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ACEC/PA SPRING CONFERENCE AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2021

7:30am Exhibitors and Digital Connections Rooms Open

7:55am Opening Message – ACEC/PA Executive Director Leeann Sherman, MPS, CAE

8:00am-8:45am Opening Session – PennDOT Perspective (.75 PDH) Presented by Melissa Batula, PE, Acting Executive Deputy

9:00am-9:15am Message from ACEC President & CEO Presented by Linda Bauer Darr, President & CEO,

American Council of Engineering Companies

9:25am-10:25am Know This! Megatrends in the Design & Construction Industry (1 PDH)

Firm leaders, marketers, and business developers need to continually scan their environments to uncover trends that will impact their vertical markets, their clients, and their firms directly. This presentation looks at many of the trends or potential trends that are currently affecting design and construction firms – or are coming in the near future. This presentation captures more than two dozen of these megatrends and interprets them for A/E/C professionals.

Attendees will learn how to: 1. Recognize the megatrends that will impact their firms and

their clients. 2. Evaluate which trends will be the most disruptive and

identify corrective actions to take. 3. Incorporate environmental scanning into their firm

administration program to stay abreast of economic and business trends.

4. Interpret megatrends and incorporate this knowledge to differentiate their firms and gain a competitive edge.

Presented by Scott Butcher, FSMPS, CPSM, Director, Strategic Growth Advisory at Stambaugh Ness, Inc.

10:35am-11:00am PennDOT’s e-Ticketing Initiative (.5 PDH) Providing an overview of the Department’s e-Ticketing

initiative. Presented by Kelly Barber, PE, Section Chief, Systems

Management, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

11:10am-12:10pm Private Market & Economic Outlook (1 PDH) In this session, Erin will present on the latest macro-

economic developments impacting the A/E industry, as well as details on the four key private market areas engineering firms serve:

1. Commercial & Residential Real Estate; 2. Intermodal & Logistics; 3. Energy & Utilities; and 4. Health Care & Science+Technology. For each market, Erin will explore what the current

opportunities are for A/E firms and the impacts of economic and policy actions at the national level.

Presented by Erin McLaughlin, Vice President of Private Market Resources, ACEC

12:10pm-12:30pm Exhibitor Break & Digital Connections Rooms Open

12:30pm-12:50pm Digital Delivery Directive 2025 and ORD 3D Workspace Group Update (.5 PDH)

PennDOT’s Digital Transformation initiative “Digital Delivery Directive 2025,” will change the way a traditional project will be designed, delivered, constructed, and documented in the future. An overview of the Directive along with updates on progress made to date will be covered. In addition, an update on the PennDOT - ACEC/PA ORD 3D Workspace group will be provided.

Presented by Allen Melley, PE, Digital Delivery Lead and Scott McMasters, Digital Delivery ORD Workspace Lead, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

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1:00pm-1:45pm A Brief Summary of the Planning, Design & Construction Phases Associated with the US 422 Schuylkill River Bridge Project (.75 PDH)

The presentation will provide a brief summary of the Planning, Design, and Construction Phases associated with the $97.6 million US 422 Schuylkill River Bridge project. This project is one of a series termed as the Schuylkill River Crossing Complex Projects. The three components discussed will be US 422 Bridge Replacements, US 422 Corridor Improvements, and PA 23/US 422 Interchange Modifications.

Presented by R. Robert Morrison, PE, Senior Project Manager, Urban Engineers, Inc.; Mike Holva, PE, Civil Engineer Manager-Transportation, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation; Paul Linahan, PE, Project Manager, Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Stephen Ryan, PE, Senior Associate, JBC Associates, Inc.; Mike Wetzel, PE, Vice President/Chief Bridge Engineer, Urban Engineers, Inc.; Matthew Yacobenas, Vice President, J.D. Eckman, Inc.; John Zawaski, PMP, CPESC, Construction Manager, JBC Associates, Inc.

1:55pm-2:40pm Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Update (.75 PDH) PA Turnpike Capital Plan Presented by Bradley Heigel, PE, Chief Engineer,

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

2:45pm-3:35pm Get to Know Your PA UTCs (1 PDH) This presentation will introduce the current research

teams and topics that are part of federally funded University Transportation Centers (UTCs) in Pennsylvania.

Moderated and Presented by Lisa Kay Schweyer, TDM-CP, MPM, Program Manager, Carnegie Mellon University, Mobility21

Other Presenters: Dr. Eric Donnell, Professor of Civil Engineering, Director of Larson Transportation Institute, The Pennsylvania State University, Center for Integrated Asset Management for Multi-Modal Transportation Infrastructure Systems

Rory Cooper, University of Pittsburgh, Human Engineering Research Laboratory, Automated Vehicle Services for People with Disabilities – Involved Responsive Engineering (ASPIRE) Center

Spencer Quiel, Ph.D., PE, Associate Professor, Lehigh University Center for Underground Transportation Infrastructure, Lehigh University

Erick Guerra, Associate Professor, Cooperative Mobility for Competitive Megaregions, University of Pennsylvania

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3:40pm-4:55pm PennDOT District Updates (1.25 PDH) Listen to representatives from all PennDOT Districts

discussing items and topics important to the consulting industry.

Brian McNulty, PE District Executive PennDOT District 1-0Thomas Zurat, Jr., PE District Executive PennDOT District 2-0Sandra Tosca, PE District Executive PennDOT District 3-0Richard Roman, PE District Executive PennDOT District 4-0Christopher Kufro, PE Acting District Executive PennDOT District 5-0Michael Rebert, PE District Executive PennDOT District 6-0Chris Drda, PE Acting District Executive PennDOT District 8-0Tom Prestash, PE District Executive PennDOT District 9-0Brian Allen, PE District Executive PennDOT District 10-0Cheryl Moon-Sirianni, PE District Executive PennDOT District 11-0William Kovach, PE District Executive PennDOT District 12-0

5:00pm-5:15pm Exhibitors & Digital Connections Rooms Open

THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021

8:00am Exhibitors & Digital Connections Rooms Open

8:30am-9:00am Opening Session – An Update from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (.5 PDH)

A brief update on mobility and addressing transportation funding challenges in the new economic environment now and going forward post pandemic.

Presented by Mark Compton, Chief Executive Officer, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

9:10am-9:40am Consultant Agreements (.5 PDH) ECMS Consultant Agreements Tips Presented by Michele Harter, PE, Contract Management

Section Chief and Marcia Jackson, Transportation Construction Manager 3, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

9:45am-10:05am Mentor Protégé Program (.5 PDH) Learn about the proposed Mentor Protégé Program and

its application to future statements of interest. Presented by Daryl St. Clair, PE, Special Assistant,

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

10:15am-11:10am ACEC National Update on Election, Legislation, Infrastructure and More

Join members of the ACEC government affairs leadership as they provide a review of the national election results and discussion of the upcoming legislative and regulatory agenda.

Presented by Steve Hall, Senior Vice President Advocacy and Dave Bender, Vice President Political Affairs, ACEC

11:20am-11:55am PennDOT – Road to Recovery (.75 PDH) Program updates, funding challenges and focus areas

moving beyond the impacts of the 2020 pandemic. Presented by Mike Keiser, PE, Acting Deputy Secretary

Highway Administration, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

11:55am-12:15pm Exhibitors and Digital Connections Rooms Open

12:15pm-1:00pm 5 Critical Ingredients for Post-Pandemic Success The pandemic has changed us. It has forced us to work

in new and different ways. It has tested high-performing teams in ways no other event in history has done. The true test will be how we pull out of the pandemic and leverage new opportunities. There are five critical ingredients needed in every organization coming out of the pandemic, and in this session, we will discuss why these need to be a part of the fabric of your organization.

Attendees will learn how to: 1. Build trust into a firm’s culture. 2. Implement anticipatory thinking to become a future-

ready firm. 3. Leverage technology for greater success. 4. Incorporate passion into the workforce. 5. Elevate the human side of the business. Presented by Kristi Weierbach, Ph.D., SPHR,

SHRM-SCP, Managing Director, Workforce Advisory at Stambaugh Ness, Inc.

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1:10pm-1:35pm An Overview of Future Updates to PennDOT Publications and Policies Related to Stormwater, Hydrology & Hydraulics, and Environmental Permitting (.5 PDH)

This presentation will provide a brief overview of anticipated updates of PennDOT design manuals and policies related to H&H, stormwater, and permitting. Several of these anticipated changes are related to proposed changes in federal or state regulations and/or agreements with PADEP.

Presented by Donna Newell, CFM, PE, President and Jeffrey MacKay, PE, CPESC, Principal, NTM Engineering, Inc. as well as Nicholas Vivian, PE, Hydrology & Hydraulic Unit Manager, Bureau of Project Delivery, Highway Delivery Division, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

1:40pm-2:30pm Infrastructure Asset Management: National and Local Perspectives (1 PDH)

ASCE and Capital Region Water will present their view of how Infrastructure Asset Management is evolving to add value to operations, maintenance, and capital program planning on both a policy and operations basis.

Moderated by Paul McNamee, PE, Client Services Manager, KCI Technologies, Inc. and Clayton VanVerth, PE, Senior Engineer & Project Manager, Gibson-Thomas Engineering Co., Inc.

Presented by Emily Feenstra, Managing Director, Government Relations and Infrastructure Initiatives, American Society of Civil Engineers and Sheri Berilla, Asset Manager, Capital Region Water

2:40pm-3:30pm Ownership Transition: The People Factor (1 PDH) Ownership change is more than a transaction; it’s about

people. If you’re the buyer many times you are looking for an acquisition to meet your firm’s strategic needs, but for the acquisition to result in 1+1 = 3, you must retain and leverage the seller’s talent to realize the benefits of the deal. If you’re the seller you not only want a good financial outcome, but the value of your firm is dependent on your marketability, which is heavily dependent on your people. If you choose to sell your firm or shares internally then it’s

all about the people, their ability to lead the firm and keep the “machine running as well as or better than” you did, to not only see your buyout but also to create a sustainable transition strategy. Join AE Advisory experts Scott Hursh and Kate Allen for a discussion on the role people play in M&A and internal ownership transition.

Co-Presented by Scott Hursh, CPA, CCIFP, CDA, CGMA, Director, AE Consulting and Kate Allen, PE, MBA, Director, AE Consulting at Stambaugh Ness, Inc.

3:40pm-4:30pm Cybersecurity Guide (1 PDH) Here at Coalition/ACEC Business Insurance Trust, we have

a unique view into the security measures that best protect your organization from cyber threats. And while 60% of claims are the result of human error, there are many straightforward (and low-cost) measures you can put into place to significantly reduce your exposure.

Presented by Lee Ann Wheeler, Client Executive, ACEC Business Insurance Trust and Brian Specht, Affinity Lead, Greyling/ACEC Business Insurance Trust

FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021

8:00am-8:15am Exhibitors and Digital Connections Rooms Open

8:15am-9:00am FHWA - Environmental Update (.75 PDH) This session will cover key activities pertaining to

reauthorization as well as other funding and key initiatives from FHWA.

Presented by Alicia Nolan, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration

9:10am-9:40am PIT Terminal Modernization Program - Design and Construction in a Post-Pandemic World (.5 PDH)

Learn about the impacts that COVID-19 has had on the design and construction phases of our Terminal Modernization Program.

Presented by Rick Lee, Associate Principal, Paslay Management Group

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9:45am-10:30am Marketing – A Key Success Factor in Your A/E/C Business

The way we do business in the A/E/C industry is always evolving, but one thing that remains constant is the importance of marketing and business development. Join the panel discussion to explore the importance of marketing to a company’s overall success, provide guidance on mentoring and supporting marketing professionals, and provide tips to enhance your firm’s marketing efforts. This panel will include an executive representative from the Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), the only organization dedicated to creating business opportunities in the A/E/C industry.

Moderators: Laura Frein, CPSM, Senior Associate, Business Development and Marketing Manager, National Transportation Practice, Michael Baker International and Lynn Resta, Senior Associate, Regional Marketing Manager, Johnson, Mirmiran and Thompson, Inc.

Panelists: Ann Mark, Business Development Lead, McMahon Associates, Inc.; Ali Detar, CPSM, Vice President, Marketing Communications, Michael Baker International; David Lowdermilk, Vice President, Mid-Atlantic District Operations Leader, WSP USA, Inc. and Michael V. Geary, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, SMPS

10:40am-11:30am Under Fire! A Crisis Communications Discussion Crises are an inescapable reality that must be factored

into every organization’s planning and decision-making. No type of organization is immune from them. To minimize the damage that may come as the result of a crisis event, you need to respond in the most effective manner. That takes planning and preparation. Without it, you lose valuable time in trying to develop your response on the fly, and risk jeopardizing the company’s reputation or bottom line.

La Torre Communications will discuss crisis communications best practices to help companies establish plans and practices that consider the interests of a wide network of stakeholders with a vested interest in the success – or failure – of the company.

Presented by David La Torre, Founder and Principal, La Torre Communications and Jill Gingrich, Director Strategic Communications

11:30am-12:00pm Exhibitors and Digital Connections Rooms Open

12:00pm-12:45pm Strengthen Your Leadership (.75 PDH) Exploring strategies to realize our own potential and

progress toward a successful career in engineering. Presented by Michael Venuto, PE, PLS, Chief Engineer,

Delaware River Port Authority

12:55pm-1:55pm Complex Decisions: Why More Data Isn’t the Answer (1 PDH) Complicated decisions are hard enough but with current

circumstances, these decisions take on even more complexity. As technical professionals, it’s easy to assume that we need more and more data. Grasping for data can lead to over-thinking and analysis paralysis or you may toss and turn at night. As complexity goes up, decision-making involves more than just the data. When that happens, more data is not the answer. Learn a five-step process to home in on the real issues to deepen your understanding of the problem, reframe your decision, and achieve your goals with less frustration.

Presented by Shelley Row, PE, CSP, Founder and CEO, Blue Fjord Leaders

2:00pm-2:30pm Federal Water, Energy and Environmental Legislation and Infrastructure - Many Moving Parts (.5 PDH)

This session will cover the prospects for water, energy, and environmental legislation in Congress and the Biden Administration.

Presented by Lynn Schloesser, Director, Water Energy and Environment, ACEC

2:40pm-3:30pm 125 Years of Engineering Education: The Foundation of Our Future (1 PDH)

Countless decisions, moments, achievements, and people throughout our 125-year history have collectively formed the fabric of engineering at Penn State and beyond. Now, the Penn State College of Engineering is intentionally and strategically positioning our graduates to contribute to society as both technically skilled engineers and globally aware individuals.

Presented by Justin Schwartz, Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University

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3:40pm-4:25pm Using Power BI to Change Your Data Game (1 PDH) As businesses grow, their amount of data grows, and

insight-driven decision-making becomes more complex. Power BI is the complete business intelligence solution that helps you harness data from multiple sources and turn it into powerful business insight. Its cloud-based accessibility and easy-to-understand visuals make Power BI the perfect fit for firms that want to deliver information from their ERP/accounting system, Microsoft Access or Excel, payroll, and other third-party tools directly into the hands of decision-makers in real-time. During this session Data Solutions experts will discuss how firms can effectively use Power BI to model and visualize data in real-time.

Presented by James Stange, Consulting Manager and Jared Bradley, Data Analyst, Stambaugh Ness, Inc.

Professional Development Credit Hours: 18.75