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Core Competencies for Professionals
On May 8th ACEC Washington presented fifteen individuals with certificates of completion for the 2012-2013 Core Competencies for Professionals. Join us in congratulating these leaders in this accomplishment. Lisa Adolfson, ESA Tom Anderson, FSi consulting engineers Albert Barnes, Tetra Tech Kevin Chadwick, FSi consulting engineers Steven Gray, Moffatt & Nichol Engineers Lars Holte, BergerABAM Jeff [...]
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Hart Crowser Wins Forest Service Contract
Seattle,WA (April 24, 2013). Abandoned mine sites can contain mine waste and other hazardous substances that put human health and the environment at risk. Cleanup of these sites can be especially tricky in steep terrain, remote areas, and areas with snow-covered or hidden mine shafts. The US Forest Service has awarded a multi-million dollar mine [...]
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B&O Tax Increase on Service Businesses
House Democrats and Governor Inslee propose to permanently extend the 20% percent temporary B&O tax increase on service businesses Last week, the House Democratic Caucus announced its plan to raise a variety of business taxes by $1.3 billion next biennium. The House Finance Committee last evening announced it plans to hold a hearing on [...]
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ACEC Washington Member Landau Associates Expands
From Landau Associates: Landau Associates is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Olympia-based engineering firm, Bay Townes Geotechnical. The merger will bring about benefits we’re eager to share with clients. By combining the strengths of both organizations, we offer a wider range of services and expertise with key local knowledge in the South Puget [...]
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ACEC Washington, Meetings, Member News
AASHTO Audit Guide Training
EVENT INFORMATION Training on the updated AASHTO Audit Guide is now available for the week of June 3 – 7, 2013, in Olympia. This training is provided by the National Highway Institute (NHI), in coordination with the Washington State Department of Transportation (course descriptions attached). The training is organized into the following three classes, numbered [...]
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Effective Negotiations Seminar
April 16, 2013 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ACEC Washington Education Center This seminar will cover the strategy and psychology of effective negotiations. Participants will increase their confidence in their negotiating skills, gain a broader understanding of the social dynamics during the negotiation process and expand their set of tools and tactics for improving negotiated [...]
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Seattle Stormwater Code & Manual Workshop
Please join us for a workshop for frequent users of the Seattle Stormwater Code & Manuals next Monday, March 18th from 2:00 to 4:00pm. We would like to hear your input/ideas regarding the City’s current Stormwater Manuals. We will use this information to prioritize key usability issues to address during the process of updating the [...]
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How to Go International – Joint ACEC/DBIA Seminar
“How to Go International” April 23, 2013 8:00 a.m. to Noon Evergreen Room, Coast Bellevue Hotel This seminar will focus on key business management practices necessary to deliver projects overseas. Based on case studies, lessons learned, and practical experience, the discussion will offer techniques to successfully deliver infrastructure projects in the international arena. Program [...]
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ACEC Washington, Business Practices
Contracts & Liability Update
The contract that you enter today can have long-term effects on your firm’s financial health. To minimize risk, you must understand perspectives, liabilities, defenses and aspects that can be affected by contract drafting. Recent decisions by the courts and pending legislation may also affect your practice. Join Stan Beck for an update, practice pointers, and [...]
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ACEC Washington, Business Practices
Insurance Industry Update Breakfast Practice Series
EVENT INFORMATION Firms will learn about current insurance industry trends that will help them prepare for the rate increase environment of the future. Topics include: · Climate Change and the impact on insurance. · Case Study on the financial impact of claims and how to minimize it. · Case Study covering the pro’s and con’s [...]