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President's Message
Tom Hayden, PE
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As we near the end of the year, I wanted to take a minute to share with our members all the exciting things we have planned for 2024. Our Staff works tirelessly to coordinate events around the State for our member firms, and we are starting off the year with a number of exciting events! | On January 9-10, 2024, we will have our 2024 Professional Engineers Legislative Days in Tallahassee. For those who have not attended this before, it is a once-a-year event held during the legislative session that allows our members to interact with politicians in their Region to discuss issues affecting our profession. | | | |
Join Us in Celebrating Excellence: People & Projects of the Year | |
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Engineering Florida is excited to announce the upcoming issue "People and Projects of the Year" coming this Winter. We are wrapping up our inaugural year with a special edition dedicated to recognizing outstanding achievements in the engineering world.
This is your chance to recognize the winners and show your support and admiration by placing an ad in this prestigious issue to congratulate them.
Help us make this celebration even more special by featuring your firm on our pages!
Deadline: November 17, 2023
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Call for Presentations: 2024 Annual Conference | |
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FES & ACEC Florida are soliciting presentation proposals for our 2024 Annual Conference, which will be held at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry, July 24-27, 2024.
Presenting at conferences is advantageous for engineering professionals as it facilitates knowledge sharing, expands networking opportunities, and enhances public speaking skills.
The theme of this year's conference is Meeting Florida's Growth Challenges.
Deadline for submissions: December 8, 2023
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Call for Presentations: 2024 GMEC Conference | |
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The GMEC Committee is looking for presentations for the 2024 Geotechnical and Material Engineers Conference held April 3-5, 2024, at the Marriott Jacksonville Downtown. We are seeking presentations related to advancements within the Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Industry, such as new and exciting modeling technologies, cutting-edge materials, or a new business model.
Deadline for submissions: December 15, 2023
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Don't Miss the 2024 Professional Engineers Legislative Days | |
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Professional Engineers Days, January 9-10, 2024 in Tallahassee, provides you with a platform to advocate for the engineering profession, engage with policymakers, network with your peers, and contribute to the development of policies and regulations that impact the engineering industry.
Online registration is available until December 20.
You can view the tentative schedule here.
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2023 Professional Engineers Days at the Capitol | |
Register for the Advanced Florida Building Code LIVE Webinar | |
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This course provides an overview of some of the most significant changes occurring in the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, Existing Building Volume. Code changes from the (2021) International Existing Building Code and Florida Specific Code Amendments are identified and discussed. Advanced FBC, Existing Building 8th Ed. (2023) Update (2.0 hours).
January 16, 2024 - GoToWebinar
2 PDHs (provided through JC Code & Construction Consultants, Inc.)
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Attend the Engineering Excellence Awards Banquet | |
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Join ACEC Florida for the 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards Banquet!
Friday, February 23, 2024
6:00 to 9:30 pm
Loews Royal Pacific Resort
The awards recognize outstanding contributions to the consulting engineering profession through a comprehensive evaluation of projects by a distinguished panel of experts in related fields.
Sponsorships are also available until
The deadline to sponsor is February 7, 2024.
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Support Florida MATHCOUNTS State Competition | |
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The 2023 MATHCOUNTS® program year was a huge success! Fifty-six schools with over 200 Mathletes competed in the Florida MATHCOUNTS State Competition in Orlando this past spring, and the Florida Team earned 2nd place at the National Competition!
It’s time to prepare for the 2024 Florida MATHCOUNTS State competition, which will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld.
We cannot accomplish a successful event without your support! Help make a difference and sponsor Florida MATHCOUNTS today.
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2023 MATHCOUNTS® Competition in Orlando | |
ACEC's R&D Advocacy Goes National | |
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ACEC has launched a campaign to fix the 5-year R&D amortization mandate, introducing a new advocacy campaign to enable members to contact their representatives in Washington and share their stories on why this misguided and short-sighted policy must be repealed.
The cornerstone of this effort is a new television ad that will run on the national news and then concentrate among decision-makers in Washington, DC., making the case that R&D amortization is a punitive policy imposing an onerous burden on the innovators who drive our nation’s economy forward.
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Highlights from the Fall 2023 Conference | |
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The ACEC Fall 2023 Conference kicked off with remarks by U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley, who shared his impressions on the current political state of play, and what he sees as warning signs for the future of free enterprise.
Emerging technologies were a hot topic, with over a dozen tech-centric breakout sessions, and the General Session concluded with the Awards Ceremony.
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Read the entire recap from Linda Bauer Darr, President & CEO | | |
Hires, Promotions & Other Firm News | | |
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Hampton Celebrates 10 Years at Hanson’s Jacksonville Office
Dustin Hampton, P.E., CFM, associate project manager, recently celebrated 10 years at Hanson Professional Services Inc.
Hampton joined the firm in 2013 and works at the Jacksonville office. He provides land development design, analyzes stormwater structures and conveyance and performs utility design and analysis. He has provided services for projects including the new Fire Station 63 and the creation of Fort Family Regional Park at Baymeadows, both in Jacksonville; the new competition pool and aquatic center at the University of North Florida; and an express lanes study for a portion of Interstate 10 and multiple stormwater improvements for the Florida Department of Transportation’s District 2.
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Kwan Joins Hanson’s Orlando Regional Office
Kalvin Kwan, P.E., CEM, energy, sustainability and resiliency lead, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Orlando regional office. He will oversee the long-term planning and development of projects involving energy demand, decarbonization and strategic energy conservation initiatives.
Kwan was previously an account executive for a renewable energy firm in Orlando. He is also an adjunct professor for Valencia College’s energy management and controls technology program.
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Would you like to see your firm's hires, promotions, or news in the next edition of the ACEC Florida Update? Email Stacey Butler for more information. | | |
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