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NYSSPE Update – The Importance of Illegal Engineering Practice Prosecuted Successfully in Hurricane Sandy Case
The above video is a New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE) update discussing the importance of the recent prosecution of illegal practice in the Hurricane Sandy insurance fraud case. The video is presented by Anthony Fasano, P.E. NYSSPE Executive Director and NYSSPE Legislative Counsel Mark Kriss, Esq.
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NYSSPE Design Build Legislation Update February 2017
The above video is a New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE) legislative update on the current legislation that is proposing to impact Design Build regulations in New York State. The video is presented by Anthony Fasano, P.E. NYSSPE Executive Director and NYSSPE Legislative Counsel Mark Kriss, Esq.
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NYSSPE Responds to Governor’s Veto of Parking Garage Inspection Legislation
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The above video discusses the New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE) response to the recent Governor’s veto of legislation that would require regular inspections of parking garages in New York State.
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NYSSPE Legislative Update January 2017 – Unethical and Unlawful Practice of Engineering in New York
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NYSSPE Legislative Update December 2016 – Post Election NYS Legislature Breakdown
NYSSPE Legislative Update December 2016 – Parking Garage Inspections Legislation Vetoed
NYSSPE Video: Can a municipality require a bid bond for engineering services?
https://youtu.be/qmNbqEAhVoM
The video above serves to answer a question that one of our members asked: can a municipality require a bid bond for engineering services? This member encountered this issue himself when his firm recently bid on an engineering project in a municipality in New York.
NYSSPE legislative counsel Mark Kriss, Esq. explains in the video that it is lawful for a municipality to require a bid bond for engineering services, but it is extremely rare, and this was the first occurrence that he has seen in his thirty years of practicing. Requiring a bid bond might deter engineering firms from submitting proposals and in turn reduce the number of firms interested in working in that municipality.
NYSSPE consistently promotes the use of Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) which you can learn about in this recent video. [Read more…]
NYSSPE NYC Lobby Law Update September 2016 and FAQ
The above NYSSPE legislative video discusses the 2013 revisions made to the New York City Lobby Law, which may be implemented in the near future. Many engineering companies are concerned that these revisions may hamper their ability to communicate effectively with officials, as they broaden the definition of lobbying.
Click here for a full FAQ on lobbying for architects and engineers and please comment below this video with your thoughts on this issue, so we at The New York State of Professional Engineers, can consider your opinions and experiences on this issue when we make our decisions moving forward.
CLARIFICATION ON 9-30-16
To be clear the New York City law is presently in effect and in a number of respects parallels the state law. However, the laws do have material differences. An engineer or architect must comply with each law on a stand alone basis. Each law must be independently analyzed to determine whether a lobbying registration requirement (or restriction) is triggered. This can result in the need for filing in both jurisdictions or solely in one jurisdiction. Efforts are underway to amend the laws to offer an integrated approach statewide. NYSSPE is assisting in this effort. Currently in New York City architects, engineers, and their respective firms are only required to register with the NYC Clerk’s Office if they anticipate earning or incurring more than $10,000 for lobbying activity. The New York State threshold is $5,000. An amnesty program in New York City has recently expired. The statewide amnesty program expires on September 30, 2016. More information about the statewide program can be found at: http://www.jcope.ny.gov/pubs/
NYSSPE on the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Goals in New York State
The above NYSSPE legislative video discusses a recent push by the governor’s office to increase the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) goals for state projects in New York State. We have received many comments on this issue from both MWBE and non-MWBE entities. This video covers some of the benefits and possible pitfalls to an MWBE goal that is too high and too low. [Read more…]
