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Higher Education: An Economic Engine Reshaping Southern California
Thursday, May 22, 2014, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, DoubleTree Hotel, 120 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Come mingle with UCLA Campus Architect Jeff Averill; CSULA Interim VP for Facilities, Planning, Design and Construction Warren Jacobs; and Rancho Santiago CCD Assistant Vice Chancellor Carri Matsumoto to learn about the upcoming projects that will shape our built environment and continue fueling the Southern California AEC industry. Sonnet Hui of Steinberg Architects will moderate our esteemed panel. We thank the following sponsors for their generous support: Glumac, Steinberg Architects, and VCA Engineers, John A. Martin & Associates. To register or sponsor, click here.
To register, click here.
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Accepting 2014 Scholarship Applications Now!
AAa/e Foundation set to award thousands of dollars to AAa/e student members
Each year, the AAa/e Foundation recognizes the talent of AAa/e student members and young professionals who have demonstrated a measurable level of involvement and service to the Asian-Pacific Islander community, as well as higher education programs who are bridging the gap between U.S. students and Asia. At the 2013 Annual Awards Banquet in October, a grand total of $21,500 in scholarships was awarded!
This year, the Foundation is offering scholarships to the following categories:
1. High School Students
2. Community College Students
3. Undergraduate Students
4. Post Graduate Students
5. Emerging professionals for student debt reduction
6. College and University Programs that build bridges between American students and Asia
Past recipients include students from Cal Poly Pomona, USC, SCI-Arc, Woodbury University, and UCLA to name a few. Applications must be postmarked on or before Wednesday, May 30, 2014. Winners will be announced September 2, 2014. If you have any questions, please contact AAa/e Foundation President, Susan Chau at 213.228.8234, or
susan.chau@ch2m.com.
Click here for a link to the 2014 Scholarship Application Package.
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H20 Needed - H20 Given!
Eight MWD luncheon attendees get free tour of the Bay-Delta
On Tuesday, April 29, eight guests at the May AAa/e luncheon were invited to join Metropolitan Water District's Business Outreach Director John Arena on a guided tour of the Bay-Delta Conservation Plan. As confirmed by Torrance Water Commissioner and AAa/e Board member Linden Nishinaga, these lucky tourists, over the course of two full days (May 31 - June 1), will get a first-hand overview of the vital Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta (Bay Delta) and a proposed $25 billion State public works project that will help MWD improve its fresh water delivery reliability from this major resource to Southern California. At the DoubleTree in Little Tokyo, our luncheon guests got to network with MWD's Bay Delta Initiatives Manager Stephen Arakawa, PE and Program Management Section Manager Wally Lieu, P.E., who presented MWD's two-year outlook on AEC contracts and strategies the agency is taking to combat the impacts of California's drought. Special thanks to event sponsors Glumac, Ninyo & Moore, CH2MHill, DRP, RMC, Arcadis, Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc, Parsons, ITW, and VCA Engineers for their generous support.
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Ready, Set, Network!
Don't miss out on an evening of great fun, food, and drinks!
Special thanks to our generous sponsors:
ARC Document Solutions, Arup, Bluebeam, Brandow & Johnston, Cbelow, CH2M Hill, Dealy Renton & Associates, FPL, Gensler, Glumac, Gruen Associates, HDR, I Factor, Louis Berger, MATT Construction, Metropolitan Water District, Mitubishi Electric, Miyamoto, Ninyo & Moore, Pacific Architects, PCL, RMC, Rose Hills, Saiful/Bouquet, Inc., TE Roberts, TK1SC, URS, Vanir, VCA Engineers, ZGF.
To register or sponsor this event, click here.
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Advancing Your Career: A Perspective from Women at the Top
Announcing the Spring 2014 Masters Series, Thursday, June 19th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm - FREE to AAa/e Members!
AAa/e is proud to present our fourth Master Series event: Advancing Your Career: A Perspective from Women at the Top. We have assembled an exceptional panel of women who direct institutional and public works organizations. You will learn about the opportunities they encountered, the decisions they made, the actions they took, and the challenges they overcame during the course of their careers to become the top AEC leaders they are today:
- Laurie Stone, Associate Sr. Vice President, Real Estate & Asset Management, USC
- Lindy Lee, Deputy CEO, Metro
- Susan Rowghani, Business Unit Director of Water Engineering and Technical Services, LADWP
These inspirational role models will not only share their personal stories but will also provide discerning advice on career advancement, both as professionals and community leaders.
Thursday, June 19th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm - FREE to AAa/e Members!
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
900 South Freemont Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91803
Light Appetizers and Non-Alcoholic Beverages will be served.
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AAa/e Participates in 12 ACE Mentor College Fair
Students learn about AAa/e Foundation Scholarship
At the 12th Annual ACE Mentor LA 2014, which took place at Robert F. Kennedy Community School on May 10, AAa/e President Albert Lueng and AAa/e Foundation Board Member Stella Lee shared Scholarship and Student Membership information to high school students who are interested in AEC careers. ACE is now the construction industry's fastest-growing high school mentoring program, reaching over 8,000 students annually.
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Corporate Sponsor Profile: Austin Commercial
AAa/e welcomes new corporate sponsor Austin Commercial!
 Austin Commercial is a recognized leader in commercial and institutional building, well known for delivering projects ahead of schedule and under budget. Recognized for landmark projects such as the LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal expansion, the UT Southwestern T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building and Conference Center, Hunt Consolidated Headquarters and Museum Tower, Austin continues to lead the industry, serving our customers with innovative construction solutions and effect cost management strategies. AAa/e is grateful for Austin Commercial's generous support.
Please visit the firm's website:
www.austin-ind.com/commercial/
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Caltrans SBC Update
Professional Services Committee reviews District 8 Pilot Procurement A&E Selection Process!
Objective 1 of the Professional Services Committee in 2014 is to review current and proposed A&E selection process language and prepare recommendations that would ultimately lead to an increase of SBE/DBE/DVBE firms being selected as prime consultants and sub-consultants. During the March Caltrans Statewide Small Business Council in Fresno, Caltrans' Department of Procurement and Contracts reported that a new selection process pilot program was launched in District 8. Pilot Program highlights include:
- References are mandatory and must be submitted with SOQ for each featured project
- Consensus scoring versus individual scoring for initial and final evaluation
- The SOQ will be considered along with the interview
- If the panel has no clarifying questions, there will be no need for an interview
- Properly clarifying responses during the interview can only increase score
For more information, be sure to visit the Department of Procurement and Contracts (DPAC) website, where you can also see the A/E Look Ahead Report and register to get automatic weekly updates and RFQ/RFP postings: Caltrans-opac.ca.gov/aeinfo.htm. Also, you can track awarded projects here: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/oe/contractor_info/
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CHSR Project - BAC Rep Update, May 2014
Public Policy & Government Affairs Committee Chair Linden Nishinaga reports the latest on the California High Speed Rail Projects
Recent California High Speed Rail Project updates include:
- The California High Speed Rail Authority (Authority) announced that the CHSRA's and FRA's Final Environmental Document (EIR/EIS) for the 114-mile Fresno to Bakersfield project section has been made available for public review.
- Via an RFQ, the Authority presently seeks a project and construction management (PCM) consultant team to oversee the next project phase, CP-2/3.
- The Authority announces that from May 20 through May 29, 2014 it will host four Community Open House meetings at various locations throughout Southern California for the Project's 60-mile Palmdale to Los Angeles section.
- At the April 17, 2014 BAC Meeting in Los Angeles, it was learned that for CP-1, 27% of the total design-build contract was awarded to SBE sub-contractors to include SBEs and DBEs.
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Save the Date - 37th Annual Awards Banquet
Our theme: "Honoring Our Mission, Shaping Our Future"
Mark your calendars for: Thursday, October 2, 5 pm-9 pm, Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles!
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Welcome New Members!
AAa/e welcomes 5 new members in the month of May! |
AAa/e Membership "Bundle"
AAa/e has launched its Membership Bundle. Non-members and renewing members will benefit from an AAa/e Membership and 6 events for the price of 5.
General Members - $375
Associate Members - $325
Includes AAa/e Membership and 6 events
Benefits:
- Savings of $50
- One-time payment
Click here to sign-up!
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Elevate the exposure of your firm, services or product with new AAa/e event sponsorship opportunities, including the 2014 Fall Masters Series, monthly luncheons, 2014 Scholarship Fundraiser, and 2014 Annual Awards Banquet.
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UPDATES, NEWS, AND MORE...
Caltrans Statewide Small Business Council. Click Here |
MEMBERS ONLY
The AAa/e has made great strides to increase members benefits and add value to each level of membership. All members enjoy:
- Discounts to AAa/e Monthly Programs
- Discounts to AAa/e Special Events and VIP Receptions
- Access to MBE/SBE Business Opportunities & Program Presentations
- Individual and Firm Listing in the AAa/e Database
- Growth Opportunities and Personal Growth.
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