CMA CAD Manager Todd Nochomson presented a class on “Plant(3D)ing Civil 3D Pressure Network Parts” at Autodesk University in Las Vegas. The conference, held November 13-15, brought together innovators in engineering, architecture, construction, product design, manufacturing, media and entertainment, to share ideas, advance industry practices, and explore opportunities for the future. Congratulations!

CMA staff members Brent Whitfield, P.E., ENV SP; Stephanie Long-Marquez, Ph.D., P.E.; and Cole Benjamin, P.E. attended the American Water Resources Association 2023 Annual Conference in Raleigh, NC November 6-8.  Stephanie presented the findings of her work for the South Florida Water Management District on Flood Protection Level of Service during the technical sessions.

CMA staff members Freeman Bass, P.E and Chris Gearhart, P.E. attended the FMEA Energy Connections Conference November 7-8 in Orlando. FMEA is the non-profit trade association representing the unified interests of Florida’s 33 public power communities and provides its members with government relations, mutual aid coordination, communications, education, and networking opportunities. https://www.flpublicpower.com/

CMA Senior Engineer, Yulet Miguel, P.E. attended a technical session to explain the many challenges and successes with FDOT District 6’s first roundabout design and construction. Speakers included many department heads such as District Secretary, Stacy Miller and Roadway Design Engineer, Raymond Valido. The event was hosted by ASCE Miami-Dade’s Transportation and Development Institute.

CMA staff Yulet Miguel, P.E., Peter Moore, P.E., F.ASCE, FACEC, Greg Mendez, P.E., Patrick Kaimrajh, P.E., Shahin Hekmat, P.E., F.FES and Jose L. Acosta, P.E., F.ASCE attended the FES Miami Legislative breakfast on November 3.  Jose was one of the co-master of ceremonies and led the committee for the event.  Five legislators attended including Florida House of Representative member Alina Garcia; Florida State Senator Alexis Calatayud; Florida House of Representative member David Borrero; Florida House of Representative member Vicki Lopez and Florida State Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez.

We are thrilled to be a part of the 2023 FMEA Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show in Orlando this November 7 & 8! Come meet our team at Table #27 during the Trade Show – we can’t wait to connect!  2023 FMEA Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show – Florida Municipal Electric Association (flpublicpower.com)

CMA attended the Affordable Housing Symposium on October 27, 2023. The event was organized by the Palm Beach County Planning Congress; Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council; and the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency. CMA Director of Planning Nilsa Zacarias, AICP was among the presenters. CMA was also a sponsor of the event.

Senior Engineer David Cowan, Jr., P.E., ENV SP, attended a career night on October 24. FES Palm Beach participated in the event, which had 50 middle and high schoolers in attendance. It was an opportunity for local children to talk with local librarians, lawyers, electricians, plumbers, engineers and investors and learn what it takes to join the workforce. Panelists also discussed the economic outlook and answered questions from students.

CMA attended the Joint Professional Societies Legislative Breakfast on October 25 at the Marriott Palm Beach Gardens. CMA Director of Water Resources Brent Whitfield, P.E., ENV SP, was a co-chair and served as one of the MCs for the event. Local legislators discussed a variety of issues in a panel format including members of the Florida House of Representatives Rep. John Snyder; Rep. Katherine Waldron; Rep. Jervonte Edmonds, Rep. Kelly Skidmore and Florida State Senator Bobby Powell.