We invite you to join what is probably the last weekly Legislative Update Call this Friday, May 2. This is your opportunity to hear the latest on where critical legislation affecting the engineering profession stands at the close of the Legislative Session.

Environmental Bills Update

9:15 – 9:45 am

General & Transportation Bills Update

10:00 – 10:30 am

As we mark the beginning of Engineering Florida’s third year, we do so in the wake of the 2024 hurricane season, which tested the Southeast’s infrastructure, emergency response and recovery efforts, making this issue’s theme more relevant than ever.

The unifying theme across these stories is preparedness — a quality that defines our profession. Engineers don’t wait for disaster to strike; we anticipate, design and build solutions that make communities stronger. 

What's in this Issue:

• Cover Story: Restoring Reefs in Hot Waters
• Planning Never Ceases: Hurricane Response Prep Takes Years-Long Focus
• Fighting off Flooding in the Florida Keys
• Security by Design: Florida's Cybersecurity Infrastructure: Growing Technology, Risks and Defense 

Join the FES Myakka Chapter & ACEC Florida Region 6 for a Meet & Greet at the Art Ovation Hotel following the FES Board Meetings on May 8, 2025.

Don't miss this opportunity to mingle and network with fellow Members and Board Members! Light hors d’oeuvres and bar will be provided. This Meet N Greet will take place prior to the FES Team Building Dinner which begins at 6:00 pm.

Registration ends May 5.

Register for the 2025 ACEC Florida | FDOT Project Management Conference, where Florida’s top transportation leaders and project managers come together to drive innovation and collaboration on May 14-15, 2025, at the Omni Orlando Resort.

Gain firsthand insights from FDOT and consultant PMs, explore cutting-edge project delivery and contracting methods, and engage in dynamic panel discussions on quality best practices. Don't miss this opportunity to network with industry peers and stay ahead of the latest developments, including the MI-4 Program update and the new Modified Phased Design-Build process.

Online registration closes May 7, 2025.

Registration is open for the 2025 Transportation Conference, scheduled for June 5-6, 2025, at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista.

Designed primarily for technical staff within and outside of government, attendees of the conference include public and private sector Professional Engineers, planners, FDOT policymakers, and consultants whose practice areas involve transportation. 

Prices increase after May 27, so be sure to register now.

Join FES and ACEC Florida at the beautiful JW Marriott Marco Island, July 30 - August 2, 2025, for the 2025 Annual Conference!

Highlighted events include:

•  FES and ACEC Florida Board of Directors Meetings
•  General Session with Keynote Speaker
•  FES Officer Installation
•  ACEC Florida Luncheon and Officer Installation
•  FES, ACEC Florida, and Project Educational Sessions
•  GMEC Installation
•  FES Awards Luncheon
•  FELI Graduation
•  FES Membership Dinner

To reserve your room at the JW Marriott Marco Island, please register for the event. The reservation link is provided within the confirmation email. Reservations must be made on or before July 8, 2025.

FES and ACEC Florida are proud to host the Engineering School Alumni Receptions at the 2025 FES | ACEC Florida Annual Conference on Thursday, July 31, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at the JW Marriott Marco Island. These receptions provide a platform for universities and colleges across Florida to showcase their engineering programs, connect with industry leaders, and engage with alumni and students.

This year, we are seeking donations to help offset expenses for these engineering programs and ensure strong representation from all participating schools. Your support will also help bring faculty from all universities and colleges to these receptions, where they can promote their engineering programs and strengthen industry-academic partnerships.