Excerpts from the VSPE September newsletter -

2008 Virginia Engineers Conference - Online Registrations Ends at Noon on Monday, Sept. 15 

This statewide educational conference for engineers will be held Sept. 17-18 in Williamsburg at the Williamsburg Marriott.  Seminar topics, speakers, sponsorships, and registration information can be found at www.VirginaEngineersConference.org.  Open to all engineers in any discipline, you can earn as many as 12 Professional Development Hours by attending this two-day conference.

Of special interest this year is the project management session which will be taught on Thursday by Mike Ingardia, P.E.  Mike is bringing new and updated information for this year's conference.  And, for as little as $350 for a one-day member registration, you can earn 6 PDHs by attending this all-day seminar.  This price is exceptional considering that anywhere else the price is usually $1000 or more!

Members can attend both days for $500 and learn about engineering ethics, construction law, advances in cold-formed steel load bearing construction, technical writing, risk management, Craney Island eastward expansion, geothermal heat pump design, Virginia's water supply planning process, Building Information Modeling (BIM) implementation, ASHRAE 90.1, and 19 other seminars from which to choose! 

With mandatory continuing education becoming effective in Virginia later this year, this conference offers exceptional value at a very reasonable price.  Early registration ends August 10 so if you want to save money, register before then!  Check it out at www.VirginiaEngineersConference.org!

Member & Firms News

Hankins and Anderson, Inc., is pleased to announce that Jason Takacs, P.E in the Mechanical Department is a certified LEED Accredited Professional, a certification awarded by The U.S. Green Building Council.  The U.S. Green Building Council awards the LEED Accredited Professional certification to an individual who has successfully demonstrated knowledge of the green building design and construction industry and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, Resources, and Process.

The Washington office of HSMM AECOM announces the promotion of Eric P. Buck, PE, LEED AP, to Principal.  A project manager in the firm’s Civil/Environmental Division, Eric P. Buck, PE, LEED AP, received a promotion from Senior Associate to Principal.  Mr. Buck has nearly two decades of experience in civil engineering design and management involving a variety of site development for new construction, renovation and expansion projects.  He has worked extensively with military agencies and is highly knowledgeable of anti-terrorism and force protection (AT/FP) design requirements.  Mr. Buck received his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering technology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.