10/20/2022

ACEC Ohio's Committee Update/Ohio Hosts PSMJ Principals Bootcamp

2022 Committee Update

Joining an ACEC Ohio committee is a good way to build a network with peers while also experiencing professional growth. Committees meet quarterly with in-person and virtual meetings.

ACEC Ohio is recognized as a welcoming organization where all members are included, involved, and can achieve their full potential. We are looking to improve the diversity of ACEC Ohio with our committee volunteers including gender, ethnicity, size, location, and areas of practice.

If you know someone who would be a good fit for one of our committees, please let us know. We'd love to have your recommendations for new volunteers!

Below are highlights from each committee.

• Communication— The Communication Committee met in September. We strategized use of the ACEC National Research Institute studies on Economic Contribution and Industry and supported ACEC with DEI and PAC efforts and goals. To view the Communication Committee page for more information, click here.
  

• Environment & Energy— The E&E Committee met in October where we hosted ODNR Division of Engineering. The Environment and Energy Committee is still seeking volunteers for chairperson, co-chairperson, or vice chairperson for 2022- 2023. To view the E&E Committee page for more information, click here.

• Government Affairs-- The legislature is on recess until after the elections, but the committee met in October to go over the work plan and learn what may happen in lame duck session. To view the Government Affairs Committee page for more information, click here.

• Membership Services-- The Committee continues to reach out to Target List firms, including the ACEC National Target List of ENR 500 companies – each committee member picking “High 5” firms to target from list. The Committee created the ACEC Ohio Membership Survey that went out to all members. To view the Member Services Committee page for more information, click here.
  

• Political Action-- The PAC year ends December 31, 2022, to date 51 firms have met the PAC goal. The PAC Trustees continue to work to meet the goals set for both the state and national PACs. To view the PAC page for more information, click here.
  

• Scholarship--The committee will award five scholarships totaling $2,500 each this year along with a $1,500 scholarship for students enrolled in the Construction Inspection Workforce Program (CIWP).  The scholarship applications open on Tuesday, November 1st, 2022. To view the Scholarship Committee page for more information, click here.

• Small Firms—The Committee continues to promote membership to ACEC Ohio member companies that meet requirements of “small firms”. Some topics discussed at the September meeting included outdated safety programs needing updated, Bentley Software/ORD and PE courses. To view the Small Firms Committee Page for more information, click here. 
  
  

• Vertical Development—The Committee continues to work with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, targeting a partnering conference event in the next year. The Committee also is focused on private sector forum topics. To view the Vertical Development Committee Page for more information, click here. 
  

• Transportation-- The Transportation Committee continues to pursue issues such as scoping, programming, lump sum, ORD and funding with the ODOT Liaison Committee.  The OTIC Liaison Committee is working on lump sum and invoices issues. The Alternative Delivery subcommittee advised ODOT on progressive design build for the Brent Spence Bridge procurement. To view the Transportation Committee page for more information, click here.

• DEI—The DEI Committee continues to push for more diverse candidates serving on ACEC committees. Committee members. To view the DEI Committee page for more information, click here.

If you're interested in joining a committee, please email Haley Phillippi at haley.phillippi@acecohio.org.

ACEC Ohio offers professional training for Principals. This is a two-day networking event imparting skills and methods the most successful A/E/C leaders use to excel in every aspect of firm management. The Principals Bootcamp will take place from January 31^st through February 1^st, 2023. Join us at the Quest Conference Center | 9200 Worthington Rd Ste 400, Westerville, OH 43082.

Click here to register for the Principals Bootcamp to advance your career and organization. The following skills and strategies will be addressed:

• Strategic Thinking
• Business Development
• Organizational Structure
• Project Delivery
• Financial Management
• Human Resource Management
• Leadership Development
• Ownership Transition

PLUS MUCH MORE!

By applying actual examples, tools, templates, and techniques, you and peer A/E/C leaders will learn:

• Maintain a strong backlog in any economic environment
• Set staffing levels that perfectly match your project needs
• Recruit and retain top talent and compete for the most lucrative projects
• Initiate proven new business development strategies
• Learn the 6 ways to raise your multiplier to 4.0 or higher
• Prepare your next generation of firm leaders to take the reigns

For more information, see the ACEC Ohio PSMJ Principals Bootcamp Brochure here. Early bird pricing is available for Members and Non-Members until November 18th, 2022. The deadline to register for the Principals Bootcamp is January 16^th, 2023.

ACEC Ohio has reserved a room block at the Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris. Click here for more details. 

Register NOW!