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Industry News (A/E Industry 3rd Quarter Revenues Down 11.8% Year-Over-Year, Flat from 2nd Quarter; ACEC Engineering Influence Podcast: Dodge Chief Economist Richard Branch Breaks Down His 2021 Market Forecast)
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COVID-19 News (Governor Parson Announces Launch of New COVID-19 Vaccine Website for Missourians; Covering Coronavirus: Risk Management & Employee Benefits Considerations; Updated ACEC Coronavirus Resource Document Available)
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Notable Events (ACEC/MO Virtual Fall Meeting Highlights; Secure Your Seat for the First Ever Virtual ACEC National Engineering Excellence Awards; FYI...Upcoming Free Webinars; ACEC/MO Winter Meeting & Awards Ceremony - We're Going Virtual; Registration is Open for ACEC/MO's 2021 Future Leaders Academy)
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Member Information & Calendar (QBS Nominations Wanted; Member News; Calendar of Events)
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If there is something you would like us to include in the weekly updates, or if you need anything else, please contact the ACEC/MO staff: Morgan Mundell, Bruce Wylie, or Dawn Hill. We would love to hear from you!
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A/E Industry 3rd Quarter Revenues Down 11.8% Year-Over-Year, Flat from 2nd Quarter |
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The U.S. Census Bureau’s ‘advance estimate’ of total A/E revenues for the third quarter of 2020 (Q3) is $80.08 billion, an 11.8% decline from the same quarter last year. The estimate is less than a half-point improvement from the $79.77 billion in A/E revenues in Q2, which was the first full quarter of the pandemic-caused recession.
"Frankly, it's probably good news that Q3 didn't decline further from Q2," said ACEC Private Market Programs Vice President Erin McLaughlin. "Basically since the pandemic started, our industry’s revenues are down about 12 percent."
McLaughlin said that other industries may rebound faster than engineering, specifically those that more dependent on consumer spending. "It's unlikely that real estate developers and government agencies will start substantial new design/construction projects until we have settled into a post-COVID economy," McLaughlin said.
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ACEC Engineering Influence Podcast: Dodge Chief Economist Richard Branch Breaks Down His 2021 Market Forecast
On the latest ACEC Engineering Influence podcast, Dodge Data and Analytics Chief Economist Richard Branch discusses his 2021 economic and construction market forecast. To listen to the podcast, click here. To purchase the 2021 Dodge Construction Forecast, click here.
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Governor Parson Announces Launch of New COVID-19 Vaccine Website for Missourians
As research and development of multiple COVID-19 vaccines continue to show promising safety and effectiveness findings, Governor Mike Parson today announced the launch of a new vaccine website for Missouri residents. MOStopsCOVID.com provides Missourians with information regarding the safety of the vaccines, research and production processes, and when they may be eligible for vaccination. The website will also offer additional functionality as vaccines become available.
The new website includes answers to common questions Missouri residents may have, such as when they will be able to receive the vaccine and how well it works. It also clarifies misinformation that citizens may have heard about the vaccines. [...]
To see the full press release, click here.
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Covering Coronavirus: Risk Management & Employee Benefits Considerations
by EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
The global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic remains both dynamic and fluid. We continue to see unprecedented disruptions at home and abroad. In this issue, we take a focused look at the below topics. To see the complete issue, click here.
- Coronavirus Guidance for Long Haul Truck Drivers
- State Driver’s Licensing & FMCSA Waivers Update
- Ransomware on the Rise, Healthcare is Top Target
- New COVID-19 Business Interruption Ruling Worries Insurers
- EPL Market Spotlight
- OSHA Issues Respiratory Protection Guidance for LTC Workers
- Oregon OSHA Adopts Temporary Coronavirus Rule
- OSHA Issues Another $500,000 in Coronavirus Citations
- NSC Report: Most Employers Implementing Worker Safety Measures
- Updated Assistance on Monitoring States’ Pandemic Guidance
Employment Law and Benefits Update
Webinar Presented by EPIC and Berliner Cohen
December 8, 2020 and January 13, 2021 | 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM PT
How to Prepare for AB 685
Webinar Presented by EPIC and Hanna Brophy
December 9 | 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM PT
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Updated ACEC Coronavirus Resource Document Available
ACEC recently updated their Coronavirus Resource Document. It includes information on COVID-19 Related News & Advocacy Resources; Global Snapshot; U.S. COVID-19 Statistics; and Regional COVID-19 Statistics. The document includes links the below items as well. To see this detailed document, click HERE.
- The U.S. just recorded more than 2,000 COVID deaths in a day
- ‘Scary’ winter of lockdowns cools market elation over vaccines
- Superspreader events key driver in COVID pandemic
- Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID 19 vaccine
- California curfew
- NYC about to close indoor dining and gyms
- Top Pentagon official tests positive
- Senator Scott tests positive
- A list of restrictions in your state
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ACEC/MO Virtual Fall Meeting Highlights
ACEC/MO's Virtual Fall Meeting on November 13, 2020 had a record number of 85 members attending. Below are photos highlighting the meetings held. We also held our annual ACEC/PAC raffle and raising $2,750, which goes toward our national PAC goal. Thank you to everyone that purchased tickets for the raffle.
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Environmental Committee Meeting
(chaired by Chris Burns)
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Seminar Speakers: Jen Vacha & Scott Brandt, Brown Smith & Wallace; & Mark Baum, Greyling
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Governmental Affairs & Transportation Committee Joint Meeting
(chaired by Buddy Desai and Tony Kreutz)
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Lunch Speaker: Steve Hall, ACEC |
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Board of Directors / Membership Meeting & Virtual Networking Happy Hour |
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Secure Your Seat for the First Ever Virtual ACEC National Engineering Excellence Awards
The ACEC National "academy awards" of the engineering industry is coming to you as an online live broadcast for the first time on December 1st at 2:00 PM. The EEA Gala broadcast will be a 75-minute celebration of the most outstanding projects of the year made available to a much broader audience than possible at our in-person event. The virtual event allows us to attract the engagement of potential clients, agency officials, Members of Congress, and influencers across the infrastructure space.
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FYI...Upcoming Free Webinars
Below is a list of upcoming FREE webinars provided by other companies. Click on the links below for more information and to register for the webinars.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Improving asset management in client agencies almost always includes implementing changes in the people, processes, and tools related to asset management practices. Yet, asset management projects rarely explicitly include organization change management components as part of their scope. In this webinar, we will describe our work with agencies where we have introduced strategic organization change management elements with a tailored approach to support enhanced asset management improvements, from enterprise-level initiatives to project-level innovation.
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 9:00 AM
The current global economic and health situations have caused workers and businesses to reconsider how and where work gets done. How often does one use their office? How does the office of the future look different? How much space is required to maximize business performance? Real estate experts around the globe are faced with difficult challenges and the ultimate question: how do you find the right balance? On this webinar, our expert panel will discuss: 1) The historical and future role of the office; 2) The impact of in-office and remote work on productivity, collaboration / innovation, corporate culture and employee experience; 3) The importance of walkable places; 4) Workplace ecosystems of the future.
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ACEC/MO Winter Meeting & Awards Ceremony - We're Going Virtual
ACEC/MO's Winter Meeting & Awards Ceremony was previously scheduled for February 5-6, 2021 in Chesterfield. We made the difficult decision to go virtual with the meeting and also changed the dates to February 11-12, 2021. Our Programs & Seminars Committee is working to finalize programming for the meeting and as soon as we have everything confirmed, we'll send out registration information. The meeting will include our quarterly Board of Directors / Membership Meeting; Critical Business Issues Roundtable; another business practice seminar; and breakfast and lunch speakers. We will conclude our meeting with our Awards Ceremony where we will recognize firms for Distinguished Service Awards, Engineering Excellence Awards and Life Member Awards.
Please put February 11-12, 2021 on your calendar and plan to join us for an outstanding virtual event. Be on the lookout for registration information coming soon!
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Registration is Open for ACEC/MO’s 2021 Future Leaders Academy
Does your firm have a candidate for ACEC/MO's 2021 Future Leaders Academy (FLA)? Registration for the 12th Annual FLA program is now open. The dates for the 2021 FLA program are set for May 4-5 in Jefferson City; June 2-3 in St. Louis; and July 6-7 in Independence.
The FLA is an extensive leadership program for young leaders in private consulting firms committed to developing their leadership abilities. The program is most beneficial to those participants with approximately 8-15 years of industry experience. These highly interactive sessions are taught by experts in the field of business administration and people management in professional service firms.
Registration information was recently emailed out and is posted on our website. To register for the 2021 FLA Program, click on the "Register Now for ACEC/MO's 2021 Future Leaders Academy" link below. If you want a spot in the 2021 class, please send in your registration form or contact Dawn Hill at 573-634-4080 or [email protected].
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MEMBER INFORMATION & CALENDAR |
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QBS Nominations Wanted
The ACEC/MO QBS Award was established to recognize outstanding support of the Qualifications-Based Selection procedures. The contributions can made in many forms but must embody a commitment to and support and promotion of QBS. ACEC/MO gives an annual award in the categories of government and non-government. If you work with a public or private client that uses or has converted to the QBS method, go to our website for a nomination form if you want to submit them for an award.
The deadline to submit a nomination form is December 31, 2020. The award will be given at ACEC/MO's Winter Meeting on February 5, 2021 in Chesterfield.
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Member News
Anderson Engineering, Inc. recently announced the addition of Nathan Bertrand as the newest member of their structural engineering team in their Kansas City office. His expertise is in structural analysis and design of steel structures and his project experience is both impressive and extensive.
Burns & McDonnell is pleased to announce that the employee-owned firm ranked No. 3 on Kansas City Business Journal's Best Places to Work in Kansas City. This is their 15th consecutive year on the list.
McClure is pleased to announce that Lance Johnson joined the firm as a Team Leader in their North Kansas City, MO office. He will be working with a team of professionals to achieve the firm's mission of making lives better.
Ross & Baruzzini, Inc. announced the addition of Theresa Martin as their new Accounting Specialist. She brings several years of professional accounting experience and has worked in a variety of roles.
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Calendar of Events
February 11-12, 2021 (NEW DATES) -- ACEC/MO Winter Meeting & Awards Banquet
April 25-28, 2021 -- ACEC Annual Convention & Legislative Summit, Washington, DC
May 4-5, 2021 -- ACEC/MO Future Leaders Academy, Jefferson City
June 2-3, 2021 -- ACEC/MO Future Leaders Academy, St. Louis
July 6-7, 2021 -- ACEC/MO Future Leaders Academy, Independence
August 23, 2021 -- ACEC/MO 5th Annual ACEC/PAC Golf Tournament, Columbia
August 27, 2021 -- ACEC/MO Summer Meeting
November 13, 2021 -- ACEC/MO Fall Meeting
Newly added events are italicized. To see a complete calendar of events, go to ACEC/MO's website.
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