ACEC Hawaii

In late October, ACEC Hawaii attended the national American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) 2024 Fall Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event featured presentations on the future of engineering and discussions highlighting AI's growing impact in the industry. Our board members who had the chance to attend are excited to share these key takeaways with the rest of the organization! #acechawaii #acec #acecfallconference #engineering #hawaiiengineers #engineers #hawaii

Want to be a part of ACEC Hawaii's Emerging Leaders Program? Apply to be in Cohort #6 where you will be part of a nine-month agenda learning about the engineering industry, business development contracts, risk management, and more. This great opportunity offers all day workshops, guest speakers, book reviews, and more. Find our application and more information at?https://lnkd.in/ddsq5nqE Accepting applications until December 15, 2024. #acechawaii?#engineeringhawaii?#engineers?#innovation?#hawaii?#emergingleadersprogram?#ELP?#leadership?#hawaiileadership

Get ready for our next General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. This GMM will feature a presentation on, "Doing Work with USACE, Honolulu District," by Anton R. Klein, PE and Chief of the Engineering Support Branch, at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District. Registration is now open and will close on Friday, November 29. Snag a seat while you still can! ??: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 ??: 12 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. ??: Oahu Country Club 150 Country Club Rd, Honolulu, HI 96817 Register By: Friday, November 29, 2024 Check out https://lnkd.in/gWi7NzU7 to register! #acechawaii?#engineering?#hawaiiengineers?#engineers?#hawaii

Sam O Hirota Inc (SOH) is a civil engineering, land surveying, and 3D imaging and laser scanning firm based in Honolulu, Hawaii. SOH has been planning, designing, and delivering innovative solutions for our Hawaii and Pacific Rim clients since 1963 with a unique combination of traditional methods and cutting-edge technology. SOH's engineering experience extends to master planning, subdivision planning, permitting and design, construction documents, drainage, water and irrigation systems, wastewater systems, site fire protection systems, LEED sustainability design, and more. SOH's survey experience includes boundary, topographic, utility, control, ALTA/NSPS Land Title surveys, FEMA Elevation Certification, easement mapping, setting benchmarks, and legal description writing. An ESRI Silver Partner, SOH also specializes in the creation of GIS databases and the conversion of geographic data from and to various programs such as Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley Microstation. SOH stays on the cutting edge of technology by digitizing, measuring, and modeling the real world using the latest 3D laser scanning and imaging hardware and software, including its new Flying LiDAR scanner, Mobile SLAM platforms, and the digital documentation of sites and buildings utilizing Radar. For more information on these and other capabilities, please contact us. #memberspotlight?#engineers?#hawaiiengineers?#engineering?#acechawaii?#engineeringhawaii?#innovation?#hawaii

Last week, the PRPELS program concluded with the cohort delivering their mock bid presentations to a panel of industry leaders. The group showcased the skills they honed throughout the year, embracing the competitive spirit that drives contractors as they vied to "win the job". Mahalo to Stanford Carr, President, Stanford Carr Development, LLC Wayne Goo, President of AIA Honolulu, Shannon Holman, PE, President ACEC Hawaii for generously volunteering your time to provide invaluable feedback and support to the PRPELS cohort participants. Your guidance and expertise make this program truly impactful. Congratulations to all of the teams!

Join us at the AIA-ACECH-GCA Pau Hana on November 14. There will be light pupus and beverages provided by Ferguson Hawaii and their vendors as well as prizes! See you all there! ???: Thursday, November 14, 2024 ??: 5:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m ??: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, & Lighting Gallery 925 Kokea Street, Honolulu, HI 96826 Registration Cost: $20 Deadline to Register: November 8, 2024 (disregard date on flyer!) Go to https://lnkd.in/g6jDEUqr to register or email your name to Ginny Wright at [email protected]. #acechawaii?#engineering?#hawaiiengineers?#engineers?#hawaii

Join us for an exciting event at Engineering Partners, Inc. where Brennon Morioka and Douglas Simons will be sharing the latest updates on the University of Hawaii at Hilo Engineering Program. Whether you are a current student, alumni, or just interested in the field, this is a great opportunity to network and stay informed. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with fellow engineers and learn about the exciting developments happening in the program. See you there! ??: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 ??: 4:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ??: Engineering Partners, Inc. 455 East Lanikaula Street, Hilo, HI 96720 Deadline to register is Friday, November 1, 2024. Registration can be found at https://lnkd.in/gssDARHj.

Established in 1971, G70, is an award-winning design firm founded in Honolulu. G70 is a full service multi-disciplined design firm deeply invested in understanding and perpetuating the cultural and historical resonance of the places we are touching. G70 specializes in civil engineering, architecture, planning, and interior design for resort communities, residential projects, educational and medical facilities, mixed-use commercial ventures, utilities and roadway infrastructures, and all phases of master planning.?We endeavor to create exceptional value for our clients and communities by aligning with our clients' dreams and projecting them with farsighted vision.?Creating Hope for Future Generations. For more information on Hawaii's leading multi-discipline design firm specializing in architecture, interior design, civil engineer, planning, and environment, visit www.g70.design #memberspotlight?#engineers?#hawaiiengineers?#engineering?#acechawaii?#engineeringhawaii?#innovation?#hawaii?

Ho?omaika?i to the newest graduates of ACECH's Emerging Leaders Program! ? We are excited to see how these future leaders will shape Hawaii's engineering industry! Sean Barre – HDR Engineering, Inc. Francis Cheng, P.E. – OKAHARA & ASSOCIATES INC Nick Ching – Jacobs Taylor Chock – Haley & Aldrich Spencer Chung – KAI Hawaii, Inc. Zoe Eto – Sam O Hirota Inc Todd Hammond – Coffman Engineers Andrew Izawa, P.E. – Ronald N.S. Ho & Associates, Inc. Nick Kam, P.E. – Earth Engineers, an RMA Company Jason Lee – Oceanit Irene Ma – Bowers + Kubota Consulting Keith M. – Burns & McDonnell Brennan N. – Wilson Okamoto Corporation Chester Ramos – Stantec Jason Seidman – Geolabs, Inc. Dustin Shimamoto – Hirata & Associates. Kyle Shinyama – Austin, Tsutsumi & Associates, Inc. Kristen Yoshida – Bowers + Kubota Consulting For more info on the Emerging Leaders Program check out https://lnkd.in/ddsq5nqE. #engineering?#acechawaii?#engineeringhawaii?#engineers?#innovation?#hawaii?#emergingleadersprogram?#ELP?#leadership?#hawaiileadership?#hawaiistagram

Save the date for our November General Membership Meeting on 11/13 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. Swing by for lunch, networking, and a guest presentation by the Office of Small Business Programs, NAVFAC Pacific on how to do business with NAVFAC Pacific and procurement readiness. You won't want to miss it! ??: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 ??: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ??: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Register at https://lnkd.in/gjr6EyQV by November 6, 2024. #acechawaii?#engineering?#hawaiiengineers?#engineers?#hawaii