MDOT-ACEC Partnering Workshop
2021 MDOT-ACEC VIRTUAL PARTNERING WORKSHOP
ACEC of Michigan is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of every member, partner, and Workshop attendee. In response to the ongoing concerns surrounding COVID-19 in Michigan, the 2021 Partnering Workshop will be held virtually over two days, on February 3 & 4.
Although this year's event looks different, it remains the ideal venue for technical information sharing, communicating new policies and procedures, and networking with MDOT leadership and staff.
So, what will it look like? Registrants will have access to:
See the conference agenda at this link.
Exhibitor booths: Exhibitors can share a video, appear live and chat with attendees, or both. Exhibitors can display logos, company information, website and social media links and giveaways. Fee includes 1 workshop registration. Are you a DBE firm? You can set up an Exhibit Booth for free!
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Please show your support of the Partnering Workshop with MDOT by sponsoring this event. Click here for details.
Early Bird registration is $175 per person for ACEC members through January 13, 2021, a $50 discount! Registration after January 13 is $225 per person. No refunds for cancellations will be given after January 13, 2021. Registrations are transferable at any time.
No driving in snowstorms or overnight hotel expenses this year! Participate in the Partnering Workshop from the comfort of your home or office. Obtain CEUs for your PE license, learn about changes and innovations in the transportation industry, and network with your peers. Expo opens at 7 AM, and all sessions end by 12:30 PM.
Although this year's event looks different, it remains the ideal venue for technical information sharing, communicating new policies and procedures, and networking with MDOT leadership and staff.
So, what will it look like? Registrants will have access to:
- MDOT Director Paul Ajegba’s kickoff of the conference at 8:00 AM
- 24 unique breakout sessions to choose from and, as an additional benefit this year, paid attendees will be able to access the breakouts after the conference as well. Click here for session descriptions.
- General Session focused on Leadership and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with industry experts Karen Goins and Kristy Williams. Discussion will include: Essential DE&I leadership skills and why they matter; the changing workplace and how we navigate it with our teams; and the return on investment of implementing a DEI strategy.
- Expo Hall with industry suppliers and DBE Firms.
See the conference agenda at this link.
Exhibitor booths: Exhibitors can share a video, appear live and chat with attendees, or both. Exhibitors can display logos, company information, website and social media links and giveaways. Fee includes 1 workshop registration. Are you a DBE firm? You can set up an Exhibit Booth for free!
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Please show your support of the Partnering Workshop with MDOT by sponsoring this event. Click here for details.
Early Bird registration is $175 per person for ACEC members through January 13, 2021, a $50 discount! Registration after January 13 is $225 per person. No refunds for cancellations will be given after January 13, 2021. Registrations are transferable at any time.
No driving in snowstorms or overnight hotel expenses this year! Participate in the Partnering Workshop from the comfort of your home or office. Obtain CEUs for your PE license, learn about changes and innovations in the transportation industry, and network with your peers. Expo opens at 7 AM, and all sessions end by 12:30 PM.
2020 PARTNERING WORKSHOP RECAP
The MDOT ACEC Partnering Workshop continues to grow, setting record attendance year after year. With over 650 registrants, the 2020 Workshop was no exception.
MDOT Director Paul Ajegba, PE, spoke at the opening session. The rest of the morning was filled with 24 concurrent breakout sessions. The afternoon General Session keynote was Dan Oblinger, a hostage negotiator, who spoke on the Art of Negotiations for Design Professionals. A popular feature of this year’s event was the inclusion of the Innovative Technology Room as one of four afternoon roundtables.
During the Opening Session, MDOT Director Paul Ajegba, PE, and ACEC/MI President Steve Gravlin, PE, PS, ceremoniously signed the 2019 MDOT ACEC Partnership Charter. This charter replaces the MDOT ACEC/MI Consultant Partnership Charter of 2013 and, in doing so, expresses a renewed commitment to continuous improvement, teaming and measurement to consistently provide the highest quality products and services for the State of Michigan.
The 2019 MDOT ACEC Partnering Charter Award was presented for the M-60 Reconstruction Project in Spring Arbor. The Project Team was comprised of professionals from the MDOT University Region and Tetra Tech.
The MDOT ACEC Partnering Workshop continues to grow, setting record attendance year after year. With over 650 registrants, the 2020 Workshop was no exception.
MDOT Director Paul Ajegba, PE, spoke at the opening session. The rest of the morning was filled with 24 concurrent breakout sessions. The afternoon General Session keynote was Dan Oblinger, a hostage negotiator, who spoke on the Art of Negotiations for Design Professionals. A popular feature of this year’s event was the inclusion of the Innovative Technology Room as one of four afternoon roundtables.
During the Opening Session, MDOT Director Paul Ajegba, PE, and ACEC/MI President Steve Gravlin, PE, PS, ceremoniously signed the 2019 MDOT ACEC Partnership Charter. This charter replaces the MDOT ACEC/MI Consultant Partnership Charter of 2013 and, in doing so, expresses a renewed commitment to continuous improvement, teaming and measurement to consistently provide the highest quality products and services for the State of Michigan.
The 2019 MDOT ACEC Partnering Charter Award was presented for the M-60 Reconstruction Project in Spring Arbor. The Project Team was comprised of professionals from the MDOT University Region and Tetra Tech.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS!
MAJOR
Fishbeck
HNTB Michigan, Inc.
Michael Baker International
Wade Trim
WSP Michigan, Inc.
LUNCH
Alfred Benesch & Company
Beam, Longest & Neff, LLC
Bergmann Associates, Inc.
C2AE
Great Lakes Engineering Group, LLC
OHM Advisors
Prein&Newhof
RS&H Michigan, Inc.
Spicer Group, Inc.
Tetra Tech, Inc.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Abonmarche
DLZ Michigan, Inc.
Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering, Inc.
HDR Michigan, Inc.
Quandel Consultants, LLC
SME
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
Tyme Consulting Engineers
Wightman
WORKSHOP SUPPORTERS
Access Engineering, Inc.
Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc.
Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan
Concrete Pipe Association of Michigan
G2 Consulting Group, LLC
GeoTran Consultants, LLC
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
ROWE Professional Services Company
RS Engineering, LLC
Surveying Solutions, Inc.
PRESENTATIONS:
Ancillary Structures Breakout
For a copy of the signed Partnership Charter, please click on the link below.
ACEC-MDOT Partnership Charter
MAJOR
Fishbeck
HNTB Michigan, Inc.
Michael Baker International
Wade Trim
WSP Michigan, Inc.
LUNCH
Alfred Benesch & Company
Beam, Longest & Neff, LLC
Bergmann Associates, Inc.
C2AE
Great Lakes Engineering Group, LLC
OHM Advisors
Prein&Newhof
RS&H Michigan, Inc.
Spicer Group, Inc.
Tetra Tech, Inc.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Abonmarche
DLZ Michigan, Inc.
Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering, Inc.
HDR Michigan, Inc.
Quandel Consultants, LLC
SME
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
Tyme Consulting Engineers
Wightman
WORKSHOP SUPPORTERS
Access Engineering, Inc.
Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc.
Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan
Concrete Pipe Association of Michigan
G2 Consulting Group, LLC
GeoTran Consultants, LLC
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
ROWE Professional Services Company
RS Engineering, LLC
Surveying Solutions, Inc.
PRESENTATIONS:
Ancillary Structures Breakout
For a copy of the signed Partnership Charter, please click on the link below.
ACEC-MDOT Partnership Charter
