From the Executive Director: Expectations During a Pandemic
I hope everyone is coping well during these unusual times. I want to take a moment to update you all on how we at the Board office are handling regulatory matters during this pandemic.
From the Executive Director: COVID-19 & Key Legislation
From the Executive Director: Updates From COVID-19 to Legislation
Most everyone in the known world is hunkered down in hoping for some relief from COVID-19. Our staff continues to work, albeit on a modified schedule. Nevertheless, we are committed to serving the licensees of this state and will continue to do all we can to complete the work that protects the public’s health, safety, and welfare.
From the Executive Director: Take Care Dating Documents in 2020
The new year — 2020 — poses a concern for Professional Engineers when signing, dating, and sealing documents.
From the Executive Director: Changes Have Arrived
As changes from House Bill 827 went into effect on Tuesday, Oct. 1, we extensively updated the FBPE website to explain how the new law affects students, licensees, and engineering firms.
From the Executive Director: How the New Law Affects Engineers, Firms
A new law goes into effect Oct. 1, 2019, that makes changes – some substantial – to statutes and rules governing Professional Engineers and engineering firms in Florida.
From the Executive Director: A 2019 Legislative Update
With the state Legislature in session, FBPE is keeping an eye on two bills that would affect Chapters 455, 471, and 553, Florida Statutes, and the practice of engineering.
From the Executive Director: FBPE Represented at NCEES Annual Meeting
The NCEES 2018 Annual Meeting was held in Scottsdale, Ariz., from Aug. 15-18. FBPE Board members and staff participated in the four-day event, which included business and zone sessions and programs for attendees.
From the Executive Director: Watch for Changes to Renewal
Since the staff at FBPE is gearing up for the biennial renewal, which begins in November, I thought now would be a good time to alert licensees to some changes.
From the Executive Director: Session Is Over, Time to Move On
The 2018 Florida Legislative Session ended on March 9, and the engineers can breathe easy. No new laws were passed that would appear to affect engineers or the practice of engineering.
From the Executive Director: The Future of Engineering
As many states are moving to make changes to their occupational and professional licensing boards, here is an article from NCEES’ “Licensure Exchange” that is worthy of consideration.