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Over
fifty ACEC/CO members gathered for Legislative Day at
the Old Supreme Court Chambers at the Capitol this week
to hear from leading Colorado legislators on budget
cuts, transportation funding, possibilities for stimulus
package funds, and to hear from ACEC/CO leaders on the
importance of getting involved with the legislative
process and getting to know our legislators.
Speaker of the House Terrance Carroll (D), estimated that
40,000 jobs could be created in transportation and
peripheral industries by increasing transportation
funding. “There’s no question that this economic
downturn provides an opportunity to test ourselves and
to stretch ourselves…Transportation funding [is] the one
place where we impact all the citizens of Colorado.”
Senator Abel Tapia (D), a member of the Joint Budget
Committee and a civil engineer, commented that we are
working with “a very demanding and challenging budget
that is probably going to be with us for…at least three
years.” He spoke about the possibilities for the
national stimulus package and described variables that
could affect how those funds might help Colorado, as
well as possibilities for a state stimulus package.
Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry (R) advocated re-allocating
road-use tax revenue to transportation spending and
described his goals to “take the budget we have
and…build transportation funding into it…on a
compounding basis” instead of allowing transportation
funding to get what’s left at the end of the line of
funding priorities.
 Representative Cory Gardner (R) said, “We need to find
wasteful spending and ineffective programs” and
eliminate them, and “take advantage of this downturn now
to [put] the structures in place so that in the next
economic downturn, we won’t have to make cuts in higher
education and infrastructure…”
Legislators demonstrated their enthusiasm for hearing
thoughts and ideas from Colorado’s engineering community
at lunch, where they joined us for informal discussions
with members interested in transportation, business
practices, and water issues.
Legislators who met with Transportation members:
Legislators who met with Business Practices Members:
Legislators who met with Water Members:
"Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the
people"
- Abraham Lincoln
It
seems fitting to start with a quote from
Lincoln, as we celebrate the bicentennial of his
birth this month. It is also fitting in this
time of great political interest and political
change. The election and inauguration are over,
and the Colorado legislative session has begun.
Seems like the last year (or more) has been
centered on political discussion and debate. Now
that the partying and speeches are over, it’s
time to get down to business. The 2008 US
election was the highest voter turn-out since
1968, and ACEC/CO is following the trend of
increased political interest. This year at
our Legislative Day we had the highest turnout
of our members. I personally am very heartened
by the trend, as I truly believe that the more
our members engage in this process, the better
our country will be. As engineers, our
members have a solid, logical approach to
problem solving, and providing that insight to
lawmakers can only be a good thing.
At
Legislative Day we heard from details from
leadership regarding the challenges facing the
state of Colorado. As our lobbyist Bill Artist
observed, the leadership was definitely focused
on the challenges, and on the solutions. Our
members are more active than ever, especially
through the Legislative, Water and
Transportation Committees. Committee members
have been meeting individually with legislators,
testifying before the legislative committees,
and sending letters both at a state and federal
level. Marilen and I testified before the “Jobs
by June” committee in December, and we have been
submitting information from our members
regarding issues facing businesses. We have
also been working on a white paper in
partnership with AIA and AGC, focused on the
importance of infrastructure investments and on
spending on the built environment. At a
national level, ACEC has been providing
significant input to the House, Senate, and
White House regarding the stimulus package. For
those of you who want to stay current on a daily
basis, you can visit the legislative page at
http://www.acec-co.org/legislative/legis_updates.html,
and be sure to check your e-mail every week for
the new
Legislative Voice newsletter.
To date, the
Board has officially voted to support the FASTER
bill, which increases the available funding for
transportation in the state, and also the
proposed prompt pay legislation. As always, we
want to hear from our members regarding other
issues and bills of interest, so please do not
hesitate to send an e-mail to the office, and
they will distribute it to the appropriate
committees and to the Board. The pace is fast
and furious at the state capitol, so remember to
respond as quickly as possible, or else we will
miss the boat! I saw a bumper sticker not too
long ago that I think President Lincoln would
have supported - If the people will lead, the
leaders will follow. So please help the
Council lead on these important issues.
-Lauren Evans, ACEC/CO
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Energy Tax Deductions Available to Project Designers
By Lee Johnson, CPA, CCIFP
Designers of energy-saving systems may
qualify for tax deductions from reductions in annual
energy costs for newly constructed or renovated
buildings.
Federal tax deductions passed in 2005
allow some engineers and architects generous allowances
for their part in the construction or renovation of
energy-efficient buildings, in particular, government
buildings. The incoming administration has proposed the
renovation of government buildings as an item
in its economic stimulus package, opening a door that
may help engineers and architects reduce their taxes
while thinking green.
The owners of commercial buildings
typically receive the benefit of deductions for
energy-efficient construction and renovation. The
exception is government buildings—government entities do
not pay taxes and cannot benefit from tax deductions.
Therefore, the law provides that the party responsible
for creating the technical specifications for the
energy-saving system(s) may qualify for the deduction.
The law applies to all government
buildings whether local, state or federal. Most commonly
the tax deductions are associated with the construction
or renovation of public schools, colleges and
universities, but would also apply to office buildings,
courthouses and other public buildings.
Tax Benefit Knowledge -- A Competitive
Edge for Engineers
Projects may be won or lost based in part
on the degree to which energy-saving materials and
systems are incorporated into the design. When asked,
Scott Tracy, Clifton Gunderson’s firm-wide construction
practice leader, stated what he thought of the potential
for architects and engineers to win business based on
their green readiness. He said, “Professionals involved
in the construction process can play a critical role in
promoting and designing buildings that maximize energy
efficiency and tax savings. The ability to provide this
expertise adds substantial value to their services.”
Deduction Details
Projects that yield a 10 to 50 percent
savings on annual energy costs can net a deduction
ranging from 60 cents to $1.80 per square foot. To
qualify for these energy deductions under current law,
buildings must be located in the U.S. and the
energy-efficient property must be placed into service
after Dec. 31, 2005, and before Jan. 1, 2014. The energy
savings must be achieved by constructing or renovating
any one of three building systems — the envelope
(exterior walls, floor, roof, doors, windows, etc.),
interior lighting or heating, cooling and hot water
systems. Qualification for the deduction is determined
by comparing the energy savings to Standard 90.1-2001 of
the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
Before deductions can be claimed, the
taxpayer must obtain independent certification of energy
savings from a qualified, licensed professional engineer
or third party contractor using Department of
Energy-approved software.
If the building meets the 50 percent
energy savings requirement, it will qualify for a tax
deduction of $1.80 per square foot. If the energy
savings are less it may still qualify for a partial
deduction of 60 cents per square foot if energy costs
related to the envelope, interior lighting, and heating,
cooling and hot water systems are reduced by 16.7
percent. A special election for the building envelope is
available if energy costs related to the exterior walls,
floor, roof, doors and windows are reduced by 10 percent
and interior lighting and heating, cooling and hot water
systems are reduced by 20 percent.
Special interim rules, in effect prior to
publication of final Section 179D regulations, allow up
to 60 cents per square foot deduction for a 40 percent
reduction in lighting power density. Various other
requirements must also be met, but the calculation of
this deduction is significantly easier and requires no
other energy cost reductions within the building.
Tax deductions are available for
energy-saving systems placed in service from Jan. 1,
2006 through Dec. 31, 2013. Even if the deductions were
not originally taken in 2006 or 2007, they can generally
be claimed now by amending previously filed returns.
Green Benefit is Enduring
There is little doubt that green building
is here to stay. High energy costs have always been an
incentive for improving the energy efficiency of
buildings. Now the threat of global climate change and a
struggling economy have ratcheted up the urgency of
efforts by the government to promote energy-conscious
building practices. The value of green building
construction is projected to increase to $60 billion by
2010.
Whether or not the current energy tax
deduction is available to qualified design and
construction professionals becomes less of a
consideration in light of the long-term benefit of
energy efficiency – reduced energy consumption and lower
costs. Engineers, architects and contractors that
educate themselves and their customers about green
technologies and building methods will be better
positioned to be a part of the green market of the
future.
About Clifton Gunderson
Clifton Gunderson, ranked as one of the
Nation’s largest certified public accounting and
consulting firms, provides a wide range of assurance,
accountintg, tax, and consulting services to clients in
a variety of industries including construction and real
estate. Founded in 1960, Clifton Gunderson has a staff
of more than 2,000 professionals serving clients from 45
offices across the country. The firm has been recognized
as one of the country’s best places to work. If you
would like to learn more about our firm, visit our Web
site at
www.cliftoncpa.com.
Lee H. Johnson, CPA, CCIFP, is a
partner in Clifton Gunderson’s Denver office. His 20
years experience includes tax planning, tax compliance,
and accounting and financial consulting, with an
emphasis in construction and real estate development. He
is a member of the Institute of Certified Construction
Industry Financial Professionals, a board member of the
Colorado Chapter of Construction Financial Management
Association, and a
sustaining member of the American Council of
Engineering Companies of Colorado and the Associated
General Contractors.
By Nancy Whitsel of
Performance Resources Consulting, and ACEC/CO Future Leaders
Instructor
Words from Future Leaders participants:
"Well worth the time and cost. The
topics are relevant and not part of normal engineering
curriculum."
"The FL program is like medicine. I’m
not always eager to attend, but it was good for me. This
series made me a better, more valuable employee."
"Good workshops. Regardless of
experience level, attending can provide new skills or
further refine existing skills."
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Your Key to Success in Business
Relationships
Effective
Communication is a critical
key to success in any business relationship—whether it
is your boss, a co-worker, or client. Communicating a
message is an interactive exercise between two people;
therefore, both the sender and receiver have
responsibilities to complete the process. To be most
effective, practice these four basic skills: Listening, Questioning, Feedback, and Non-Verbal Messages.
Using these 4 steps encourages dialogue, which makes
your communication style clear and powerful.
I.
LISTENING is possibly the most important key
to great communication. Since we have two ears, it is
best to spend twice as much time receiving information
than sending your message. Listening is the greatest
compliment that you can give anyone. It is a skill
requiring your complete and undivided attention. This
complex process of hearing takes place inside your
brain, so it should be demonstrated through physical
attention, inviting posture, encouraging gestures and
good eye contact.
II. QUESTIONING
is essential to understand
others and identify how you can best respond. Before
answering, it is sometimes a good strategy to ask
questions for more clarity. With appropriate
questioning, you can gain a better understanding of
others’ thoughts, feelings, and perceptions. Knowing
this allows you to form a more complete overview of the
issue so that your input can be more valuable.
III.
FEEDBACK
is the critical link needed to complete the
communication process. Good feedback helps others to
realize that they have been both heard and understood.
A very powerful method to do this is to paraphrase. This means to summarize in your own words both the
emotion and the content you have received.
Appropriate feedback contributes positively to the
communication process. Therefore, focus on: the
issue—not the person; the facts—not your opinion;
sharing ideas—not giving advice.
IV.
Non-Verbal
Messages
help complete the communication process in two ways:
1) to provide impact
when delivering and 2) to supply insight when you are
receiving.
Non-verbal messages
are a physical form of feedback that includes the
following:
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Body Language –
visual clues such as posture and gestures that
demonstrate emotions.
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Facial Expression
– eye contact, smiles, frowns that
help emphasize or dramatize the meaning of your
statements.
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Voice Quality
– pitch, tone, volume, and inflection that adds
character to the message.
Communication
is a very complex concept and a key ingredient that
contributes to excellent interpersonal relationships.
To learn the specifics of how to develop effective
business communication skills,
read more about Future Leader workshops starting March
5. The brochure will show how your project
managers can benefit by attending. To register please
call Jennifer Shaw at 303-832-2200 or e-mail
jennifer@acec-co.org.
© 2009 Nancy Whitsel, Performance Resources Consulting
Prospective Individual Members
John Migliaccio,
San Engineering, LLC
Prospective Affiliate Members
Mark Boggs, PBS&J
Robert Manzanares, HNTB Corporation
Prospective Sustaining Member
Cathy Smith, EGS, Inc.
Welcome New Sustaining Member
Robert Eadie, IntraSearch, Inc.,
5340 S. Quebec St. #300 S. 303-759-5050 ext.195
readie@intrasearch.com IntraSearch, Inc.
provides services in aerial mapping, satellite mapping
and GIS data. Recommended by John McLain.
Resignations
John Patterson, J.W. Patterson & Associates,
Inc.
DeWayne Hansen, HCL Engineering & Surveying, LLC
Jean Phillips, JP Engineering, Inc.
Wendell Day, AES Colorado Ltd.
James Sato, J.F. Sato & Associates, Inc.
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President's
Report
General
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ACEC’s “full court press” in Congress
on the stimulus bill helped yield $100 billion in
new infrastructure and facilities in the House;
action is now in Senate. Maintaining close liaison with ACEC
members and state organizations on stimulus bill.
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Four new Executive Committee members
have been elected by the Board of Directors for
terms beginning April, 2009: Gerald Stump (TN) to
serve as chairman-elect; Robin Greenleaf (MA),
Bartlett Patton (CA), and Kenneth Wightman (OR) –
each to serve as Vice Chairmen. (See
Last Word
January 22, 2009).
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Engineering Excellence Awards program
received 168 entries this year, compared to 158 in
2008, for judging to take place in February and
recognition of winners at the EEA black-tie gala
April 28, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
Government Affairs
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Approved Minuteman Fund grant for
ACEC/Virginia statute revision effort to permit A/E
firms to use limitation of liability clauses in
their contracts without challenge.
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Advocated for successful House
passage of the $819 billion stimulus bill that
includes over $46 billion in transportation, over
$17 billion in environmental, and over $49 billion
in energy infrastructure, as well as over $37
billion funding for public buildings, and business
favorable tax provisions including repeal of the 3%
withholding mandate.
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Launched “Economic Stimulus Resource
Center” on the ACEC website for easy access to bill
summaries, legislative text, ACEC advocacy and other
materials related to the stimulus effort.
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Extended ACEC’s congratulations and
support to new Secretary of Transportation Ray
LaHood on his confirmation.
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The final fundraising tally for
ACEC/PAC in 2008 was $605,500 and $1.6 million for
the 2007-2008 election cycle, a new record; 34 State
Organizations achieved their 2008 ACEC/PAC goal,
also a new record.
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Successfully challenged the use of
“cascading set aside” procurements for A/E services
by the Corps of Engineers.
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Secured several key industry
priorities among recommendations released by the
National Committee on Levee Safety, including the
need to address emerging liability issues.
Institute for Business Management
Action Alert: Encourage Senators to Pass Stimulus
Package and Repeal 3% Withholding
The House of Representatives recently
passed an economic stimulus package that includes over
$140 billion in new funding for infrastructure and
public buildings as well as schools, health care
facilities and other structures, as well as full repeal
of the onerous
3% withholding mandate on government
contracts. See more information the repeal of the
3% withholding mandate.
The focus now shifts to the Senate, which
is taking up a stimulus package this week that includes
funding for infrastructure, energy and public buildings,
but at levels below the House-passed bill. ACEC members
are asked to contact their Senators today and urge them
to increase infrastructure funding in the bill and to
add language from the House bill to repeal the 3%
withholding mandate.
Click here to log in to ACEC’s Legislative Action
Center, where you will find a sample letter. ACEC
members are encouraged to add individual, firm and
state-specific details to their message, and to FAX the
letter to their Senators (the fax number will be
included on the sample letter).
ACEC members are encouraged to sign up
for service on ACEC National committees. Participation
on an ACEC committee brings vitality to the Council and
ensures that the issues of members are dealt with in
Council operations.
Most of ACEC's committees are "open" (i.e., sign up and
you're on!). A few require appointment by the incoming
ACEC chairman. The terms of committee members begin
during the 2009 Annual Convention, April 26-29.
Open and appointive committees are listed below. Be sure
to share this information with co-workers and encourage
them to volunteer as well—remember, ACEC committee
membership is open to all employees of ACEC member
firms.
Open Committees
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Contract Documents Committee
Environment & Energy Committee
Federal Agencies & Procurement
Advocacy Committee
Institute for Business Management Committee
Peer Review Sub-Committee*
SEI Alumni Committee**
International Committee
Management Practices Committee
Membership Committee
Public Relations Committee |
Risk Management Committee
Tax and Regulatory Affairs Committee
Transportation Committee Appointive Committees:
Budget Committee
Engineering Excellence Awards Committee
Planning Cabinet
Professional Conduct Committee
Bylaws & Procedures Committee
ACEC/AASHTO Joint Committee
Tellers Committee |
*Must be employees of Peer Reviewed firms.
**Must be SEI Alumni.
Click here to view current Committee Goals.
To join a committee, send an email
message to Mary Ann Emely, ACEC vice president of
operations,
memely@acec.org and designate which
committee(s) you are interested in joining.
Remember, if your interest is in an "open" committee,
you will automatically be added. If you are interested
in an "appointive" committee, please so indicate and if
you are selected, you will be notified in March.
Current members of "open" committees will be
automatically continued, unless they advise otherwise.
If you have questions about the process, please contact
memely@acec.org.
Current Members of ACEC Committees:
ACEC PAC Champion: Gregg Ten Eyck
Awards: Stu Monical, Chair
Contract Documents: David Furry
Environment and Energy: Todd
Bragdon, Tim Corrigan, Doug Eberhart, Russ Erbes, Lauren Evans,
Brian Kennedy, Peter Smith, Dave Stewart, Jim Viellenave,
Tim Voltz, Bill Wallace, Sasha Woodard
Federal Agencies and Procurement:
Brien Gidlow, Mark Hamouz, Pete Lagasse
Management Practices: Brien Gidlow,
Bill Siegel
Membership: Bob Felsburg
PR: Narender Kumar
Risk Management: Sue Zen
Small Firm Council: Gregg Ten
Eyck, Chair
Transportation: Jim Brady, Ken
Burns, David Perez, Rob Refvem
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CDOT, FHWA and ACEC/CO are taking
a collaborative effort to define what makes a quality
NEPA document and how to get there. To this end, we are
co-hosting two workshops. The first workshop will be
February 26th, 1:00 - 5:00 pm at the Police Protective
Association, 2105 Decatur St. The next will be April
16th, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at FHWA, 12300 West Dakota
Ave., Trail Ridge Rd. Conf. Rm, Lakewood. Register for
the workshops by sending your name, agency/company,
e-mail address and the days you plan to attend to
deborah.mcalexander@fhwa.dot.gov. For general questions and more information contact
Stephanie Gibson at
Stephanie.gibson@fhwa.dot.gov.
Women's
Forum: The Art of Gracefully Standing up for
Yourself
 Michele Towers, New Directions
Coaching, LLC, will present The Art of Gracefully Standing Up
for Yourself on March 17th, 4:00 pm.
If you find yourself intimidated by
others, not heard by others, and not respected by
others, then it's time to make a change! Towers'
presentation will touch on these topics.
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How you are perceived by others, versus how you see
yourself,
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Getting your priorities straight when dealing with
difficult people, and
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How to communicate in a more empowering and
confident way.
Breakfast Series Podcasts For Sale
Missed a Wake-up Call Breakfast Series?
Not to worry! Now you can catch up by purchasing our
breakfast series presentations podcasts. Available to
members for $20
each or 3 for $45. To purchase, contact
jennifer@acec-co.org or call
303-832-2200. The following are now available:
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January 7th, 2009: It's Not As Bad
As You Think: An Economic Review By: Brian
Coggon, Engineered Finance, LLC
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December 3rd, 2008: Important Emerging
Trends & Issues By: Bill Wallace of Wallace Futures
Group, LLC,
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November 5th, 2008: Demographics and
the World of Predicting Your Market By: Rod Hoffman,
CEO and co-founder of S&H Consulting
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Engineers in the News
JVA Inc. has named key members of
its staff as senior associates and associates. Howard
McHenry has been named senior associate.
Derek Pedersen, David Heinrich, and Derek
Henderson have been named associates.
 Kevin Greer of Richard P. Arber
Associates (pictured at left) has obtained his professional engineering
license from the state of Colorado.
Nolte Associates Inc. named
Robert Van Uffelen as director of the Fort Collins
office.
Melissa Chalona, P.E., has joined CTL/Thompson
as an environmental project manager within their Fort
Collins Environmental Department.
MWH named
David Barnes CFO and Richard Parry chief risk
and legal officer.
Erik Jeanette and Jessica
Lorentz joined EMC Engineers Inc.
The Denver
office of Parsons Brinckerhoff has named Paul
Scherner lead traffic engineer.
URS Corp. named Ron Miller
program manager, power and renewable energy; Sean
Berzins water/wastewater engineer; Christian
Breedan, civil designer; Dong Ding,
environmental geologist; Brian Bucklin, civil
designer; Zeb Fultz, airport baggage systems
designer; and Brian Francis, civil-geotechnical
engineer.
Congratulations to Alan Lisowy of H-P Geotech,
who
assumed the presidency of CAGE (Colorado Association of
Geotechnical Engineers) last month.
Welcome New Interns 
We are proud to announce that two
interns have recently joined our staff at ACEC/CO.
Luisa Davila
is a our tech intern who manages our podcasts and helps
with other tech-related projects. She is a Technical
Communication (Multimedia) student at Metro State
College of Denver.
Robyn Curtis is the
communications intern and assists with the monthly
newsletter as well as our weekly updates. She is
majoring in journalism with a minor in psychology at
Metro.
Welcome
Ladies!
National Engineers Week is February
15-21. Join your fellow colleagues nationwide in
celebrating this week by checking out the
National Engineers Week Foundation for special
activities and events. Participate in "Introduce a
Girl to Engineering Day," join the "Engineer your Life"
campaign, or view awards nominations to recognize
spectacular individuals within the industry and so much
more!
“The engineer has been, and is, a maker
of history”
- James Kip Finch
ACEC/CO E-Week Activities
Panels from the Colorado Engineering
Excellence Awards competition will be displayed at the
State Capitol during Engineers Week. Legislators will
receive letters highlighting the projects that have a
connection to their district. To view the panels, visit
the east hallway on the first floor of the Capitol, near
the elevators.
Plans to Recognize New Faces and
Outstanding Women in Engineering
Don't miss the
February General Meeting,
where we'll celebrate Engineers Week by recognizing the
2009 Outstanding Women in Engineering nominees and award
winners, and the 2009 New Faces in Engineering.
Two educational videos produced by
ACEC/CO will be aired on stations all over the Colorado
during Engineers Week. Engineering a Century of
Change and Invisible World: The Bridge Makers
will be broadcast by Comcast every week in February
(view Century on Wednesdays at 10pm and
Invisible World on Tuesdays at 8am). Additionally, check your
local listings for air times for the cities of Colorado
Springs, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, and Glenwood Springs,
and Mesa County. Or view the videos in small-screen
format at
www.acec-co.org/students/educationalVideos.html.
Engineering Colorado Magazine Now
Online
The annual ACEC/CO magazine features a
photo of Governor Ritter and ACEC/CO President Lauren
Evans on the cover. Inside, Governor Ritter responds to
questions from ACEC/CO on the issues facing the industry
and the state, and projects completed by member firms
showcase our shared vision for our state. As President
Evans puts it, "ACEC/CO's members have answered the call
to engineer the vision." Our thanks go to all of the
member firms who contributed articles for the magazine,
and to our advertisers. Access it online
here.
How to do Business with the Denver Public Schools
Workshop Offered
A bond was passed last fall, offering
opportunities for engineering firms and others. Come
learn how the procurement process works with DPS.
Workshops are offered February 10 or March 10,
9:30-11:30 am, at the DPS Training Center, 2700 W. 7th
Ave. in Denver. Seating is limited. For more information
or to register,
e-mail
info@denverbusinessassociates.com.
Topics include:
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Certification and pre-qualification
requirements
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Registration as a Business Diversity
Outreach Program Vendor/Contractor
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How to complete Pre-Qualification
Forms
CSU's Professional Learning Institute Looking for
Professionals to Lead Discussions
CSU's Professional Learning Institute is
looking for engineers and other professionals in the
industry to lead discussions on a variety of topics. The
focus is on teaching the soft skills in 1-2 hour
presentations, workshops, or panel discussions. This is
one-time commitment and they are flexible on working
with the speakers. CSU engineering graduates are technically
competent, but need additional professional skills to
better prepare them for their future careers, and to
differentiate them and increase their competitiveness.
The mission for PLI of Colorado State
University College of Engineering is to "prepare
students for engineering careers that advance society
and serve the world." The PLI program focuses on five
areas that are not covered in the standard engineering
curricula: global culture and diversity, innovation,
leadership, public service, and ethics. These areas are
developed into a series of workshops offered each
semester. Students can obtain a certificate upon
graduation for completing PLI requirements. For more
details and information on the program visit
www.engr.colostate.edu/pli/. To participate, contact
Alma Rosales at
csu_pli@yahoo.com
or
303 589 6685.
Come Meet Colorado’s Future Engineers and High Tech
Professionals
Colorado Mathematics, Engineering,
Science, Achievement (MESA) is actively recruiting
volunteers to help facilitate and judge student
competitions at the 2009
High School Engineering and Science Jamboree.
The Jamboree is a hands-on design challenge of
approximately 250 high school MESA students who compete
in a series of improv and built-in-advance engineering
challenges.
For a detailed description of the competition list,
including rules and guidelines, please visit the website
at
www.cmesa.org/projects/jamboree/index.html.
To volunteer, contact Victor Vialpando at
victor.vialpando@ucdenver.edu or 303.352.3869 or Gale Day at 720.352.5771.
No engineering experience is required to participate.
Judges Wanted for Science & Engineering Fair
If you enjoy science, have a good
knowledge base and enjoy working with students, please
consider judging at the 2009 Denver Metropolitan
Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Wednesday,
February 25th at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
The judges orientation/networking session begins at
11:00 am, to which all judges are encouraged to attend.
Register before February 13th. For more information
contact Meredith Tennis at 303-315-0017 or
meredith.tennis@uchsc.edu.
SWE-RMS Announces Essay Contest for 6th Graders
The Society for Women Engineers, Rocky
Mountain Section is accepting entries to their annual
essay contest for 6th graders. Deadline is March 3. Do
you know a teacher or student who should enter? For more
information, contact Sonya Reiser at
sonyareiser@yahoo.com.
CASE
Publications on Sale and Valentine's Day Merchandise at the
ACEC Bookstore
Save 20% on Council of American
Structural Engineers, (CASE), Publications, CASE
Contracts and CASE Tools during
the month of February. The discount will be applied
automatically at check-out. Also,
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at checkout
to receive free domestic ground shipping through
February 12, 2009 when you order Valentines Day
Merchandise at the ACEC
Bookstore.
The Business of Design Consulting Program
ACEC presents an The Business of Design Consulting for the Engineering
Firm of the 21st Century, March 25-28 in
Orlando, FL. Register by Feb 27 for discounted
prices. Contact La'Creshea Makonnen at
education@acec.org
or call 202-347-7474, ext. 338.
Engineering Graduate Student Visit Day
Colorado State University's College of
Engineering hosts an Engineering Graduate Student Visit
Day on Friday, March 6 to highlight engineering graduate programs and research opportunities
at CSU. Click
here for more information.
P.E. Civil Breadth Exam Review Courses
Six-session review for the
Principles and Practices of Engineering Civil Breadth
Exam, scheduled for Saturdays 8am - 5pm from March 7
through April 18, Registration deadline is Friday, February 20. See the
Student Application
to register.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Seminar
The Promise and the 2009 Reality for
A/E/C Firms: ACEC presents the
experiences of industry innovators who are transforming
the BIM multi-dimensional project planning concept into
an A/E/C marketplace advantage, March 26-27 in Seattle,
WA. To register and for additional
information visit the ACEC website,
www.acec.org or e-mail
education@acec.org,
or by contact phone at 202-347-7474 ext. 338.
SWE-RMS Joint Meeting with School of Mines
Volunteers needed for a panel
discussion/presentation to encourage students to
transition to professional members in SWE. Wednesday
March 18, 12-12:50 pm at the CSM campus. E-mail Aspen
Coombs at
aspenleaf5@hotmail.com.Corporate sponsorship is
sought for the lunch.
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Legislative Day
Engineers Benefit When Government Jobs Go
Green: Energy Tax Deductions Available to Project Designers
