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Ready, set, NETWORK!
Don't miss out on our Annual Scholarship Fundraiser on Thursday!
When? Thursday, June 25th, 2015, 6 - 8:30pm, Metropolitan Water District Courtyard, 700 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, California 90012
Special thanks to our generous Fundraiser Sponsors: AHBE Landscape Architects, Allegion, Angeles Contractor Inc., Anil Verma Associates, Arc Document Solutions, Arcadis, Arup, Bluebeam Software, Brandow & Johnston, Inc., Building Networks, Inc., CH2M, Consolidated Contracting Services, Inc., Degenkolb Engineers, DRP Engineering, Inc., FPL and Associates, Inc., Fuscoe Engineering, Inc., Gensler, Glumac, Gruen Associates, HDR, Heery International, Inc., Henderson Engineers, ICI Engineers, Infrastructure Factor Consulting, Inc., John Robinson Consulting, Inc., Kimley-Horn and Associates, Leighton Group, Matt Construction, Metropolitan Water District, Mitsubishi Heating and Cooling, Miyamoto International, Murakawa Communications, Ninyo & Moore, P.A. ARCA Engineering, Inc., Pacific Architects, Inc., Parsons, PCL Construction, PBS Engineers, Inc., Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary, Saiful/ Bouquet Structural Engineers, T.E. Roberts, Inc., Tangram Interiors, TK1SC Collaborative, USG, VCA Engineers, Inc., Westport Innovations.
To register for or sponsor this event, click here.
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Southern California Transportation Luncheon
Segue to the future! - Thursday, July 16, 2015, 11:30am - 1:30pm, CITY CLUB
With a friendly, sunny climate and the richness of diverse cultures, it is no wonder that Southern California boasts a population of over 22 million people. The majority of people use private transportation but with increasing traffic congestion and the overcrowding of our roadways, Southern Californians are depending on our local agencies for remedies to improve the various means of transportation and our quality of life. AAa/e is proud to present this forum as a segue way to the future of capital projects in transportation. Join us to learn about upcoming opportunities for the AEC community to improve our future transportation infrastructure.
Rose Casey, PE, OCTA's Director of Highway Programs, is responsible for developing and delivering major freeway, rail and highway projects. Rose's current capital development program includes 43 major, high profile projects with accelerated delivery schedules, valued at nearly $5 billion and funded by Measure M2, Proposition 1B and other State, Federal and local funding sources. She works in partnership with many other public agencies involved in transportation development, and oversees numerous teams of private consultants and contractors who help deliver the projects. AAa/e has also invited the Directors of Riverside Transit Agency and OmniTrans for their participation. Don't miss out on this exclusive networking opportunity!
Members: $55 / Non-Members: $85 / Student Members: $20 w/ID / On-site: Add $15
City Club, 555 S. Flower Street, 51st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
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Innovate, Transform, Sustain!
Hurry and take advantage of the Early-Bird Rates before July 31, 2015
We appreciate the support of our generous Bronze Sponsors: Tangram, Transpogroup, and tk1sc.
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LAWA luncheon a sellout
AAa/e learns about upcoming LAX projects 
On Thursday, May 21, Cynthia Guidry, PE, Deputy Executive Director of Capital Planning and Engineering; and Ellen Wright, AIA, Director of Terminal Planning presented LAWA's multi-billion-dollar Capital Improvements Program to a sellout audience. AAa/e members and guests got an exclusive look ahead at the upcoming AEC projects at LAX. Special thanks to our Premier Sponsors, AC Martin and Hensel Phelps; and Event Sponsor, Jacobs for their valued support.
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Corporate Member Profile - Glumac
This cutting edge engineering firm is a long-time supporter of AAa/e 
Glumac's passion is engineering green buildings that work. Specializing in cost-effective, sustainable design of advanced technology, healthcare, institutional and commercial facilities worldwide, Glumac's services include MEP engineering, building commissioning, CFD modeling, lighting design, technology integration, energy services and 3D modeling. With nine offices in the United States and its tenth in Shanghai, the firm is well-positioned to serve its clients.
With more than 100 LEED APs on staff, Glumac has collaborated in the development of more than 250 LEED-certified projects. With more than 25 years of experience, Jacob Chan currently serves as the managing principal of the Los Angeles office and is leading a number of projects across the region including the OTIS College Student Housing project and the Metro Southwestern Yard project. As a LEED AP and a Living Building Challenge Ambassador, Jacob has a strong interest in developing sustainability strategies and guidelines for Glumac's clients.
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Multifamily Housing leaders give adviceAAa/e members and guests gain sage advice and perspectives on "Advancing your Career"
On June 4th, emerging professionals and senior AEC leaders alike gathered at LA County Department of Public Works for our Spring 2015 Masters Series: Perspectives from Multifamily Housing Leaders. Members and guest networked and heard discerning advice on career advancement in the thriving Multifamily Housing market sector from: Winston Chang, AIA, LEED AP, Principal, TCA Architects; Sheri L. Bonstelle, RA, Esq., Partner, JMBM; and Joseph Didone, Vice President, Bernards. In a very frank and informal manner, each of these role models shared their personal stories, opportunities they encountered, decisions they made, actions they took, and challenges they overcame to ascend in their careers. Memorable words of wisdom included: "When an opportunity comes, you better grab it!"; "If you start at a small firm, you will learn how to do everything"; "Get on a jobsite and absorb every piece of knowledge you can"; "You gotta be nice to everyone - don't burn bridges!"; and "The AEC industry can get crazy, so always have fun, and laugh!" AAa/e Board Member Sonnet Hui, Executive Project Director of Hazens Group US, moderated this inspirational panel discussion. AAa/e greatly appreciates the panelists' valuable advice and taking the time to network with attendees during the reception. Special thanks to our event sponsors Breen Engineering and Bernards for their generous support. We would also like to thank LA County's Vince Yu for hosting our event for us at DPW. Stay tuned for our 2016 Masters Series!
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CA High Speed Rail Project UpdateBAC representatives Linden Nishinaga Reports:
- For the BAC Professional Services Committee, Linden led an amended committee request for the Authority to separate and equalize the Authority's 30/10/03 SBE/DBE/DVBE goals on design-build (DB) contracts between construction and professional services.
- Linden forwarded to AAa/e Board information on Authority's free Small Business Certification Workshop held in Visalia on June 2. There is another one scheduled for June 26 in Bakersfield.
- Linden forwarded Authority's Industry Forum for RFP for CP-4 Design-Build Services held in Wasco, CA (Northwest of Bakersfield) on June 10. He also forwarded Authority's communiqué regarding the Project's utilization of purported clean and green construction practices.
- The Authority will have a pre-bid conference for Request for Qualifications for Project and Construction Management Services for CP-4, RFQ No. HSR 15-01 on June 24 in Wasco.
- Authority issued an RFP entitled "Request for Proposals for Proposition 1A Funding Plan Independent Consultant Reports." For details go to bidsync or Authority's website at www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov.
- Linden will attend the next BAC Meeting set for June 18 in Fresno, central site of the CP-1 and CP-2/3 DB construction. There will be a special bus tour which will give council members the opportunity to see the work currently planned or underway in the Central Valley.
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Caltrans SBC UpdateMay 2015 Statewide SBC convenes in Sacramento and June 2015 So. Cal Regional SBC meets in Irvine
- The May 2015 Statewide SBC convened in Sacramento, where the SBC was informed that the US Department of Transportation published revisions to the DBE regulations in 49 CFR 26, which form the basis for Caltrans' DBE program. As a result of these changes, Caltrans has completed significant revisions to Bidding and Control of Work. For more information, please visit the OBEO's web site at http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/bep
- Click on the following link to view the District Director reports that were presented during the May 15 Statewide SBC: Click here
- Caltrans District 7 (Los Angeles and Ventura Counties) is conducting an A/E Consultant Outreach for three A/E contracts, each worth $10M, on Thursday, July 2, 2015, from 9 AM to 1 PM, at Caltrans District 7, 100 South Main Street, 1st Floor, room 1-037, in Downtown LA, 90012. District 7 also issued its 2-year Look Ahead for $1.7B in construction projects from June 2015 to May 2017. Learn the details of each project here
- Caltrans District 8 (Riverside and San Bernardino Counties) will be hosting the Statewide Small Business Council Meeting on Friday, July 17, 2015 at the District 8 Headquarters in San Bernardino, CA, from 8:30 AM - 12 PM. 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.
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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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