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Transportation Quarterly Meeting - 12/14/17
Transportation Quarterly Meeting - 12/14/17

Registration for the February Transportation Quarterly meeting is now live. This event brings together transportation professionals and WisDOT to discuss upcoming initiatives and to get input from professional engineers. Attendees also receive legislative updates and the chance to sound off on... Continue Reading

Date posted12/14/2017


Member News - Dec 8, 2017
Member News - Dec 8, 2017

raSmith is excited to announce that Timothy Dekker and Cheryl Bahr have joined the firm, each as a construction representative within the construction services division. Read the rest of the press release below: “Dekker has more than 19 years of construction inspection and survey... Continue Reading

Date posted12/8/2017


Chairman’s Award Call for Nominations
Chairman’s Award Call for Nominations

ACEC WI is seeking nominations for the 19th annual Chairman’s Award. The Chairman’s Award recognizes an individual’s personal service made to or on behalf of ACEC WI. Please help us recognize the exceptional volunteer efforts by nominating someone for the Chairman’s Award.... Continue Reading

Date posted12/6/2017


Leadership Institute’s Running the Business Session
Leadership Institute’s Running the Business Session

Leaders need to understand the fundamentals of running a successful business. Design industry consultant and top-rated Leadership Institute presenter David Wahby, Wahby & Associates, lead the Class of 2018 through the Running the Business session. We focused on the importance of financial... Continue Reading

Date posted12/6/2017


Lifetime Achievement Award Call for Nominations
Lifetime Achievement Award Call for Nominations

The call for nominations for the ACEC WI Lifetime Achievement Award is now open. The ACEC WI Lifetime Achievement Award was developed to recognize a select group of individuals who over the course of many years have devoted countless hours on behalf of the organization and the profession. The... Continue Reading

Date posted12/5/2017


Conduit/WisPAC Update
Conduit/WisPAC Update

Heading into the home stretch of 2017, many members have already participated in political giving. They understand the value of being politically involved and getting money in now to use during 2018. Join them and contribute to your account today. Member participation helps us blaze a path for a... Continue Reading

Date posted12/1/2017


Another Roundtable/Advocacy Success
Another Roundtable/Advocacy Success

ACEC WI hosted another successful pair of events yesterday. Our first event was a Milwaukee Principals Roundtable. 24 attendees discussed issues facing the industry with their peers; they also received important updates on ACEC WI activities. The best part? Attendees followed up the roundtable... Continue Reading

Date posted11/30/2017


Leadership Institute Journey Begins
Leadership Institute Journey Begins

The Leadership Institute Class of 2018’s leadership journey is now underway. Our first session, Firm Leadership – Know Thyself Then Others, focused leadership principles and leveraging personal strengths. With personality profile results in-hand, the Class of 2018 walked away more... Continue Reading

Date posted09/19/2017


ACEC National Fall Conference
ACEC National Fall Conference

The 2018 ACEC National Fall Conference will be held in Orlando, FL from October 15-18. Attendees will learn about how national legislation and engineering issues can affect each state and what changes might be on the horizon. There’s also a chance to network with principals from other states... Continue Reading

Date posted09/8/2017


Advocacy in Action - August 2017
Advocacy in Action - August 2017

The Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee approved just over $1 billion for building and facilities projects as part of the overall two-year state budget. The committee voted unanimously to add $223 million for state projects in addition to Governor Walker’s $792 million in... Continue Reading

Date posted08/31/2017


WTBA Scholarships
WTBA Scholarships

Each year, WTBA offers scholarships for two-year engineering technician students and four-year engineering students. This year, the application deadline is October 27. Members are encouraged to let students and summer interns know about this great opportunity. Look here for more information on... Continue Reading

Date posted08/28/2017


Member News 8/23/17
Member News 8/23/17

R.A. Smith National is excited to announce that Pat Hawley, PE has been promoted to assistant division director of transportation services and that Eric Sturm has been promoted to assistant division director of survey services. Pat Hawley has been employed with R.A. Smith National’s... Continue Reading

Date posted08/23/2017