CMA collectively raised $958 for our annual food drive this year to benefit Feeding South Florida which is the equivalent to approximately 8,000 meals for those in need!  Thank you to our Community Service Committee for coordinating the event.  https://feedingsouthflorida.org/

CMA staff members Jose L. Acosta, P.E., F.ASCE, Shahin Hekmat, P.E., Patrick Kaimrajh, P.E., Ben Lehr, P.E., DBIA, LEED AP, Gregory Mendez, P.E. and Yulet Miguel, P.E. attended the Miami Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) Industry Forum today.  The event was held at the Port Miami Terminal E in Miami.

The DTPW’s multi-billion-dollar Capital Improvement Program was presented and the focus was to engage industry partners, including architects, planners, engineers, and contractors that can assist the Department in executing a wide spectrum of transit, roadway, and other transportation projects. The event featured presentations by the DTPW Director and the leadership team.  https://www.miamidade.gov/global/transportation/home.page

CMA Principal Engineer Daniel Davila, P.E. presented on November 8 at the ASCE Broward Branch’s luncheon on Large Diameter Pipeline Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDPE) Design Tips, Advantages and Practical Applications. The event was held at the FAU Student Union. https://broward-asce.org/

CMA staff members Dominique Bethel; David Castro, P.E.; Jazmin Cruz; Ruben Soto; and Craig Wallander, E.I. participated in a Habitat for Humanity of Broward event on October 29 at Rick Case Habitat Community. The team assisted with cutting wood and installing wall furring. During this community service event, CMA got the chance meet some of the owners of the houses being built.  https://www.habitatbroward.org/

CMA staff members Cris Betancourt, PLA, AICP and Eric Harrison, PLA attended the American Society of Landscape Architect’s Conference on Landscape Architecture November 11-14. The event, held in San Francisco, CA, offers over 120 courses and provides hands-on access to products from over 300 manufacturers and suppliers. https://www.aslaconference.com/

CMA staff members Shahin Hekmat, P.E. and Patrick Kaimrajh, P.E. attended the University of Miami College of Engineering homecoming soiree on November 3, celebrating the college’s 75th anniversary. https://welcome.miami.edu/

Laura Vogel, PhD., P.E., ENV SP and Jose L. Acosta, P.E., F.ASCE attended the FWEA South Chapter Meeting on November 3 at the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant in Miami. The topic was Water Reset: Securing a Resilient Future for the Water Supply of Miami-Dade County and the speaker was Nelson Perez-Jacome, Assistant Director Engineering & Construction at Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. https://fwea.org/south_florida_chapter.php

CMA staff members Freeman Bass, P.E. and Thomas Gardner, P.E. attended the Florida Municipal Electric Association’s Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show on November 2 and 3 in Orlando. The event is designed for a broad cross-section of employees, from public power technical personnel to safety managers. https://www.flpublicpower.com/