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MDOT-ACEC Announce New Partnership Award
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 The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/M), in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), is excited to announce the launch of the "MDOT-ACEC Partnership Charter Award". Nominations are currently being accepted. This award recognizes project managers and consultants for their commitment to excellence and promoting an enhanced business partnership based on the ideals set forth in the MDOT/ACEC Partnership Charter Agreement. These ideals include mutual trust, effective communication, continuous improvement, embracing innovation, and timely issues resolution.
The award will be judged equally on five important principles:
* Providing Cost-Effective, High-Quality Services
* Partnering in Streamlining Business Practices
* Engaging in Effective Communication
* Commitment to Transparency & Accountability
* Promoting Innovation and Sustainability
Projects accomplished by team effort between MDOT project managers and ACEC consultants are eligible to receive this award. Applications for the 2013 award will be received by the MDOT Performance Excellence Division through Sept. 30, 2013. Projects must have achieved substantial completion by Dec. 31, 2012, to be eligible for the 2013 award year. The 2013 award will be announced at the MDOT/ACEC Workshop on January 30, 2014.
Additional details are available on the MDOT's website under "Doing Business" at http://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,4616,7-151-9625_62989_65292---,00.html and on the ACEC website under "Awards".
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MSPE Announces 2013-24 Officers
| MSPE is proud to announce their current officers. Leanne Panduren, PE, FNSPE, the NSPE Treasurer and former MSPE President, installed the officers at the MSPE Annual Meeting in Traverse City. MSPE looks forward to an active year, please watch your Friday Facts and the MSPE website for events.
President: Martha Darnton, PE, Conestoga-Rovers & Associates
President Elect: Don Heck, PE (Interim), Wolverine Engineers
Secretary: Nancy McClain, PE, MSPE
Treasurer: Jim Kirkwood, PE, Prein & Newhof
Immediate Past President: Fernando Arze-Peredo, PE, Commonwealth Associates, Inc.
Regional Vice-Presidents
VP Northern: Rob Green, PE, MDOT
VP Eastern: Phil Porte, PE, BMJ Engineers & Surveyors
VP Western: Matthew Tipping, PE, Century A & E
VP Southeastern: Douglas Thompson, PE, E-Fresh Solutions
VP Mid-Michigan: N. Robert Uddin, PE, Commonwealth Associates, Inc.
Practice Division Presidents
PEC President: Brad McAvoy, PE, Owen Ames Kimball Co.
PEG President: Patrick Lewis, PE, City of Monroe
PEI President: Bob Curtis, PE, General Dynamics Land Systems
PEHE President: Mahmoud El-Gamal, Ph.D, PE, PSI Inc
PEPP President : Fritz Klingler, PE, FK Engineering
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Jeffery S. Elliott, PE, Named NSPE Fellow
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 | Jeffery Elliott, PE, accepts his Fellowship award from Leanne Panduren, PE
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Jeffery Elliott, PE was honored with the designation of Fellow by NSPE at their April 2014 Board of Directors Meeting. His Fellow pin and certificate were presented by Leanne Panduren, PE, FNSPE at the MSPE Annual Meeting in June.
Jeff has been, and continues to be, very active at the Chapter, State, and National Levels. He is a Past-President of MSPE and past NSPE Central Region Director. He is currently on the Legislative and Governmental Affairs Committee, Awards Committee, and the Southeastern Chapter Board. He also the Cubmaster for Cub Scout Pack 421 and an Assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 426, both in in Manchester, Michigan. In addition, he has served as an engineering mentor for an urban public school in Detroit, MI competing in the Future City competition. Jeff is a graduate of Lawrence Technological University and is a Vice-President of TTL Associates in Plymouth, Michigan.
Please join us in congratulating Jeff on this well deserved honor.
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ASCE Lansing-Jackson Branch to Host Presentation on Continuing Education for PE's
ASCE's Lansing-Jackson Branch will host an informational session on CEUs and what it means for licensed Michigan engineers on Wednesday, September 18. ASCE Executive Director, Ron Brenke, will give the presentation at 11:30 a.m. in MDOT's Pictured Rocks/Sleeping Bear rooms (VanWagoner Building, 425 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing).
Lunch will be provided for $5 per person and registrations can be sent to Jon Stratz (jonstratz@gmail.com or 517.763.9875).
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Registration now open for the 143rd ASCE Annual Conference
| The 143rd ASCE Annual Conference will be held October 9 - 12, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Civil Engineers - The Foundation of the Nation Emphasis of the Program
Civil Engineering is evolving with the integrated global marketplace. Dynamic discussions will explore the changes shaping the profession today and in the future. Investigate how investments in technology and infrastructure are spurring innovation and accelerating productivity, how global capital is impacting infrastructure construction and how the global supply chain is affecting project delivery. Skills, and knowledge of banking, finance, and revenue forecasting are needed to produce engineers capable of addressing global infrastructure problems. Explore the impacts of financing, public private partnerships, and other financial innovations on civil engineers and their influence on business development.
View conference/registration here.
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Legislation Affecting Engineers
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Transportation Funding
Discussions continue in the legislature to find a long-term solution to properly fund repairs for Michigan's transportation system. Shifting the 6% sales tax revenues on gasoline to the transportation fund while implementing a 1% increase in the general sales tax to replace the revenue for schools and local governments seem to be the preferred solution at this time.
Affidavit of Merit (SB 309)
SB 309 received a hearing by the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 30. The majority of testimony was in support of the bill. Ron Brenke, ACEC Executive Director, and attorney Craig Thompson testified in support of the bill. Ben Tiseo testified in support on behalf of AIA. The bill seeks to prevent the filing of frivolous lawsuits against design professionals by requiring the plantiff to file an affidavit of merit signed by a licensed design professional.
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ACEC Scholarship Golf Outing
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ACEC will hold the 27th Annual Scholarship Golf Outing on Friday, September 13 at the Timber Ridge Golf Club. This event is one of only 2 yearly activities that help fund ACEC's scholarship program. This year, $10,000 was awarded to deserving engineering students...and we hope you'll show your support by joining us for a fun day of networking, golf, food and prizes. This is a great opportunity to entertain your clients or simply interact with your peers.
Hole and breakfast/reception sponsorships are also available.
Click register to sign up today.
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2013 SAVE THE DATES!
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August 16-17: ASCE Region 3 Assembly (Chicago, IL) August 30: ACEC Engineering/Surveying Excellence Awards Intents to Enter due September 13: ACEC Scholarship Golf Outing (Timber Ridge - Lansing) September 30: MDOT-ACEC Partnership Award Deadline October 3: ACEC CEO Roundtable - Livonia October 9-12: 2013 ASCE Annual Conference (Charlotte, NC) October 17: ACEC CEO Roundtable - Grand Rapids October 26-30: ACEC National Fall Conference (Scottsdale, AZ) |
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Engineering Center | Questions about engineering?
Please contact:
Ron Brenke, PE Executive Director ACEC & ASCE 517-332-2066
Nancy McClain, PE
Executive Director
MSPE 517-487-9388 |
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