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Higher Ed Luncheon - New Location!
Thursday, April 16, 2015, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, LUXE CITY CENTER HOTEL
Join us at the Luxe City Center Hotel as top higher education facilities leaders discuss upcoming projects, alternative financing models, and preferred project delivery methods. Don't miss out on the opportunity to network with Cal Tech's Ken Hargreaves - Senior Director, Design & Construction; LACCD's James D. O'Reilly - Executive Director, Facilities Planning and Development; and Cal State Long Beach's David Salazar, AICP - Associate VP, Physical Planning & Facilities Management. Special thanks to our Premier Sponsor, Gensler, and Event Sponsor, Gonzalez Goodale Architects for their support.
Luxe City Center Hotel - 1020 S Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
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Students and Grads: come network!We want to know who you are and what you do! Friday, May 1, 2015, 6 - 9 PM
As a student or recent graduate, have you ever wondered, "What is it like to work at this or that Firm"?, or "What do entry-level architects and engineers make?" To get answers, come to our Student and Recent Grad Member Networking Event! Young professionals and leaders in the AEC industry will be on hand to answer these and other burning questions you may have. We'll also be facilitating a "What's my Communication Style?" exercise to help you be more effective in interviews and meetings. This event is FREE for student and recent graduate members of AAa/e. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make contacts and get your foot in the door! Food and drinks will be served, and there is free validated parking. Non-members are also welcome, we simply require an on-site AAa/e Student/Recent Grad Membership of only $8. Hosted by Glumac, DTLA, 707 Wilshire Blvd., 23rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Please RSVP by April 27, 2015 to qho@bjsce.com
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Accepting scholarship applications NOWStudent members, submit your applications by Friday, May 29, 2015!
Each year, the AAa/e Foundation offers scholarships to full time students who: 1) are student members of AAa/e; 2) are pursuing a career in the AEC industry; and 3) have demonstrated a measurable level of involvement/service to the Asian-Pacific Islander community. This year we will be offering awards in six categories:
- High School Students Scholarship
- Community College Students Scholarship
- Undergraduate Students Scholarship
- Post-Graduate Students Scholarship
- Student Loan Support Grant
- University Award (in recognition of higher education programs whose objectives align with the AAa/e Association and Foundation)
Past recipients include students from Cal Poly Pomona, USC, SCI-Arc, Woodbury University, and UCLA to name a few. At the 2014 Annual Awards Banquet, we recognized 6 students, a recent graduate, and a University program with a grand total of $24,500.
Applications must be received on or before Friday, May 29, 2015 at 4:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact the AAa/e Foundation President, Gary Mayeda310.220.2744 at 310.220.2744, or gary.mayeda@ifactor.com. Click here for a link to the 2015 Scholarship Application Package.
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Spring 2015 Masters Series - Save the Date!
Thursday, June 4th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm - FREE to AAa/e Members!
AAa/e is committed to providing a platform for empowering professionals working in the built environment in personal and professional growth, business development and networking, and leadership in our community. AEC leaders will share 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 leaders they are today. Location TBD.
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Corporate Member Profile - Saiful Bouquet
SBI dedicated to structural engineering solutions since 1997.
Saiful/Bouquet Structural Engineers, Inc. (SBI) is a certified MBE and SBE headquartered in Pasadena, with offices in Orange County and San Diego. Since 1997, SBI continues to be one of the fastest growing structural engineering consulting firms in California. Engaging in collaborative design, SBI develops cost-conscious solutions for a wide range of institutional, residential, healthcare, commercial, hospitality, aviation, civic/justice, retail, and historic structures. Widely regarded as an engineering firm of highest level that has successfully completed many challenging domestic and international projects, SBI has received over 35 awards for its creative and innovative structural design.
 The founding principal and president of Saiful/Bouquet Structural Engineers, Dr. Saiful Islam is an internationally recognized and published seismic design expert with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Islam's expertise includes performance-based seismic engineering, earthquake/wind analyses and design, and high-tech structural and damping systems for a wide spectrum of residential, hospitality, healthcare, institutional, public, essential facilities, and high-rise projects. He has led the design and analysis of over $12 billion in new building construction, both nationally and internationally, and received more than 20 design awards, including SEAOSC's "Most Outstanding Design Excellence." Licensed in six states, Dr. Islam is professionally active in the earthquake engineering community and has served on numerous task forces and local/state committees in the development guidelines for seismic design of new and existing buildings.
Visit firm's website: http://www.saifulbouquet.com/
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AAa/e networks with MWD
Thursday, March 19, 2015, 11:30 am-1:30 pm
On Thursday, March 19, Metropolitan Water District (MWD) leaders shared how the agency is targeting resources to help California combat and lessen the impacts of the drought. AAa/e members and guests networked with Brent Yamasaki, PE, Water Operations and Planning Section Manager; Tobin Tellers, PE, Capital Program Management Unit; and John Arena, Business Outreach Program Manager; as they provided an overview of MWD's Annual Capital Improvement Program and Upcoming Projects, including the $25 Billion Bay Delta Conservation Plan. Special thanks to our Premier Sponsor, HDR, and Event Sponsors, Parsons, Tetra Tech, and Ninyo and Moore, for sponsoring this luncheon. 
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Save the Date! 38th Annual Awards Banquet
Our theme: "Innovate, Transform, Sustain"
Mark your calendars for: Thursday, October 1, 5 pm - 9 pm, Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles!
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High Speed Rail Update
CHSRA BAC representative Linden Nishinaga reports:
- New BAC Authority leadership changes include Bob Magnuson as new Co-Chair with Tom Fellenz and the instatement of Scott Jarvis as the Authority's Assistant Chief Program Manager.
- The Rail Delivery Partner (RDP) procurement tender is currently being processed. This is a 7-year/$700 million project delivery-focused contract that will replace the near ending PMT contract. Based on his long experience as a public-sector senior project manager, Linden offered Mr. Jarvis some recommendations including adding the requirement of a much needed CHSR Project PM-type master schedule to the RDP scope of work. Mr. Jarvis replied these recommendations have merit.
- The Authority has released its Project Update Report dated March 1, 2015 to the California State Legislature. Go to www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov for the information. This 52 page report includes current project status updates of the eight Project sections that comprise Phase I, the end points for which are San Francisco on the North and Anaheim on the South..
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Caltrans SBC Update
Statewide Small Business Council convenes in Marysville
The Caltrans Statewide Small Business Council (SBC) convened on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the District 3 Office in Marysville, CA. The Office of Business & Economic Opportunity (OBEO) reported that Caltrans exceeded the State-mandated goals, with 28.24% SBE participation and 3.79% DVBE participation during fiscal year 2013/14. The Professional Services Committee is encouraging Caltrans to further exceed goals by implementing small business "set-aside" language that is already allowed under State (SBE/DVBE Option) and federally-funded projects. The next meeting will take place on May 15 at Caltrans OBEO in Sacramento. All are welcome to attend. Visit the Department of Procurement and Contracts (DPAC) website to download the "A/E Look Ahead Report" and register to get automatic weekly updates and RFQ/RFP postings: www.Caltrans-opac.ca.gov/aeinfo.htm. Also, awarded projects can be tracked here: www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/oe/contractor_info/
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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 products with new AAa/e event sponsorship opportunities, including our monthly luncheons, Masters Series, Student and Grad Networking Events, Scholarship Fundraiser, and Annual Awards Banquet. Click here to find out more!
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UPDATES, NEWS, AND MORE...
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The AAa/e has made great strides to increase members' benefits and add value to each level of membership. All members enjoy:
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