Ethics Seminar Sponsor: Bert Link, P.E. Day: Friday 22-Jan-10 11:30 AM Location: URS - Washington Division 10800 Richmond Avenue Houston, Texas 77042 RegisterMapquest | Add to Calendar
Annual Energy Conference Sponsor: Australian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) Houston Day: Thursday 28-Jan-10 8:00 AM Location: Hilton Post Oak 2001 Post Oak Blvd. Houston, TX 77056 Mapquest | Add to Calendar
Fellow Engineers and Friends: Happy New Year!! I hope everyone was able to enjoy a safe and joyous holiday season. I know that you are fresh and recharged to face an exciting new decade. We had an awesome December Meeting. We toured the Toyota Center and watched the Houston Aeros beat the San Antonio Rampage. Also, Matt Brannen, Brett Pope, Brent Baldwin and the winner, Luis Gonzalez, participated in the Trike Race. A video will be posted on the website for your enjoyment. As we look... [More Info]
Since opening our doors in 1946, Fugro Consultants, Inc. (Fugro) has earned a solid reputation as one of the leading onshore geotechnical engineering companies in the United States. Our reputation for dependability reflects the firm's commitment to provide outstanding technical expertise supported by state-of-the-practice technology. With headquarters in Houston and major offices in other areas of Texas and South Louisiana, Fugro performs geotechnical engineering and materials testing... [More Info]
The ASCE Houston Branch is proud to host Lisa Gregg and Elvia Cardinal, P.E. on Regionalization of TxDOT as a Guest Speakers at the January Meeting This month we are pleased to welcome Ms. Lisa Gregg and Ms. Elvia Cardinal, P.E., with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) – East Region, to discuss “Regionalization of TxDOT”. They will discuss the roles and responsibilities of the regions as well as the impacts to the public. A question and answer session will follow... [More Info]
Adil Godiwalla, P.E. Assistant Director, Design & Construction Division, Houston Airport System. Master of Science Degree, University of Missouri at Rolla; 1966 Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas, Florida, and Illinois Advanced, Modern & Innovative Technologies used at the Houston Airport System Mr. Godiwalla has been with the City of Houston for 32 years; out of which 7 years were with the Public Works Engineering Department and 25 years at the airports. He has served as Assistant... [More Info]
Jim Blackburn, J.D. Partner, Blackburn Carter, P.C. J.D., University of Texas Law School M.S. in Environmental Science, Rice University B.A. in History, University of Texas Sustainability and Engineering Using Houston as A Case Study Sustainable development is recognized as an important area to the practice of engineering and is now a required subject in the curriculum of all engineering programs that are ABET certified. At Rice University, a Minor in Energy and Water... [More Info]
Currently, adjusted assignments to the Houston Branch include 3202 members. 85% of all National renewals (1583 members) elected to pay their Texas Section Dues. Thank you for your strong ASCE participation! 2009-2010 ASCE Houston Branch Membership Report Report Date Total Assigned Membership Total National Dues Paid Total Section Dues Paid September 9/2/2009 2981 2557 86% 2051 80% October 10/7/2009 3114 2602 84% 2105 81% November ... [More Info]
Fellow Younger Members: I hope you all had a good Holiday and wish you a great start to the New Year. I am looking forward to starting the year fresh and continuing the successes that we’ve had in previous years. To start things off it is my pleasure to announce the following 2009 Houston Branch Younger Member Award recipients: Young Engineer of the Year - Paul Voiles Young Government Engineer of the Year - Julio Salinas Mead Prize - Paul Voiles Congratulations to the winners and... [More Info]
As of December 30, 2009 Paypal $ 2,773.20 Money Market $ 34,782.52 Main Checking $ 6,683.23 Section Mtg. Checking $ 32,032.04 Certificate of Deposit $ 40,424.57 Total $ 116,695.56
Questions of the month: What year was ASCE-Texas Section founded a. 1926 b. 1935 c. 1913 d. 1962 Who was the first Texas Registered Engineer a. R. Baylor b. T. Taylor c. S. Austin d. S. Houston When was the Espada Acediua built? a. 1731 b. 1822 c. 1853 d. 1775 What is the tallest building in Texas a. Heritage Plaza b. Renaissance Tower c. Fulbright Tower d. JPMorgan Chase Tower Where is the 19th Century London Bridge currently located a. Texas b. Arizona c. London d. New York ... [More Info]
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