ACEC/G HOT NEWS

ACEC/G Has Moved!  On July 15, 2006, ACEC/G, an affiliate member of the Georgia Engineering Alliance, moved their office to Peachtree Center, Atlanta.  GEA is now located at Harris Tower, Suite 700, 233 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.  The telephone and FAX numbers remain the same.  Click Directions.

PDH Saturday Call for Speakers/Topics.  ACEC/G is currently extending a Call for Topics/Speakers and/or suggestions.  Please click here for the nomination form.  The annual seminar will be held at Mercer University, Macon, GA on November 4, 2006. Continuing Professional Education is the lifeblood for competent engineering practice and is required for license renewal.  PDH Saturday is a convenient, cost-effective way to meet both needs. While lunch is served, the entire day is devoted to training – no banquets, awards, hotels, board meetings, etc.  Registration for the seminar will be forthcoming.

Special Inspections.  Chapter 17 of the International Building Code requires "special inspections".  The IBC was adopted in Georgia with an effective date of 2002. The 2006 edition of the IBC is currently being reviewed in anticipation of adoption with an effective date of January 1, 2007. ACEC/G, in collaboration with SEAOG,  have proposed two documents to be included in the Georgia Amendments to the 2006 IBC.  Click more to review these proposed documents and to submit comments.

Erosion/Sedimentation Certification – Level II – November 2006
This course will be held in conjunction with the annual PDH Saturday, Mercer University, Macon, Georgia.  Registration and information to be available soon.

In order to prepare erosion/sedimentation control plans, state law requires that planner and design professionals take a two-day class and pass an exam. The Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission is charged with the responsibility of administering this program. Successful completion of this class and exam will lead to a certification issued by GSWCC. 16 hours of PDHs are applicable. Only 75 seats are available for this course. 

ACEC/G Management Update Advertising Opportunity
ACEC/G is currently preparing its winter issue of the Management Update newsletter.  This newsletter is distributed by postage mail and email to a distribution list of approximately 1,100 recipients and is included on ACEC/G’s website. If you are interested in this economical advertising opportunity please click Rate Card or contact Gwen Brandon 404-521-2324.

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES  of GEORGIA
Peachtree Center, Harris Tower, Suite 700
233 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Phone: 404/521-2324 Fax: 404/521-0283