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The ACECL Board of Governors met September 17, 2021. |
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SALARY STUDY
Deadline extended
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Please click on the link below to complete the survey and ensure your firm stays ahead of the game in today's competitive market! Read the instructions first to understand how to complete the form and where to send completed documents.
The deadline to submit your complete survey is October 22, 2021. It's important that you participate to make this a worthy report.
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Below is a list of advocacy issues being actively managed: |
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QBS- Port of New Orleans and St. John the Baptist Parish amended RFQs to comply with QBS.
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DOTD - active discussions
- 24-102 form changes
- Compensation Article questions and concerns
- Negotiation process
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New Orleans -
- Standard contract language on DPW projects. Making progress.
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COVID Safety Protocol for Federal Contractors
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force has published “Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors” in relation to Executive Order 14042 Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. Click here for more information.
PPP forgiven loans and FAR Credits Clause
The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act NDAA last week which included the PPP credits waiver amendment to fix the issue We’ll be circling back with our Senate champions to strategize on retaining the amendment in a final bill.
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The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote today on the bipartisan Senate-passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). We don’t know the exact timing of the vote, and there is still a possibility that it gets delayed. The situation remains very fluid.
Transportation committee leaders are developing plans for a short-term extension of surface transportation programs if the bill fails to pass and the current programs expire at the end of the day today.
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****CALLING ALL LAND SURVEYORS****
THIS ONE IS FOR YOU BECAUSE YOU ASKED!
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Steven B. Loeb - Partner
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson Attorney At Law
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Louisiana Minimum Standards for Land Surveyors
This session satisfies the LaPELS requirement
EARN 1 PDH
October 19, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Cost:
$50.00
Zoom link will be sent to all registrants!
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2021 VIRTUAL BUSINESS FORUM
REGISTER TODAY!!
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RISK MANAGEMENT
October 5
10:00a - 11:30a CST
HUMAN RESOURCES
October 13
10:00a - 11:30a CST
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Onerous Contract Clauses - What's Allowed Under Louisiana Law
Presenter: Trip McCormick, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith
Performance Leadership - Instill in Your Employees a Desire to Perform
Presenter: Gary M. Golden, Golden Opportunities, LLC
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THANK YOU TO OUR BUSINESS FORUM SPONSORS! |
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2021 ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS
October 14, 2021: Submission Deadline Extended
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ACEC/L is pleased to announce it will once again host a competition to recognize engineering firms for projects that demonstrate an exceptional degree of innovation, complexity, achievement and value. The EEA competition celebrates the outstanding achievements of the profession. All recipients will be eligible to submit their project to the National ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards.
DATES TO REMEMBER
JULY 15, 2021: Call for Entries
OCTOBER 14, 2021: Submission Due Date Extended
NOVEMBER 18, 2021: Award Recipients Notified and Announced
MARCH 10, 2022: Awards Ceremony
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CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:
Paul Mainieri, former LSU Baseball Coach
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Bren Haase, Executive Director, Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority
Mark Moses and Jason Sooter, La. Office of Facility Planning and Control
Dr. Shawn Wilson, Secretary, La.
Department of Transportation and Development
Ethics Session - LaPELS
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2021 PAC FISHING EXCURSION SWEEPSTAKES |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PAC DRAWING WINNER!! |
REID ROMERO
HUVAL & ASSOCIATES
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ACECL and the ACEC national organization sponsored the purchase and delivery of 1,000 gallons of gas to Hurricane Ida impacted areas in partnership with Mike Juneau of Premier Geotech and Joey Coco of Forte & Tablada. Many thanks to those who coordinated the delivery and contributed to the effort! Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with those impacted by Hurricane Ida and our friends in SW Louisiana who continue to struggle with recovery from the 2020 hurricanes and weather events. |
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- Oct 1: ACECL Board Meeting
- Oct 5: Business Forum: Onerous Contract Clauses Webinar
- Oct 8: HR Forum Monthly Meeting
- Oct 12: Lafayette Chapter Luncheon
- Oct 13: Business Forum: Performance Leadership Webinar
- Oct 14: EEA Submission Deadline
- Oct 15: QBS Champion Award Deadline
- Oct 18: Robby Cangelosi Award Deadline
- Oct 19: Land Surveying: Minimum Standards Webinar
- Oct 21: ACECL Water Resources Committee Meeting
- Oct 22 - Salary Study Deadline
- Oct 26-30: ACEC Fall Conference, Marco Island, FL
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Get insights into your cyber risk with this report!
The cyber insurance industry is evolving quickly. With the escalation of ransomware and other cyber crimes impacting everything from critical infrastructure to the corner store, one thing is clear: addressing cyber risk matters for everyone.
The ACEC BIT and Greyling have partnered with Coalition to offer you best-in-class cyber insurance along with insights into cyber trends. We are pleased to share with you Coalition’s new H1 2021 Cyber Insurance Claims Report. Explore new trends in ransomware and funds transfer fraud, learn about the top techniques criminals are using to execute cyber-attacks, and discover what Coalition predicts for the remainder of 2021.
On any given day Coalition performs billions of security scans, sends hundreds of critical security alerts, investigates reported cyber incidents, and helps over 50,000 customers navigate an increasingly fast-paced digital world. As one of the largest providers of cyber insurance and proactive cyber defense, Coalition is uniquely positioned to develop this report, helping all organizations solve cyber risk.
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Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., (NYSE: WMS) (ADS) is a leading manufacturer of high performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe, providing a comprehensive suite of water management products and superior drainage solutions for use in infrastructure, commercial, residential, and agriculture applications. Founded in 1966, the company operates a global network of approximately 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers. In addition to its flagship N-12® pipe, which is made from high-density polyethlyne, ADS manufactures HP Storm and SaniTite® HP pipes from polypropylene resin. The company offers a complete line of fittings and other accessories for storm water management, including StormTech® storm water chambers, Nyloplast® drainage structures, stormwater treatment units, Duraslot® surface drains, INSERTA TEE® lateral connections, and various geotextiles. To learn more about ADS, visit www.ads-pipe.com.
Contact: Rene Daigle, Jr.
S LA Territory Manager
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Phone: 337-366-5701
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CxA Services, LLC is a Certified Commissioning Authority located in Lafayette, LA. We are pleased to be a certified small business under the Hudson Initiative by the LED.
Commissioning is the process of planning, documenting, scheduling, testing, adjusting, and verifying equipment operates as a fully functional system per the Owner's Project Requirements.
CxA provides Fundamental and Enhanced commissioning services on HVAC and Electrical Systems for projects in a manner that is consistent with ASHRAE and ACG Commissioning Guidelines. These guidelines provide a proven method for successful commissioning of all projects including LEED project requirements. Our team has over 19 years of experience performing commissioning services for the federal government, healthcare facilities, and private industry clients. Our main office is in Lafayette, LA and we can be contacted at 337-237-5396. You can visit our website at www.cxaservices.org for more information.
Ken Credeur
CxA Service, LLC
3909 West Congress Street * Suite 101 * Lafayette, LA 70506
337-237-5396 (o) ext 3 * 337-804-2370 (c)
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ACEC Affiliate Members
ACEC Business Insurance Trust
ACEC Life/Health Insurance Trust
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Alexander & Sanders, a division of BXS Insurance
Barriere Construction Group, LLC
Benefits One, LLC
BFM Corporation, LLC
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP
Brown & Brown of Louisiana
BRAYN Consulting, LLC
CxA Services, LLC
Cycle Construction, LLC
Durable Piling Restoration, LLC
ELOS Environmental, LLC
Environmental Technical Sales, Inc.
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.
Foley & Judell, LLP
Forterra Pipe & Precast
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, LLP
Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP
Headlight
HUB International
Industrial Fabrics
Keogh, Cox & Wilson
Quality Sitework Materials, Inc.
Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn
Wray & Associates, L.L.P.
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Doreen Brasseaux
President & CEO
ACEC of Louisiana
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