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Stan R. Caldwell, P.E.
Halff Associates Inc.
Dallas, TX
scaldwell@halff.com
Kenna M. Chapin, P.E.
Past President
Wallace Engineering
Tulsa, OK
kmc@wallacesc.com
Mohammed M. Ettouney, PhD, P.E.
Weidlinger Associates
New York, NY
ettouney@wai.com
G. Edward Gibson, PhD, P.E.
Univ. of Texas
Austin, TX
edward.gibson@engr.utexas.edu
John L. Littrell, P.E.
Treasurer
LSW Engineers
San Diego, CA
littj@lswsd.com
Bijan Mohraz, PhD, P.E.
President
SMU
Dallas, TX
bmohraz@engr.smu.edu
Joseph P. Paoluccio, AIA, P.E.
President Elect
PWNA
San Diego, CA
jpp@pwna.com
Halff Associates Inc.
Dallas, TX
scaldwell@halff.com
Kenna M. Chapin, P.E.
Past President
Wallace Engineering
Tulsa, OK
kmc@wallacesc.com
Weidlinger Associates
New York, NY
ettouney@wai.com
Univ. of Texas
Austin, TX
edward.gibson@engr.utexas.edu
John L. Littrell, P.E.
Treasurer
LSW Engineers
San Diego, CA
littj@lswsd.com
Bijan Mohraz, PhD, P.E.
President
SMU
Dallas, TX
bmohraz@engr.smu.edu
Joseph P. Paoluccio, AIA, P.E.
President Elect
PWNA
San Diego, CA
jpp@pwna.com
September/October 2004
Announcements
Join a New AEI Committee
This year AEI is adding new technical committees and strengthening our existing committees. We invite you to apply for membership in one or more of the following new technical committees: anchoring, building serviceability, business protocol, facility management, glazing, healthy buildings, integration of systems, project delivery methods, site planning, sustainable buildings and CAD guidelines for fully integrated automated project processes. Joining a committee is a great way to take full advantage of the benefits of your AEI membership. To apply for a committee, send an e-mail including the committee you wish to join, a statement of interest and your resume or other applicable credentials to aei@asce.org. The deadline for committee applicants is Tuesday, September 28th, 2004.
Online Magazine Coming Soon - Writers Wanted!
The Architectural Engineering Institute in coordination with the Construction Institute is publishing a quarterly online magazine, and the first issue is due in January 2005. Some of the cross cutting topics that will be included are security, fire, life safety, delivery methods, integration of systems, constructability, life cycle costs, the building envelope, sustainability, and many more. If you are interested in writing for the AEI online magazine or would like more information please contact Sue Richardson at suerichardson@asce.org or 703-295-6054.
Call for Honorary ASCE Members
Honorary Membership is the highest possible grade of membership within ASCE and currently only includes 534 individuals. This year's nominations are due November 1, 2004. To learn more about how to nominate an honorary member visit the ASCE website or call (800) 548-2723 for more information.
Members Needed for the Standards and Guidelines Administrative Committee
The AEI Board of Governors has established a Standards and Guidelines Administrative Committee to develop and oversee committees engaged in preparing standards related to building issues as well as to coordinate guidelines development activities. Persons interested in participating on the committee are invited to express their interest by contacting Susan Richardson at suerichardson@asce.org or 703-295-6054.
Voluntary Contributions
Your voluntary contribution to AEI in 2005 will allow the Institute to continue serving the industry with expanded programs and new activities.
» Click here for additional information regarding your voluntary contribution.
Contributions may be processed online at www.asce.org/renewal, by mail, or by calling 800-548-ASCE (2723).
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Internship Opportunity!
The National Academies' Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Internship Program is now accepting applications from graduate and postdoctoral students for its winter, summer and fall 2005 sessions. The program is designed to engage science, engineering, medical, veterinary, business and law students in the analysis and creation of public policy and to familiarize them with the interactions of science, technology and government. The application deadline for the winter session is Monday, Nov. 1.
» Click here for more information.
AEI News
AEI's Strategic Plan
This year the AEI Board completed the Institute's 2005 strategic plan. The Board further refined the core values and vision which provides us with the challenge to become the global leader for the development and operation of buildings. The plan also outlines goals and objectives that will guide AEI for years to come.
» Click here to see the complete 2005 Strategic Plan.
Bylaw Changes
The ASCE Board will discuss and vote on two amendments to the AEI bylaws at their meeting in October in Baltimore, Maryland. Article IV references the creation of Corporate and Supporting Corporate memberships. These new membership levels will replace the current Industry Member and Affiliate Industry Membership levels. Article V concerns a decrease in AEI-only membership dues from $140 to $100 per year. The new AEI-only member rate of $100 does not include the Journal of Architectural Engineering but the Journal can be purchased at the member price of $51. The AEI-only membership does include the new online quarterly magazine scheduled to come out in January. Click on the links below to read the text of the proposed changes. Please direct any comments on the proposed amendments to aei@asce.org by October 5th.
» Article IV
» Article V
ASCE Governance Restructuring Passed
ASCE members voted this month on the first significant restructuring of ASCE governance in 30 years. This restructuring streamlines representation by decreasing the ASCE Board from 28 members to 17 and adds two Institute Elected Directors as well as two At-Large Directors. Adding these four directors broadens representation by diverse technical communities. One of the greatest benefits for AEI is that ASCE/AEI members can elect Institute leaders directly to the ASCE Board.
» Click here for the ASCE Press Release.
Highlights from the NCEES Annual Meeting
The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) held its 83rd Annual Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio on August 11 - 14, 2004. All of the discussions and motions passed could not possibly be covered here, but the following summary describes the key issues of interest to architectural engineers including the Architectural Engineering P.E. exam, the NCEES position on fire protection and design-build, and the Model Law Structural Engineer designation.
» Click here for more information.
Conferences & Seminars
2004 Professional Design-Build Conference
Teaming for Success: The Integrated Advantage
Chicago, Illinois
November 3-5, 2004
Register now and Save!
The largest Design-Build event in the world offers outstanding networking opportunities including two luncheons and two receptions. Session topics include: transportation, water and wastewater, buildings and process, fundamentals of design-build project delivery, and public works. Member Price: by 10/4/04 $750, after 10/4/04 $850, after 10/29/04 and on-site $950. Non-Member Price: by10/4/04 $950, after 10/4/04 $1,050, after 10/29/04 and on-site $1,150.
Visit the conference Web Site for more information.
TISP Breakfast Speaker Series
Army Navy Club, Washington DC
October 14, 2004; 8am-9:30am
The TISP Breakfast Speaker Series provides educational and networking opportunities with leading public and private sector experts discussing the latest developments in security, public policy, and technological advances related to critical domestic infrastructure security and protection.
» Click here for more information on the TISP Breakfast Speaker Series.
Infrastructure Security for the Built Environment Congress (ISBE 2004)
St. Louis Missouri
November 7-10, 2004
Join government officials and A/E/C professionals at more than a dozen plenary and panel sessions featuring new and emerging policies, programs, and technologies that effect the security of America's critical infrastructure at the ISBE Congress. Congress features include; plenary sessions on new federal infrastructure security codes & standards and federal facility needs & programs, panels devoted to terrorism insurance & liability issues and security issues and technologies in various sectors including ports & waterways, rail & transit systems, energy facilities, water & wastewater, airports, bridges & highways, and buildings, and an exhibit hall featuring 75 exhibitors highlighting products and services related to critical infrastructure protection. Attendance is limited to the first 700 registrants.
» Click here for registration and program information.
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