Thank you, SEI Futures Fund Donors, for investing in the future of structural engineering! Your gifts make possible these strategic initiatives totaling more than $250,000, approved by the Futures Fund Board for FY2022:

The 2021 Fall Conference will be held on Marco Island, FL, October 27-30, 2021.  

Framework assists communities in setting policies for electric vehicle charging requirements

The International Code Council, the world’s largest developer of model building codes and standards, today announced the publication of a new educational resource on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and building codes titled Electric Vehicles and Building Codes: A Strategy for Greenhouse Gas Reductions. This is the first in a series of resources set to be published with the aim of supporting communities in achieving greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals in a safe and efficient manner.

The NCSEA Grant Program, supported by the NCSEA Foundation, awards SEAs funding for projects that grow and promote their SEA and the structural engineering profession in accordance with the NCSEA Mission Statement. The goal of the Foundation and the Grant Program is to advance the profession through technical development, education, and outreach. 

The SEI Board is composed of two representatives from each of the five SEI Divisions (Business & Professional, Codes & Standards, Global, Local, and Technical Activities), one young professional appointee recently added through SEI Bylaws amendment, one appointee from ASCE, the SEI President, SEI Past President, and the SEI Director as a nonvoting member. The following includes recently elected SEI Board officers. Welcome to Governors starting terms October 1 – shown in italic:

CASE members got together in Nashville, TN, for one of the first in-person events for most attendees in over 18 months. CASE members attended risk management and business practices educational sessions, held committee meetings, and engaged with each other and with other ACEC Coalition members during the two-day meeting. Some of the discussions included:

The NCSEA Diversity in Structural Engineering Scholarship was established by the NCSEA Foundation in 2020 to award funding to students who have been traditionally underrepresented in structural engineering. In the first year of this scholarship, NCSEA received an abundance of qualified applicants and is proud to announce the first-ever recipients of this program. Congratulations to each of the following recipients who each received a $3,000 scholarship, an invitation to attend the 2021 Structural Engineering Summit as a guest of NCSEA, and a $1000 travel stipend generously sponsored by Computers & Structures Inc.

The Summit will host attendees in New York City at the Hilton Midtown on October 12-15, featuring an industry leading Trade Show, unique networking opportunities, and, of course, remarkable education led by industry experts. Our host hotel, the Hilton Midtown, is located in the heart of midtown Manhattan just a short distance from Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, the Museum of Modern Art, and Carnegie Hall, and just a few blocks away from Times Square, Broadway theaters, and the renowned Fifth Avenue shopping district. Reservations can be made at the Hilton Midtown with NCSEA’s guest rate until September 20, 2021. Visit the Summit section of www.ncsea.com to reserve your room.

Evolving threats from bombings, civil disturbances, biological attacks, and other malevolent events have raised the importance of physical security at buildings of all types, from traditional municipal buildings to “soft” targets like cultural venues and stadiums. Structural Design for Physical Security provides an overview of the typical design considerations encountered in new construction and renovation of facilities for physical security.

Engineers have played an essential role in preparing cities and states for the 2021 hurricane season. Their efforts to protect the public and public infrastructure range from sea walls to sewer systems, with an emphasis on sustainability. Among the projects is the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management program, which will involve raising approximately 5.5 miles of the existing 27.8 miles of earthen levees and replacing approximately 5.7 miles of flood wall in Galveston, Texas. By Robert L. Reid