From the Executive Director: Avoiding Common PE Application Problems
Let’s take a few moments to help you avoid some of the common problems that our staff sees on applications for Professional Engineer licenses.
From the Executive Director: Beating the Summer Doldrums
While university presentations are taking a summer break, FBPE staff are gearing up for presentations to companies and participating in several conferences.
From the Executive Director: Strengthening Ties With the U.K.
As part of a discussion about recognizing U.K. engineering licenses in the United States, a delegation of U.S. engineering board officials had the opportunity to meet with U.K. Engineering Council members and learn more about the United Kingdom’s engineering sector and licensure process.
From the Executive Director: Advance Building Code Course Changes
The Florida Building Commission’s eighth edition of the Florida Building Code went into effect on Dec. 31, 2023. That means Florida PEs participating in the design of engineering projects covered by the code will need to take an updated Advanced Building Code course.
From the Executive Director: Why Use an NCEES Record?
For those licensed Professional Engineers who find themselves needing to obtain a license in a different jurisdiction, I would like to recommend setting up an NCEES Record.
From the Executive Director: Celebrating 25 Years of FEMC
The Florida Engineers Management Corporation is celebrating 25 years this month. On July 1, 1998, FEMC took over as the administrative staff for the Florida Board of Professional Engineers.
From the Executive Director: AI Is Here
Most of you have probably been hearing a lot of chatter about AI (artificial intelligence) and how it is taking over our world. That might be an exaggeration but, in reality, it has been at the forefront of the news for the past few months. I gave it a try.
From the Executive Director: Getting Back in the Saddle
Things are really hopping around the FBPE office. Besides getting back into the swing of outreach by way of face-to-face university presentations, we are also in the middle of licensure renewal.
From the Executive Director: How New Laws Affect PEs
The Board has been working diligently to complete the rules to implement the Structural Engineering Recognition Program for Professional Engineers and expects to have them finished very soon.
From the Executive Director: 2022 Legislative Update
The 2022 Florida Legislative Session ended on Friday, March 11, with one bill of interest to Professional Engineers being passed by both houses.