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Ronald M. Colas,
PE, SI, FES Fellow
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By considering best practices in the U.S. and other countries when enhancing STEM programs in collaboration with our education system, our stakeholders, partners, and other organizations, we can better prepare future engineers | |
Welcome back from the holidays! I hope you were able to take some time with your loved ones to recharge and enjoy the season.
January 2024 is legislative month, and FES, in collaboration with ACEC Florida, will be engaged with Professional Engineers Legislative Days on January 9-10, 2024. We are tracking several House and Senate bills on which we have taken some positions to protect our profession and industry.
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New Issue of Engineering Florida Available | |
Join Our Weekly Legislative Update Calls | |
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FES and ACEC Florida invite you to participate in weekly Legislative Update calls every Friday during the Legislative Session via Microsoft Teams. There are two calls: an environmental update at 9:00 am and a general bills update at 10:00 am.
You do not have to register for these calls in advance. Simply join the Microsoft Teams meeting. Each call has its own link, which will be the same each week.
Environmental Bills Update Call at 9:00 am
General Bills Update Call at 10:00 am
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Advanced Florida Building Code, Existing Building 8th Edition (2023) Update | |
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If you are a Professional Engineer whose practice includes design or systems covered by the Florida Building Code, you need to take this required course on January 16, 2024, from 1-3 pm to retain the "Special Qualifications" designation.
This updated 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, Existing Building Volume, provides an overview of some of the most significant changes. Code changes from the (2021) International Existing Building Code and Florida Specific Code Amendments will be identified and discussed.
Registration ends Monday, January 15, 2024.
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FDOTConnect Virtual Training Lab: Roadway Plan Development Workflows | |
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This is a 2-day training course to introduce OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition - OpenRoads Technology tools for Plan Development Workflows on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects. The curriculum was developed within the FDOTConnect Workspace to provide sample exercises for most of the new Plan Development tools on a sample project data set.
January 31-February 1, 2024
8:00 am - 5:00 pm each day
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2024 Course Guide Coming Soon! | |
Nominate an Engineer for their Outstanding Achievements | |
Tour Haskell Steel LLC with FECON & CIAPR | |
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Take a tour of Haskell Steel LLC on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, with the Florida Engineers in Construction (FECON) Practice Section and El Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico (CIAPR).
Located in Jacksonville, Haskell Steel is an AISC-certified steel fabrication company utilizing automated fabrication and associated services for a wide range of project types and sizes. There will be a technical presentation followed by lunch and a shop tour.
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Celebrate Engineering Excellence at the EEA Banquet | |
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The ACEC Florida Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) recognize outstanding contributions to the consulting engineering profession through a comprehensive evaluation of projects by a distinguished panel of experts in related fields.
Celebrate the winners at the formal, black-tie banquet on Friday, February 23, 2024 from 6:00 - 9:30 pm at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando.
Click here for sponsorship opportunities.
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Grand Conceptor Award
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. - Legacy Trail Extension Design - Client: Sarasota County
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Florida MATHCOUNTS® Needs You | |
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FES is proud to sponsor Florida MATHCOUNTS®, a competition program that heightens student interest in mathematics by making it challenging and exciting and introduces students to STEM careers through contacts with engineers and other professionals who serve as volunteers. Participating middle school students compete in Chapter MATHCOUNTS Competitions, and winners advance to the state competition held on March 29, 2024, in Orlando.
But Florida MATHCOUNTS is only possible with the support of our members and member firms.
Help make a difference and DONATE, SPONSOR, or VOLUNTEER for Florida MATHCOUNTS State Competition today!
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Scholarships Available from FES Practice Sections | |
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We are pleased to announce the availability of various scholarships from the Florida Engineers in Education (FEE), the Florida Professional Engineers in Construction (FECON), the Florida Professional Engineers in Industry (FPEI), and the Florida Professional Engineers in Government (FPEG) Practice Sections.
FECON Scholarship - $1,000
FPEI Scholarship - $500
FPEG Fellowship - $1,000
Due April 19, 2024
FEE Scholarship - $500
Due June 1, 2024
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To be competitive in an increasingly uncertain climate, it is critical that the members of FES and ACEC Florida participate in the political process through meaningful PAC engagement. Donors enjoy a host of benefits throughout the year, including access to special events, donor acknowledgment gifts, and recognition. Those interested in supporting our efforts to advance the goals of engineers and engineering firms may do so in the following ways: | |
Questions? Email Laura Heiselman, Director of Government & Political Affairs. | |
FES is proud to welcome this month's new members to our network of over 3,000 professional engineers to enhance successful career paths and providing opportunities to network with engineers in their local communities.
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NEW MEMBERS BY CHAPTER
CALUSA
Laura Green
Daniel Gruen
Alfred Quattrone
CENTRAL FLORIDA
Anthony Bowers
Brian Mondello
DAYTONA BEACH
Christopher Casey, PE
Courtney Hendricks
MIAMI
Edwin Rajeev, PhD
NORTHEAST FLORIDA
Daniel Davis, PE
PALM BEACH
Kyle Cheerangie
TAMPA
Kirt Andersen, PE
Ben Flood
Sydney Luzier, PE
Christine Newcomb
TREASURE COAST
Christopher Smyth, PE
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NEW STUDENT MEMBERS
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Rutveek Ingawale
Katherine Clark
Prisa Herren Lofranco
Bryan Mills
Florida A&M University/Florida State University
Ethan Mercado
Amanda Morrell
Florida International University
Hilario Abreu
Juan Bonilla
Nelson Castro
Laura Da Silva
Kenneth Dames
Julia Garcell
Clifton Hibbert
James Hoag
Rickell Johnson
Francisca Kasubi
Manuel Morales
Jade Moten
Natalia Nunez-Elorza
Giuseppe Petruso
Santiago Stone
Jose Strofer
Ariana Yarull
Miami-Dade College
Luisanna Gonzalez
Eliana Castro
Palm Beach State College
Jada Martin
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| Public Works Director
The City of Cape Coral invites applications for the position of Public Works Director. To apply, click here. | | Engineer
Taylor County Board of County Commissioners invites applications for the position of Engineer. To apply, click here. | | |
To place a Classified Ad, please email Meghan Shiner, Communications Coordinator. | | |
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