Education & Events | Colorado Engineers Week
In celebration of Colorado Engineers Week, ACEC Colorado annually plans events for you and your colleagues. Click here to read this year’s proclamation from Gov. Jared Polis in recognition of the week. Be sure to stay connected to ACEC Colorado’s social media accounts and tag any posts about how your firm is celebrating with #COeweek24, and watch a series of videos featuring Colorado consulting engineers talking about their careers in the industry. Additionally, you can learn more about projects by Colorado consulting engineering firms that received 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards.
Cities of the Future Red Carpet Premiere & Family Event
Presented by ASCE Denver & Sponsored by ACEC Colorado Foundation
Friday, Feb. 16 | 6-9 p.m. | Denver Museum of Nature & Science (Infinity Theater) | $15
ACEC Colorado Foundation is a Solar (Gold) Sponsor of the Red Carpet Premiere of the film Cities of the Future, presented by the Denver Branch of American Society of Civil Engineers to both inspire K-12 youth to consider a future in engineering and to show the local community the impact of civil engineering infrastructure in daily lives. Cities of the Future centers on major engineering challenges facing the changing world, and event will include food, games, and activities to further inspire K-12 students in the Denver area and beyond.
Colorado Students of Color in Technology (SOCIT) Chapter of National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) STEM-focused Workshop
Supported by ACEC Colorado Foundation
Saturday, Feb. 17 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Aurora | Volunteers Needed
Again this year, ACEC Colorado Foundation is partnering with the Colorado SOCIT Chapter of NSBE for a workshop tailored to 3rd- to 12th-grade students celebrating Black History Month and the significant contributions on society made by Black engineers. An expected 25 students will learn about the impact engineering in the built environment has on their everyday lives. ACEC Colorado Foundation is seeking volunteers from consulting engineering firms to share more about what they do in their jobs and what they like about them. The program also will include a hands-on activity and complimentary lunch. NOTE: the workshop address will be sent directly to volunteers.
2024 Reception With Legislators
Co-hosted by ACEC Colorado & AIA Colorado
Tuesday, Feb. 20 | 5-7:30 p.m. | The ART Hotel (Denver) | $109
Join your colleagues for appetizers and beverages while meeting with state legislators and key policymakers. ACEC Colorado’s lobbying team is inviting legislators and reporting to them who from their districts will be attending the reception. Therefore, you will be asked to identify your home address’s state senator and representative during registration. Also, remember to review and bookmark this link to 2024 tracked bills and ACEC Colorado’s current position on each.
Denver Public School’s Spark Industry Program
Supported by ACEC Colorado Foundation
Thursday, Feb. 22 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Denver | Volunteers Needed
Denver Public School’s Spark Industry Program partners with Denver-area businesses to expose middle school students to potential career paths. ACEC Colorado Foundation is hosting the Feb. 22 Spark event as part of Colorado Engineers Week. The program will involve a fun, interactive activity and lunch with the students. NOTE: the venue address will be sent directly to volunteers.
Colorado Energy Office (CEO) Webinar: Building Performance Standards (BPS) Requirements for Industry Professionals
Thursday, Feb. 22 | 11 a.m.-Noon | Online | Complimentary
CEO is hosting a webinar for building industry professionals to discuss the state’s new BPS requirements. This webinar will cover the details and requirements of each of the compliance pathways and the implementation timeline for the BPS program.
Introduction of House Bill 24-1329: Sunset for Architects, Engineers & Land Surveyors
Wednesday, Feb. 21 | Colorado State Capitol (Denver) | Assigned to House Reference Committee Business Affairs & Labor
ACEC Colorado is pleased to announce that Colorado HB24-1329 Sunset for Architects, Engineers & Land Surveyors was introduced during Colorado Engineers Week 2024. Click here to track the bill’s progress to the Governor’s desk this legislative session. Are you a PE or PLS at an ACEC Colorado-member firm and would like to provide testimony? Contact ACEC Colorado Executive Director Heidi Gordon, CAE.
Colorado High School Bridge Building Competition
Sponsored by ACEC Colorado Foundation, Bureau of Reclamation & NSPE Colorado
Saturday, March 2 | Denver Federal Center
ACEC Colorado Foundation is a co-sponsor of the competition with National Society of Professional Engineers–Colorado and Bureau of Reclamation. The Foundation will present a check for $500 to the Region 2 winner with the option for the recipient to receive an additional $1,500 contingent upon future enrollment at a university-level, Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology program.
