The recently concluded 2022 ACEC Annual Convention in Washington, D.C., was a great event that gave our attendees the tools and information necessary to forcefully advocate for the full implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The Convention was also highlighted by the 55th annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala—the first time it has been held as an in-person event in two years. It was wonderful to get back into the swing of things and celebrate 195 examples of engineering excellence with the glitz and glamour our industry deserves from a gala evening.
As we concluded the Convention, we shared the appreciation of a grateful Council to Robin Greenleaf, who stepped down as our Board Chair after a packed year of legislative action spanning from Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness to the enactment of the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. We look forward to continuing the momentum Robin spearheaded as we welcome our new Board Chair, W. Arthur Barrett II, senior vice president at Gannett Fleming, along with other new members of the Executive Committee.
A major Convention highlight is always our lineup of speakers, and this year did not disappoint. We were treated to a fireside chat with Margaret Brennan, the moderator of CBS News’ Face the Nation, as well as remarks from Mitch Landrieu, President Joe Biden’s coordinator on infrastructure, and Clarence Anthony, CEO of the National League of Cities.
More than 500 members and guests attended the black-tie Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) Gala, hosted by the ever-popular Ross Shafer. Congratulations to all award winners. Special congratulations goes to our Grand Conceptor Award winner for 2022, the new Moynihan Train Hall by Severud Associates. This truly amazing project will be a model for major facility repurposing going forward. Check out the EEA coverage beginning on page 18.
Rounding out this issue of Engineering Inc. is a spotlight on the 2022-2023 Executive Committee, as they weigh in on new opportunities and challenges facing the industry (see page 56).
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Washington, D.C., in May. We look forward to seeing you again this October in Colorado at The Broadmoor.
Sincerely,
W. Arthur Barrett IIACEC Chair
Linda Bauer Darr
ACEC President & CEO