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May 2006 Welcome to "The Exchange," TABLE OF CONTENTS FORGING PARTNERSHIPS - MOVING FORWARD METRO WASHINGTON TO PLAN MINI-CCD SKIPPING LUNCH - BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES NETWORKING LUNCHEONS ROUNDTABLE TO DISCUSS COMMITTEE INTEREST AREA ACEC/MW RECOGNIZED AT NATIONAL BOARD MEETING THE QUEST TO BE QUEEN - 2006 BUILDERS' BALL ACEC/MW AND ZWEIGWHITE PARTNER ON SALARY SURVEY
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ORSAK GREETS PRESIDENT
ACEC/National was honored to have President George W. Bush speak at their recent Annual Conference & Legislative Summit. Bush's remarks touched on continue tax relief for America's small businesses, the
strength and growth of the U.S. economy, and better education standards and practices in America's schools. The President used the occasion to urge Congress to pass a multibillion-dollar bill extending tax cuts for businesses and families...especially at a time of soaring gas prices. "If the people have their way who want this tax relief to expire, the American people will be hit $2.4 trillion in higher taxes over the next decade," he said. Debby Orsak, Cagley & Associates and ACEC/MW President, attended the President's address and after his remarks, she had the opportunity to be photographed and speak with him for a few moments as he was exiting the room. 
FORGING PARTNERSHIPS - MOVING FORWARD
The 2006 ACEC/MW Annual Conference is less than a month away and the program is looking stronger than ever. This year's conference will be held Thursday, June 8 at the Washington Plaza Hotel on Thomas Circle in Washington, DC. The keynote address will be given by Stephen S. Fuller, Ph.D., Director, GMU Center for Regional Analysis, speaking on economic, housing, and employment trends in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Philip W. Grone, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations & Environment, is also featured, discussing the BRAC Implementation Plans, Procedures, and Schedules and their impact on the Washington Metropolitan infrastructure and engineering community. Concurrent sessions will be presented on: BRAC Impacts: Federal Agencies // BRAC Impacts: Local Governments // Maryland Transportation: Vision to the Future // Virginia Transportation: Vision to the Future. Confirmed presenters for the concurrent sessions include: Kerry A. Bates, Virginia Department of Transportation; Stan Block, US Army Corps of Engineers; Trent Kittleman, Maryland Transportation Authority; Bill Lebegern, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Margaret McKeough, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; and Paul Shank, Maryland Aviation Authority. Don't forget that attending the ACEC/MW Annual Conference can earn you up to four (4) Professional Development Hours (PDH). Click here for more information.
METRO WASHINGTON TO PLAN MINI-CCD
The President's address to the ACEC/National Annual Convention & Legislative Summit last week pre-empted the Congressional visitations that most of ACEC/MW's members had planned to make as part of the 2006 ACEC Consulting Congress Day (CCD). ACEC/MW traditionally meets with ACEC/MD and ACEC/V to call on each state's Senators and often holds joint meetings on the House side as well, in addition to meeting with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. The ACEC/MW Legislative Committee, realizing the value of Congressional visits, will now undertake to plan a "Mini-CCD" specifically for ACEC/MW members. Current discussion centers on having a briefing lunch for visiting teams on Capitol Hill and then scheduling meetings with Congressmen and their staff members in the afternoon. More information will be made available to ACEC/MW members as plans are developed.
TOP 10 BUSINESS TRENDS
What are the most important business issues facing firms over the next 5 years? According to the 2006/2007 Design and Construction Industry Trends Survey, they are 1) Lack of Qualified Engineers, 2) Ownership/Leadership Transitions, and 3) Cost of Healthcare. Paul Haglund, Greeley and Hanson, and Jill Holcomb, ACEC/National, presented some of the findings of the soon-to-be published Industry
Trends Survey at the ACEC Annual Convention & Legislative Summit. The Survey measured important elements of business performance, markets, and practice areas and will present a broad assessment of these areas. The report should be available in late May or early June. ACEC/MW member firms ordering before May 31 will receive a special discount price of $199. Contact Jackie Pysarchuk, ACEC Publications Coordinator, jpysarchuk@acec.org , to place your order at this special rate. SKIPPING LUNCH
ACEC/MW appreciates everyone who has supported and attended any of this year's Business Opportunities Networking Luncheons. The 2005-2006 Luncheon Series wraps up on May 11 with the " Maryland & Virginia Local Governments" presentations. The luncheons will go on hiatus during June and July and will return again on August 10, 2006. The schedule of programs and locations will be released by the end of May. Sponsorship opportunities will return with the new series. To pre-book a sponsorship, please contact ACEC/MW Executive Director James H. Johnson.
ROUNDTABLE TO DISCUSS COMMITTEE INTEREST AREA
ACEC/MW is holding a roundtable discussion to explore the interest within local membership for an Environmental / Water-Wastewater Committee. The participants will discuss the purpose, mission, and goals of a committee, as well as identifying projects or issues that would encourage participation. Participants will also discuss areas of interest for each of their companies and how such a committee could represent and promote the business interests and professional development of our member consulting engineering firms in the Metropolitan Washington region. The roundtable will be moderated by Philios Angelides, Alpha Corporation, and ACEC/MW President Elect. Questions on the roundtable may be addressed to James H. Johnson, ACEC/MW Executive Director.
ACEC/MW RECOGNIZED AT NATIONAL BOARD MEETING
ACEC/MW was recognized at the April 30, 2006 ACEC National Board Meeting for meeting two goals set forth by the National office. A certificate was presented to ACEC/MW for "Achieving Member Firm Employee Growth Goal" for 2005-2006. In addition, MW received recognition for attaining the 2005 ACEC/PAC goal. The Outstanding Achievement Award plaque for achieving the PAC goal was presented to ACEC/MW at the February Business Opportunities Networking Luncheon. Congratulations to all who contributed towards ACEC/MW's success in these two areas.
THE QUEST TO BE QUEEN
A total of ten lucky individuals representing the building industry are competing for the titles of King and Queen of the 2006 Builders' Ball. Debby Cagley Orsak, Cagley & Associates and ACEC/MW President, is one of the five contestants for Queen. The Builders' Ball is a gathering of over 1,200 colleagues representing real estate development, design and construction industry organizations that are dedicated to their community. The Ball has selected AHC of Arlington; Green Door of Washington, DC; Martha's Table of Washington, DC; and CANSTRUCTION, the international community service project of the
design and construction industry, as the recipients of the Ball's 2006 proceeds. The Builders' Ball will be held November 4, 2006 at the National Building Museum in Washington , DC . Visit www.BuildersBall.org for more information and to cast your votes for Queen-to-be Orsak.
ACEC/MW AND ZWEIGWHITE PARTNER ON SALARY SURVEY
The first edition of the ZweigWhite Salary Survey of South Atlantic Engineering Firms has been published for 2006 and is proving to be a popular publication. ACEC/MW has partnered with ZweigWhite to promote this publication, increase the participants for the 2007 study, and provide benefits to ACEC/MW member firms. The 2006 Salary Survey of South Atlantic Engineering Firms covers from Maryland and Delaware down to Florida . A complete description and table of
contents is viewable online at: www.zweigwhite.com/go/ssa/ . ACEC/MW members can order this report at 30% off the $395 list price by contacting ZW's Laura Rothman (800-466-6275 x236 or 508-652-6236). To receive this non-advertised pricing, please identify yourself as an ACEC/MW member. ACEC/MW will receive a royalty from all sales of the Salary Survey to firms in our region.
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