SEAOSC President's Message August 2026 - Connecting Beyond the Office

This past week we took a break from our computers, project deadlines, and RFIs to meet on course at Coyote Hills for our annual golf tournament. It was a great reminder of the importance of slowing down every once in a while and reconnecting with colleagues. Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and sponsored the event and helped make it another great annual SEAOSC tradition.

Next up, the 2026 SEAOC Convention is just around the corner! Later this month, we’ll convene in Scottsdale, Arizona to reconnect with our peers from across California and explore topics ranging from the latest technical innovations, code updates, and resilience and sustainability to leadership, professional growth, and opportunities for emerging engineers. I look forward to seeing you there and connecting between presentations. Some of my most memorable Convention moments have come from the conversations in the lobby or lounge outside the presentation rooms, reconnecting with longtime colleagues, exchanging ideas with engineers from across the state, and sharing perspectives on the future of our profession. I’m excited to
continue these conversations with you in Arizona!

Join us at our upcoming SEAOSC events:

• September 16: Luncheon with ACI where we’ll be learning about the incredible LACMA Museum Expansion. Register here.
• September 30: Committee Showcase, get your In-n-Out double double and learn about what our committees are doing this year and how you can be a part of it! Register here.

Also, our SEAOSC Wood Design 101 Education Course will be starting shortly. This course will cover the fundamentals of timber design including typical roof/floor layouts and details, gravity and lateral design, connection design, common plan check issues, and fire design considerations. Whether you didn’t have the opportunity to take a timber design course in college or you’re simply looking for a refresher, this course is a great opportunity to strengthen your wood design fundamentals. Keep an eye out for more information, registration will be opening soon!

With gratitude,

Daniel Fox
2026-2027 SEAOSC President