The best and brightest gathered in November for the 2022 Structural Engineering Summit in Chicago
The Summit kicked off with several pre-Summit events, including a VIP tour of the Atlas Tube Mill and a Chicago Riverboat Cruise: SE Style, narrated by local structural engineers from SEAOI.
This year’s attendees had the opportunity to earn more than 14 hours of continuing education hours. These expert-led sessions ranged across several industry topics, including adapting the uniform force method, AI in structural design, and hybrid technology for steel frames and wood floors.
Attendees gathered to celebrate the structural engineering profession and our passion for the industry with an 80s-themed cocktail reception. Jake Elwood even made an appearance!
World-renowned architect and keynote speaker Adrian Smith of Smith+Gill Architecture shared his experiences on how he sees the built world and design professionals’ roles evolving.
On day three, our keynote speaker, award-winning coach, and Ph.D. sports psychologist, Dr. Ivan Joseph, started our morning with a reminder that belief in yourself is the foundation for thriving, achieving your dreams, and unlocking your potential.
This year The Structure of the Year Award was introduced at the 2022 Structural Engineering Summit Awards Celebration. This new award was created to honor the most innovative and creative project, regardless of category or budget. This year’s winner was the Climate Change Arena – Seattle, WA, submitted by Thornton Tomasetti. An independent group of past presidents determined this award. To view all our award winners, visit www.ncsea.com/awards.
New this year was the first-ever Women in the Built World Panel and Networking Luncheon. Panelists described their career path, focusing on the key decisions and resulting consequences that led them to their current positions as prominent leaders in the AEC community. Following the panel, attendees gathered and celebrated women’s contributions and leadership in the built world.