SEAoAL News

Save the Date for Spring Seminar/ CONCRETE

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:28:04 GMT

SEAoAL is Partnering with Alabama Concrete Industries Assoc. to bring you WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW about CONCRETE:

Air content in Concrete, Impact to Improper Curing on Cylinder Strength, ACI Code Changes, Concrete Solutions for Data Center and Large Projects and get ready for in depth panel discussion with the experts. Moderated by THE JOE KELLEY.

April 28th, 2026 at AGC

More info coming SOON!

2025 SEAoAL & ICRI Gulf South Chapter Joint Seminar & EXPO

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:31:18 GMT

SEAoAL and ICRI Gulf South Chapter present the 2025 Joint Seminar & Expo, taking place on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 at Alabama AGC!⁠
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This annual event brings together structural engineers, concrete repair professionals, and industry partners for a full day of education, professional development, and networking opportunities. ⁠Attendees will have the chance to hear from expert speakers, explore the latest innovations and products in the industry, and connect with peers from across the region.⁠
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Whether you’re looking to gain new insights, grow your professional network, or simply spend time with colleagues who share your passion for building and repair, this seminar is the place to be.
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More details, including session topics and registration information, will be announced soon!

Young Member Scholarship to NCSEA

Mon, 19 May 2025 21:18:35 GMT

SEAoAL is excited to announce the 2nd NCSEA Summit Scholarship. SEAoAL will cover registration and $1000 stipend. Nathan Klenke won last year. Deadline for submissions is July 1st, 2025.

SEAoAL Scholarship Application for 2025NCSEA Summit (1).pdf

Best of luck!

Save SEAoAL's 2025 Dates!

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:43:47 GMT

Winter Seminar| November 21st, 2024

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 14:51:43 GMT

Save the Date for SEAoAL Annual Winter Seminar

"Don't Get Blown Away by Wind Changes"

November 21st, 2024 at AGC 8:00 - 4:00.

More info coming soon on Speakers.

Exciting Opportunity: Apply for the SEAoAL Scholarship to Attend the 2024 NCSEA Summit!

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:39:21 GMT

Exciting Opportunity: Apply for the SEAoAL Scholarship to Attend the 2024 NCSEA Summit!

We are thrilled to announce the SEAoAL Scholarship for the 2024 NCSEA Summit! This incredible opportunity includes registration for the prestigious conference and a $1,000 stipend for travel expenses (to be reimbursed).

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a member of SEAoAL
Must be a young member (under 36 years of age)
Must have a minimum of 2 years of structural engineering experience

Application Details: To apply, please complete the following form.

SEAoAL Scholarship Application for 2024 NCSEA Summit.pdf

More information about the summit here: www.ncseasummit.com

Volunteer for Building with Bricks @ the ACFA

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:00:38 GMT

SEAoAL is partnering with the Alabama Center for Architecture for the 2nd Year in a row for the Building with Bricks.

The event runs from March 23^rd - 29^th (Saturday, then Tuesday-Friday). There are mid-day timeslots for engineers and architects to fill, and the sign-up sheet can be found here: https://www.alcfa.org/event/building-with-bricks-exhibit-2/

SEAoAL would love to see a strong showing of volunteers, and organizers are aiming to have at least one engineer and one architect at each session. We need your help to represent our profession.

ALSO – This event is free to the public, if you know of any aspiring architects / engineers who might be interested in attending, please feel free to spread the word!

The Hardwick Building, SEAoAL & AIA Birmingham Joint Site Visit

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:53:10 GMT

Join us for the first site visit of the year. SEAoAL Board Member, Stewart Lee, PE Structural Design Group and Brittany Foley, AIA, WilliamsBlackstock Architects who both worked on The Restoration and Renovation of the Hardwick Building -

March 6th, 2024| 4:30-5:30| 2308 1st Ave. South

Hardwick Building Site Visit.jpg for more info.

aiabham.org/shop

Engineering Week at McWane Science Center

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:17:30 GMT

Let’s SHAKE it for the kids!!

SEAoAL is participating in the 13th Annual Engineering Showcase at McWane Science Center. The event is geared toward students of all ages and schools. Typically, the students are K-5th grade. McWane expects around 1,000 kids, teachers, and chaperones.

Other engineering firms, organizations, and university groups will be participating as well. Lunch is provided for volunteers and they offer parking tokens, and tickets to the IMAX film, Cities of the Future. This is a great opportunity to inspire future engineers and meet other professionals in the industry! Students will build LEGO structures, and test them to see how they behave under “seismic” loading.

The event is on Friday, February 23rd from 9:00am – 2:00pm at the McWane Science Center (200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203).

Please sign up with your desired time slot here: bit.ly/3SF3x7k

Spring Seminar

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 18:17:25 GMT

Save the date for our Spring Seminar Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 with keynote speaker, Ronald D. Ziemian, Ph.D., P.E., Professor at Bucknell University and Co-Editor in Chief, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. More info coming in 2024!

Happy New Year - Save the Dates!

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 20:12:09 GMT

Happy New Year to all our incredible members and sponsors! We are so excited to see what 2023 brings for our organization. Save the dates below for our upcoming seminars.

Save the Dates 2023

March 2, 2023, Masonry – AGC

August 24^th, 2023, Annual SEAoAL Conference & XPO - Codes – Pelham Civic Center

November 16^th, 2023, Bringing back the Joint SEAoAL & ICRI Joint Event!

2022 YP Steel Day!

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:14:41 GMT

Save the Date! A Day of Disasters - 12.8.22

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:10:04 GMT

AL PE & PLS Proposed Rule Changes Hearing

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:01:58 GMT

At its August 2, 2022 meeting the Board determined to propose changes to its Administrative Rules.

Link to proposed rule changes:

https://bels.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Proposed-Rule-Changes.pdf

A public hearing regarding the proposed rule changes will be held at 9 am on Tuesday November 15^th. You can attend in person at the Board 's office, 100 N. Union Street, Suite 382, Montgomery, AL 36104, or virtually by clicking on the words "Board Meeting- Nov 15, 2022" on the Board's website. The below link will take you to the Board's website homepage.

https://bels.alabama.gov/

If you wish to speak at the hearing, you must provide an email address or phone number by responding to this email prior to November 1st. A speaker order list will be displayed at the beginning of the hearing, and the order will be based on the order the email request to speak was received.

You can also post questions during the hearing using the Q&A feature.

1. Just select the Q&A button on the right side of the screen.
2. Type your question in the compose box, and then select Send. If you want to ask your question anonymously, select Ask anonymously.

Young Professionals Site Visit

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 21:30:00 GMT

Save the Date! 11th Annual Conference & EXPO

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:42:45 GMT

Interested in attending, exhibiting or sponsoring? Click here to register!

Save the Date: Foundation & Seismic Design

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:10:05 GMT

We can't wait to see you all at Alabama AGC for another fantastic seminar by Dr. Tim Mays. Stay tuned!

Time to Renew! 2022 Membership

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:20:46 GMT

Ready to renew? Download the 2022 Membership form here: 2022 Membership Renewal Form.pdf

Save the Date! 10th Annual Conference & XPO

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 17:31:33 GMT

Save the Date - Steel: Ladle to Cradle (6PDHs) In Person Seminar!

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:42:26 GMT

SEAoAL + AIA Birmingham Presents AG Gaston Motel Historic Site Visit

Tue, 18 May 2021 16:52:34 GMT

May 4th Save the Date! Storm Shelter Design (1PDH)

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:14:28 GMT

SAVE THE DATE
Storm Shelter Design with Brian Orr, Toth and Associates, Inc.
May 4th, 2021 // 1 PDH

Brian Orr, PE is a Partner and Vice-President of Toth and Associates in Springfield, MO. He oversees the Structural Engineering Division of Toth and has been designing Tornado Safe Rooms for over 20 years. He is a steering committee member for FEMA 361 and 320 and been involved with the updates to ICC 500. He is also responsible for the designs of the safe room options in FEMA 320.

SEAOI Spring CE Hour Seminars

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:59:28 GMT

SEAOI is sharing the love this Spring and opening their CE opportunities up to the SEAoAL membership.
SIGN UP HERE!

2021 SEAC EC Bridge Review Session

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:38:53 GMT

This virtual session will review frequently-referenced parts of the AASHTO code, practice examples, test-taking tips, and leave time for participant questions. The presenter for this event is Ron Pierce, PE, SE, P.Eng. Open to SEAC members and non-members at no cost.

Questions? Contact the SEAC Education Committee at educationSEAC@gmail.com

SE Roster Designation/Feb. 23rd Noon - 1:00

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

We have SEAoAL celebrity, Marc Barter, PE, SE, SECB Barter-Bio.docx and NCSEA Structural Licensure Committee Chair, Alan Kirkpatrick, PE, SE with KFC Engineering, Oklahoma City discussing what SE roster designation means for SEAoAL.

Kirkpatrick will give a national update on the number of states that have made title restriction, full practice restriction and partial practice restriction changes.

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 23rd Time: Noon to 1:00 Free: Registration required

When: Feb 23, 2021 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qc-2opjssE9Ak6kSxJnjla_x8V4t6fBbW

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Ever-Changing Structural Provisions of Our Building Codes - Wind (2 PDH)

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

January 12th 12:00 - 2:10PM, Virtual Zoom with Dr. S.K. Ghosh, head of S.K. Ghosh Associates LLC!

This seminar is about major, far-reaching changes in the wind provisions of U.S. codes and standards over the last three decades or so. This will include the very substantive changes in wind design provisions from ASCE 7-10 to ASCE 7-16, which are reflected in the 2018 IBC.

This is a chance to review where we have been and gives us a look to the future with the insight of someone who has long been intimately involved in the structural code development process.

The major topics covered are:

An Overview of the History and Development of Wind Provisions
ASCE 7-10 to ASCE 7-16: Substantive Changes to Wind Design Provisions

3 pop up PDHs, Dec. 23rd, 2020

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:00:00 GMT

AIA Birmingham, Structural Engineers Association of Alabama, &ECS Southeast LLC are offering 3 HSWs/PDHs WEDNESDAY, 12/23 from 11AM-2 PM. All proceeds will benefit the ACFA Scholarship Program.

Get those last minute credits in, and do it for a good cause!

How to Stay Out of Trouble

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 22:57:14 GMT

SEAoAL & the Prewitt Group are here to keep you out of trouble.

Nov. 17th Noon to 2:00 p.m. COVID-19: Addressing Impacts of Schedule Delays and Project Suspensions, Plus Lessons Learned from 2019 Court Decisions - This virtual presentation by Kent Holland, J.D., will address risk management issues arising out of delays and impacts from COVID-19 to construction projects, and will also review lessons learned from decisions rendered by courts in 2019, including case studies.

Design Professional Contracts: Allocating the Risks - Kent Holland, J.D., will address managing the risk allocation in design professional contracts, and will provide example clauses and discussion of how to revise and negotiate terms and conditions of the contract to increase insurability.

Seismic Design & Frequently Misunderstood Seismic Provisions (2PDH)

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

We are shaking it up for our September presentations (pun intended). We have rock star Emily Guglielmo, SE, PD, SEI and NCSEA President. She never sleeps. This is two one hour sessions. Sept. 17th and 24th. Noon to 1:00 each day.

This session will provide an introduction to seismic design methodology and approaches used in ASCE 7. It will focus on ASCE 7/ IBC seismic provisions that are often misunderstood or incorrectly applied by the practicing structural engineer. Key topics will include: Redundancy (ρ), R, C_d and Ω_o, horizontal and vertical lateral force resisting system combinations, and irregularities. Each topic will include references to lessons learned from past earthquakes, code provisions, suggestions to simplify, and sample problems. Register on line www.seaoal.com

P.S. Unlicensed engineers are free!

SEAoAL & KELLER Partner with the AL Center for Architecture for a Virtual Fundraiser!

Fri, 29 May 2020 18:39:03 GMT

Where are all our history lovers? What about structural and design folks? Let's help the ACFA reach their fundraising goals!

If you just love an interesting story, this webinar is for you! SEAoAL and KELLER (Formerly Hayward Baker) have partnered with the ACFA to share the investigation, design & stabilization of the Pointe du Hoc Cliff in Normandy, France. This was an important site during the Normandy landings on D-Day. ⁠ ⁠ This project was commissioned by the American Battle Monuments Commission and investigated by Texas A&M University.

Visit the ACFA Square Shop to purchase a ticket!

Email katie@karmamanagementinc.com with any questions or concerns.

Alabama Concrete Industries Association Webinar: Performance and Specification of Portland Limestone Cement for Concrete

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Do you need PDH’s?!

If so, check out our platinum sponsor, Alabama Concrete Industries Association’s webinar this Thursday, April 30^th from 11 am – 12 pm. This topic will focus on the performance and specification of Portland limestone cement for concrete. 1 PDH will be provided for the event and certificates will be emailed following the program.

This discussion will be led by Bill Goodloe, Director of Technical Services at Cemex. Bill has over 32 years in the concrete and cement business included the last 22 with Cemex. The program will explore the differences between Portland limestone cement PLC and traditional Portland cement, and the impact specification of PLC will have on the performance in place concrete

https://bit.ly/2Y8bpDx

2020 SEAoAL Spring Seminar CANCELED!

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:51:28 GMT

Due to the state of emergency surrounding the Coronavirus, we are canceling our 2020 Spring Seminar. We love our members and do not want to put their safety and well being at risk! If you registered for the spring seminar, you can recieve a full refund or use it as a credit for the next SEAoAL event.

Please practice social distance and remember while you may not be at a high risk to catch Coronavirus, you could put others at risk. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Stay safe!!

SEAoAL 2020 Scholarship Program

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

It is our pleasure to announce the availability of the 2020 Structural Engineers Association of Alabama’s (SEAoAL) scholarship application. The scholarship program was founded in 2014 to benefit the future structural engineers in our state, and we have since distributed more than $20,000 in scholarships to several Alabama students.

Scholarships are available for students who are both residents of Alabama and fall into one of the following categories:

Junior and Senior students of an accredited program
College students entering an accredited Graduate or Doctoral Program
Post-graduate students continuing in an accredited Graduate or Doctoral Program
Persons employed in the field of structural engineering and licensed as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) entering an accredited Graduate or Doctoral Program

Information and applications can be found online at www.seaoal.com or by clicking on the link below. Applications are to be postmarked no later than March 2nd, 2019.

Click here to review the 2020 Scholarship Application.

For any questions, please contact Executive Director, Rhea Williams at 205-601-2345 or by email at rhea@karmamanagementinc.com.

Vision for the Future of Structural Engineering

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 15:23:39 GMT

CASE, NCSEA, and SEI are united in envisioning a future where, as stewards of the built environment, structural engineers are widely recognized as making key contributions to the advancement of society on a national and global scale.

24th Annual ACFA Golf Tournament

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:00:00 GMT

Join us on October 17th, 2019 for the 24th Annual ACFA Golf Tournament Sponsored by The Prewitt Group!

The Annual ACFA Golf Tournament is held at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail every October. All proceeds benefit the ACFA’s educational programs & student scholarships. We have awarded $91,750 in scholarships since 2007. The mission of the Alabama Center for Architecture is to advance the enjoyment of architecture and design through engagement, education and collaboration.

Date:

Thursday, October 17th, 2019

Location:

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley 100 Sunbelt Parkway Birmingham, AL 35211

Programs:

10:00am - 11:30am - Registration

10:00 am - Driving Range: Free Range Balls

10:30am - 12:00pm - Box Lunch

12:00pm - Shotgun Start

5:00 - 7:00 pm - BBQ Dinner, Awards, and Door Prizes, plus Live Music!

Cost:

$150 per person | $580 per team of four

Make Checks payable to: Alabama Center for Architecture Golf Tournament

Address for ACFA: 109 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd South Birmingham, AL 35233

All playing spots include 3 mulligans per player, green fees, cart with baggage service before play, range balls, lunch, and dinner.

Don't Golf? Beer, Balls, & BBQ

5:00-7:00 PM at the clubhouse $30 per person, includes food, drinks, & live music!

Sponsorship: Due October 9th, 2019

To pay for a sponsorship or a team, follow the link provided: https://squ.re/2nUFzdw

$400 Hole Sponsor

$500 Drink Cart Sponsor

$500 Meal Sponsor

$350 Music Sponsor

Please contact Rhea Williams, Executive Director or Katie Parker, Executive Assistant with questions.

Alabama Center for Architecture

(205)322-4386

Katie@karmamanagementinc.com

www.alcfa.org

A Day Of Concrete Knowledge

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 13:00:00 GMT

This program will last from 8am - 4pm

A Day of Concrete Knowledge is designed to provide valuable education programs on concrete topics. This full-day seminar provides 8 hours of AIA approved HSW LU & engineering PDH credits. Certificates will be issued to both architects and engineers.

There is a fee of $30 to attend. All proceeds go to the Alabama Concrete Industries Foundation (ACIF). The ACIF yearly awards two $8,000 scholarships to students enrolled in architecture, engineering, or building sciences at one of Alabama’s universities. Payments can me made online or the day of class.

2019 ACFA Awards Ceremony

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:00:00 GMT

Join us for the 2019 ACFA Awards Ceremony on July 16 at The Club, Inc., which recognizes scholarship winners and newly licensed architects. The luncheon will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets include a delicious meal and a lecture from Craig Lewis, FAICP, LEED, AP, CNU-A.

Craig Lewis will be speaking about the City of Birmingham Master Plan in a presentation titled, Downtown Vibrancy – Let’s Walk One More Block Together. According to Lewis, "Downtowns are the heart and soul of our communities. Density and connection are critical ingredients, but so are the details that enliven the human experience. Equity also plays a major role in ensuring that everyone feels welcome & can leverage their own opportunities. Using the recent City Center Birmingham Master Plan, this presentation presents the key elements for lively & walk-able places, including the latest market & demographic trends to empower the next generation of designers."

2019 Alabama Civil Engineer Joint Legislative Day

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:01:43 GMT

Save the Date for two exciting 2019 Seminars!

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 20:50:21 GMT

January
"Resiliency in Construction"
Presented by:
The Alabama Concrete Industries Association (ACIA)

Tuesday, January 15th
3 HSW's // 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
SocialVenture
5529 1st Ave S
Joint SEAoAL & AIA Meeting

$15.00 Members - lunch only [1 HSW]

$25.00 Non Members - Lunch Only [1 HSW]

$25.00 members - all day [3 hsw's]

$40.00 Non members - all day [3 hsw's]

Pre-Payment Required
RSVP to sarah aiabham.org by January 11th

Register online here!

February
Tuesday, February 26th
Stay tuned for more information!

Join us for the Y-AEC 2018 Holiday Party!

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 20:56:25 GMT

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
6:00pm-9:00pm

Y-AEC Holiday Party
held at

Wine Loft
2200 1st Avenue North
#100
Birmingham, AL 35203

Raffles will benefit STEM education in Birmingham Public schools.

Save the Date! ICRI Gulf South Chapter & SEAoAL Seminar and EXPO

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 16:41:12 GMT

Thursday, November 29, 2018

ICRI Gulf South Chapter & SEAoAL Seminar and EXPO

6.5 PDHs

(accepted in AL & FL)

8:00am-4:00pm

AGC Alabama
5000 Grantswood Road
Suite 100
Irondale, AL 35210

Save the Date! 2018 SEAoAL 8th Annual Conference & XPO

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:00:00 GMT

It's All About STEEL!

August 28, 2018

Pelham Civic Center

500 Amphitheater Road

Pelham, AL 35124

205-620-6448

www.pelhamciviccomplex.org

Email rhea@karmamanagementinc.com for more information!

Save the Date! The Philosophy of Engineering for the Burj Khalifa with Larry Novak in Huntsville, AL (1 PDH)

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:30:00 GMT

Hosted by AIA North Alabama and the Alabama Concrete Industries Association

STEP Into the Sun: Solar Training for Design Professionals (6.5 AIA HSW, 0.65 ICC CEUs, 6.5 GCBI)

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:00:00 GMT

STEP Into the Sun: Solar Training for Design Professionals in Birmingham December 15, 2017

A new accredited course specifically designed for architects and engineers debuts in Birmingham, AL on December 15^th. The training includes design considerations for incorporating solar photovoltaics (PV) into buildings, how to speak with clients about the benefits of solar PV, where to find information on financial incentives, and much more.

The one-day training was developed by the Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP), the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE), and national solar energy experts, in partnership with AIA Alabama, AIA Birmingham, ASHRAE Birmingham Chapter, and ACEC of Alabama. The cost of the training includes lunch and is reduced due to sponsorship by the U.S Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative: regular price is $150; AIA and ASHRAE members pay just $125; NGOs, veterans, and students - just $15.

Special offer: Register with a friend and both tickets are 50% off.

Continuing education credits: 6.5 AIA LU/HSW, 0.65 ICC Preferred Provider CEUs, and 6.5 GBCI, are provided.

Register at: http://bcapcodes.org/beyond-code-portal/sunshot/register/

For more information contact Maria Ellingson at mellingson@bcapcodes.org

Day of Concrete Masonry (up to 3 PDHs) presented by Alabama Concrete Industries Association

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 17:30:00 GMT

Nov. 28, 2017
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 1 PDH
Optional: 1:00-3:00 p.m. 2 PDH

Redstone Federal Credit Union Atrium
220 Wynn Drive
Huntsville, AL 35983

On November 28, 2017, Jason Thompson, PE of the National Concrete Masonry Association will be at the lunch speaker for the AIA North Alabama Chapter Meeting. The program will provide 1 HR of HSW CEU’s for architects or 1 PDH for engineers. Following the luncheon, Jason will provide 2 additional hours of education for individuals who need additional continuing education hours. The event will provide a possible 3 hours of AIA approved HSW CEUs or PDHs. Certificates will be issued to both architects and engineers following each hour.

The cost for the program is being covered by the Alabama Concrete Association so there is no cost to attend.

Topics

Lunch topic - Direct Design of Concrete Masonry Structures using TMS 403

Additional topics

New Design Provisions for Structures Utilizing CMUs

Design Resources for Designing Concrete Masonry Structures

Bio of Speaker

Jason Thompson,PE is the Vice President of Engineering for the National Concrete Masonry Association. His duties and responsibilities include overseeing the technical activities of the association including research and development, design, construction, and testing standards development, design resources and tools

SEAoAL YMG Lunch & Learn: Atlas Tube Birmingham Mill

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 17:15:00 GMT

We will be having a lunch and learn with Atlas Tube on November 8th. Atlas Tube is the top producer of HSS sections in North America, and they now have a mill located in Birmingham. They also provide resources for designing and specifying HSS products. During lunch, their representatives will present to our group, and we will follow up lunch with a quick tour of the mill.

Atlas Tube, 171 Cleage Drive, Birmingham AL 35217
http://www.atlastube.com/

11:15-11:30am: Arrive at the mill

11:30-12:15pm: Lunch and Learn (Topic TBD)

12:15-12:45pm: Mill Tour

12:45-1:00pm: Q&A

Please RSVP to Blake Greene, bgreene@tuckerjones.com, if you will be able to join.

AL Concrete Association to offer 8 hours of Continuing Education in September!

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 20:26:13 GMT

Need continuing education hours? The ACIA is offering 8 hours of HSW learning units this month for only $30. The cost includes breakfast and lunch. Certificates will be provided plus the ACIA is a registered AIA provider. For your convenience, the ACIA is offering 3 locations. The programs also provide PDH credit.

Day of Concrete Knowledge is designed to provide valuable education programs on concrete topics. This full-day seminar provides 8 hours of AIA approved HSW and PDH credits. Certificates will be issued to both architects and engineers. There is a fee of $30 to attend. All proceeds will go to your choice of the AIA Foundation or the Alabama Concrete Industries Foundation (ACIF). The ACIF yearly awards two $8,000 scholarships to students enrolled in architecture, engineering or building science at one of the state’s universities. Payments can me made online or the day of class.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017-Mobile, Renaissance Riverview Plaza

Wednesday, September 27, 2017-Birmingham, AGC Headquarters

Thursday, September 28, 2017-Huntsville, Embassy Suites

To register, click here https://acia.wufoo.com/forms/a-day-of-concrete-knowledge-2017/

For questions or more information please call 334.265.0501

*Program will last from 8am – 4pm. All day attendance is not required. However, attendees will only receive credit for the hours attended. Certificates will be issued following the end of each program.

Ready Mix Topics to be Covered

“Improve Your Concrete with Fibers”

“ICF Construction for Your Next Commercial Project”

“Permeable Pavements for Storm Water Design”

“Designing Concrete Parking Areas Using ACI 330”

“Tilt Up Construction 101”

“Case Study of ICF Alabama Structures”

“Modern Admixtures to Improve You Concrete Properties”

“Concrete Overlays for Failed Parking Areas”

AEC Mega Meeting 2017: CYBER SECURITY

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:00:00 GMT

Register today!

Tuesday, September 19

Regions Field
1401 1st Avenue South

Registration & Exhibit Hall Open: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Speaker: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

$35 attendee
$400 exhibitor, more information here: http://aecmegagroup.org/Exhibitors

Approved for 1 AIA LU, certificates available.

FBI: CYBER SECURITY

Speaker:Darren J. Mott

Supervisory Special Agent for the Counterintelligence Program for the Birmingham Division of the FBI

Darren J. Mott is the Supervisory Special Agent for the Counterintelligence Program for the Birmingham Division of the FBI. This program works with other USIC partners to detect, deter, and neutralize the threat of hostile nation intelligence services active in Northern Alabama. SSA Mott entered on duty with the FBI in 1999 and has worked both the cyber and counterintelligence

threats during his career. SSA Mott has worked in the Charlotte and Cleveland Field Divisions and worked at the national program level at FBIHQ. SSA Mott was responsible for building the first working relationship between the FBI and Russian Federal Security Service to combat the cyber criminal threat originating from Eastern Europe and he created the first national level program blending the cyber and counterintelligence disciplines within the FBI. The Birmingham

Division operates its counterintelligence program out of the Huntsville Resident Agency and has primary responsibility for mitigation of cyber and counterintelligence threats present in Cummings Research Park, Redstone Arsenal, and the private sector companies in Northern Alabama.

9 Ways To Build Community with Urban Design - David Baker Architects

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 16:30:00 GMT

Community plays a crucial role in shaping how we live and if we thrive. As our world continues to urbanize, densify, and intensify, community is more critical than ever. Drawn from more than three decades’ experience designing affordable multifamily housing, these elegant, economical, and human-centric strategies support a high quality of living for residents and neighbors alike. The "9 Ways to Build Community with Urban Housing" range from the large-scale “Reweave the Urban Fabric”—which focuses on maximizing adjacencies and reconnecting street grids—to the intimate “Get Personal”—which builds in opportunities for self-expression. These flexible, accessible, and complementary design strategies dignify and uplift residents, improve wellness and stability, and support people to forge key bonds. Illustrated by examples from dozens of built projects and long-time collaborations with developers, this talk shares a wide range of successful applications of these community-oriented principles.

September 13th at Iron City, 513 22nd Street South register on line @ https://squareup.com/store/alabama-center-for-architecture

www.dbarchitects.com

SEAoAL 7th Annual Conference & XPO

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 20:59:16 GMT

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE & XPO!!!!

Date: August 3rd, 2017

Where: Pelham Civic Center

When: ALL DAY

It is early this year, save the date!!!!!! More info coming soon!

Living Small Lecture

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 17:00:00 GMT

March 9th, Iron City, 513 22nd Street South 11:00- 1:00 $20

Architect Garrett Reynolds, AIA of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson in Seattle will present a lecture about the design of micro living spaces from his last research in New York City, Copenhagen, Stockhold, Seoul and Tokyo. The discussion seeks to provide a dialogue between his research and the changing housing climate in Seattle, Birmingham and around the world. To purchase tickets squareup.com/store/AIA-Birmingham

SEAoAL & AIA Joint Meeting - Burj Khalifa, Lawrence Novak

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 17:30:00 GMT

Save the date for a joint meeting with AIA Birmingham. Lawrence Novak, lead structural engineer for the tallest building in the world (Burj Khalifa) will present on the structural and sustainable design of the tower. His lecture "The Philosophy of Engineering for the Burj Khalifa, the Worlds Tallest Structure is hosted by the Alabama Concrete Industries Association and sponsored by Building and Earth Science. rsvp to rhea@karmamanagementinc.com by Feb. 20th. $20 for members - $40 non-members - Approved for 1 AL & FL PDH. Event will be at the CLUB, 1 Robert Smith Dr.

YP Lunch n Learn @ Terracon

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:30:00 GMT

SEAoAL will host a YP lunch n learn at Terracon January 17th, 2017 from 11:30 - 1:00 to introduce a new online Geotechnical collaboration tool called GEO REPORT. Lunch will be provided, please rsvp to bgreene@tuckerjones.com ASAP. Terracon - 110 12th Street North, Birmingham AL

SEAoAL & ICRI Come Together Conference

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 19:16:31 GMT

Save the Date for the SEAoAL & ICRI Come Together Conference. Dec. 6th at the AGC Headquarters - 6.5 PDHs - Tradeshow - Let's talk about concrete repair and learn from the experts. More info coming SOON!!!!!!!!!

J.R.Prewitt & Associates 3PDH's Oct. 27th

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:51:52 GMT

"Things You Never Learned in School about Working as a Design Professional: From Social Media to Site Safety"

October 27th, 2016

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Vestavia Country Club

RSVP to lsullivan@jrprewitt.com

AEC Mega Meeting -- Sign Up Today!

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:59:14 GMT

Zap the Gap: How to work with Multiple Generations

The workplace is not what it used to be People are living longer and staying in the workforce longer making this the first time in history that four generations are looking at each other across the same conference table. Differences in generational values vary greatly on everything from dress codes to work ethic. Productivity, culture and growth are being negatively affected by poorly handled generational assumptions. Then there’s the problem of obtaining and retaining multi-generational talent. The potential for collision, conflict and confusion between the generations has never been greater. Your challenge is NOT just figuring out how to put up with each other, but how to uncover and incorporate what motivates each generation to do what’s best for the organization to achieve financial success, personal growth and increased moral.

Because generations are in a constant state of flux, what worked last year does not work today. What seemed like a perfect solution yesterday is the source of tomorrow’s problem. Learn from Meagan Johnson what you can do now to make the most of each generation in your workplace

You will learn:

Who the generations are - their wants, needs and expectations
How to capture Baby Boomers “loyal make a difference” attitude before it evaporates
Important Generation X career building techniques so they don’t leave you for another employer
New Millennials want their efforts to have meaning and what to do about it
Top 10 recruiting tricks to capture Gen Y’s attention
Techniques to retain employees from each generation
A social media policy at work that works
How to take advantage of generation gaps – not simply manage or endure them
What needs to happen to weave generational respect into your organizational culture

This presentation has been approved for 1 AIA LU.

SEAoAL Annual Conference & EXPO - August 18th

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 19:45:30 GMT

Save the Date! August 18th, 2016 @ The Southern Museum of Flight. More info coming soon!

UAB BIM Training

Joslyn Daniels — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 17:09:27 GMT

UAB CE Professional Education Program is offering

"Introduction to Revit for Professionals"

Class meets Monday evenings, 5:30-7:30 PM

UAB Hoehn Building

January 25-April 11, 2016

Cost for course is $2,250.00

This course is designed for professionals with little or no BIM experience. It will provide an introduction to the Revit software and teach basic drafting skills. Students will complete drafting assignments and a final project. Future courses will teach advanced BIM concepts.

BIM has quickly become an indispensable tool in the engineering industry. UAB is offering a series of courses to provide professionals with essential BIM skills using the AutoCAD/Revit software. Courses are designed specifically for the engineering professional, focusing on providing the skills needed in industry.

To register or obtain more information, email Andy Sullivan at: asullivan@uab.edu

ATC 45 Training Seminar Save the Date!

Joslyn Daniels — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:50:39 GMT

SAVE THE DATE

March 24^th, 2016

ATC 45 Training Seminar by Butch Grimes, CAL – EMA certified trainer.

Where: Al Power, 1200 6^th Ave. North

Attendees will receive CAL EMA Certification badge.

You will need to bring a copy of your driver’s license and professional license too.

We will take a head shot of you at the meeting.

All materials will be mailed to California EMA for your badge info

More info coming in January 2016

Young Member Social Dec. 17th and other news!

Joslyn Daniels — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:59:44 GMT

On December 17^th, the SEAoAL YMG will co-host a joint Holiday Social with the young professional groups of AGC (YCF), AIA (EP), and ASCE (YMG) at the Wine Loft in downtown Birmingham. We will be collecting art supplies for the Firehouse Shelter’s art workshop. There will also be a raffle for some great prizes to help raise money for the shelter. We look forward to seeing everyone at this great networking and holiday event!

Click here for a flyer on the event and more info:2015 EP Holiday Social.pdf

Mark your calendars for February 24^th! The McWane Science Center is hosting an Engineering Showcase in which middle-school and high-school kids are introduced to the wonderful world of Engineering! The SEAoAL will have a booth again this year and we will be looking for volunteers. The event will be held from 9am-2pm at the McWane Science Center. Stay tuned for more information on the event and how to volunteer.

If you would like to learn more about the SEAoAL YMG and receive updates on the upcoming events, contact Nicole Sommerville at nsommerville@lbyd.com.

SAVE THE DATE Nov. 12th Winter Seminar

Joslyn Daniels — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 15:45:26 GMT

SAVE THE DATE:

Make plans to join us for our Winter Seminar on Special Inspections

November 12, 2015 at the Cahaba Pump Station.

More Details to follow soon!

AEC Mega Meeting

Joslyn Daniels — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 13:55:21 GMT

AEC Mega Meeting

September 15, 2015

Regions Field

1401 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233

AEC Mega Meeting Flyer FINAL 2015-09-02.pdf

Cost: $35.00

Exhibit Hall Open: 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lunch & Presentation: 12:00pm - 1:30pm

For additional information or if you have questions please contact:

Cathy Isbell 205.441.6126 cathy.isbell@bbs-llc.com or Rhea Williams 205.322.4386 rhea@karmamanagementinc.com

This meeting is approved for 1 AIA Learning Unit and 1 hour of CPE by ASBPA

A panel of today’s economic development leaders will help guide attendees through the forecasted growth in Alabama and the Southeast region. Moderated by Milton Davis, Director of Business Development at BL Harbert International, this lively discussion will help you understand the best ways to position your firm for new opportunities.

ICRI Gulf South Chapter Fall Meeting

Joslyn Daniels — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 14:56:51 GMT

Join your fellow professionals for a full day of continuing education (5.5 PDH) focusing on masonry repair and ICRI Guideline 410.

Technical Presentations & Demonstrations will include:

ICRI Guideline 410 – Masonry Repair, and Terra Cotta Repair - Patrick Morrissey, ConSpec Associates, Inc.
Helical Wall Tie Brick Repair - Kevin Davenport, Simpson Strong-Tie
Historical Brick Repair - Mike Spooner, University of Alabama
Masonry Facade Protection - Mike Mudrick, Koster American
Economic Development in Birmingham, Alabama - David Fleming, REV Birmingham

When

Thursday September 24, 2015 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT

Where

Alabama Power Company Corporate HQ Auditorium
600 18th Street, North
Birmingham, AL 35203

Click here for more info:

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=ufi5j8tab&oeidk=a07eb9ybpse90185121

Schedule:

7:00 AM to 8:00 AM - Registration, Networking Breakfast and Vendor Setup
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Technical Presentations
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Technical Presentations

Table Top Sponsor registration includes one (1) individual registration and vendor table top space. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments are included with individual registrations.

Recommended Accommodations:

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham Downtown - The Tutwiler
2021 Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: (205) 322-2100

Please also join us at the hotel’s Century Restaurant & Bar at 5:00 PM on 9/23 prior to the meeting for an informal social.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

SPEAKER BIOS:

Patrick Morrissey, ConSpec Associates, Inc.

Patrick Morrissey obtained a BSCE in Civil Engineer at Manhattan College and attended graduate courses in Civil Engineering at Newark College of Engineering (NJIT). He has worked in the construction industry for almost 40 years, represented products used in rehabilitation for 30 years, and worked specifically on preservation projects for the past 15 years. Pat has served as a technical rep for preservation and strengthening materials since 1990, is a Fellow of ICRI, a Chair of the ICRI Masonry Committee and has served on the Board of APTNE with various responsibilities including the fundraising for last year’s APT event in NYC. He has worked with Manhattan College with the purpose of setting up a graduate program in restoration engineering. Pat is very active on LinkedIn and his technical group “Means, Methods and Materials for the Restoration of the Built Environment” has almost 5000 members worldwide.

Kevin Davenport, Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc.

Kevin Davenport is a Field Engineer with Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Clemson University and has more than 15 years of experience designing, specifying, selecting and providing technical support on building components and products. Kevin is a member of the Structural Engineers Association of Georgia, ACI and ICRI and is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Georgia. He is a corresponding member with the Reinforcement and Connectors subcommittee of TMS402.

Mike Spooner, University of Alabama Facilities Department

Mike Spooner has over 45 years of hands on and management experience with building envelope materials and systems. His experience includes masonry, stucco, architectural precast, natural stone, glass and glazing, waterproofing and roofing systems. His current goals include the restoration of historic buildings on the University of Alabama campus coupled with the review and inspection of building envelope components on new construction projects. Mike’s found in many instances a hands on experience perspective is the solution when investigating water intrusion and other building envelope issues. To Mike, sharing his experiences by helping others solve or avoid unforseen, time consuming and costly problems is personally rewarding.

Michael Mudrick, KOSTER American Corp.

Michael Mudrick is National Sales Manager for Waterproofing Products for KOSTER American Corp. and has over 20 years of experience in the industry. His experience ranges from flooring and waterproofing, to injection resins, and other construction chemicals. Michael has experience and knowledge in the development, production and sale of these specialized systems. Michael received his BS in Chemistry from Temple University and began his career as a Chemist for Thoro System Products, Sto Corp. and Textured Coatings of America. He later worked for Aquafin, Inc., as Product and Sales Manager before transitioning to his current position at KOSTER American Corporation.

David Fleming, CEO REV Birmingham

REV Birmingham (REV) revitalizes places and energizes business to create vibrancy in the City of Birmingham. REV is an economic development organization that stimulates business growth and improves quality of life in Birmingham, Alabama’s City Center and its Neighborhood Commercial Centers. REV fuels commercial vitality through proactive business recruitment and retention activities, and by encouraging private and public investments that support economic growth citywide. REV’s initiatives generate positive results for partners, enhance tax revenue, generate and sustain jobs, increase tourism and positively influence perceptions about the City of Birmingham.

AL PE & PLS Webinar

Joslyn Daniels — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 14:53:21 GMT

The Board has been conducting Town Hall Meetings around the State to inform licensees of proposed changes being considered regarding its Law and to solicit suggestions and recommendations. The last chance to hear about these proposed changes is the webinar. The Board will award 1 PDH for attending the webinar.

Webinar - September 10, 2015
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

The following information pertains to the Webinar.

WEBINAR LOGIN INFORMATION

To connect to the Web Conference:
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Click here: https://connect9.uc.att.com/service32/meet/?ExEventID=87400328

TO CONNECT WITH YOUR *TELEPHONE ONLY* (no computer):
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1. Choose one of the following numbers to dial:
      * Caller-Paid number: 713-353-0212
      * Toll-Free Number (in USA): 888-822-7517.
      * Blackberry (Caller-Paid): 7133530212x7400328#
      * iPhone (Caller-Paid): 7133530212,,7400328#

2. When prompted, enter the Meeting Access Code: 7400328#

To prepare in advance for the conference (for all devices): https://connect9.uc.att.com/service32/Prepare/.

To view supported Operating Systems and devices: http://www.corp.att.com/attconnectsupport/supporteddevices
Powered by AT&T Connect.

AL Board of Licensure proposed Law & Rule Changes

Joslyn Daniels — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 13:12:14 GMT

The Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors will be holding “Town Hall” style forums to present information regarding proposed Law and Rule changes, and changes to the license renewal process.

Please see their website for these proposed changes at http://www.bels.alabama.gov/

The first two forums have been scheduled for Montgomery and Mobile, and the Board is attempting to schdeule addtional forums in Birmingham, Huntsville and Dothan.

The Montgomery forum will be held on Tuesday June 9, 2015 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at:

Troy University at Montgomery:
Whitley Hall, Room 329
231 Montgomery Street
Montgomery, Alabama

The Mobile Forum will be held on Wednesday July 29, 2015 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at:

Marriott Hotel
3101 Airport Boulevard
Mobile, Alabama

Save the Date

Joslyn Daniels — Mon, 18 May 2015 13:27:06 GMT

SAVE THE DATE:

Annual Conference & XPO

Aug. 27th at Rosewood Hall, Homewood AL

Topic will be:

Safe Room Design & Special Inspections

More info coming SOON!

Call your Senator & ask them to Oppose SB363

Joslyn Daniels — Tue, 12 May 2015 20:31:23 GMT

Senator Pittman is not giving up on this SB363 bill. Just a friendly reminder we need you to ACT.

He is still pushing SB363 regarding using your design over and over, not compensating you and NOT taking into consideration the health safety and welfare of the public. Bill is one page, please read. SB363.pdfgovownership.pdf

Please email and call everyone on the committee and senators and OPPOSE SB363. IF you called and emailed yesterday, please do so again today. Emails count as one and phone calls count too. Do both! We are working hard to STOP this bill.

Contact members of the Senate Fiscal Responsibility Committee and urge them to oppose SB363. Contact as many Senators as you can and ask them to do the same thing to oppose any anti-architect/engineer amendments. You can call them in Montgomery today at 334.242.7800.

Renew your membership for 2015 today!

Joslyn Daniels — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 22:12:08 GMT

We have reached the end of another year. SEAoAL had a strong year and we are looking forward to building it stronger in 2015 (with you).

Everyone always asks, what does my membership with SEAoAL do for me? Our members enjoyed these many opportunities, accomplishments and programs during 2014.

Read below, what SEAoAL can do for you and WE WANT too!

SEAoAL is a FL PDH Provider
Provided 21.5 PDHs
Exhibit Hall with 14 exhibitors (at annual State Conference)
Awarded $7000 in scholarships to Structural Engineer students in partnership with the Delahay Foundation
Presented to AU, UA, and UAB engineering students
Exhibited at the Code Officials Conference for SEER
SEAoAL representation at the first Governors Preparedness Conference
Representation at the NCSEA Conference in New Orleans
Formed a South Eastern Coalition of SEA (AL, FL, GA, NC & SC)
Offered a FREE FEMA Safe Room Design Course
Held several SEAoAL & AIA Birmingham joint meetings -Great Networking
Young Professionals group assisted with designing and building 25 bunk beds for the Firehouse Shelter
Young Professionals Site Visits and educational meetings
Sponsor program firmly in place

Please renew your membership or consider becoming a member and start enjoying the many benefits of a SEAoAL membership.

If you want to renew in 2014, not a problem, need to wait until 2015 - we welcome you to bring in the New Year with SEAoAL.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

Crow Friedman Group Meeting / AIA Birmingham & SEAoAL Joint Meeting

Joslyn Daniels — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 21:11:38 GMT

December 17

Tools for your Firm’s Successful Future/ Emerging Risk – 2 LU
Presented by Crow Friedman Group
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; $15 members, $25 non-members
Ruffner Mountain Tree House, 1214 81st St S, Birmingham 35206
RSVP to kathryn@aiabham.org by Dec. 12

Our speaker will be Bob vanArsdall, director of Market & Sector Analysis at XL Insurance.

Alabama Bill HB457: Forest Certification Standards

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:17:23 GMT

SYNOPSIS: This bill would specify that any green building standard used for construction or major renovation of public buildings by state and local governments would be required to use certain forest certification standards for wood consistent with standards used in the forest industry in this state.

To read the entire bill: HB 457

To follow the status of the bill: Bill Status for HB457

ECOB Trade Show is March 7th

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:31:41 GMT

See this FLYER or visit http://www.ecob.org for additional information.

ALSC Approves New Design Values for Southern Pine Lumber

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:57:57 GMT

Southern Forest Products Association Press Release: http://sfpa.org/2013/01/alsc-approves-new-design-values-effective-june-1/

E-week

Joslyn Daniels — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:21:54 GMT

Engineers Week 2013

SEAoAL would like to encourage you to celebrate and help us promote the positive contributions engineers make to society every day by participating in Engineers Week. On the week of February 17-23, engineers will be presenting to students all over the country regarding how engineers make dreams a reality. NCSEA has developed a power point presentation that can be given at schools. The PowerPoint file can be used as a template that can be customized to an appropriate age group. The presentation is designed to promote Structural Engineering to students and help expand knowledge of our profession. For more information about Engineers Week, visit the National Engineers Week Foundation website at www.eweek.org . To obtain a copy of this free PowerPoint presentation template so you can promote engineering at a school near you, please contact the Executive Director of SEAoAL, Rhea Williams, at rhea@karmamanagmentinc.com.

Tennessee Structural Engineers Association 2013 State Convention

Joslyn Daniels — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:44:58 GMT

TNSEA 2013 State Convention - Nashville Jan 24-25.pdf

SEAoAL congratulates nominees

Joslyn Daniels — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:40:07 GMT

SEAoAL would like to congratulate its nominees for the 54th Annual Engineering Council of Birmingham Awards Banquet. Our President, Jason Partain, is nominated for Young Engineer of the Year and Cheryl E. May, one of our board members, is nominated for Engineer of the Year. Please see the flyer below for more information on how to go to the banquet.

2013 BANQUET FLYER.pdf

SEAoAL Young Member Group

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:43:47 GMT

On January 10^th, the YMG hosted a lunch and learn on “Modern Concrete Technology.” Philip Brandt, Secretary of ACI 360 and Vice-President with Euclid Chemical Company, gave the presentation to 33 attendees. Mr. Brant discussed concrete mix design, vapor barriers, control joints, floor flatness and other items pertinent to today’s concrete construction. Attendees were also treated to a lunch from Zoe’s Kitchen. Attendance at the lunch and learn included members of the Alabama Chapter of ACI who were invited to attend the meeting. To learn more about the SEAoAL YMG, contact Jeremy Deal at jeremy@struct-engr.com.

Young Member News

Joslyn Daniels — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:10:37 GMT

SEAoAL Young Member Group

On November 8^th, the YMG hosted a lunch and learn at Terracon on “Personal Safety for Jobsite Visits.” Willie Simpson, a Safety Consultant with UA Safe State, gave a very interactive presentation to a group of 18 attendees. Attendees were also treated to fajitas from Superior Grill thanks to Rebecca Bradford with Beck First Aid and Safety. Beck First Aid and Safety is a local Birmingham business that not only sales equipment but also holds training for first aid, CPR, etc. We would like to thank them and UA Safe State for sponsoring our meeting.

Southern Pine Design Values

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:19:31 GMT

Southern Forest Products Association has issued a news release regarding the status of design values for Southern Pine. Click here for more information: December 13, 2012 SFPA News Release

Registration is Open for Winter Seminar!

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:05:14 GMT

Wind Design & Structural Steel Design

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Cahaba Pump Station

Registration Form

Alabama Board of Licensure

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:06:28 GMT

During my short tenure on the Board, I have observed that the addition of a practicing structural engineer to the Board is good for our profession and good for the Board itself. A significant number of the issues that arise are directly or indirectly related to the practice of structural engineering. Bidding, plan stamping, offering services under a fictitious name without a certificate of authorization, practicing engineering without a license, and incompetence are just a few of the areas that are the basis for complaints.

While I will certainly try to help make sure that we find and stop unlawful practices, five engineers and two surveyors cannot evaluate every case and make a fair judgment without a little help. There is not adequate expertise on the Board to address the technical issues that form the basis of complaints. This is where I think that SEAoAL can make a difference. The Board needs volunteers to act as technical advisors for structural based complaints.

Volunteers will be asked to perform a technical assessment of a complaint and provide the Board with an opinion as to its validity. Engineers volunteering to perform this service should be licensed, experienced and comfortable providing testimony at a hearing before the Board. Your identity will not be revealed unless the person who is the subject of the complaint requests a hearing and you are asked to testify. As a volunteer, you are protected by the State of

Alabama from all actions associated with your effort. The Attorney General has written a formal opinion on the matter of liability, and anyone interested in volunteering may request a copy of the opinion from ReginaDinger, the Executive Director of the Board.

There are a number of reasons not to volunteer, e.g., too busy, opposed to working for free, uncomfortable with challenging another engineer’s work, and uncomfortable with testifying. All of these reasons are valid. However, the only way to stop incompetent and unethical practice is to act when it’s exposed. If the competent engineers don’t help, who does that leave? My suggestion is for each firm to offer one volunteer for a limited number of hours. When a case is offered, determine if you can help based upon the complexity and the time it could take. If the Board had six volunteers offering 16 hours per year, that would probably satisfy the need for most years. I don’t think that’s too much to ask.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact me at mbarter@barterse.com or 251-473-8354.

Tornado Safe Room Committee

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 05:49:10 GMT

The State of Alabama recently passed a law that will require any new building containing dormitory or classroom space for a public 2-year or 4-year college or university to include an ICC-500 compliant storm shelter. A similar law was passed by the State in 2010 that applies to K-12 schools. While there are many examples of tornado shelters capable of serving typical one to two story K-12 schools, structural engineers in Alabama will be among the first to design tornado shelters for the multi-story buildings that are typical on college campuses.

We are organizing a committee through SEAoAL to discuss and address some of the challenges of incorporating an ICC-500 shelter into a multi-story university building. If you would like to serve on the committee, please contact Patrick Lyons (plyons@hhei.com). We also welcome any questions or comments you would like the committee to consider.

You can find more information at the State Building Commissions' Website http://bc.alabama.gov/bc-bulletins.htm

Southern Pine Design Value Changes

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:34:56 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 22, 2012

Contact: Richard Wallace

504/443-4464, ext. 236

rwallace@sfpa.org

@Southern_Pine

Transition to New Design Values

Effective June 1, 2012

The Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB) has issued Supplement No.9 to the 2002 Standard Grading Rules for Southern Pine Lumber providing new design values effective June 1, 2012. The only design values that will change on June 1 apply to visually graded Southern Pine and Mixed Southern Pine sized 2” to 4” wide and 2” to 4” thick (2x2s through 4x4s) in No.2 and lower grades (No.2, No.3, Stud, Construction, Standard and Utility). This also includes new design values for No.2 Dense and No.2 NonDense Southern Pine. Design values for all other grades and sizes of visually graded Southern Pine remain the same, pending results of testing scheduled for completion later this year.

The last major change for visually graded dimension lumber occurred in 1991 when design values for Southern Pine and other North American species were published based on In-Grade testing of full-size samples of commercially produced lumber. Since 1994, SPIB has conducted an annual resource monitoring program developed in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Products Laboratory (FPL). SPIB is the first rules-writing agency to publish new design values. Rules-writing agencies responsible for other species are in different stages for evaluating design values.

Design values for structural lumber undergo a rigorous approval process. SPIB partnered with Timber Products Inspection to sample No.2 2x4 test specimens according to a plan approved by the American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) Board of Review. SPIB and Timber Products conducted destructive tests in bending and tension, plus gathered stiffness and property data, all in accordance with ASTM International standards. Throughout the process, technical review was performed by FPL. The ALSC Board of Review approved the new design values early in 2012 with a recommended effective date of June 1, 2012.

As June 1 approaches, users should begin using the new design values and revised span tables if they haven’t done so already. The intent of the six-month transition period was to minimize project delays and supply chain disruptions by providing time to begin to use the new design values or switch to other Southern Pine grades or

sizes meeting performance requirements. Southern Pine users have many available product options including visually graded dimension lumber and an increasing supply of mechanically graded lumber. Many producers and key customer groups have already successfully transitioned to the new design values with minimal disruption to their businesses.

Building codes reference design values certified by the ALSC Board of Review. The American Wood Council (AWC) publishes these design values in a supplement to the code-referenced National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood Construction. Building codes also include span tables and other prescriptive requirements that will need to be amended to reflect the new design values. Visit www.awc.org to download the AWC Addendum to Design Values for Wood Construction, revised prescriptive span tables and other updates to AWC’s standards and design tools. Also visit www.southernpine.com to obtain easy-to-use span tables for specific grades and sizes of Southern Pine lumber.

SPIB and Timber Products are currently working to complete the full In-Grade matrix by destructively testing Select Structural 2x4s, No.2 and Select Structural 2x8s, and No.2 and Select Structural 2x10s in bending, tension and compression. Additional design value changes are expected once all the testing is completed later this year. Moving forward, Southern Pine will continue to be monitored with annual destructive testing.

Southern Pine remains strong, dependable

Southern Pine’s strength is comparable to other softwood species used in residential and commercial construction. “Southern Pine remains one of the best construction products on the market today,” said Cathy Kaake, senior director of engineered and framing markets for the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA). “Southern Pine lumber provides a great value in a wide variety of applications. From framing a house to building a deck, Southern Pine continues to be a dependable product for any project,” added Cathy.

Southern Pine forests are some of the most productive and sustainable timberlands in the world, capturing large amounts of carbon from the air and storing it in lumber used every day.

Southern Pine is grown and manufactured in the U.S. South, further improving local economies, reducing transportation costs and minimizing impacts on the environment.

SFPA continues to provide answers to common questions, including impacts on real-world applications. One common question is, “Will new design values affect existing homes?” The short answer: “No. The new design values only apply to new construction, not existing construction.” Southern Pine users can find answers to more than 30 questions and other helpful information by visiting www.southernpine.com.

SFPA does not test lumber or establish design values. SFPA’s primary function is to market lumber products and to help users understand Southern Pine grading rules and design values.

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SFPA is a nonprofit trade association that has represented manufacturers of Southern Pine lumber since 1915.

Today, SFPA is the leading source of information about Southern Pine products for

design-build professionals and consumers.

www.southernpine.com www.sfpa.org @Southern_Pine

Alabama Adopts State Wide Building Code

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:41:02 GMT

Article from The Clanton Advertiser

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs News Release

Southern Pine Design Values

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:12:06 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 15, 2012

Contact: Richard Wallace

504/443-4464, ext. 236

rwallace@sfpa.org

@Southern_Pine

ALSC Approves New Design Values for Southern Pine Dense and NonDense Lumber

Effective June 1, 2012

As a follow up to its approval of new design values for visually graded No.2 and lower grades of 2x4 Southern Pine lumber in January, the American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) Board of Review has approved new design values for No.2 2x4 Dense and NonDense grades, with an effective date of June 1, 2012. This size category includes material that is 2 to 4 inches thick and 2 to 4 inches wide. In announcing its decision March 9, ALSC stated: “After consideration of all the information available to it, the Board approved the No.2 Dense 2 to 4 inches thick and 2 to 4 inches wide and No.2 Non-Dense 2 to 4 inches thick and 2 to 4 inches wide southern pine design values as submitted by SPIB on February 10, 2012 with a recommended effective date of June 1, 2012.”

“The new design values for No.2 Dense and No.2 NonDense apply only to Southern Pine lumber,” says Cathy Kaake, senior director of engineered and framing markets for the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA). “Mixed Southern Pine does not have published Dense and NonDense grades,” she adds.

Minutes of the ALSC Board of Review’s March 9 executive session along with previous ALSC rulings are available on the New Design Values page of www.southernpine.com. Also available from this page is Supplement No.9 to SPIB’s 2002 Standard Grading Rules for Southern Pine Lumber, plus a revised table providing the new design values. An updated Questions & Answers document will be available soon.

BACKGROUND: The last major change for visually graded dimension lumber occurred in 1991 when design values for Southern Pine and other North American species were published based on In-Grade testing of full-size samples of commercially produced lumber. Since 1994, SPIB has conducted an annual resource monitoring program developed in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Products Laboratory (FPL). SPIB is the first rules-writing agency to submit proposed design value changes. Rules-writing agencies responsible for other species are in different stages for evaluating design values.

SFPA does not test lumber or establish design values. SFPA’s primary function is to market lumber products and to help users understand Southern Pine grading rules and design values.

Complete information about Southern Pine design values is available at www.southernpine.com.

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SFPA is a nonprofit trade association that has represented manufacturers of Southern Pine lumber since 1915.

Today, SFPA is the leading source of information about Southern Pine products for

design/build professionals and consumers.

www.southernpine.com www.sfpa.org @Southern_Pine

New Structural Engineer Emergency Response (SEER) Manual

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:47:50 GMT

The latest edition of the SEER Manual, brought to you by the NCSEA and the Structural Engineer Emergency Response (SEER) Committee is now available online. Click here to download the manual This updated manual provides a uniform framework for emergency response engineers, so that responders from different areas of the country will be able to uniformly assist, without having to learn/relearn assessment protocols and procedures.

Younger Members Activity

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:48:02 GMT

On February 14^th, Bhate Geosciences Corporation hosted the SEAoAL Younger Member Group for a lunch and learn. David Johnson, Materials Testing Division Manager, presented the group with an overview of special inspection testing and requirements. We discussed testing for a variety of materials along with common mistakes that are observed in the field. We appreciate Bhate for hosting our group and providing lunch.

Southern Forest Products Association News Release

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:06:32 GMT

SFPA website: http://sfpa.org/2012/01/news-release-design-value-transitions/

Registration for the Structural Steel Connection Design seminar is now open.

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:07:13 GMT

Online Registration: Structural Steel Connection Design

PDF Registration Form: March 8 2012 Seminar Registration FormFinal.pdf

Its time to renew your membership -- just look for the renewal button on your profile.

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:24:53 GMT

Simply click on "View profile" to your left and the renewal button should appear on the right side your profile page.

If you would like to mail your payment, simply go through the renewal process and select "manual payment" on the payment page. You should recieve an email confirming that the renewal process has been initiated and reminding you to send in your payment. Please enclose a copy of this email with your payment.

Printable mail-in in renewal form: 2012 Membership Renewal Form.pdf

LICENSURE POLICY APPROVED BY NCSEA

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:29:10 GMT

During the NCSEA 19th Annual Conference held in Oklahoma City, October 20‐22, the Member

Organization Representatives in attendance discussed and unanimously approved the NCSEA Policy on

Separate Structural Engineering Licensure. The Policy encourages all jurisdictions to adopt legislation

that defines the practice of structural engineering and restricts it to those who have demonstrated

competence by licensure as a Structural Engineer. The Policy supports the use of the NCEES 16‐hour

examination and the NCEES Model Law Structural Engineer as the basis for licensure of Structural

Engineers. Within the Policy, NCSEA also encourages equitable transitioning of engineers currently

practicing structural engineering.

Structural Engineers Association of Alabama is now a Florida Approved Provider of Continuing Education!

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:16:01 GMT

Florida eligibility will begin with our next seminar on November 8, 2011.