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SEAoNY's membership is spread across an array of different committees, each one focusing on a vital facet of the organization. Our current committees are listed below. Please click on the committee names if you would like to contact a committee and learn more.
The Codes & Standards Committee provides information to members regarding changes in codes. It also makes recommendations for amendments to the codes which would incorporate new developments in various aspects of the design of structures.
The Education Committee promotes awareness of new code requirements and encourages the learning process in the profession. It also actively promotes registration of engineers, and addresses problems and approaches on professional exams.
The Foundations Committee discusses the complications of foundations work in New York and possible improvements to current practices, for ultimate incorporation into current codes.
The Membership Committee encourages those in the practice of structural engineering and allied professionals to become members of the association. It also maintains membership files and publishes the membership directory.
The Professional Practice Committee organizes workshops, seminars, and other forums to permit the exchange of ideas, experience and techniques related to the practice of Structural Engineers in New York.
The Programs Committee plans meetings and workshops and arranges for the annual meeting. This includes selecting the event date and venue, and preparing all announcements and mailings in conjunction with the event.
The Publications Committee collects appropriate news and other material for inclusion in the SEAoNY Newsletter. This includes editing, printing and distributing the Newsletter.
The Scholarship Committee reviews potential recipients of the SEAoNY/AIA Scholarship Fund, to be awarded to an undergraduate engineering/architecture student in New York each September.
The Underpinning Committee discusses the difficult practice of underpinning and associated safety concerns in both New York and beyond, to investigate incorporation into current codes.
The Website Committee maintains the website, working with the different committees to ensure that all site information is current and accurately displayed. |