Welcome to the ASCE Dallas Website, please feel free to click around. The Dallas Branch is one of the largest ASCE Branches in the United States. Read our President's Message.
ASCE Dallas supports and encourages the equitable opportunity for participation of all people within the civil engineering profession without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, or physical challenges.
Mr. Steve Stagner is President of the Texas Council of Engineering Companies, the business association that represents Texas engineering firms. He is a native of Tyler, Texas and holds degrees from Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Stagner has coordinated Texas CEC’s governmental affairs policy for fifteen years, working extensively on issues such as government competition with the private sector, tort reform, procurement matters, alternative project... [More Info]
Criado & Associates, Inc., a Texas Corporation, was established in Dallas, Texas in October of 2001 by Cristina Criado, P.E. We operate as a full-service civil engineering and land surveying firm, providing professional services to both the public and private sectors in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. We strive for excellence in customer service and project delivery, providing our clients the best value services and being responsive to their needs. We contribute to the community where we... [More Info]
Seminar Topic: Phasing and Delay Study for Highways in North Texas Speaker: Enrique Barrero-Rojas, PE, Wilbur Smith Associates The Dallas Branch Transportation & Development (T&DI) Institute will hold a technical seminar following the September 2009 Meeting. This seminar will highlight the Phasing and Delay Study for Highways in North Texas. The presentation outlines determination of traffic operations of a corridor as the performance deteriorates over time, and estimating the rising cost to... [More Info]
We had a great joint meeting with SAME last month. We thank all of our members and guests who attended the event. We will be looking forward to get an update from Mr. Steve Stagner of TXCEC to get an update on the legislative session at the next months’ meeting. Plan to join us at September 14th which is the second Monday of the month. We are accepting nominations for the ASCE Citizen Engineer Award and the Younger Member Employer Recognition Award. I encourage you to consider nominating a... [More Info]
Our August meeting is one to remember. After recognizing this month’s luncheon sponsor, Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., Sean Merrell introduced Dr. William (Bill) Espey, Jr., PE, Ph.D, WRE. Mr. Espey is the co-founder of Espey, Huston & Associates, Inc. His presentation entitled Texas Coastal Hurricane Surge Project, focused on his research and computer model of the historical Texas, Louisiana Coastal hurricane events. The model illustrated that the last hurricanes, Katrina and Ike, were... [More Info]
As we prepare for the change in leadership for our branch, I would like to review some of the major accomplishments of our past president. I volunteered for the newsletter editor’s position back in 2007. Since then I learned a lot about the Dallas Branch and have witnessed throughout the years great people who have volunteered to serve on the board of directors. One of the major changes that occurred this year is upgrading our website. This change is something that our past presidents had... [More Info]
The 2009 national election ended on Thursday, August 13. Below is a list of the election results provided by the ASCE National Society Secretary, Mr. Patrick J. Natale, PE, CAE, F.ASCE. Congratulations to all selected officials. President-elect Elect (2009-2010): Kathy J. Caldwell, P.E., M.ASCE At-Large Director-Elect (2009-2011): Kevin C. Womack, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE Region Directors-Elect (2009-2012): Region 3: Eriks V. Ludins, P.E., M.ASCE Region 4: ... [More Info]
ASCE National Public Service Award Reminder: Submit Your Nominations for the 2009 Public Service Awards The Committee on Volunteer Community Service is seeking nominations to recognize ASCE members that have made contributions to their community through public involvement, public awareness, or public service. The Citizen Engineer Award recognizes individual ASCE members and the Public Service Award recognizes organized components within ASCE. Wisconsin Section Younger Member Group... [More Info]
ASCE Consulting Engineering Practice Survey 2008 - 2009 ASCE is improving Manual No. 45, How to Work Effectively With Consulting Engineers, which provides guidance on procuring engineering services for a quality project. We need your help to obtain the most accurate information on compensation for engineering services to make this next edition of Manual 45 more valuable than ever. It is critical that we obtain a broad response of actual project data. We are asking principals and project... [More Info]
The Arlington Technology Association, in association with the UT Arlington College of Engineering, is hosting an ethics seminar for professional engineers on October 14. Lance Kinney, P.E., Deputy Executive Director of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, will present an Engineering Ethics Seminar for Professional Engineers. The seminar will be held at 7:00am, Wednesday, October 14 in Nedderman Hall on the UT Arlington campus. Attendance at the seminar will meet the one-hour ethics... [More Info]
Watearth Presents: Advanced Low Impact Design for Sustainable Stormwater Management Seminar Dallas: October 1-2, 2009 The goal of this critical seminar is to enhance the participant’s expertise in Low Impact Development (LID), including the lesser-known Low Impact Hydrologic Concepts, innovative green stormwater techniques, and sustainable stormwater management. Participants will also become familiar with using LID for stormwater quality treatment as well as wet weather flow controls for... [More Info]
Lead Geotechnical Engineer Dallas – PB Americas, Inc., is seeking a geotechnical engineer to serve as the lead project engineer on major... [More Info]
Approve the slate for 2009-2010 Dallas Branch Officers
Please take the time to approve the slate of officers for the 2009-2010 ASCE Dallas Branch. Please feel free to write-in a candidate if you want someone other than those on the slate of nominated officers.
Newsletter Reminders
Remember, this is your Newsletter. All Dallas Branch Members may send their professional news to Marco A. Ramirez, PE, Newsletter Editor, at mramirez@apaienv.com to be considered for publication in the newsletter. All committee chairs may also send information about their respective committee activities.
The deadline for submission is the first Tuesday of the Month for inclusion in the following month.
If you have moved, the Dallas Branch cannot change your address or information. You may call ASCE at (800) 548-ASCE to talk to an ASCE Customer Representative or go to the ASCE Website to revise your profile. It is easy and takes only a few minutes. You can also renew or join by going to the ASCE web page www.asce.org and clicking on “Members Only.”
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