CASE Planning Meeting | February 7, 2019
Future Collaboration Opportunities up ahead between CASE/ACEC and NCSEA SE3!
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During the Council of American Structural Engineers (CASE) winter planning meeting, the SE3 committee was invited to participate in their kick-off event. CASE is affiliated with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) and represents structural engineering firms with an emphasis on best business practices.
The two-hour event was presided over by NCSEA SE3 committee member Sabrina Duk who presented the 2018 Survey Results and led a round table discussion. The event was held on February 7th, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Approximately twenty (20) members of various committees, largely senior engineers, principals and firm leadersfrom all over the country, were in attendance. The presentation lasted for twenty (20) minutes and was followed by a round table discussion that lasted roughly ninety (90) minutes.
The two-hour event was presided over by NCSEA SE3 committee member Sabrina Duk who presented the 2018 Survey Results and led a round table discussion. The event was held on February 7th, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Approximately twenty (20) members of various committees, largely senior engineers, principals and firm leadersfrom all over the country, were in attendance. The presentation lasted for twenty (20) minutes and was followed by a round table discussion that lasted roughly ninety (90) minutes.
The presentation was well-received by the CASE committee members who actively engaged during the Q&A portion of the event. The feedback was largely positive with a general consensus that the bi-annual survey needs to reach a larger audience. Only five (5) of the CASE members confirmed completing the most recent survey. Based on the 2018 results, none of the respondents indicated they received the survey through an ACEC/CASE communique.
The SE3 committee believes that working together with ACEC/CASE, a wider distribution of respondents can be reached through their organization.
As the round table discussion dug into the survey findings, the CASE members provided valuable insight which will help improve the upcoming 2020 survey. Specifically, the members were interested in respondents, defined as entry level staff, who had zero-to-five (0 to 5) years of experience. In the latest survey, only twelve percent (12%) of the respondents identified themselves in this category. Furthermore, this particular group has the highest percentage of engineers who consider leaving the profession. The CASE members recommended adding targeted questions, in addition, to having a targeted campaign to increase the number of respondents in this category.
We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to share the on-going efforts of the SE3 committee with the leaders of CASE. We hope there will be a continued dialogue and opportunities for collaboration in the future.
Sabrina Duk, Principal Engineer
Verahaus Structural, LLC
The SE3 committee believes that working together with ACEC/CASE, a wider distribution of respondents can be reached through their organization.
As the round table discussion dug into the survey findings, the CASE members provided valuable insight which will help improve the upcoming 2020 survey. Specifically, the members were interested in respondents, defined as entry level staff, who had zero-to-five (0 to 5) years of experience. In the latest survey, only twelve percent (12%) of the respondents identified themselves in this category. Furthermore, this particular group has the highest percentage of engineers who consider leaving the profession. The CASE members recommended adding targeted questions, in addition, to having a targeted campaign to increase the number of respondents in this category.
We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to share the on-going efforts of the SE3 committee with the leaders of CASE. We hope there will be a continued dialogue and opportunities for collaboration in the future.
Sabrina Duk, Principal Engineer
Verahaus Structural, LLC
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Sabrina Duk, P.E. is the founding principal of Verahaus Structural--an engineering design studio that strives to provide elegant and thoughtful structural solutions to complement and enhance architectural intent. With her wide range of professional experiences, Sabrina started Verahaus Structural to elevate a client's experience working with a structural engineer. She holds a Vitruvian perspective on the responsibilities of a design professional and seeks to cultivate a collaborative and hands-on approach to every project.
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Council of American Structural Engineers (CASE)
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The Council of American Structural Engineers represents more than 200 structural engineering firms dedicated to making structural engineering a fair, profitable, and robust industry. CASE offers SEs the opportunity to further develop their businesses through shared best practices, reduced professional liability exposure and increased profitability.
CASE is the recognized authority in the SE industry and the leading provider of risk management and business practice education and information for structural engineering firms. |
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
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The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) is the oldest and largest business association of engineering companies. It is organized as a federation of 52 state and regional councils with national headquarters in Washington, D.C., comprising thousands of engineering practices throughout the country. It administers extensive lobbying and education programs.
With roots dating back more than 100 years, ACEC is a federation of 52 state and regional councils representing more than 600,000 engineers, architects, land surveyors and other specialists. Their primary mission is to strengthen the business environment for their member firms through government advocacy, political action, and business education. |