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Volunteer at Safe in Austin

12/18/2024

 

ACEA Community Involvement Committee Seeks Donations of Material

​The Community Involvement Committee takes on one or two projects per year to assist a local non-profit by providing labor and/or materials for a project that will enhance their program or benefit those served. This year, the Committee is working with Safe In Austin, a judgment-free space for children and animals that come from abuse or have special needs.
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Fish Fry 2024 Recap

12/4/2024

 

ACEA Reels in Members at Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser​

The 2024 Fish Fry was a success! The Fish Fry Committee coordinated another successful event to raise funds for ACEA’s operations. (Proceeds from this event support programs including annual student scholarships, and community involvement events like the Construction Expo.) The event was held on September 25th at the Wilco Expo Center, due to the impending renovation of the banquet hall at the Travis Expo Center. 
ACEA Fish Fry 2024

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Summer Luncheon Recaps

11/13/2024

 

Luncheons offer networking and fellowship, plus fantastic door prizes! 

CEA August 2024 Luncheon Transit Forward
August Luncheon
Did you miss the monthly luncheon? If you did, you’re missing out on catching up with colleagues, meeting new members and guests, and enjoying a delicious  lunch.
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Every luncheon includes Committee Reports that provide updates on current projects, plus sponsors have an opportunity to introduce their company and services. 

​Mark the second Thursday of the month on your calendar and join us! In the meantime, this is what you missed at the summer luncheons...

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Clay Shoot Returns

11/6/2024

 

ACEA Reintroduces Long-Dormant Event 

ACEA hosted the first clay shoot in over a decade on August 23, 2024 at Reunion Ranch in Georgetown. The last time ACEA hosted a clay shoot was in 2010. Reviving this event has been a few years in the making. 
The clay shoot would not have happened without the help of the seven committee members, led by chair Jonathan Fleming of KTCivil. The committee members offered their expertise and advice throughout the planning process.
The team slots filled up quickly confirming that members do indeed enjoy this type of event and would like to continue to attend again.
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Summer Golf Tournament

10/23/2024

 
ACEA Members Undeterred from Having a Good Time
​Following a week of temperatures in the 80s, ACEA members showed up at Star Ranch Golf Club on July 29th for the Summer Classic Golf Tournament. This began a week of increasingly hot weather, but our golfers teams would not be distracted from reaching the top of the leaderboard.
ACEA Summer Classic Golf Tournament 2024

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Meet Dustin Goss P.E.

10/9/2024

 
ACEA's New Board President
by Alli Blotter

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Dustin Goss, P.E., has been instrumental in ACEA’s outreach for nearly two decades. Dustin has witnessed the ebbs and flows of the industry, and has overcome many of the challenges that engineering professionals face. He plans to make a responsible and sustainable impact during his time serving as ACEA’s 2024-2025 Board President.

“Some of my main goals leading in to being President this year, were to play to ACEA’s strengths in order to make the most impact for our members, while focusing on regulatory involvement, community outreach, and student engagement.
It’s not a sexy subject, but I also want to focus on fiscal responsibility for the organization. I want to make sure we are being good stewards of the membership dues and other revenue, and make sure it’s being used wisely to benefit our members. I want to leave the organization in a better position after my year as President.”

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Building Mental Fitness for Sustainable Productivity

9/27/2024

 
​One Habit That Guarantees Enhanced Performance
By Casey Moore, The Productivity Coach

Do you want to accomplish more in less time? I do. Since sixth grade, “better, faster, smarter” has been my motto. I have studied, practiced and developed ways to improve personal performance. More than 20 years ago, I turned my fascination into a career and since then I’ve helped hundreds of people function more effectively at work. Still, I keep looking for ways to work with greater ease. 

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September Regulatory Issues

9/20/2024

 
Austin Water – Utility Development Services Updates
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Service Extension Request (SER) Applications
Austin Water has integrated the SER application process and fee payment into the Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) Portal. This new process replaces the current email submittal process. 
Please visit the AB+C Portal to submit new SER applications and to pay SER application fees. Be prepared to attach the signed and notarized SER application form, a location map, and other checklist items (engineering report, calculations, exhibits, etc.).

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2024-25 Election Results

8/20/2024

 

​Members Choose Board of Directors to Lead ACEA

​ACEA members cast their vote in the election for the open seats on the board for 2024 – 2025. The ACEA Board of Directors consists of five contractor members, five engineer members, and two associate members. Board members serve a two-year term and meet once a month or on an as needed basis. The term begins July 1. Terms are staggered to provide continuity and consistency in planning and implementation. The role of president-elect and immediate past president was implemented in 2022 allowing for further consistency and future-planning. Officers were elected by the members of the board for one-year terms at their annual meeting on June 28.

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President's Message

7/15/2024

 

​Creating History, Experiencing Personal Growth

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​I almost can’t believe that my term is over. In some ways it feels like yesterday I was contemplating the challenges of serving on the board, then suddenly I’m president, and now the year has flown by. It has been a hectic, challenging, but fun year, and I would not trade the experience.
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​My father, Greg Shepperd, was president of the ACEA Board 2006- 2007. I have been attending ACEA events for many years before actually joining a committee. I have seen firsthand the commitment and the passion for the work and for the association. It was a natural progression for me to get involved, join the 
Board of Directors, and eventually serve as one of the youngest board presidents in ACEA history. ​

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Spring Luncheon Recaps

6/24/2024

 

Monthly Luncheons Offer Community, Networking, and Fellowship

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ACEA m​embers repeatedly share how much they appreciate the networking and fellowship at our monthly membership luncheons. The luncheons are a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues, meet new members and guests, all while enjoying good food. Most luncheons include a guest speaker presentation, report from the Membership Committee, and a featured sponsor. The Committee shares updates on current projects, and the sponsor has an opportunity to introduce their company and services. 

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June Regulatory Updates

6/3/2024

 
ACEA's Regulatory Committee monitors and comments on governmental policy changes. Check out the latest Regulatory Updates for Travis Count, City of Austin, and City of Georgetown.

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Symposium 2024 Recap

5/29/2024

 

New AT&T Venue Proved Successful

The books are closed on the 2024 Symposium and the Committee could not be happier with the results. The pre-registration numbers were back to pre-pandemic levels and the new AT&T Conference Center location breathed a new sense of excitement to the event. Conversation flowed between sessions while others found a few minutes to sit, get a relaxing chair massage, or even get a professional headshot.

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2024 Scholarships

5/15/2024

 

Scholarships Help Prepare the Next Generation

​ACEA has been awarding scholarships to graduating high school seniors since 2004. Students pursuing a career in civil engineering or construction are eligible for a $2,000 scholarship with the potential of an additional $2,000 for each subsequent college year if they maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. 
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Welcome to ACEA's Blog

4/15/2024

 
ACEA is excited to start sharing membership news and community updates right here on our website!

We'll be sharing Critical Path articles, highlighting featured members, and sharing exclusive updates about events.

Check back here every month to stay in the loop with the Austin Contractors & Engineers Association!

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