Dennis L. Tewksbury Award
Ron Klemencic, P.E., S.E., NAC, NAE, F.SEI, Dist.M.ASCE
Gene Wilhoite Innovations in Transmission Line Engineering Award
Meihuan Zhu Fulk, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE
SEI Chapter of the Year Award
SEI East Central Florida Chapter
Dennis L. Tewksbury Award
Ron Klemencic, P.E., S.E., NAC, NAE, F.SEI, Dist.M.ASCE
Gene Wilhoite Innovations in Transmission Line Engineering Award
Meihuan Zhu Fulk, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE
SEI Chapter of the Year Award
SEI East Central Florida Chapter
Congratulations to the 2022 CASE Scholarship winner, Taylor Drahota from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln! View information about the scholarship and winners at acec.org under “Awards.”
…Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Edge-Tie™ system designed to replace field-welded bent plate pour stops with a high-strength, straight-edge, channeled steel beam that accepts bolted connections to facilitate easy cladding installations without the need for welding.
…Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has launched an expanded line of Strong-Drive premium screws designed to provide structural fastening solutions for the construction and repair of mass timber assemblies and structures.
…All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) is pleased to announce a partnership with Sika Corporation – Roofing, to expand Sika’s current roofing system capabilities. The joint effort will provide an enhanced membrane offering to the OneDek® Insulated Roof Deck, to include AWIP’s OneDek® insulated roof panel and Sika’s Sarnafil PVC roof membrane.
…The Charles Pankow Foundation is pleased to announce the award of a new research grant to Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. (SGH) in support of a research collaboration with RDH Building Science Inc., and Morrison Hershfield (MH). The research is led by Co-Principal Investigators Vince Cammalleri (SGH), Stephane Hoffman (MH), and John Straube (RDH).
…Hilti North America, a global leader providing innovative tools, technology, software, and services to the commercial construction industry, has streamlined the base plate design workflow for PROFIS Engineering Suite users by integrating the cloud-based software with Bentley’s RAM Structural System. The agreement with Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, gives structural engineers and designers the ability to transfer designs quicker and more accurately between the two programs.
…The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opened to the public in September 2021, promising to “invite the world into an unparalleled experience of the arts, sciences, artists, and social impact of moviemaking.” Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop with Gensler as executive architect, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures comprises a significant renovation and seismic improvement of the 1930s May Company Building, renamed the Saban Building, with the addition of the new spherical shaped Geffen Theater.
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