BLUEPRINT: The AAa/e Newsletter
July 2015
IN THIS ISSUE

Segue to the Future!
Thursday, July 16, 2015, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, CITY CLUB!

 
The majority of our more 22 million 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 way we get around.  Come 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      


Call for Board Member Nominations
Nominate a fellow member to serve on the AAa/e Board of Directors by July 31st!     

AAa/e's future depends upon the active participation of our members.  As a current AAa/e member, you have the opportunity to shape the future of our organization by nominating candidates and/or running for a seat on the Board of Directors.  Electing new board members provides for a constant revitalization of our leadership.  This year, there are nine open positions for the 2016 - 2018 term.  Candidates must be available to serve on the Board in an active, volunteer capacity, and attend monthly evening board meetings.  We look forward to receiving your nominations - the last day to submit is July 31st!  For detailed information about the process, please click here.


Banquet early-bird rates end this month!
Thursday, October 1, 2015, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Millennium Biltmore Hotel
 


We appreciate the support of our generous Gold Sponsor: Metropolitan Water District; Bronze Sponsors: Hensel Phelps, Saiful Bouquet, Tangram, tk1sc,  and Transpogroup; and Community Sponsors: Bluebeam and PCL ConstructionClick here to register or sponsor!

AAa/e raises thousands for scholarships
Our 2015 Annual Fundraiser: networking for a great cause!  

This year's 2015 Annual Scholarship Fundraiser was a huge success.  With a record breaking 46 sponsors, this will greatly assist our cause of providing scholarships to student in our community.  Last year, we were able to award over $24,000 in scholarships.  Our ever-popular wine tasting event drew a lively crowd.  Networking opportunities were abundant as guests sipped on wines from all over the world and enjoyed a fantastic buffet sponsored by the Metropolitan Water District.  MWD's Lily Shraibati, Water System Operations Group Section Manager, made opening remarks.  Past scholarship recipient Christopher Becerra, who just finished his first year at SCI- Arc, spoke about how the 2014 AAa/e Foundation Scholarship has helped him financially.  Lucky attendees also won a variety of raffle prizes, including 4 LA Dodger Tickets, 2 Movie Baskets from Rose Hills, 5 Licensed Software Seats from Bluebeam, 2 Designer Watches from LAUSD's Albert Leung, and 2 Club MVP Angel Baseball Tickets from VCA Engineers.  Special thanks to our very generous sponsors, who have helped us raise thousands of dollars for our 2015 scholarship winners: 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.

 


Corporate Member Profile   
AAa/e appreciates the generous support of Cannon Design  
Cannon Design is ranked among the leading international firms providing healthcare, education, corporate and government planning and design services across a global network of offices.  Recognized for design excellence and technological innovation, the firm's more than 1,000 professionals create environments that are a thoughtful response to the program mission, physical setting and functional purpose, reflecting the spirit and personality of each owner.  The firm is focused on quality - with client satisfaction as the ultimate measurement.    

Yong Kang is the Market Leader, West Region, for Cannon Design's Corporate/Commercial market.  He is responsible for the strategy, growth and development of the practice in the West, and building international client relationships.  Recognized as a key thought leader who provides leadership for the strategic planning and design of major projects around the world, Yong contributes to the global expansion and evolution of his clients' businesses.  In addition to AAa/e, Yong is actively affiliated with numerous professional organizations including: the Urban Land Institute LA Chapter, CoreNet SoCal Chapter, and the Southern California Development Forum.


Welcome!
AAa/e welcomes our new and returning members


AAa/e would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new and returning members: Kenneth Wong, Miyamoto International; Anil Verma, Anil Verma Associates, Inc.; and Mona Shah, PBS Engineers, Inc.  Thank you for your support, and we look forward to networking with you at our next event!


CA High Speed Rail Project Update
BAC representatives Linden Nishinaga Reports:

  • Linden shared with the Board an exquisite new Authority-issued video of the CHSR Project for the ongoing CP-1 design-build construction in the Fresno area.  Go to the following e-link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usu1w3V78uw
  • Also under CP-1, the Fresno River Viaduct is under construction with the initial concrete pouring of its pier foundations.  This aerial structure is the first of three viaducts that will be constructed in this package.
  • The Authority has issued a limited Notice to Proceed to Dragados/Flatiron Joint Venture for civil design-build construction package CP-2/3.
  • CP-4 civil design-build package has been advertised by the Authority.
  • As the CHSR Program transitions from planning to delivery, the Authority has awarded a Rail Delivery Partner (RDP) contract to an international team led by Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc.  The RDP's scope of work includes program management, integration, and program delivery.  The RDP will run through 2022 and has an estimated total value of up to $700 million.  

Stay tuned.....


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!
 
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!


UPDATES, NEWS, AND MORE...  

Caltrans Statewide Small Business Council. Click Here

Metro - TBAC. 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:

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THANKS TO OUR CORPORATE MEMBERS

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