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What a PE Says with their Signature and Stamp

September 13, 2023 / 60 Minutes

On September 13, 2023 MDSPE hosted a free one-hour webinar, What a PE Says with their Signature and Stamp adapted from NSPE’s resource guide. One PDH credit will be offered for attending this virtual webinar. Our panel will share their insights, experiences and best practices in utilizing this tool ethically and effectively.

As engineering professionals, it is important to understand the significance of these symbols in ensuring the integrity, safety and legality of projects. To read more about the sign and stamp process click here.

Our Panel

Jim Mirabile, PE – BGE (Moderator)
Andrew Brown, PE – ATCS
Victoria Ballestero, PE, MBA – ATCS
Bobby Giese, PE – RK&K
Karen Moran, PE – WRA (Retired)

Forewarned is Forearmed

September 30, 2021 / 60 Minutes

On Sept. 30, MDSPE hosted a virtual discussion with a local expert panel to discuss the future of building recertification and professional liability among engineers. Panelists: moderator Kelly Walus, PE, Principal, Walus Engineering; Barb Sable, Director of Client Engagement and Risk Management, Nexus Professional Risk, LLC; Brian Tarantino, PE, LEED AP, President, Tarantino Engineering Consultants; Maryland Delegate Marvin E. Holmes, Jr. and Donna King, The Law Office of Donna M.B. King, LLC

In light of the sudden collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside, FL on June 24,many questions have emerged about how a massive 12-story concrete structure could fall to the ground. Federal authorities have not yet concluded the investigation to determine the cause of the collapse. However, many experts and engineers believe prolonged structural damage, delayed repairs and environmental issues for more than four decades could have contributed to the building’s deterioration.

On Sept. 30, MDSPE hosted a virtual discussion with a local expert panel to discuss the future of building recertification and professional liability among engineers.

The panel included: moderatorKelly Walus, PE, Principal, Walus Engineering; Barb Sable, Director of Client Engagement and Risk Management, Nexus Professional Risk, LLC; Brian Tarantino, PE, LEED AP, President, Tarantino Engineering Consultants; Maryland

Delegate Marvin E. Holmes, Jr. and Donna King, The Law Office of Donna M.B. King, LLC.The panel discussed specifically how the collapse of the Surfside Towers affect policies Maryland?Delegate Holmes has seen a tremendous amount of interest in getting legislation on the books to prevent the situation that happened in Florida and assumes that some type of legislation will be put forward. He is hopeful that legislators and the engineering community can put their heads together and decide what is best for the citizens of Maryland, a solution that is very safety-minded and cost effective as well

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Requirements for PE License Renewal

The board is pleased to announce the launch of a new opportunity to obtain one hour of professional development, free of charge. This training is designed to meet Maryland’s required ethics training. The current training consists of an examination that will demonstrate the licensee’s knowledge and understanding of Maryland law and ethics. To access the training, visit the link provided below: