April 28, 2026

Newsletter

In This Issue

May Member Meeting:

5/13 Executive Orders on DEI (Dinner Meeting)

Announcements:

Board Nominations

SEA-MW Gala

Events:

5/16 RGA Skate Together

6/18 Engineers at Ground Zero

Project Spotlight:

Under Armour Global Headquarters

May Member Meeting

May 13 | 6 p.m. | Member Dinner Meeting

Executive Orders on DEI: Impacts for Engineering Firms

Executive orders restricting DEI initiatives at federal agencies and among federal contractors have had significant impacts on engineering firms. Join Cate McCaffrey of Gibson Dunn at Shaw's Tavern to review the latest executive orders and their implications for firms that work for federal clients, as well as risk management steps firms can take. 

Announcements

Last Call! 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. Today, April 28th, is the last day for nominations!

SEA-MW Gala

We are so glad that so many of you joined us for SEA-MW's 20th Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards Gala to recognize outstanding achievements of DC region structural engineering firms. Congratulations to our awardees and thank you to our sponsors and judges!

Other Upcoming Events

May 16 | 5:30 p.m. | Partner Event

RGA Skate Together - In Honor of Bill Duvall

Join RGA on May 16th for an evening of indoor ice skating, dinner, and community, in memory of Bill Duvall. Proceeds from this event will support EveryMind's mental wellness initiatives and suicide prevention programming.

June 18 | 5:30 p.m. | Movie Screening

Engineers at Ground Zero

Join SEA-MW and NCC ACI for a special 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. 

Project Spotlight

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

Awardee: New Construction over $100M

Under Armour Global Headquarters

Thornton Tomasetti

Under Armour’s new Global Headquarters on the Baltimore Peninsula stands as a benchmark for optimized performance and sustainability in commercial architecture. Spanning approximately 286,000 gross SF, the five-story, 100 percent mass timber building is one of the largest of its kind in the United States. The structure features architecturally exposed timber, concealed fire-rated connections, and expansive 30-by-30-foot bays with robust cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam framing. Elevated sustainable strategies—such as a curved rooftop photovoltaic (PV) canopy and a dynamic, stadium-inspired ETFE façade—evoke the Under Armour brand while targeting LEED Platinum certification and net zero energy operation. Every element, from shallow concrete foundations to innovative detailing, embodies the design team’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of material efficiency, constructability, and design excellence.

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