National Academy of Construction

Register now for the NAC/NAE/OSU Safety Culture Symposium to learn, share, and collaborate on safety culture and education in construction. Event and Registration Page: https://lnkd.in/eWsvKsnA #NAC #NAE #OSU #ConstructionSafety #SafetySymposium

As we celebrate Women in Construction Week, tune in to this weeks podcast for valuable takeaways on advancing inclusivity, advocating for change, and building strong women leaders. Host Jerry Eyink welcomes Gretchen Gagel, PhD, GAICD to discuss building women leaders in the construction industry. Gretchen shares her extensive journey in the industry, discusses the importance of inclusivity, and describes the leadership qualities of successful women leaders. Additionally, she introduces the new global institute she founded, Women Thriving in Construction: A Global Institute, which aims to grow collaboration and funding for initiatives supporting and elevating women in construction. Find this episode on the NAC website or your favorite streaming platform. https://lnkd.in/eDGRTh2P #NAC #WICWeek #WomeninConstruction #Leadership

Register now for the NAC/NAE/USC Safety Culture Symposium to learn, share, and collaborate on safety culture and education in construction. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/e_NAEr7j #NAC #NAE #USC #ConstructionSafety #SafetySymposium

NAC congratulates five of its members on their election to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest honors in the engineering field. Including these new members, NAC membership now includes 40 members who are members of both Academies.?Keep up your great work for our industry! Dan Frangopol “For contributions to life-cycle civil engineering and leadership in its global development and adoption.”? https://lnkd.in/edeZ27Th Elizabeth Hausler “For transformational impact as an international social entrepreneur, saving lives by building sustainable communities with natural hazard resilience.” https://lnkd.in/gT7hz3S2 Maria Lehman “For leadership in public service and business engineering management focused on the sustainability and resilience of critical civil infrastructure.” https://lnkd.in/eBvfFuUu SawTeen See “For leadership in managing the innovative structural design of tall, super-tall, and other buildings.” https://lnkd.in/epecgB4K Jim Wiethorn “For research on and analysis of crane accidents, saving lives through improved technology and training.” https://lnkd.in/eJpMZmM9 #NAC #NAE #Engineering #Industryleaders

The National Academy of Construction will present three Ask Me Anything (AMA) webinars this Spring Semester with the first being held on February 20th. Moderated by Dr. Burcin Becerik-Gerber from the University of Southern California and Dr. Susan Bogus from The University of New Mexico. The theme for Spring 2025 is “Entrepreneurship in the design and construction industry” and features three NAC members who have been incredibly successful as entrepreneurs. Our first webinar will feature Tim McManus, FCMAA who will share his insights into entrepreneurship. He is the Managing Director at his firm, TCMcManus Consulting LLC. Tim is a global expert regarding the development and delivery of major capital projects and programs. Tim has served as a vice president at McKinsey & Company. Prior to McKinsey, he was the senior vice president and director of global program management for AECOM and was involved with major projects and programs such as Crossrail in London, the Jeddah Transportation Program, the London Olympics, the National Infrastructure Program for Libya, and Hurricane Sandy Recovery. He was appointed to the faculty of Columbia University’s School of Engineering as an adjunct associate professor. At the end of each webinar, students submitting a question prior to or during the webinar have the opportunity to win a $500 scholarship. The National Academy of Construction thanks the University of Colorado Boulder, Arizona State University, and the University of Florida for graciously underwriting the Ask Me Anything webinar series for 2024-25. Faculty Class Registration Form: https://lnkd.in/g4dUc-Mr Student Registration Form: https://lnkd.in/gqHnUXxg Young Professionals Registration Form: https://lnkd.in/g2MTCH5K https://lnkd.in/gjyvJ3wm #NAC #AMA #Entrepreneurship #Construction #USC #CUBoulder #ASU #UF

Tune in to this week's episode of the Get The kNACk podcast to gain expert perspectives on construction dispute resolution. ?? In this episode, host Jerry Eyink is joined by Michael Loulakis, president and CEO of Capital Project Strategies, LLC, to discuss the root causes of construction disputes and strategies for effective resolution. With over 45 years of experience advising public and private sector owners on project delivery, procurement, and contracting, Mike provides expert insights into risk management, the responsibilities of owners, and how different delivery methods influence disputes. Find this episode on the NAC website or your favorite streaming platform. https://lnkd.in/g7VTzV_Z #NAC #Construction #DisputeResolution #RiskManagement #Leadership

Embedding Safety Culture in Undergraduate Education Symposia Series ? We would like to invite your attendance and participation in a series of symposia in 2025 sponsored by NAC and the National Academy of Engineering’s Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment (BICE). The first series conducted in 2022-23 was very successful and resulted in a proceedings document (linked below) that gave guidance to academia and industry on how to influence academic curricula to incorporate safety culture in their curricula. This will be a great educational experience that will provide the opportunity to build networks with academics and industry professionals, share your knowledge with others, and to take knowledge back to your organization.? ? Our first symposium this year will be held in Washington DC on February 27th, sponsored by the National Academy of Engineering, NAC, and Virginia Tech. The agenda will include keynote speakers from both industry and academia as well as panel discussions with industry and academia about their perspectives on safety culture including what works well and what does not. ? Other similar symposia later in the spring and summer will be held at University of Southern California (March 11), Oregon State University (March 20), Purdue University (May 21) and North Carolina State University (early September tbd).?More about the event and further registration links as they come available can be found on the event page. ? The registration links for the first three symposia are available below. Location details are provided in the links. February 27th Registration Link.? https://lnkd.in/e99h3ufr March 11th Registration Link.? https://lnkd.in/e_NAEr7j March 20th Registration Link.? https://lnkd.in/e-MZUYq4 Event page. https://lnkd.in/e62FjDuv 2022-23 Proceedings Document.? https://lnkd.in/e5KXTafG #NAC #SafetyCulture #Symposia

Join us for the first episode of a three part series on Cyber Security and Safety in the Construction Industry with Lucian Niemeyer. ?? Host Sue Steele welcomes Lucian Niemeyer, CEO of the nonprofit organization Building Cyber Security and former Assistant Secretary of Defense, for the first episode of a three-part series on cyber security. In this episode, Lucian lays the foundation by discussing the evolving landscape of cyber threats to U.S. national infrastructure, and the critical need for a proactive response from the engineering community. He introduces the concept of a "cyber standard of care" and describes the necessity for specialized education in cyber safety, as well as the integration of artificial intelligence within the design process. Listen on the NAC website or your favorite streaming platform. https://lnkd.in/eMA8BFZn #NAC #IndustryInsights #CyberSecurity #AI #OperationalTechnology

The National Academy of Construction inducted 43 new members at our Silver Jubilee Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas on October 10, 2024.?Four of our new members: Luis M. Tormenta, PE? Elected for being a highly accomplished leader in large public and private design and construction industry agencies and firms, recognized for his consistent contributions and commitments to the industry. Lou is principal partner with Laland Baptiste in Melville, NY.? https://lnkd.in/eW7cqsZK Wendy Kennedy Venoit? Elected for being a visionary legal expert and educator who contributes expertise to various industry organizations and to higher education. Wendy is the managing partner of Cozen O'Connor in Boston, Massachusetts. https://lnkd.in/gsGtfYWm Regina M. Walsh Elected for being an industry trailblazer with significant impact as a tradeswoman and public official. Gina is deputy director of the Labor Management Cooperative Trust for the Insulators Union in Wentzville, MO.? https://lnkd.in/gAsUkbCP NAC, established in 1999, is an organization made up of almost 500 industry leaders― construction users, constructors, engineers, architects, consultants, attorneys, sureties, editors, and academics―who have made outstanding, life-long contributions to the construction industry. In addition to honoring the personal contributions of its members, the Academy provides its leadership and expertise to a variety of organizations, governmental and nongovernmental, for the betterment of the industry and nation as a whole, fostering collaboration, future improvement and building the next generation of leaders. https://lnkd.in/gNRxV8b3 #NAC #NationalAcademyofConstruction #SilverJubilee #Construction #Engineering #Architecture #leadership #Excellence

Listen to the next episode of "Construction Legends" featuring?James B. Porter, Jr. ? A Construction Legend is an individual who has left behind an unforgettable impression on others. They are eminent, they found their role in the industry, followed it, and touched other's lives around them. ? Jim Porter?was the chief engineer and vice president of engineering and operations for DuPont until he retired in 2008 and is now the founder and president of Sustainable Operations Solutions, LLC.?He?has made a lasting impact on the industry by advancing collaboration, strengthening relationships between owners and contractors, and promoting best practices and effective deployment. In this episode, Jim joins host Jorge Vanegas to share anecdotes and stories about how he got started in the industry, his achievements, and the legacy he wants to leave behind. The Construction Legends location can be found here. https://lnkd.in/gi4d8anH #NAC #ConstructionLegends #IndustryExcellence