New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE)
The New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE) represents the interests of professional engineers, totaling more than 25,000 licensees in New York State, practicing in all disciplines.
Pictured from L-R, Coach Stephen Schmidt of Iroquois Middle School, Rowechen Zhong of Iroquois Middle School, Maxwell Ruiyang Sun of The Harley School, Rishabh Das of Hunter College High School and David Li of Ralph Perry Junior High School.
Here is a time-stamped breakdown of the video to make it easier to find the sections of interest to you: [Read more…]
Memorandum in Opposition (submitted May 18, 2017)
A 926 Lupardo (MS) // Same as S1440 (Avella)
INDOOR AIR QUALITY PLANS
On behalf of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE), in furtherance of public health, safety and welfare, we are writing in opposition to the above referenced bill. NYSSPE is a professional trade association representing the interests of its members and more generally the interests of all professional engineers (totaling more than 25,000 licensees in New York State) practicing in all disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, geological, environmental, etc.) and practicing in all practice settings (private sector consulting, industry, government, and education.) [Read more…]
Memorandum in Opposition (submitted May 18, 2017)
Re:S5652 /A2843/S5652 (Senator Klein/Assemblyman Dinowitz)
An Act respecting design, installation and certification of green roofs and providing for a tax credit related thereto
On behalf of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE), in furtherance of public health, safety and welfare, we are writing in OPPOSITION to the above referenced bill. NYSSPE is a professional trade association representing the interests of its members and more generally the interests of all professional engineers (totaling more than 25,000 licensees in New York State) practicing in all disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, geological, environmental, etc.) and practicing in all practice settings (private sector consulting, industry, government, and education). [Read more…]
NYSSPE Platinum Sustaining Member, Atlantic Testing (ATL) is excited to announce they now offer full petrographic analysis of concrete, rock and soil and analysis of air void systems within concrete.
Petrographic analysis is an important tool used to evaluate and identify properties of rocks, soils, and building materials. Analysis of concrete can help determine problems affecting its strength and durability. Analysis of rock and soils can assist with source evaluation.
Concrete and Aggregate Examinations:
ASTM C856 – Standard Practice for Petrographic Examination of Hardened Concrete
ASTM C457 – Standard Test Method for Microsopical Determination of Parameters of the Air-Void System in Hardened Concrete
ASTM C295 – Standard Guide for Petrographic Examination of Aggregates for Concrete
To find out more about becoming an NYSSPE Sustaining Member, click here.
– – – –
Note: NYSSPE facilitates posting on this blog, but the views and accounts expressed herein are those of the author(s) and not the views or accounts of NYSSPE, its officers or directors whose views and accounts may or may not be similar or identical. NYSSPE, its officers and directors do not express any opinion regarding any product or service by virtue of reference to such product or service in this blog.
Here is a time-stamped breakdown of the video to make it easier to find the sections of interest to you: [Read more…]
You can also click here for a written summary of the 2017 budget bill as enacted written by Mark Kriss, Esq.
Here is a time-stamped breakdown of the video to make it easier to find the sections of interest to you: [Read more…]
Here is a time-stamped breakdown of the video to make it easier to find the sections of interest to you: [Read more…]
A New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE) representative attended the New York State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying, and Geology board meeting on March 10, 2017. The following is a summary of the meeting. (videoconference New York – Albany – Rochester)
A quorum was present.
Committee on Access to the Professions:
The Board engaged in a general discussion regarding experience qualifications needed for licensure as a professional engineer. There was uniform agreement that applications for licensure must include detailed written descriptions of an applicant’s professional related experience.
Engineers’ Week – Capital District had 900 plus attendees. The event provided very good exposure generally for the profession and had significant participation by both women and minorities. [Read more…]
Here is a time-stamped breakdown of the video to make it easier to find the sections of interest to you: [Read more…]
