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Ron Klemencic is Chairman and CEO of Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA), an award-winning structural and civil engineering firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. An industry innovator and preeminent practicing structural engineer, he is recognized for his creativity, “big picture” approach, and ability to produce cost-effective designs. Ron has been involved in the design of tall buildings around the globe, including San Francisco’s Salesforce Tower; Chicago’s St. Regis, 150 North Riverside, and Aqua; and Seattle’s Rainier Square. In addition, he has led the research and development of industry-advancing innovations, including SpeedCore and Performance-Based Seismic Design. He is also a Director of the Charles Pankow Foundation and the MKA Foundation.

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CASE, NCSEA and SEI have embarked on an update to their jointly prepared Vision of the Future of Structural Engineering. Having just re-read the previous statement released in May of 2019, I am struck by the number of developments that just four years later are reshaping the engineering profession. Many of these issues have been trending for a decade or more, but have gained an increased sense of urgency over the past four years. If you’ve been reading STRUCTURE Magazine, the topics will be familiar: climate change; diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI); an inadequate talent pipeline, changes in structural engineering licensure; artificial intelligence; the evolving built environment; resiliency and sustainability. A comprehensive vision of the future of structural engineering must consider all these challenges.

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The National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) is pleased to publish the 2023 Excellence in Structural Engineering (SEE) Awards winners. The awards were announced during NCSEA’s Structural Engineering Summit, held November 7-10, 2023, at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. A video of the awards presentation can be found on the NCSEA website. The winning entries recognize the most innovative and groundbreaking work of our profession’s top talents. Learn More About This Year’s Winners.

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