BLUEPRINT: The AAa/e Newsletter
July 2016
IN THIS ISSUE

Move ahead with Metro - 7/21
Come hear about Metro's upcoming transit, highway, and regional rail projects!
 
Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to network with Metro as Mr. Bryan Pennington, Deputy Executive Director, updates us on the Purple Line Phase 2 & 3 Joint Development & Design Build; Gold Line Foothill Extension; SR 605 & 91 Freeway Interchange; I-10 Express Lane; SCRIP; Union Station Master Plan; and Measure R2.  Dr. Cris Liban, Executive officer, Environmental Compliance and Sustainability, Program Management will present updates on Metro's Sustainability programs.

Thursday, July 21, 2016, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Doubletree Hotel - 120 S. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Members: $55 / Non-Members: $85 / Student Members: $20 w/ID / On-site: Add $15
Click here to register or sponsor now! 
 
 

Hurry, Early Bird Rates expire 7/31!
Tuesday, October 4, 2016, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Millennium Biltmore Hotel
 

Confirmed Keynote Speaker: Deborah Flint, CEO, LAWA
Visionary Award: Phil Washington, CEO, Metro
Community Award: Garrett Lee, President, Jamison Properties
Leadership Award: Vincent Yu, Head, Architectural Unit, LA County DPW

Click here to register or sponsor, and take advantage of the early-bird rates before they expire on July 31, 2016!

 

Call for Board Member Nominations
Nominate a fellow member to serve on the AAa/e Board of Directors by July 31st!

 
AAa/e's future depends upon the active participation of our members.  As a current AAa/e member, you have the opportunity to shape the future of our organization by nominating candidates and/or running for a seat on the Board of Directors.  Electing new board members provides for a constant revitalization of our leadership.  This year, there are nine open positions for the 2017 - 2019 term.  Candidates must be available to serve on the Board in an active, volunteer capacity, and attend monthly evening board meetings.  We look forward to receiving your nominations - the last day to submit is July 31st!  For detailed information about the process, please click here.

 
 
Post your jobs here!
AAa/e announces new FREE Job Portal for Members

Southern California market is booming and firms are actively searching for qualified entry-level and seasoned AEC professionals to service our myriad of public and private sector projects.  Did you just land a multi-million contract and need a senior-level Project Manager to take charge?  Look no further, the AAa/e Job Portal is your answer!  AAa/e members can avoid pricey headhunter fees and post their firms' open positions on the AAa/e website, for free!  Click here to post your job opening in the AAa/e Job Portal's online form.
 
Corporate Member Profile
Bruce Gibbons, PE, SE, CEng, LEED AP leads Thornton Tomasetti's U.S. Western Region   
Thornton Tomasetti provides engineering design, investigation, consulting and analysis services to clients worldwide on projects of every size and complexity.  Since its founding in 1949, the firm's integrated practices in Structural Engineering, Façade Engineering, Renewal, Forensics, Sustainability, Construction Engineering and Property Loss Consulting have addressed the full cycle of a structure.  In September 2015, Weidlinger Associates became a part of Thornton Tomasetti, enhancing the breadth and depth of services through three new practices, Weidlinger Applied Science, Protective Design and Transportation.  Today they are a 1,200-person organization of engineers, architects, sustainability practitioners and support professionals collaborating from offices around the world.

Bruce Gibbons, PE, SE, CEng, LEED AP has over 30 years of experience in the design, specification and construction of a wide variety of complex and expressive structures in the United States and internationally.  His expertise spans numerous market sectors, including airports, commercial buildings, educational facilities, cultural institutions, sports facilities and transit centers.  In 2004, Bruce joined Thornton Tomasetti and established the firm's Los Angeles office.  A member of its board of directors, he leads the firm's U.S. Western region.  Bruce is a member of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California, American Institute of Steel Construction and the U.K.'s Institution of Structural Engineers.

For more information, please visit the firm's website: http://www.thorntontomasetti.com/ 
 
"Golden Age" luncheon a success!
AAa/e members and guest network with forward-thinking successful developers 

On Thursday, June 16, a panel of leading Southern California developers shared their successes with recent multi-family, mixed-use, hospitality, and low-income housing projects.  Dan Rosenfeld of Community Partners; Gerard McCallum of Wilson Meany; Jeff Anglada of Wincome; and Patrick D. Spillane of IDS Real Estate Group provided AAa/e members and guests with a first-hand outlook about future real estate and development trends.  Gruen Associates Managing Partner, Michael Enomoto, moderated the panel.  Special thanks to Premier Sponsor Turner, and Event Sponsors Bernards, Hongjoo Kim Landscape Architects, and ME Engineers for sponsoring our luncheon.

   

Save the Date! 
August Luncheon Program: Healthcare

Thursday, August 18, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Doubletree Hotel Little Tokyo
Click here to register or sponsor!

Congratulations!

AAa/e is committed to providing a platform for empowering AEC professionals with professional growth.  If you or any AAa/e member in your firm has been recently promoted in your firm or recognized with a special award or organizational standing, please let us know so that we can announce your achievements to the community.  
  

AAa/e Membership "Bundle"
AAa/e has launched its  Membership Bundle. Non-members and renewing members will benefit from an AAa/e Membership and 6 events for the price of 5.

General Members - $375
Associate Members - $325

Includes AAa/e Membership and 6 events

Benefits:
  • Savings of $50
  • One-time payment
Click here to sign-up!
 
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES  
Elevate the exposure of your firm, services or products with new AAa/e event sponsorship opportunities, including our monthly luncheons, 2016 Awards Banquet, Masters Series, Student Networking Events, and Scholarship Fundraiser. Click here to find out more!


UPDATES, NEWS, AND MORE...  

Caltrans Statewide Small Business Council.  Click Here

Metro - TBAC. Click Here

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The AAa/e has made great strides to increase members' benefits and add value to each level of membership. All members enjoy:

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