A Message from the President
Lots Happening in October!
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Owen Kohashi
Committee: State
| | SEAW Events, Website, Strategic Plan and More! | | | | | |
Patrick Lindblom & Evan Jordan
Committee: Seattle
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For those that have been paying attention, you will know that this is a big year for SEAW. First and foremost, 2025 is the 75th Anniversary of SEAW’s founding. With this milestone comes a lot of associated events and celebrations. The Spokane chapter just hosted the SEA NW conference, which was a fantastic event. It was a great opportunity to get together with colleagues and event sponsors to learn about code updates and project spotlights.
In addition to the NW Conference, the Seattle and Southwest chapters will be hosting a 75th Anniversary Party on the west side of the state. CSi will be sponsoring this event, which will be held Tuesday, October 21st at the Museum of Flight at 6:30. For more information, check out the flyer and link below. Dinner, drinks, and entertainment will be provided. This is an occasion to celebrate everything that SEAW has achieved over the last 75 years, so please bring your colleagues, friends and family to this spectacular event!
SEAW has also been working on launching a new membership platform in the next month. Our current website has served us well over the past few years, but we are looking forward to a fresh platform that makes it easier for the board, committees, and others to share information and connect. Look for an email from our hosting site (Wild Apricot) to log onto the new site so that you can start collaborating and seeing what’s going on with SEAW.
Within the Seattle chapter, Evan Jordan has been appointed to fill the open 2025 board position. Evan has been very active in SEAW, and he will bring a fresh, new perspective to the board.
The SEAW state board has been working on updating our Strategic Plan; this has been an ongoing effort, and we are close to completing and releasing this document. The strategic plan sets the goals for SEAW over the coming years and provides an action plan for how to achieve those goals.
This is all in addition to the events, committee work, and dinner meetings that SEAW is typically involved with. Be on the lookout for updates and information to follow, and I look forward to connecting with all of you at a SEAW event soon!
| | Celebrating 75 Years of SEAW | | | | |
Lisette Terry
Committee: SEAW
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SEAW welcomes all to attend the SEAW 75th Anniversary Celebration (members, non-members, students). This will be a party to remember – so please join us for this monumental moment in SEAW History!
Thanks to the generous support of CSi, we’re thrilled to announce that the 75th Anniversary Event is now FREE for students and YMG members! To assist with transportation, CSi is also sponsoring a chartered bus that will pick up downtown at the Westin and drop off at the end of the evening at the same location. To reserve your spot on the chartered bus and for all pickup/drop off details, please email seawymg@gmail.com. Registration closes October 14th. Don’t miss your chance and register here!
Please join us in thanking CSi, who generously sponsored SEAW to throw the party of a lifetime!
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Northwest Conference Takeaways
from the Seattle YMG Delegates
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Paolo Bordeau & Tom Walters
Committee: SEAW YMG
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The 2025 SEA NW conference brought together structural engineers from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana to an informative and exciting experience in Spokane, hosted by the SEAW Spokane Chapter. As representatives from the Seattle YMG, we were honored to attend the conference thanks to the generous sponsorship from SEFW. At the conference, we connected with fellow professionals, attended insightful technical sessions, and celebrated at the CSI-sponsored social…. All while having the pleasure of exploring and learning about Spokane and its charm.
The conference kicked off with a keynote by CSI founder Ashraf Habibullah on how structural engineering is indispensable to civilization. It was a thought-provoking and passionate speech that reminded us of the importance of our industry and its accomplishments, as well as implored us to celebrate ourselves and our fellow professionals. As Ashraf stated, people strive for health, happiness, and wealth. As pioneers in the built environment, we believe these aspirations are well deserved by all.
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Throughout the conference, many informative technical sessions and innovative project presentations were given. Several takeaways include the ASCE 7-22 code updates such as snow loads, flood loads, and changes to the seismic provisions. There were also several sessions that showcased interesting projects such as the Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York City and various tall towers using performance-based seismic design here in the Pacific Northwest.
The final highlight of the conference was the CSI-sponsored social where attendees enjoyed amazing food and beverages alongside live entertainment and great company. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow professionals from across the Northwest region and engage with the vendors that made the conference possible. We are grateful to have joined in the fun and look forward to the upcoming 75th anniversary party hosted by CSI.
Thank you to SEFW for sponsoring our attendance and thank you to the SEAW Spokane Chapter for hosting this year’s SEA NW Conference.
| | CSI founder Ashraf Habibulla offers the keynote address at September’s SEA NW Conference. Photo courtesy Patrick Lindblom. | Conference attendees enjoy the dinner event sponsored by CSI. Photo courtesy CSI. | | |
15th SEFW Fall Forum to Showcase
the Las Vegas Sphere
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Katie Bohocky
Committee: SEFW
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The Structural Engineers Foundation of Washington’s Fall Forum is in full swing! Our 15th Annual FREE Fall Forum, “Las Vegas Sphere: Building the Ultimate Experience” will be held on Thursday, November 13, at Benaroya Hall in Seattle.
The Forum will feature Gabe Braselton, Senior Architect, Senior Principal with Populous; Cawsie Jijina, Principal with Severud Associates; and Greg Naso, SVP Sphere Construction.
With its 440-foot diameter steel frame roof, the Las Vegas Sphere is the largest spherical structure in the world with a venue space for 18,000 guests. In addition, the structure supports a high-resolution, state of the art, interior and exterior LED display system that encases the building and can provide the ultimate immersive experience. The 2025 SEFW Forum will be presented by the design and construction team personally involved in the close coordination between architecture and structure, extensive structural parametric design and optimization, and closely coordinated team effort for construction planning and execution that made this project a natural choice for this year’s Forum.
The event will be in-person at Benaroya Hall but also livestreamed for online viewing. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Click here or visit www.sefw.org to register today!
Individuals are free to attend, however, if you are interested in supporting SEFW and the Forum, we invite you to become a “Friends of the Foundation” with a $100 gift! All partners and Friends will be recognized at the event. Click here to become a “Friend of the Foundation!”
If you are interested in sponsoring this great event, please click here for a full list of sponsorship opportunities. Click here to become a sponsoring partner today!
THANK YOU to our current sponsors, including PLATINUM and GOLD sponsors:
| | We invite you to join us for a fantastic evening supporting the mission to advance structural engineering through scholarships, education, research, and outreach! Contact our administrator at admin@sefw.org with any questions or comments. We hope to see you there! | | Check out the SEAW Swag Shop | | |
October 14th, 2025
NCSEA Summit, New York, NY
October 21st, 2025 | 6:30PM – 10:30PM
SEAW 75th Anniversary Celebration
Museum of Flight, Seattle
November 4th & 14th | 12:00PM
SEAW General Code Requirements Committee Meeting
Online via Zoom
November 13th, 2025 | 6:00PM
15th Annual SEFW Fall Forum
Benaroya Hall, Seattle
December 9th | 12:00PM
SEAW General Code Requirements Committee Meeting
Online via Zoom
| Visit the SEAW website for other event dates and information. |
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Welcome New Members!
- Andrew Jaquith, Student
- Sulaiman Banwal, Associate (Hilti Inc.) | Seattle Chapter
| | Are you currently seeking employment as a structural engineer, senior manager, or a senior engineer technician? Check out our job board for current employment opportunities. | | |
Executive Director
Northwest Masonry Industry Association | Washington and Oregon
Northwest masonry industry association is seeking an Executive Director for our concrete masonry promotional organization. Responsibilities include association management; building code development; creation of educational programs and delivering technical presentations; technical support for design professionals; and coordination of industry research projects. Responsibilities also include development of strategies for successful implementation of association programs and collaboration with other industry groups. \
The successful candidate will report to a Board of Directors. The association’s focus is the advancement of the northwest concrete masonry industry in the commercial building market. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Northwest location permitting residence in Washington or Oregon; Western Washington location preferred.
To express interest, submit a cover letter and resume to karen.sanders@basalite.com and copytcyoung@nwcma.org.
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Project Engineer
PSC Structural Solutions | Seattle or Tacoma Offices
PCS Structural Solutions is looking to welcome a mid-level Project Engineer to our Seattle or Tacoma offices!
We’re looking for mission-driven individuals to join our collaborative and innovative team! At our firm, you’ll have the chance to contribute to exciting projects that are shaping communities across the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.
As a single-focus structural engineering firm, we’ve built a strong reputation in healthcare, education, commercial, civic, and residential markets. We take pride in fostering a fun, supportive culture that values mentorship, continuous learning, and team-building activities, whether it’s office barbecues, golf tournaments, or family-friendly events.
With offices in Tacoma, Seattle, and Portland, we offer a flexible work environment, though this is not a remote role.
Ready to make a difference? Join our team! Please go to our website at www.pcs-structural.com/careers to apply.
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Applying or Renewing your Membership in SEAW
SEAW is organized into the membership categories and their corresponding dues structures listed below. Select the membership category that best fits your status. Your contact information is shared with our foundation, SEFW. In order to “opt-out” please contact the association office.
| Please consider making a line-item donation to SEFW as part of your dues renewal. Special designation can be placed on the donation, so it can be applied to scholarships, disaster preparedness or research opportunities. SEFW fulfills its mission with the assistance of donations from individuals and corporations. More information on SEFW and its mission to promote structural engineering can be found at www.sefw.org. Thank you for your support! | | | | |
