Investing in the state building program was one of our top priorities this budget session. It was one of our three issues we lobbied on at our Legislative Day at the Capitol. Our ask was $2 billion. Aggressive, but badly needed. Last night, the Joint Finance Committee approved a nearly $1.9... Continue Reading
Written by Jane Carlson, P.E., ENV SP, of Strand Associates, Inc.Meister Cheese Company, a family-owned company that has called southwestern Wisconsin home since its establishment in 1916, has mastered the art of repurposing “waste” from its cheesemaking operations. For decades,... Continue Reading
The Joint Finance Committee acted on Transportation last Thursday. From here, the full legislature will approve the budget and send it to the Governor for final approval. There is still the possibility the Governor may veto the entire budget. Our summary is below; you can also read the full text... Continue Reading
The DFDM Collaborative Conference is a must-attend event for anyone who works with DFDM and other state agencies. This year's agenda is being designed by engineers, architects and DFDM to maximize education and networking opportunities. Professional development credits will also be available. Join... Continue Reading
ACEC WI members are urged to take action and make another critical contact to your legislator. It takes very little effort to try to make a big impact today! To do so is this easy – Go to this link https://p2a.co/bvPgU0m and fill out your address and click send. The letter is already... Continue Reading
ACEC WI is getting prepared for major legislative movement in 2019. The biennial budget negotiations are set to start in April and will focus on the Governor's massive requests for transportation, vertical and water infrastructure funding. Water infrastructure has already been voted on by the... Continue Reading
The 2019-20 ACEC WI Sponsorships are designed with value in mind - sponsorship is the best way to expose your brand and your firm. Expand your firm’s reach. Benefit the event and the engineering industry by showing how ACEC WI member firms support networking and educational events with state... Continue Reading
Following approval by the Board of Directors, the ACEC WI membership voted to approve the suggested revisions via ballot. Approval was unanimous of the quorum votes received. The ACEC WI Board of Directors is committed to maintaining good governance practices. Part of this process is a periodic... Continue Reading
Application Deadline: July 11, 2019 Our Leadership Institute program is extremely impactful. It provides access to top-notch leadership and business training right here in Wisconsin! In addition to training, program participants build an invaluable network. Concepts learned can be applied... Continue Reading
The 2019-20 ACEC WI Board of Directors election results are now official. The newly elected Board will take office July 1, 2019 and serve through June 30, 2020. Chair Kim Lobdell, PEKL Engineering Chair-elect John Kissinger, PEGRAEF Secretary-Treasurer David Way, PEMead & Hunt National... Continue Reading
The search for the Leadership Institute Class of 2020 is now underway! This leadership experience is ideal professional development experience for the next generation of leadership at your firm. To aid in planning for the class, please take two minutes to participate in a brief Intent to Enroll... Continue Reading
Outgoing Past Chair Randy Van Natta was recognized for his service and dedication on the ACEC WI Board of Directors. Randy commitment to ACEC WI began when he was recruited to serve as the Leadership Institute Class Advisor for the Classes of 2013 and 2014. He began his Board service in 2014 and... Continue Reading
