BLUEPRINT: The AAa/e Newsletter
August 2016

IN THIS ISSUE


2016 Healthcare Update - 8/18
Come hear about upcoming opportunities at Cedars, USC and LA County! 
 
Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to network face-to-face with the leaders of our region's premier healthcare providers, Cedars Sinai, USC, and LA County.  Cedars Sinai Director of Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Sean Collins; USC Executive Director of Real Estate Development Brian League; and LA County Department of Public Works Interim Division Head of Project Management Andy Moey will provide you with an update on their recent healthcare projects and what opportunities their capital programs have in store for your AEC firms.  Thank you to our sponsors to date: Premier Sponsor - Glumac; and Event Sponsors - Bernards, CallisonRTKL, CannonDesign, Clark Construction, CO Architects, Degenkolb, DPR, gkkworks, HDR, Kimley Horn, and ZGF.

Thursday, August 18, 2016, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Doubletree Hotel - 120 S. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Members: $55 / Non-Members: $85 / Student Members: $20 w/ID / On-site: Add $15

Click here to register or sponsor now!  



 


Hurry, banquet tables are going fast!

Tuesday, October 4, 2016, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Millennium Biltmore Hotel
 
Confirmed Keynote Speaker: Deborah Flint, CEO, LAWA

Visionary Award: Phil Washington, CEO, Metro

Community Award: Garrett Lee, President, Jamison Properties

Leadership Award: Vincent Yu, Head, Architectural Unit, LA County DPW



Click here to register or sponsor and get your tables and seats before we sell out!


 
 

Corporate Member Profile

Naseer Ahmed, PE - Senior Engineer at TTG! 
Based in Pasadena, CA, TTG was founded in Southern California over 60 years ago.  With its recent merger with KJWW under the IMEG (Integrated Management and Engineering Group) umbrella, the combined firm now consists of over 900 employees in 32 office locations throughout the U.S. and abroad, and is recognized as one of the Top 5 Engineering Companies in the country.  TTG provides integrated engineering solutions to both private and public sector clients, including Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, along with fire protection, technology and low voltage, acoustics, architectural lighting design and medical equipment planning.



A senior engineer with TTG, Naseer Ahmed, PE has been with the firm for more than 28 years. During that time, he has been involved with such landmark projects as The BLOC in downtown L.A., the renovation of the Sheraton Downtown L.A. Hotel, the Broadway Trade Center at 801 S. Broadway, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX.  Naseer has been recognized for his ability to create innovative engineering solutions on both new construction and renovation/modernization.



For more information, please visit the firm's website: www.ttgcorp.com/





AAa/e moves ahead with Metro!

AAa/e members and guest network with Metro's leaders


On Thursday, July 21, Metro's Deputy Executive Director Bryan Pennington updated AAa/e members and guests on the Measure R2, Purple Line Phase 2 & 3; Gold Line Foothill Extension; Highway Projects; Metro Express Lanes - Transit Station Improvements; Link US Project -  Union Station.  Executive Officer of Environmental Compliance and Sustainability, Program Management Dr. Cris Liban presented updates on Metro's Sustainability programs.  HDR Senior Vice President Tom Kim introduced our speakers and AECOM Vice President Tim Maurier moderated the Q & A session.  Special thanks to Premier Sponsors AECOM and HDR, and Event Sponsors CH2M, Kimley Horn, and VCA Engineers for sponsoring our luncheon!



 


Save the Date! 
September Luncheon Program: Higher Education



Thursday, September 22, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Doubletree Hotel, Little Tokyo, Downtown L.A.

Click here to register or sponsor!
 

Post your jobs here!

AAa/e announces new FREE Job Portal for Members



Southern California market is booming and firms are actively searching for qualified entry-level and seasoned AEC professionals to service our myriad of public and private sector projects.  Did you just land a multi-million contract and need a senior-level Project Manager to take charge?  Look no further, the AAa/e Job Portal is your answer!  AAa/e members can avoid pricey headhunter fees and post their firms' open positions on the AAa/e website, for free!  Click here to post your job opening in the AAa/e Job Portal's online form.


Congratulations!


AAa/e is committed to providing a platform for empowering AEC professionals with professional growth.  If you or any AAa/e member in your firm has been recently promoted in your firm or recognized with a special award or organizational standing, please let us know so that we can announce your achievements to the community.  
  


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, 2016 Awards Banquet, Masters Series, Student Networking Events, and Scholarship Fundraiser. 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:

Read More > 



AAa/e PHOTO GALLERY


THANKS TO OUR CORPORATE MEMBERS









































 





HOK

























Asian American Architects/Engineers | 645 W. 9th Street | Unit 110-175 | Los Angeles | CA | 90015