March 31, 2026

Newsletter

In This Issue

Announcements:

Board Nominations

April Member Meeting:

4/8 Awardee Showcase

Events:

4/2 YMG Social

4/21 360 Mentoring

6/18 Engineers at Ground Zero

Project Spotlight:

Wolf Trap Meadow Commons

Volunteer:

4/25 Rebuilding Together

Announcements

Join the SEA-MW Board of Directors!

Are you ready to get more engaged?  Would you like to nominate a colleague?  SEA-MW is seeking to fill three director positions for the 2026-2027 term to help lead the organization's programming and activities. Complete the form below to nominate yourself or someone else. Nominations must be submitted by April 28, 2026. 

April Member Meeting

April 8 | 6 p.m. | Gala Showcase & Member Meeting

SEA-MW Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards: Finalist Project Showcase

Join us for a lightning round of presentations by SEA-MW Award finalists, followed by an in-depth audience-driven discussion with the engineers behind these standout projects.  Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly and ask questions on the engineering challenges, design approaches, and solutions that led to each project's recognition. 

Other Upcoming Events

April 2 | 5:30 p.m. | YMG Networking

Spring Social Hour

Join SEA-MW Young Members Group and ASCE NCS Younger Member Forum for its annual social event! Enjoy cherry blossom views while networking with young professionals from the DC metropolitan area. Don't miss this opportunity to make new friends, expand your network, and indulge in delicious appetizers and refreshments.

April 21 | 5:30 p.m. | Mentoring Event

360° Speed Mentoring & Panel Discussion

Calling all ages and professional levels for a special 360° mentoring event! Join YMG and the Mentorship Committee for an engaging evening focused on strengthening the skills and connections that support long-term success in structural engineering. This year’s speed mentoring event will highlight the value of mentorship at every stage of your professional journey—from entry-level to leadership.

June 18 | 5:30 p.m. | Movie Screening | Save the Date

Engineers at Ground Zero

Save the date for SEA-MW and NCC ACI's screening and discussion on Engineers at Ground Zero, a documentary highlighting the critical role that structural engineers played in 9/11 rescue and recovery missions and how the lessons learned impact building design and emergency response efforts today. Details and registration information coming soon!

Project Spotlight

This new feature will highlight SEA-MW's 2026 Excellence in Structural Engineering Award winners and finalists.

Awardee: New Construction Under $40M

Wolf Trap Meadow Commons | Rathgeber/Goss Associates

The Wolf Trap Meadow Commons is a new support building for the National Center for Performing Arts' Filene Center, replacing the existing concessions stand. This new 3-story building, built into the side of the hill surrounding the amphitheater, contains concessions, restrooms, kitchens, and event spaces. RGA coordinated several different structure types into one building to integrate with the surrounding National Park and Filene Center. The main building is a concrete structure with drop panels and multiple steps to account for under floor drainage and exterior wearing surfaces. The design included a transfer plaza area on the third floor capable of supporting park vehicles, multi-story bio-retention planters, and a heavy timber pavilion whose lateral loads had to be transferred to both steel and concrete portions of the building.

Volunteer Highlights

April 25 | 8:00 a.m. | Volunteer Event

National Rebuilding Day

Rebuilding Together is a nationwide home repair and rehabilitation initiative dedicated to keeping low-income homeowners living in safety, warmth, and independence through volunteer services. Join SEA-MW for this fun and impactful event. Volunteers will spend the day with fellow SEA-MW members making repairs and improvements to a home in the DC area. No experience necessary! Sign up for the waitlist below.

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