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Budget conference: FSU lands several big construction projects in PECO

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Budget conference: FSU lands several big construction projects in PECO By Gabrielle Russon, Florida Politics

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President’s Message: June 2025

President's MessageBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Dr. Charles Davis Dear fellow FES members, I hope the beginning of summer is going well for you. It’s not too hot yet, gardens are overflowing with flowers, and school is out for the summer. Yes, we are discussing the delightful days of June, and we want to enjoy every…

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Hits and misses of the 2025 Florida Legislature

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Hits and misses of the 2025 Florida Legislature By ABC7 Staff

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President’s Message: May 2025

President's MessageBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Dr. Charles Davis Dear fellow FES members, As we step into May, I want to take a moment to reflect on April, which was National Volunteer Month – a time to celebrate the spirit of service and recognize those who give their time and energy to make a difference. At…

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High Schoolers Attend Northwest Florida Construction Career Days

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

High Schoolers Attend Northwest Florida Construction Career Days By NorthEscambia.com

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Students came ‘for a day out of school and left with a career’ at Construction Career Days

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Students came ‘for a day out of school and left with a career’ at Construction Career Days By Edward Bunch III – Pensacola News Journal

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FDOT hosts 5th annual Construction Career Days

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FDOT hosts 5th annual Construction Career Days By Daeshen Smith – Fox News

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FDOT to connect 1,300 Northwest Florida high school students with construction career opportunities

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

FDOT to connect 1,300 Northwest Florida high school students with construction career opportunities By Jared Williams – Get the Coast

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Jimmy Patronis gets named to key transportation committee in Congress upon arriving in D.C.

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Jimmy Patronis gets named to key transportation committee in Congress upon arriving in D.C. By Drew Dixon – Florida Politics

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Florida Middle School Students Win State MATHCOUNTS® Competition

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

Will Represent Florida in National Competition in Washington, D.C. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 9, 2025) – TALLAHASSEE, Fla (April 9, 2025) – The state of Florida will be well represented at the upcoming national MATHCOUNTS® Competition, when Florida’s top middle school Mathletes® compete at the highest level for this prestigious STEM award.  Florida’s MATHCOUNTS winners were recently…

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President’s Message: April 2025

President's MessageBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Dr. Charles Davis Dear fellow FES members, I hope that each of you had a wonderful time and were able to celebrate Women’s History Month, MATHCOUNTS®, and PE Legislative Days in March. March Recap Since 1995, each president has issued an annual proclamation designating the month of March as “Women’s…

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Wetlands fight teed up for arguments in federal appeals court

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Wetlands fight teed up for arguments in federal appeals court WUSF | By Jim Saunders – News Service of Florida

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Frazer School MATHCOUNTS team wins state championship

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Frazer School MATHCOUNTS team wins state championship By the Alachua Chronicle

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House panel gives first OK to Vicki Lopez’s latest condo safety package

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

House panel gives first OK to Vicki Lopez’s latest condo safety package By Jesse Scheckner – Florida Politics

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Engineering Florida Podcast – Rick Baldocchi, PE

PodcastsBy Stacey Butler

Rick Baldocchi, PE If you have not had the opportunity to sit down with Rick Baldocchi, P.E., Vice President of AVCON and a proud member of the Florida Engineering Society and the American Council of Engineering Companies, you have missed out on a lot of information. Baldocchi and Engineering Florida podcast host Sam Yates take us…

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Brightline Florida East-West Connector to Receive Top National Industry Engineering Excellence ‘Grand Award’

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Brightline Florida East-West Connector to Receive Top National Industry Engineering Excellence ‘Grand Award’ By Associated Press

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St. Pete’s near-term stormwater projects top $1.5 billion

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

St. Pete’s near-term stormwater projects top $1.5 billion By Mark Parker – St. Pete Catalyst

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Making traffic safer: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering team uses artificial intelligence to improve intersection safety

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Making traffic safer: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering team uses artificial intelligence to improve intersection safety By Holden Grace Wilkins – FSU News

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President’s Message: March 2025

President's MessageBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Dr. Charles Davis Dear fellow FES members, I pray that all of you enjoyed and were able to commemorate Black History Month, Engineers Week, and Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day in February. While we have wrapped up our Engineers Week celebration, we will continue to recognize the talented young…

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8 Florida condo bills aim to ease, relax burden of inspections. Here are the details

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

8 Florida condo bills aim to ease, relax burden of inspections. Here are the details By C. A. Bridges – USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida

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Florida’s Surfside law helps developers as condo owners face spiking fees and foreclosures

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Florida’s Surfside law helps developers as condo owners face spiking fees and foreclosures By Alexandra Glorioso and Rebecca San Juan Herald/Times Tallahassee Bureau

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Tom Leek files bill targeting cities’ excess funds for stormwater

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Tom Leek files bill targeting cities’ excess funds for stormwater By Phil Ammann – Florida Politics

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Employee Spotlight: Lindsey Barnwell, P.E., Construction Project Manager

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Employee Spotlight: Lindsey Barnwell, P.E., Construction Project Manager By I-4 Beyond – The Ultimate

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Personnel note: Lena Juarez named President of Floridians for Better Transportation

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Personnel note: Lena Juarez named President of Floridians for Better Transportation By Drew Wilson – Florida Politics

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Mosaic wants to inject phosphate wastewater underground at Florida sites

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Mosaic wants to inject phosphate wastewater underground at Florida sites By Max Chesnes – Tampa Bay Times

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Gov. DeSantis appoints new members to the Florida Transportation Commission

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Gov. DeSantis appoints new members to the Florida Transportation Commission Florida Politics – By Andrew Powell

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FDOT chief proposes using electric mini-planes to circumvent traffic

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

FDOT chief proposes using electric mini-planes to circumvent traffic Florida Politics – By Jesse Scheckner

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Florida legislators tell condo owners not to expect ‘bailouts’ to cover post-Surfside costs

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Florida legislators tell condo owners not to expect ‘bailouts’ to cover post-Surfside costs WUSF | By Jim Turner – News Service of Florida

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Celebrate Engineering in Miami on Feb 14th!

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Celebrate Engineering in Miami on Feb 14th! ACEC National – YouTube

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President’s Message: February 2025

President's MessageBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Dr. Charles Davis Greetings to All, We have made it through the month of January. I hope this message finds you safe and healthy. These last few weeks have proven to be some of the most stressful for many of our members. My heart aches for those affected by the…

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Florida’s ‘radioactive road’ could prove to be a good thing. Here’s why.

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Florida’s ‘radioactive road’ could prove to be a good thing. Here’s why. By Graham Brink – Tampa Bay Times

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Florida condo crisis broader, more complicated, vulnerable to malfeasance, Senate panel told

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Florida condo crisis broader, more complicated, vulnerable to malfeasance, Senate panel told By Jesse Scheckner – Florida Politics

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Over 100 Palm Beach County condos failed to submit structural safety reports

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Over 100 Palm Beach County condos failed to submit structural safety reports By Erik Bojnansky – Reporter, South Florida Business Journal

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls special legislative session on immigration, condo relief

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls special legislative session on immigration, condo relief By CBS Miami Team, Ivan Taylor

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Florida senators eye condo issues

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Florida senators eye condo issues By The News Service of Florida – via Tampa Bay Business Journal

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President’s Message: January 2025

President's MessageBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Dr. Charles Davis Greetings to All, As another year has gone by, I hope that all of you enjoyed the holiday season. This was an incredibly special time of the year as it gave people a break from the hustle and bustle of our everyday working schedules. It also provided…

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EPA approves pilot project to make road out of radioactive material in Florida

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

EPA approves pilot project to make road out of radioactive material in Florida By Rachel Frazin – The Hill

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Ron DeSantis shores up members of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Ron DeSantis shores up members of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers By Drew Dixon – Florida Politics

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Brightline East-West Connector, Skyway Wave & I-75 at Colonial Blvd., Among Florida Top Engineering Project Winners

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Brightline East-West Connector, Skyway Wave & I-75 at Colonial Blvd., Among Florida Top Engineering Project Winners By AP Press  

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President’s Message: December 2024

President's MessageBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Dr. Charles Davis Greetings to all! As I reflect on the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to the incredible staff and members of the Florida Engineering Society. Your dedication, expertise, and passion for our profession continue to make significant contributions towards engaging…

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President’s Message: November 2024

President's MessageBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Dr. Charles Davis Dear FES members, As always, I want to express my gratitude to each of you for your continuous support and contributions to the Florida Engineering Society and the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida. I would like to again give pause to those families and friends…

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President’s Message: October 2024

President's MessageBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Dr. Charles Davis Dear FES members, As always, I want to thank all of you for your continuous support and contributions to the Florida Engineering Society (FES) and the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC Florida). I want to give pause to those families and friends who have…

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President’s Message: September 2024

President's MessageBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Dr. Charles Davis Dear FES members, We can say the train is moving, so let us get started. Reflecting on my message in August, engineering is the foundation of the world that sets trends. As engineers, we pledge to uphold the highest moral standards in the development of innovative modern…

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40 Florida Engineers Graduate From Florida Engineering Leadership Institute Class of 2024

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

Graduates Also Raise $100,000 for FDOT STEM Outreach Solution “Boxes” for Florida Schools TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (August 5, 2024) – Forty (40) Florida professional engineers have graduated from the Class of 2024 Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI) – Florida’s premiere engineering leadership program. Before completing their 10-month training program, FELI students contributed countless community volunteer hours…

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President’s Message: August 2024

President's MessageBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Dr. Charles Davis Dear fellow FES members, First, I would like to give homage to my predecessor, Ron Colas, for your amazing service for the past 12 months! Under your governance: We completed the first year of Engineering Florida, our prestigious new statewide magazine, and moved it forward to be…

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Miami’s Jose L. Acosta, P.E. Named Florida Engineer of the Year

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

Florida Engineering Society Announces Outstanding Engineering Leaders TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (July 29, 2024) – Miami’s Jose L. Acosta, PE has been named Florida’s 2024 Engineer of the Year, and Enit Medina, PE, also of Miami, has been named Florida’s 2024 Young Engineer of the Year by the Florida Engineering Society (FES).   These, and six additional…

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President’s Message: July 2024

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Ronald Colas Dear fellow FES members, I hope that you are enjoying the summer with your families. As you know, I am approaching the end of my term as FES President, and I have been reflecting on the successes and challenges we continue to face. I will share with you…

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By Susan Roeder Martin

UncategorizedBy Stacey Butler

The Legislature Ratifies New Strict Nutrient Reduction RequirementsWritten by Susan Roeder Martin Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris, and Fumero Significant Rulemaking During the 2024 legislative session, the Florida Legislature ratified strict new water quality rules.  These rules were adopted in 2022, by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).  These are the most significant rules pertaining to…

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Florida Engineering Society Awards $36,000 To Florida Students Studying to Become Engineers

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

Among the recipients are six recent high school graduates, and six continuing university students TALLAHASSEE, Fla (June 12, 2024) The Florida Engineering Society (FES) has awarded $36,000 in scholarships to recent Florida high school graduates and continuing university students who are pursuing engineering careers. Twelve (12) students from across Florida were selected to receive the…

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President’s Message: June 2024

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Ronald Colas Dear fellow FES members, I hope you are enjoying the start of summer. As we wind down our fiscal year, I am taking a break from my monthly message. In life, like in engineering, resting and recharging are key to maintaining and improving systems. Rest assured, FES is…

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Florida Middle School Student Benjamin Jiang Wins 2024 MATHCOUNTS® National Championship

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

Florida Last Brought Home the National Championship in 1986, 38 Years Ago TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 14, 2024) – Benjamin (Ben) Jiang, a 14-year-old eighth grader from Osprey, Florida, won the MATHCOUNTS® National Championship following an intense, elite competition yesterday in Washington, D.C. Jiang solved his way to victory over 223 competitors, including the 2023 National…

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Osprey native Benjamin Jiang named 2024 RTX MATHCOUNTS® National Champion

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Osprey native Benjamin Jiang named 2024 RTX MATHCOUNTS® National Champion By AP Press

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President’s Message: May 2024

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Ronald Colas Dear fellow FES members, As I reflect on the past month and the celebration of Earth Day, I wanted to discuss with you all the importance of taking the time to evaluate our current practices and how we can improve upon them. Earth Day is a reminder that…

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From curiosity to careers: Students get pipeline to construction jobs at Career Days event

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

From curiosity to careers: Students get pipeline to construction jobs at Career Days event Pensacola News Journal | By Edward Bunch II

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Engineering Florida Podcast – Tom Hayden, PE

PodcastsBy Stacey Butler

Tom Hayden, PE Tom Hayden is the current President of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC Florida) and VP of EGS-Environmental and Geotechnical Services in Tallahassee. All those letters and titles mean Hayden is a man in the know when it comes to geotechnical issues and what’s underfoot in Florida. Hayden sat…

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President’s Message: April 2024

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Ronald Colas Dear fellow FES members, The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has prompted significant discussions among engineers. In the wake of this tragedy, many have speculated on the cause and whether this could have been prevented. While reflecting on the loss of life and such…

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Bay Area high school students get hands-on introduction to construction industry

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Bay Area high school students get hands-on introduction to construction industry Fox 13 Tampa Bay | By Aaron Mesmer

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President’s Message: March 2024

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Ronald Colas Dear fellow FES members, In my last message, I invited you to honor our fellow engineers and celebrate their valuable contributions to our communities as we celebrated Engineers Week. Thank you for joining me in this celebration. In keeping with this spirit, I congratulate our Chapters Award Winners…

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Lakes Park Hurricane Ian Remembrance & Children’s Engineering Garden opened

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Lakes Park Hurricane Ian Remembrance & Children’s Engineering Garden opened WGCU | By WGCU Staff

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Engineering Florida Podcast – Eric M. Jimenez, PE, PMP, CCM

PodcastsBy Stacey Butler

Eric M. Jimenez, PE, PMP, CCM Eric Jiménez, Chair of Florida Engineers in Construction (FECON) and recipient of the FES 2023 Engineer of the Year Award, shares with Engineering Florida Host Sam Yates his strong beliefs in family and education for tomorrow’s future engineers. Eric also discusses how the aviation/aerospace industry has been one of…

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Construction Career Days at Volusia Fairgrounds draws over 3,000 students

In The NewsBy Stacey Butler

Construction Career Days at Volusia Fairgrounds draws over 3,000 students By Brenno Carillo – Daytona Beach News-Journal

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President’s Message: February 2024

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Ronald Colas Greetings fellow FES members, For my message this month, I would like to talk about our recent activities at PE Legislative Days, a new policy FES adopted recently, celebrating engineers in February, and my recent recognition by the Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida (HACCOF). Professional Engineers…

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President’s Message: January 2024

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Ronald Colas Welcome back from the holidays! I hope you were able to take some time with your loved ones to recharge and enjoy the season. January 2024 is legislative month, and FES, in collaboration with ACEC Florida, will be engaged with Professional Engineers Legislative Days on January 9-10, 2024. …

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Tampa Bay engineers build bunk beds for kids in need

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Tampa Bay engineers build bunk beds for kids in need By Trevor Pettiford | Bay News 9 TAMPA, Fla. — Dozens of Tampa Bay children have a better place to sleep, thanks to bunk beds built by local engineers.   What You Need To Know Group hopes to deliver 150 beds by the end of the…

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President’s Message: December 2023

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Ronald Colas Greetings to all! As I reflect on the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to the incredible staff and members of the Florida Engineering Society. Your dedication, expertise, and passion for our profession continue to make significant contributions towards engaging younger…

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Florida Professional Engineers to Build Bunk-Beds For Underprivileged Children in Tampa This Friday

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

Bed Build to Help Ensure “No Kid Sleeps on the Floor” in Tampa TAMPA, Fla. (November 15, 2023) – Professional engineers from across Florida will converge on Tampa this Friday, November 17, 2023, to build bunk-beds for Tampa’s underprivileged children.    These professionals are members of the Florida Engineering Society and the American Council of Engineering…

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Florida condo dwellers might be in for sticker shock, but it’s for a good reason | Opinion

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Florida condo dwellers might be in for sticker shock, but it’s for a good reason | Opinion By the Miami Herald Editorial Board Florida lawmakers made a choice after the 2021 Surfside building collapse: to protect human life instead of continuing to allow condominiums to defer important maintenance that could put more people at risk.…

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It’s time for a statewide plan to address Florida’s water issues

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

It’s time for a statewide plan to address Florida’s water issues by Dominic M. Calabro – Palm Beach Post Being in a state bound by oceans, it can be tempting to take water for granted. But as Floridians, we know better. Clean water is essential to maintaining our public health. And it is also at…

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President’s Message: November 2023

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Ronald Colas Greetings to all! In this month’s President’s message, I would like to touch on one of the challenges engineers, contractors, and owners/clients face that I mentioned in my acceptance speech at our Annual Conference in Marco Island: Workforce Development. In addition, I wanted to share an update on…

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Florida Engineering Leadership Institute Class of 2023 Donate Funds to Help Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ian

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

Graduates to Donate to The Sanibel School STEM Program, Hold Ground Breaking Ceremony for New Hurricane Ian Remembrance and Children’s Engineering Garden at Lakes Regional Park in Lee County, and Make Contribution to FGCU for Scholarships LEE COUNTY, Fla. (October 17, 2023) – Professional engineers from across Florida will gather in Lee County on Thursday,…

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Engineering Florida Podcast – Carnot Evans, PE

PodcastsBy Stacey Butler

Carnot Evans, PE Writing skills are important. Communication is key to managing public input and questions. Designing to just the standards v/s innovation – have the standards beaten the ingenuity out of us? Carnot Evans, PE, Chair of the Florida Professional Engineers in Industry, covers a wide range of topics in this episode of the…

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Engineering Florida Podcast – Matthew Trussoni, PhD, PE, AIA

PodcastsBy Stacey Butler

Matthew Trussoni, PhD, PE, AIA Dr. Matthew Trussoni, PhD, PE, AIA, and the Florida Engineering Society Professional Engineers in Education Practice Section Chair, moves seamlessly between Engineering and Architecture as he discusses both professions with Engineering Florida Host Sam Yates. Trussoni, a faculty member of the University of Miami and a Design Build Construction owner, tells…

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Engineering Florida Podcast – Ron Colas, PE, SI

PodcastsBy Stacey Butler

Ron Colas, PE, SI Florida Engineering Society’s new incoming President, Ron Colas, PE, SI, has a lot of important information for professionals interested in Florida’s railroads, highways, ports, and airports. Ron recently sat down with Engineering Florida Podcast host Sam Yates to discuss these important topics and the challenge of attracting students to the world…

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FSU to Recognize Esteemed Graduates During Homecoming Weekend

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

FSU to Recognize Esteemed Graduates During Homecoming Weekend by Community News Releases Florida State University will recognize 10 distinguished alumni during the annual Alumni Awards event on Friday, Oct. 20, and three Grads Made Good Award recipients at the Homecoming Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 21. The Reubin O’D. Askew Young Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed…

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President’s Message: October 2023

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Ronald Colas Dear FES members, Thank you again for your contributions and efforts to help Meridith Glass and her family. As I mentioned in my previous President’s message, I am very proud that our FES members and ACEC Florida colleagues have collectively exceeded the $100,000 goal to provide stability and…

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Ardmore Roderick’s Jimenez Awarded 2023 Engineer of the Year by FES

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Ardmore Roderick’s Jimenez Awarded 2023 Engineer of the Year by FES DXC News ORLANDO, FL — Eric M. Jimenez, PE, Vice President and Director of Southeast Operations of Ardmore Roderick, was awarded the 2023 Engineer of the Year Award by Florida Engineering Society (FES). The Engineer of the Year Award is given annually to a member of FES who…

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Surfside condo collapse investigators reveal pool deck construction ‘deviated from design requirements’

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Surfside condo collapse investigators reveal pool deck construction ‘deviated from design requirements’ Building collapse in June 2021 killed 98 people in Florida By Greg Norman Fox News Federal investigators examining the deadly collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, Florida, have revealed that the construction of the property’s pool deck “deviated from design requirements.” The changes…

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President’s Message: September 2023

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Ronald Colas Dear FES members, At the beginning of my tenure, I had planned to discuss the goals for the upcoming year in my monthly communications. We will begin that series in October. This month, I would like to pause to reflect on the overwhelming support of our community to…

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40 Florida Engineers Graduate From Florida Engineering Leadership Institute Class of 2023

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

Graduates Raise $100,000+ to Help Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ian TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (August 2, 2023) – Forty (40) Florida professional engineers recently graduated from Florida’s premiere engineering leadership program, the Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI), as the Class of 2023, and have pledged to use the majority of their more than $100,000 in charitable fundraising…

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Florida Engineering Society Announces Engineer of the Year and Young Engineer of the Year

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

Honors Outstanding Leaders in the Engineering Community TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (July 31, 2023) – The Florida Engineering Society (FES) is proud to announce that Orlando’s Eric M. Jimenez, PE has been named Florida’s Engineer of the Year, and Jacksonville’s Corey Chascin, PE has been named Florida’s Young Engineer of Year. These, and nine additional top engineering…

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President’s Message: August 2023

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Ronald Colas Thank you to my predecessor, Kelly Cranford, for her service for the past 12 months! Under her leadership, we re-aligned the FES committees and practice interest to ACEC Florida’s practice committees, we expanded our social media reach to include a Podcast, we have the newly branded FES Journal…

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Engineering Florida Podcast – Charles W. Davis, Jr, PhD

PodcastsBy Stacey Butler

Charles W. Davis, Jr, PhD Dr. Charles Davis is the incoming President-Elect of the Florida Engineering Society. Host of the Florida Engineering Society, Engineering Florida Podcast, Sam Yates, recently sat down with Dr. Davis to learn more about him and his latest book Systematic Guide to Leadership Selection Using Total Quality Management Techniques. Dr. Davis…

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Community Associations Institute revises key condo-safety public policy recommendations

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Community Associations Institute revises key condo-safety public policy recommendations by Laura Manning-Husband In the days prior to the two-year anniversary of the tragic partial collapse of Champlain Tower South, the Community Associations Institute announced some major changes to its recommended condo-safety policies and reforms. CAI, which is the leading organization representing the interests of community…

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Florida Engineering Society Awards $36,000 To Florida Students Studying to Become Engineers

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

Among the recipients are six recent high school graduates, and six continuing university students. TALLAHASSEE, Fla (July 6, 2023) The Florida Engineering Society (FES) has awarded $36,000 in scholarships to recent Florida high school graduates and continuing university students who are pursuing engineering careers. Twelve (12) students from across Florida were selected to receive the…

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By Susan Roeder Martin

UncategorizedBy Stacey Butler

Florida’s Water Quality Rules Pursuant to the Clean Waterways ActWritten by Susan Roeder Martin Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris, and Fumero Significant Rulemaking The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently adopted (pending ratification) the most significant rules in its history pertaining to stormwater quality.  The rules will drastically alter the environmental resource permit (ERP) requirements for…

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Wekiva Parkway Section 6 Project Wins ACEC Florida’s Outstanding Major Project Award

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Wekiva Parkway Section 6 Project Wins ACEC Florida’s Outstanding Major Project Award Civil + Structural Engineer Media JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (JUNE 22, 2023) — Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, is proud to announce its Wekiva Parkway Section 6 project has received the Outstanding Major Project Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida…

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Florida and Puerto Rico Professional Engineering Organizations Sign Memorandum of Understanding

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

The MOU is to Increase Collaboration, Interchange of Information ORLANDO, Fla. (June 26, 2023) – Leaders from the Florida Engineering Society (FES) and Colegio De Ingenieros Y Agrimensores De Puerto Rico (CIAPR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) increasing communication and collaboration, and allowing these professionals to exchange scientific and technical information to strengthen…

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President’s Message: July 2023

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Kelly Cranford Hello FES Members, Wow – this year has flown by! We have increased our membership over the past year and have a definite “seat at the table” for the milestone building inspection rules, water quality rules, and regulations concerning the procurement of professional services. Remember:  without friction, there is…

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Surfside weighs luxury condo proposal for site of Champlain Towers South deadly collapse

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Surfside weighs luxury condo proposal for site of Champlain Towers South deadly collapse BY REBECCA SAN JUAN – Miami Herald Surfside has received plans for a luxury high-rise on the site of the deadly Champlain Towers South condominium collapse almost two years ago, bringing clarity — and, for some, disappointment — regarding redevelopment of the…

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Faulty design may have doomed Surfside, Florida, tower long before collapse, investigators say

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Faulty design may have doomed Surfside, Florida, tower long before collapse, investigators say By Jon Schuppe – NBC News Design flaws in the pool deck of the Surfside, Florida, apartment building where a partial collapse killed 98 people put the building at risk of failure before it was even built, federal investigators said Thursday. Poor construction of…

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Gov. DeSantis signs condo safety changes

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Gov. DeSantis signs condo safety changes By CBS Miami Team TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that will revise condominium-safety requirements passed after the deadly June 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside. Lawmakers passed the initial requirements in 2022 to deal with issues such as condominium-building inspections and…

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Testing 400 chunks of concrete – Surfside investigation moves into new phase

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Testing 400 chunks of concrete – Surfside investigation moves into new phase By Greg Allen – NPR MIAMI — A federal team investigating the collapse of a condominium tower in Surfside, Fla. has moved into the next phase of its work. Ninety-eight people died on June 24, 2021 when part of the Champlain Towers South building unexpectedly…

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Engineering Florida Podcast – Cherie Pinsky, COO

PodcastsBy Stacey Butler

Cherie Pinksy, COO Cherie Pinsky is Chief Operating Officer for both the Florida Engineering Society and the American Council of Engineering Companies. She sat down with Sam Yates, the host of Engineering Florida, to discuss Florida MATHCOUNTS® and the Florida Engineering Leadership Institute.

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By David Cowan, Jr, PE, ENV SP

UncategorizedBy Stacey Butler

Florida is Facing an Engineering Staffing CrisisWritten by David Cowan, Jr, PE, ENV SP Senior Engineer, Chen Moore and Associates Filling in the Talent Gap News Alert! Florida is facing an engineering staffing crisis. Part of the solution, fortunately, could come in the form of recognizing the problem and recruiting new members for our Florida…

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President’s Message: June 2023

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Kelly Cranford Hello FES Members, Welcome to the start of Florida’s rainy season. Make sure your generators work, keep your gas tanks at least half full, and stock up on the rest of your “camping in your house” (aka hurricane season) supplies. It was beautiful weather as we held our annual…

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Lawmakers support Gov. DeSantis’ Moving Florida Forward to speed up road construction

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Lawmakers support Gov. DeSantis’ Moving Florida Forward to speed up road construction By Gabrielle Russon – Florida Politics Gov. DeSantis scores a legislative victory with his plan to speed up 20 road construction projects. Florida lawmakers have greenlighted Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to speed up 20 highway construction projects across the state. When the Legislative Session ended…

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Florida lawmakers agree to $116 billion budget in final week

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Florida lawmakers agree to $116 billion budget in final week By JEFFREY SCHWEERS | jschweers@orlandosentinel.com | Orlando Sentinel TALLAHASSEE – Florida lawmakers kicked off the last week of the regular legislative session Monday by completing the terms of a $116 billion budget and advancing several highly conservative measures that reflect Gov. Ron DeSantis’ agenda as…

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Antonio Nanni Elected President of American Concrete Institute

In The News ArchiveBy Amanda Hudson

Antonio Nanni Elected President of American Concrete Institute By Jose Carrasco – Informed Infrastructure FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.- The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2023-2024 president, vice president, and four board members. Antonio Nanni has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2023-2024, and Maria Juenger has been elected ACI vice president for…

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By Amanda Sapala Ladzinski, AICP & David Guttenplan, PE, MSCE

UncategorizedBy Stacey Butler

A Modern Approach to Road Safety in FloridaWritten by Amanda Sapala Ladzinski, AICP, Transportation Planner at Gresham Smith, and David Guttenplan, PE, MSCE, Safety Studies Engineer at District 7, Florida Department of Transportation State transportation departments are a system of continuous improvement, always working toward the overarching goal of developing safer infrastructure for their communities,…

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Not sure what to do after high school? How about a career starting out at $40K-$50K?

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Not sure what to do after high school? How about a career starting out at $40K-$50K? By Kamal Morgan – Pensacola News Journal On Wednesday at the Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds, over 600 students were in attendance to check out the third Annual Northwest Florida Construction Career Days. The Florida Department of Transportation and its partners host Career…

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President’s Message: May 2023

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Kelly Cranford (This month’s message was written by Carlos Penin, PE, 2021-2022 FES President.) Hola FES Members, The April FES Newsletter is always interesting because of the many events and issues surrounding our lives and industry.  First of all, Spring has sprung, with the first day of Spring this year…

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House phosphogypsum reuse bill clears final committee

In The News ArchiveBy Amanda Hudson

House phosphogypsum reuse bill clears final committee By Wes Wolfe – Florida Politics The EPA banned use of phosphogypsum in 1989. A controversial proposal to look into using phosphogypsum as a road-building material is on its way to consideration by the full House. “This legislation will allow Florida to unlock the recycling potential of (phosphogypsum), and…

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Jeanette Nuñez to Legislature: Unlock billions from state reserves for road projects

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Jeanette Nuñez to Legislature: Unlock billions from state reserves for road projects By Martin E. Comas – Orlando Sentinel – Apr 13, 2023 at 5:32 pm Noting motorists’ frustrations with traffic backups, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez on Thursday urged the Florida Legislature to draw billions of dollars from state reserves to fast track the construction of 20 planned…

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Phosphogypsum reuse study bill heads to Senate floor

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Phosphogypsum reuse study bill heads to Senate floor Florida Politics – Wes Wolfe The EPA banned use of phosphogypsum in 1989. Legislation is on the way to the Senate floor that could open up use of phosphogypsum for use in constructing state roads. The goal is to take some of the edge off of the…

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Lawmakers sought to remove DEI from higher ed. Now they’re scrubbing it from the bill

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Lawmakers sought to remove DEI from higher ed. Now they’re scrubbing it from the bill TALLAHASSEE In January, Gov. Ron DeSantis called on Florida lawmakers to overhaul the state’s higher education system with a clear target in mind: diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Shortly after, Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced bills that…

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Florida lawmakers aim to ease condo confusion, but money questions remain

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Florida lawmakers aim to ease condo confusion, but money questions remain Mary Ellen Klas Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau TALLAHASSEE — As residents of condominiums across Florida struggle to adapt to a sweeping new law that increases building inspections and maintenance costs, Florida legislators have agreed to a series of changes aimed at ending confusion — but…

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President’s Message: April 2023

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Kelly Cranford Hello FES Members, As we traveled home from Professional Engineers Days, a friend and I reminisced about former FES President Mark Mongeau’s memorable mantra, “If not us, who? If not now, when?” We were much younger when we first heard the call for engineers to take action, and…

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Lincoln Middle School Wins State MATHCOUNTS Competition

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Lincoln Middle School Wins State MATHCOUNTS Competition Alachua Chronicle – March 15, 2023 GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Lincoln Middle School MATHCOUNTS team won the state championship last Friday, their sixth win in the past seven competitions. The team consists of Eric Gao, Jerry Yao, Sylvia Guo, and Abhiram Pothuri. Eric took first place and is…

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Engineering Florida Podcast – Scott D. Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA

PodcastsBy Stacey Butler

Scott D. Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA In this episode, host Sam Yates has an in depth discussion with Scott Martin, P.E., President of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida, and Principal, Project Director and Design Builder Market Leader for Walter P. Moore’s Structure Group in Tampa, Florida. We delve into Scott’s background, major accomplishments,…

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By Joseph Gale, ENV SP

UncategorizedBy Stacey Butler

Roadmap to Net Zero Airports with Resilient, Sustainable InfrastructureWritten by Joseph Gale, ENV SP Chief Technology Officer, Decision Optimization Technology- United States (DOT-US) L.P. The threat of rising sea levels, flooding, freeze, extreme heat and changes in the intensity and frequency of severe weather poses substantial risks to critical airport assets and infrastructure. The Airports…

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By Roozbeh Rashedi, Ph.D., P.Eng.

UncategorizedBy Stacey Butler

Decision Support Methods for Tactical Pavement Investment PlanningWritten by Roozbeh Rashedi, Ph.D., P.Eng. Chief Technology Officer, Decision Optimization Technology- United States (DOT-US) L.P. Municipal roads and highway systems are fundamental infrastructure assets. They provide a foundation to the performance of all national economies by sustaining economic development and facilitating social interaction. Preserving and maintaining pavement…

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President’s Message: March 2023

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Kelly Cranford Hello FES Members, I’m starting my message to you with a question. What’s the difference between laws and rules? As engineering professionals, you may not have thought about this particular question, but certainly, the answer and the implications could have an impact on each of us every day.…

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Lawmakers Look Again at Condo Safety Requirements

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Lawmakers Look Again at Condo Safety Requirements CBS News by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A Florida Senate committee Tuesday backed a proposal that would make changes to a condominium-safety law passed last year after the deadly collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside. The proposal (SB 154), which deals…

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Northwest Florida middle school mathletes compete at MATHCOUNTS Competition

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Northwest Florida middle school mathletes compete at MATHCOUNTS Competition WEARNews-ABC3 – by WEAR staff ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — Middle school students from Northwest Florida put their math skills to the test at the MATHCOUNTS Competition on Saturday. The competition was held at the Downtown Pensacola Library and was hosted by the Florida Engineering Society. The…

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Feb. 19-25 is Engineers Week

In The News ArchiveBy Amanda Hudson

Feb. 19-25 is Engineers Weeks By Katrina Elsken, Published February 9, 2023 Lake Okeechobee News OKEECHOBEE -The Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners have proclaimed the week of Feb. 19-25 as Engineers Week. Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce…

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Senate panel calls for more clarity, time on Surfside-inspired condo inspection law

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Senate panel calls for more clarity, time on Surfside-inspired condo inspection law Florida Politics – by Jesse Scheckner – Feb 8, 2023 Industry experts agree the law in its current form has many financial and compliance problems. Members of the Senate Committee on Regulated Industries are fielding recommendations from a panel of experts on how…

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Central Florida Construction Career Days inspiring students to pursue ‘building’ careers

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Central Florida Construction Career Days inspiring students to pursue ‘building’ careers BayNews9 – by Ashleigh Mills – Feb 3, 2023 ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida high school students are getting hands-on experience in careers like construction, engineering and transportation at the Central Florida Construction Career Days today hosted by the Florida Department of Transportation. Employers are…

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Florida board proposes changes to condo reform legislation

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Florida board proposes changes to condo reform legislation The Real Deal by Katherine Kallergis – Feb 3, 2023 A Florida commission is proposing changes to the state law that legislators passed last year in response to the deadly Surfside condo collapse. The Florida Building Commission was asked to review inspection requirements and make recommendations regarding…

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Polk County-Area Middle School Students Win Ridge Chapter MATHCOUNTS®️ Competition

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

Middle School Students Earn Entry to State Competition Mulberry, Fla (February 6, 2023) — A team of middle school Mathletes®️ from Lawton Chiles Middle Academy (Lakeland) won the local MATHCOUNTS competition held on Saturday, February 4 in Mulberry. The top individual competitor was Johan Bijiyos, of Lawton Chiles Middle Academy (Lakeland).   Members of the winning…

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State commission wants to roll back a key part of post-Surfside condo safety law. Lawmakers are not so sure

In The News ArchiveBy Amanda Hudson

State commission wants to roll back a key part of post-Surfside condo safety law. Lawmakers are not so sure WLRN-TV & WJCT-FM (First Coast Connect) A new report issued by the Florida Building Commission calls into question a key part of a major law passed last year in response to the collapse of the Champlain…

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President’s Message: February 2023

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Kelly Cranford Hello FES Members, Recently, I spent a few days at my alma mater, the University of Florida, meeting with current students and walking around campus. While the student union and most of the campus have been updated in the 30+ years since I was a student, the vibrancy…

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Will plan to link Sawgrass Expressway to I-95 come sooner? DeSantis aims to speed completion of projects

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Will plan to link Sawgrass Expressway to I-95 come sooner? DeSantis aims to speed completion of projects By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida • Jan 30, 2023 at 5:11 pm Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday pitched a $7 billion proposal to speed completion of 20 highway projects — including a plan in Deerfield Beach…

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Engineering Florida Podcast – Carlos A. Penin, PE

PodcastsBy Stacey Butler

Carlos A. Penin, PE Our second episode features Carlos Penin, President of CAP Government Inc., to Engineering Florida. We learn Mr. Penin holds a spot in the official Congressional Record from February 27, 2020, and why that is significant. Host Sam Yates discovers plans are underway for engineers to create a special park on Florida’s west…

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DEP: Progress being made on surface water discharge, reuse

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

DEP: Progress being made on surface water discharge, reuse Florida Politics – The idea is to reuse this water, and through that process help reduce the strain on water supply. By CWes Wolfe, Published January 24, 2003 Implementation of 2021’s SB 64 is an effort in progress, but Michael Lynch, Director of Water Resource Management for the Department…

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Hillsborough puts off decision on whether to extend the widening of I-275

In The News ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

Hillsborough puts off decision on whether to extend the widening of I-275 C.T. Bowen of the Tampa Bay Times The orange barrels and concrete barricades along Interstate 275 in Tampa won’t be going away anytime soon — an ongoing $85 million expansion of the highway won’t be completed until 2026. But a question for transportation…

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Nick DiCeglie carries Jeff Brandes’ TBARTA torch, again files to repeal agency

In The News ArchiveBy Amanda Hudson

Nick DiCeglie carries Jeff Brandes’ TBARTA torch, again files to repeal agency Peter Schorsch of Florida Politics Sen. DiCeglie, newly elected to the state’s upper chamber, has filed a bill to repeal the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (TBARTA). The bill (SB 198) calls for the dissolution of TBARTA as well as the discharge…

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Florida Engineering Leadership Institute Class of 2023 Launches 10 Month Program

In The News ArchiveBy Amanda Hudson

Florida Engineering Leadership Institute Class of 2023 Launches 10 Month Program Florida Daily Forty professional engineers have been selected to participate in the Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI) Class of 2023 to transform into community leaders while also giving back to communities across Florida. As part of this 10-month program, the FELI Class of 2023…

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Florida Engineering Leadership Institute Class of 2023 Kicks-Off

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

10-Month Training Program Will Also Include Charitable Community Giving TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 11, 2023) – Forty professional engineers have been selected to participate in the Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI) Class of 2023 to transform into community leaders while also giving back to communities across Florida. As part of this 10-month program, the FELI Class…

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Engineering Florida Podcast – Kelly Cranford, PE, ENV SP, FES Fellow

News Releases, PodcastsBy admin

Kelly Cranford, PE, ENV SP, FES Fellow Welcome to Engineering Florida – the Florida Engineering Society’s podcast series. Engineering Florida highlights professional engineers as well as the issues impacting engineering in Florida. Take a few minutes to listen to the inaugural podcast which features a conversation with FES President Kelly Cranford.

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President’s Message: January 2023

President's Messages ArchiveBy Stacey Butler

A Message From FES President Kelly Cranford Hello FES Members, Every year, I make resolutions to spend more time relaxing and doing things I enjoy. Since I enjoy working, that part is fairly easy to keep. Relaxing is more difficult – there are so many interesting things out there to do. This year, I plan to start setting…

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Orange County and Osceola County Transportation Tax Voter Outcome

In The News ArchiveBy admin

Orange County and Osceola County Transportation Tax Voter Outcome WESH News Central Florida voters have let their voices be heard on several amendments. See the round-up below: A measure to stabilize rent in Orange County is heading toward approval by voters, according to early results. Orange County voters shot down a one-cent transportation system surtax…

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Southland Awarded $596 Million SR 23 Bridge Project over St. Johns River for the FDoT

In The News ArchiveBy admin

Southland Awarded $596 Million SR 23 Bridge Project over St. Johns River for the Florida Department of Transportation GRAPEVINE, Texas, Nov. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Southland Holdings, LLC (“Southland”) announced today it has been awarded a $596 million contract to construct a new bridge over the St. Johns River near Jacksonville for the Florida…

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Walton County residents say ‘No’ to 1-cent sales tax for roads, reject amendment 2 to 1

In The News ArchiveBy admin

Walton County residents say ‘No’ to 1-cent sales tax for roads, reject amendment 2 to 1 Daily News/USATODAY Network Published: 9:51 p.m. ET Nov. 8, 2022 Updated: 11:43 a.m. ET Nov. 9, 2022 Walton County voters voiced a clear “no” to a proposed amendment for a one-cent sales surtax to be used to pay for…

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Preparing for Future Tragedies Decades Before They Happen

In The News ArchiveBy admin

Preparing for Future Tragedies Decades Before They Happen A look at the Surfside condominium collapse & lessons learned in liability by Mitch Cohen Monday, November 7, 2022 The design-bid-build project delivery method has dominated the construction landscape for many years. Under this methodology, contractors commonly bid on fully completed designs drawn to code with cost estimates,…

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South Florida Construction Career Days For Area High School Students Slated for October 25-26

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach County Students to Experience Variety of Transportation Industry Careers FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 24, 2022) – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC Florida) is proud to join the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Federal Highway Administration and others to host the South Florida Construction Career Days for…

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Florida Business Forum Podcast – Engineer Kelly Cranford, PE

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

An Interview with the President of the Florida Engineering Society Kelly Cranford, P.E., is not only an outstanding engineer, she is the new President of the Florida Engineering Society. Sam Yates, anchor for the Florida Business Forum Podcast, sat down with Cranford for an in-depth interview at the headquarters of Culpepper & Terpening Engineering. From…

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Florida Engineering Society Honors Eight Engineers With Top Awards and Designations

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

Four Named as Fellow Members of FES The Florida Engineering Society (FES) recently honored leaders in Florida’s engineering community with its top professional recognitions, chief among them announcing a Tallahassee engineer and professor as Engineer of the Year, and a Doral engineer as the Young Engineer of the Year. Altogether, eight pillars of Florida’s engineering…

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40 Florida Engineers Graduate From Florida Engineering Leadership Institute Class of 2022

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

Graduates Raise More Than $66,000 For Charity Florida’s premier engineering leadership program, the Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI), recently saw 40 professional engineers graduate from its Class of 2022. FELI is a leadership program that puts training into practice. It helps transition engineering professionals into community professionals and leaders within our societies, communities and workplace.…

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Florida Engineering Leaders to Build Bunk-Beds For Underprivileged Children in Miami/West Palm-Area

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

Florida Engineering Leadership Institute Class of 2022 To Help Ensure “No Kid Sleeps on the Floor” Professional engineers from across Florida will converge on West Palm Beach on Saturday, June 25th to build bunk-beds for Miami/West Palm Beach-area underprivileged children. These professionals are members of the Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI) Class of 2022, and…

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Eleven High School & University Students Receive Florida Engineering Society Scholarships

News ReleasesBy Stacey Butler

Scholarships Will Help Inspire and Encourage Future Engineers TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (June 21, 2022) – The Florida Engineering Society (FES) has awarded $33,000 in scholarships to Florida graduating high school seniors and continuing university students. The scholarships are designed to assist these students in pursuing an engineering degree. The 11 scholarships, which are administered through the…

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Condo Safety Measure Fully Passes Florida Legislature

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Stronger Structural & Building Safety Inspections Will Help Protect from Another Surfside Tragedy TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 25, 2022) – On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the Surfside, FL, building collapse, the Florida Legislature fully passed a bill that will help ensure Florida never experiences another similar tragedy. The Florida House of Representatives passed…

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