Best Maslansky Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating Election Challenges and Potential Reforms 27:24

1d ago27:24

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Welcome to Engineering Influence, a podcast from the American Council of Engineering Companies. In this episode, we delve into the complexities of the upcoming election year, featuring a discussion with Kevin Kosar, a senior researcher at the American Enterprise Institute. Kevin Kosar explores the structural aspects of government and elections, foc…

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The Benefits of Design Build with Keith Molenaar 10:26

15d ago10:26

10:26

Join host Allison Schneider as she sits down with Keith Molenaar, Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado in Boulder, on the latest episode of the Engineering Influence podcast. Together, they delve into the intricacies of design-build contracts and their role in the accelerated effort to rebuild the Key…

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Transforming AE Firms: Deltek's Innovative Solutions for Small and Medium Businesses 28:08

20d ago28:08

28:08

Welcome to the latest episode of Engineering Influence, a podcast from the American Council of Engineering Companies. In this episode, we are joined by Warren Linscott, the Chief Product Officer for Deltek. Warren dives deep into how Deltek is positioned as a leading technology provider within the Architecture and Engineering (AE) space, focusing o…

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AI Update with BST Global 13:08

20d ago13:08

13:08

Join us on this episode of Engineering Influence where we speak with Javier Baldor, president and CEO of BST Global. We dive deep into the future of technology in the engineering sector, with Javier sharing fascinating insights into the growing prominence of General Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) and its transformative potential. In this podcast …

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From MMA to Humanitarian: Justin Wren's Fight for the Forgotten 19:49

1M ago19:49

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Join us at the American Council of Engineering Companies' 2024 Spring Convention in Washington, D.C., where we are inspired by the remarkable journey of Justin Wren. Known as a world-class MMA fighter, Justin has transitioned into a dedicated humanitarian, working tirelessly to provide clean water and opportunities to the forgotten Pygmy people in …

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Navigating Innovation: Selling the new in tech and beyond 41:13

1M ago41:13

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You’ve got a breakthrough innovation that is much better than what’s come before – why is it so hard to sell it? In this episode, CEO Michael Maslansky, Partner Keith Yazmir, and Senior Vice President Will Howard dissect the challenges of selling innovation whether you are selling enterprise technology, a new investment product, or plant-based meat…

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Michael Maslansky on De-Weaponizing the Conversation on ESG 16:33

1M ago16:33

16:33

In this episode, communications expert Michael Maslansky expounds on his unique approach to simplifying and depoliticizing the complex vocabulary surrounding ESG. Michael strategically crafts his narratives to soothe all stakeholders, stressing non-contentious verbiage and the de-weaponization of ESG language to keep communication politically neutr…

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Update from the DEI&B Committee 13:30

1M ago13:30

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In this episode from the 2024 Spring Convention and Legislative Summit, we discuss the initiatives of ACEC's DEI&B Committee, how it functions, and the importance of its roles. The conversation revolves around the ongoing efforts to provide reliable tools and resources, fostering diversity and inclusivity within the engineering community. Guest spe…

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A Conversation With Halff's CEO, Jessica Baker-Daily 15:22

1M ago15:22

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In this episode of the Engineering Influencer Podcast from the American Council of Engineering Companies, we feature a candid conversation with Jessica Baker-Daily, the present CEO of Halff. Jessica shared her journey from being an intern to the CEO of the firm, reflecting on the challenges, opportunities, and experiences that shaped her growth. Th…

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The Power of ACEC/PAC 22:03

1M ago22:03

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ACEC's VP of Political Affairs, Dave Bender sat down with Lee Lennard, President and CEO of BGE Engineering to discuss the importance of political involvement as part of ACEC's larger advocacy program.By acecnational

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Beyond the Stage with Broadway’s Hamilton Star, Miguel Cervantes 17:30

1M ago17:30

17:30

In this episode of the Engineering Influence Podcast brought to you by the American Council of Engineering Companies, we engage in a fascinating conversation with Broadway performer, Miguel Cervantes. Noted for playing the main role of Alexander Hamilton in Lin-Manuel Miranda's iconic 'Hamilton', Miguel not only shares captivating insights on perfo…

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Managing Small Projects Successfully 21:14

2M ago21:14

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In this engaging episode, we host Jared Jamison, Senior Consultant with PSMJ where we spotlight an upcoming ACEC/PSMJ course, "Managing Small Projects Successfully." Jamison, a former structural engineer who transitioned into business consulting, shares his insights into the course creation. He elaborates on the course's value, especially for those…

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The Price of Life: Shifting Perceptions of Pharmaceuticals 29:58

2M ago29:58

29:58

In this episode, CEO Michael Maslansky, and Partners Lee Carter and Katie Cronen delve into the pharmaceutical industry's enduring reputation struggles, tracing their origins back to pre-pandemic times and exploring the transformative impact of COVID-19. Through insightful discussions and case studies, they’ll propose strategies for reshaping the i…

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The Language of the Candidates 37:02

3M ago37:02

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In this new episode of HearSay, Lee Carter and Ben Feller look at what the two presidential candidates are saying, what’s important about it – and what people should be listening for in the political months ahead. Now that President Biden and Former President Trump are officially set for a rematch, Lee and Ben will analyze their contrasting approac…

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A Looming Crisis as Cities Sink and Seas Rise 14:32

3M ago14:32

14:32

In a concerning discovery, cities across the US are steadily sinking due to practices such as groundwater extraction, oil extraction, and fracking, exacerbating the impacts of sea-level rise. This article, which originally ran in Engineering, Inc., delves into the severity of the situation, highlighting how a considerable number of American and glo…

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Previewing the Upcoming Business Development and Marketing Forum 12:13

3M ago12:13

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Contact Diana Alexander at dalexander@acec.org to join the BDM community. Registration for the BDM Forum will open on 3-20-24: https://www.acec.org/member-center/get-involved/forums/business-development-marketing-forum/ Register for the 5/1 Market Briefing: https://education.acec.org/diweb/catalog/item?id=14439812 Register for the 2024 Annual Conve…

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The Real Cost of Corporate Speak 32:37

3M ago32:37

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Corporations think they know what they need to say but they can never say it when it comes to responsiveness, and empathy, but what is happening behind the scenes causing these crisis situations and what could they have said differently? In this episode of Hearsay, Michael Maslansky, Lee Carter, and Ben Feller explore different moments of crisis an…

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Optimistic Economic Outlook and Challenges for Q1 2024 20:26

4M ago20:26

20:26

The latest episode of the Engineering Influence Podcast, produced by the American Council of Engineering Companies, highlights the Q1 2024 Engineering Business Sentiment Study from the ACEC Research Institute. Download the new report here: https://programs.acec.org/impact-report-21/. The report indicates an upbeat start to 2024 with a significant p…

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Introducing Adam Jones, Incoming NAECE President 17:31

4M ago17:31

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We sat down with Adam Jones, ACEC SC Executive Director, and incoming NAECE President on what he expects to accomplish during his tenure in the position.By acecnational

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Introducing the Market Briefings Intel for Engineers 8:49

4M ago8:49

8:49

The Engineering Influence Podcast from ACEC National is thrilled to announce a new series called "Market Briefings for Engineers." Scheduled to be launched online on February 21st, this series was crafted after thoughtful feedback from our engaged member community. We designed it to provide relevant market intelligence, focusing on significant tren…

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Catching up with our Board Chair, Jay Wolverton 5:18

4M ago5:18

5:18

We sat down with our Board Chair Jay Wolverton to catch up on a busy year of activity at ACEC. We discussed the results of the recent Executive Committee meeting, the work of the new workforce committee and more.By acecnational

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Introducing 2024-2025 Chair-Elect John Rathke 12:47

4M ago12:47

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John A. Rathke, PE, SE, FACEC – Wisconsin Vice President and Principal, Mead & Hunt, Inc. Chair-Elect, 2024-2025, Chair 2025-2026 John Rathke is a Vice President and Principal at Mead & Hunt, Inc., in Wisconsin. He completed his term as Vice Chair on the ACEC Executive Committee at the Annual Convention in June 2023. John was previously inducted in…

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A Conversation with Rodney Chester - Chair of ACEC's new Workforce Committee 11:34

4M ago11:34

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We sat down with Gresham Smith's Rodney Chester, Chair of the ACEC Workforce Committee, to discuss his plans for the new group.By acecnational

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The LVIII Superbowl Ads 25:58

4M ago25:58

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Join Lee Carter, Keith Yazmir, and Will Howard in this special episode of HearSay as they delve into the world of Super Bowl ads. They'll debate which ads truly stood out, not just in terms of popularity but in their messaging impact. From breaking down language to assessing brand impact, this episode explores the ads that left a lasting impression…

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What Would You Have Said?: Boeing 34:56

5M ago34:56

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Once something goes wrong, it’s easy to criticize the message a company uses to respond. But it's much harder to figure out what they should have said instead. In this episode of Hearsay, Michael Maslansky, Lee Carter, and Will Howard dive into the wrongs, the rights, and how Boeing’s language will matter in the weeks and months ahead.…

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Introducing 2024-2026 Vice-Chair James Hoffman 8:54

5M ago8:54

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James P. Hoffman, PE, LEED AP O+M, CEM – Metropolitan Washington President, Summer Consultants, Inc. Vice Chair (2024-2026) Jim Hoffman is President of Summer Consultants, Inc., a small business providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering and commissioning services for designing government, institutional, and histori…

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An Introduction to Gary Raba, ACEC Chair-Elect 10:47

5M ago10:47

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Gary W. Raba. leads organic and inorganic growth for Raba Kistner, Inc. (RK). Before taking this responsibility, Gary served as CEO of Raba Kistner, Inc. He has also served as COO of Raba-Kistner, Inc., and COO of a new startup division, Raba-Kistner Infrastructure, Inc. Gary was CEO during the 2018 sale of RK to private equity firm Crescent Capita…

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An Introduction to 2024-2026 ACECVice-Chair, Sean McCone 8:15

5M ago8:15

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Sean McCone, PE, CCM – Maryland Executive Vice President and Board Member at Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. Vice Chair (2024-2026) Sean McCone is an Executive Vice President and Board Member at Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (JMT), an employee-owned firm, that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architectural, and relate…

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Introducing 2024-2026 ExCom Vice-Chair Peter Moore 8:50

5M ago8:50

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Peter Moore, PE, FACEC, F.ASCE, F.FES, LEED AP, ENV SP – Florida President and CEO of Chen Moore and Associates, Inc. Vice Chair (2024-2026) Peter Moore is the President and CEO of Chen Moore and Associates, Inc, a multi-disciplinary engineering firm headquartered in Florida. Peter started in the firm as a project engineer, and has served as Presid…

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Introducing 2024-2026 Vice Chair, Erica Jensen 9:32

5M ago9:32

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Erica Jensen is the Vice President of CRW Engineering Group, based out of Anchorage, Alaska. CRW is a 100-employee, multi-discipline engineering and land surveying firm serving clients throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Erica previously served as Executive Director for ACEC Alaska and various board and national positions for professional …

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ACEC Market Insights: What’s Driving the Industry 2:36

6M ago2:36

2:36

Recently, the US Census released the results of its monthly Value of Construction Put in Place Survey. The survey provides estimates of the total dollar value of construction work done in the U.S. This data includes design and construction spending for public and private projects. With an estimate of $2.05 trillion (seasonally adjusted) for Novembe…

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Framing an Organization’s Mission with Theirworld 42:38

6M ago42:38

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What’s so hard about doing the right thing? In today’s environment, it’s often met with skepticism. So how do you take an organization with a noble cause: like educating the world’s youth and ending the global education crisis and get people to both care and act about it? In today’s show, we’ll talk through the process we go through in framing an o…

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Reduced-Carbon Concrete Solutions and Opportunities in Paving and Construction 31:47

6M ago31:47

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We were joined on the podcast by experts in low carbon concrete including Dr. Peter Taylor P.E. (IL), FACI, Director, National Concrete Pavement Technology Center, Thomas Van Dam, Ph.D., P.E., FACI, Principal, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., and Eric Ferrebee, Senior Director of Technical Services at the American Concrete Pavement Associati…

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The Ethical Engineer with Tim Groover 31:48

6M ago31:48

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Tim Groover will be leading ACEC's upcoming course titled: “Personal and Organizational Ethics: Charting a Values-Based Course to Authenticity and Trust." We sat down with Tim to discuss the importance of ethics in engineering and how his course will differ from others on the topic.By acecnational

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Key Findings from the First-Ever Diversity Roadmap 40:04

6M ago40:04

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The ACEC Research Institute has released its first-ever Diversity Roadmap, the culmination of a six-month process designed to help member firms execute against their diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) goals. Launched in Summer 2023 and sponsored by the Zweig Group, the Roadmap is a comprehensive, data-driven tool that assesses the m…

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Government Affairs Update for January 2024 25:54

6M ago25:54

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Steve Hall, ACEC's Executive Vice President, joined the podcast to provide an update on what the Council's advocacy team is working on and what we're expecting for 2024.By acecnational

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Winds of Change - How Climate Change is Impacting the Legal Standard of Care 10:34

6M ago10:34

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"Winds of Change - How Climate Change is Impacting the Legal Standard of Care" orginially appeared in issue four of Engineering Inc, the magazine of the American Council of Engineering Companies. For more information please visit www.acec.org.By acecnational

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Diversity Roadmap Helps Unlock the Power of Inclusion 2:45

6M ago2:45

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Last week, the ACEC Research Institute released its first-ever Diversity Roadmap Report on the state of DEI&B programs and practices at ACEC member firms. The Report offers a view of where we are as an industry on our DEI&B journey and, as its name implies, gives actionable suggestions on how firms can take the next steps that are right for them. W…

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Language Moments of 2023 40:57

6M ago40:57

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What were those top Language Moments of 2023? As language experts, we’re always listening for those moments that change the way we view companies, politics, business… and each other. From Bidenomics to MAGAnomics, from rainbow capitalism to Barbenheimer, this year had more than its share of new language moments, and in this new episode of Hearsay, …

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ACEC Research Institute Diversity Roadmap: Embracing Differences, Empowering Success 3:25

7M ago3:25

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The ACEC Research Institute has released its first-ever Diversity Roadmap, the culmination of a six-month process designed to help member firms execute against their diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) goals. Launched in Summer 2023 and sponsored by the Zweig Group Group, the Roadmap is a comprehensive, data-driven tool that assesses…

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Previewing the New Private Market Brief - Commercial and Residential Real Estate 9:40

7M ago9:40

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ACEC's Director of Private Market Resources, Diana Alexander, previews the newest Private Market Brief on the Commercial and Residential Real Estate market.By acecnational

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Catching Up on AI with BST Global’s Javier Baldor 18:24

7M ago18:24

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At the end of the 2023 Fall Conference, we sat down with BST Global's CEO, Javier Baldor for an update on AI and what's changed since our last conversation at the Spring Convention in Washington DC earlier in the year.By acecnational

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Walking the Walk on Responsible Business with Daggerwing 38:26

7M ago38:26

38:26

Congratulations, you’ve set your sustainability goals! Now you actually have to achieve them. How do you make environmental sustainability work for your business? It all comes back to people. Selling in, rolling out, and scaling up real, functional sustainability programs requires understanding your employees. It requires a thoughtful business case…

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Commercial Real Estate Update with Cushman & Wakefield’s Rebecca Rockey 29:07

7M ago29:07

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Rebecca Rockey, Cushman and Wakefield's Deputy Chief Economist and Global Head of Forecasting joined Thomas Grogan for a deep dive into the commercial real estate market on this episode of the podcast.By acecnational

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Firms Must Balance Security and Personal Freedoms in the Age of TikTok 4:42

7M ago4:42

4:42

The following is an audio recording of a post that originally appeared on the Last Word Blog at www.acec.org. ACEC recently held a webinar on the prohibition against TikTok on any device used to execute federal government contracts. Led by Holland & Knight attorney Jeremy Burkhart – a leading expert on government contracts – the session focused on …

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Real Stories of AI Implementation with POWER Engineers 43:01

8M ago43:01

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We sat down with POWER Engineers for our third podcast to discuss AI and emerging technologies. In this episode we discuss real stories of AI implementation and how POWER is harnessing AI to create a firm-wide tool to create efficiencies and new opportunities for business growth and performance.By acecnational

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A Closer Look at the Senior Executives Institute 12:14

8M ago12:14

12:14

Katie Goodman, Vice President for Education and Leadership Programs at ACEC speaks with Rod Hoffman and Barb Smith, lead faculty and program designers of the SEI program.By acecnational

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Exploring ACEC’s new Technology Committee 7:50

8M ago7:50

7:50

Thomas Grogan, ACEC's Senior Director of Economics and Private Markets sat down with Raj Arora, CEO of Jensen Hughes, and chair of the ACEC Technology Committee to discuss the group's objectives and why it is critical to stay ahead of the curve on emerging tech.By acecnational

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An Interview with CAMEE Chair Adam Rickey 10:25

8M ago10:25

10:25

We sat down with Adam Rickey, Chair of the Coalition of American Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to see what CAMEE is working on for its members.By acecnational

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A Conversation with QBS Award Winner Alabama State Senator Clyde Chambliss 17:39

8M ago17:39

17:39

Each year, ACEC and NSPE join to recognize achievements in QBS, or Qualifications Based Selection. This year, we honor Alabama State Senator and Senate Majority Whip Clyde Chambliss for his tireless work to pass strong QBS legislation through the legislature and into law.By acecnational

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