ACEC New York

ACEC New York's Metro Region Board of Directors - the consulting engineering industry’s leadership in and around NYC - gathered around the table today at Gannett Fleming. Thanks to hosting Board director Nick Dandolos, CCM, PMP, DBIA, ENV SP, MBA for opening your doors. Discussion of issues and opportunities around the NYC region were led by Metro Board Chair Ed Bosco, PE LEED, with Chair Elect Bernard P. McNeilly, Josephine Zurica, Jared M. Green, PE, BC. GE, F.ASCE, NOMA, Elias Matar, Chris Sklavounakis, Dino DeFeo, PE, Will Flores, Robert Ioanna, Julie Pietrzak, Maike Rodriguez, Cassandra Wetzel, Sarah Cwikla, PE, BCEE, LEED AP, ENV SP, and committee chairs Peter Bakarich, P.E., David Quart, Joseph Pizzurro, Jeff Terzakis, Wendy Ho, David Weiss, Matthew Nayer, P.E. and state board member Stephen Conenna, PE, Sue Bayat, PE, John C. Deerkoski, PE, Sarwat Izhar, PE, MBA, ENV SP, Kabi Pandey, PE, Shila Shah-Gavnoudias, and our team Ken Fisher, Johnny Evers, Taylor N. Palmer, Michael Burridge. Special thanks to State Board Chair Election Nancy Clark, P.E., ENV SP for visiting the Metro Region and sharing your past experience and forward-looking vision for the association. #engineering #design #infrastructure #building #ProcurementReform #TalentRetention #GovernmentEfficiency #AlternativeDeliveryMethods #buildingcode #constructioncodes #publicpolicy #workforce #STEM

ACEC New York's Gina Genovesi Potfora, CMP and Jennifer Waterbury visited our friends at the Albany Capital Center today for a wreath making workshop and to see their new renovations! We're already getting excited for our Winter Conference, which will be back at the Capital Center in February 2025! ??

Yesterday, Amanda Rogers, Deputy Chief Engineer at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, joined our Emerging Leaders (EL) Committee to discuss how to start and keep up with an impactful mentoring program. Thank you, Amanda, for sharing your experiences and to all ELs who attended!

Statement from ACEC New York President & CEO John T. Evers on relaunch of Congestion Pricing: "ACEC New York applauds the actions taken by Governor Hochul today to restart the congestion pricing program in the new year. With a transportation system that’s more than 120 years old, the MTA has substantial needs that should be addressed by this infusion of funds, helping to modernize a system that is critical to New York’s economic future. We look forward to working with the MTA and our government partners to ensure significant improvements are made – so we can improve the quality of life for millions of New Yorkers."

Recently, David Weiss (WSP in the U.S.), co-chair of the ACEC New York and The American Council of Engineering Companies of New Jersey - ACECNJ joint committee for The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, spoke with Aileen Cho of Engineering News-Record. Thank you, Aileen and ENR, for considering the consulting engineer's role in the progress of transportation. Check out the article to learn how David and ACEC New York members are working with the Port Authority to "keep the region moving!"

Last week I had the privilege to attend the SOMOS Conference in Puerto Rico on behalf of ACEC New York . It was a great opportunity to connect with Elected Officials and advocates from across the state that are working to make New York a better place. Discussing some of ACEC New York’s priorities including the state’s disparity study, funding for the MTA and increased funding for NYSDOT were things that resonated with members which we are looking forward to discussing this session.

Happy 2024 STEM/STEAM Day! Today ACEC New York celebrates the power of #STEM and #STEAM education to inspire innovation, problem-solving, and the next generation of leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Reminder to students: ACEC New York offers scholarships to engineering students at 4-year and community colleges in New York. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNGS7kxs

The November NEWS Online is out now! This issue: #EEANY25 winners announced, DEIB Awards nominations due soon, & more! Read the newsletter: https://bit.ly/3CjD8Y8 Congratulations to all EEA winning firms! We look forward to celebrating at the April 5 gala! ????

What does ACEC New York do for its members? How about a day in the life of our Metro staff and our New York City meetings today as an example. A very busy day! Our Metro Vice President Bill Murray started the day at the ACE Mentor Program of Greater NY Board of Directors meeting. While Taylor N. Palmer represented ACEC New York at the NYC Capital Process Reform meeting where she serves as the representative of the engineering industry. Regrouped for our joint ACEC New York-American Council of Engineering Companies of New Jersey joint Gateway Development Commission (GDC) committee co-chaired by Michael A. Shamma of TYLin | Sam Schwartz City Solutions. Great discussion on status of the Gateway project. Next up welcoming our new Chair Joseph Dennis of Arup at our Legal Counsels Forum. Hosted by Michael Vardaro and Michael De Chiara at Zetlin & De Chiara LLP - thank you for hosting us! Great discussion of contract terms, insurance issues, indemnification, and next year’s legislative program. We wrapped up the day with a presentation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at our ACEC New York Aviation Committee. Thank you to our new Aviation Committee Chair Richard Horstmann, CM - of Foit-Albert Associates - a packed house. If you’re not a member of ACEC New York yet - you should be! #engineering #leadership

Join us on November 19 for "Understanding the Media: A Guide to Elevating Your Public Profile," presented by Tony Sclafani, Managing Director at Mercury Public Affairs, LLC. Learn essential strategies to engage with local and national media, handle inquiries with confidence, and protect your firm’s reputation in times of crisis. This session is perfect for C-Suite executives and PR and communications professionals eager to sharpen their media approach. Learn more & register: https://bit.ly/4f6cK2E