie Optional
There are several opportunities to sponsor the EEA banquet. Your company will be seen by banquet attendees where the award winners are announced. All sponsor levels include banquet tickets!
Deadline to sponsor: January 24, 2025
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Register for the 2025 PE Legislative Days | |
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FES | ACEC Florida are hosting the Professional Engineers Legislative Days on March 18-19, 2025. This event offers you the chance to meet your Legislators, visit the Capitol, and network with your fellow engineers.
Registrants are assigned to a team based on legislative districts. Please sign up as soon as possible to help us form effective teams and amplify our collective voice for Florida's engineering profession!
Member $215 | Non-member $250
ACEC Florida firm members, please email mglass@fleng.org to receive the promo code to get the member rate.
Registration Deadline: February 14, 2024
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Give to Florida MATHCOUNTS® This Holiday Season | |
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Supporting programs like MATHCOUNTS® that promote STEM during the holidays is not just a generous act; it's a gift that keeps on giving. MATHCOUNTS creates innovation and educational opportunities and helps to prepare a skilled workforce. This year's state competition will be held on March 14, 2025, at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
When considering where to donate for the holidays this year, please support MATHCOUNTS. It is an investment in the future, and you receive a tax benefit by donating to a 501(c)3 organization.
Help to shape the next generation of engineers and innovators!
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Recognize Your Firm and Staff with ACEC Florida Awards | |
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Take advantage of ACEC Florida's many award programs and the opportunity to gain recognition for your firm and individuals important to your business. We encourage your nominations for the following awards programs:
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Larry Madrid GMEC Award - Due 2/7/25
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Governor A.W. Gilchrist Award - Due 3/21/25
- Professional Development Award - Due 3/21/25
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Rising Professional of the Year Award - Due 3/21/25
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Community Service Award - Due 5/2/25
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November 2024 Board of Directors Meeting Highlights | |
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The ACEC Florida Board of Directors met in Tampa on November 13, 2024, preceding Session I of the 2025 FELI Class.
Highlights from this meeting include:
- Approval to install the twenty-one open positions of the inaugural 2025 Emerging Leaders Board.
- Approval to update Policy 3 Dues Billing Procedures to align with current practices.
The next ACEC Florida Board of Directors meeting is on March 18, 2025, in Tallahassee preceding PE Legislative Days.
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ACEC Membership Recruitment and Retention | |
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The November 30 membership statistics for ACEC national are as follows:
- 5,476 total member firms (including branch locations)
- 3,526 unique member firms
- 605,429 total firm employees
Seventeen new firms were added, and one firm was reinstated across 12 Member Organizations (MOs) in November.
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Save the Date for the 2025 Annual ACEC Convention | |
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Save the Date for the ACEC 2025 Annual Convention held May 18-21, 2025, in Washington,
D.C. at the Grand Hyatt.
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Enter the Last Chance Sweepstakes and Support ACEC/PAC | |
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Please help to meet Florida's ACEC/PAC goal for 2024. You can participate in the Last Chance Sweepstakes and you will be eligible to win cash prizes!
$100/ticket
1st Prize - $2,000
2nd Prize - $1,000
3rd Prize - $500
Email the form to PAC@acec.org or mail it to ACEC/PAC, 1400 L St NW, Ste 400, Washington, DC 20005. To learn more about ACEC/PAC, click here. Email Jen Pugh with any questions.
Ends December 31, 2024
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Hires, Promotions & Other Firm News | | |
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Colliers Engineering & Design finalizes agreement for MG2 to join its team
Colliers Engineering & Design, a national multi-discipline engineering, architecture, design and consulting firm, has finalized an agreement with MG2, a commercial architecture, interior design, and branding firm, to join its firm. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, MG2 has been serving its clients with excellence since 1971.
The addition of MG2 allows Colliers Engineering & Design to expand its presence on the West Coast. For more than 50 years, MG2 has been elevating everyday life, and the firm’s long-term client relationships and unparalleled expertise will position Colliers Engineering & Design for continued growth throughout the country and around the globe.
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Holland celebrates 10 years of service at Hanson
Mike Holland, P.E., a senior transportation engineer at Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Jacksonville office, recently celebrated 10 years of service with the company.
Holland, who joined the company in 2014, is the technical lead for a variety of local and state government roadway design projects across Florida and the Southeast, including improvements to the intersection of State A1A and San Marco Avenue and drainage and waterfront improvements on King Street, both in St. Augustine. He was also involved in the resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation of State Road 30 from the St. Marks River to the Jefferson County Line in Wakulla County.
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