SEAOI upcoming events

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, September option (September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

There will be two training sessions, one in September and one in October. Both will cover the same material but the multiple dates are to give more options.

The Illinois law passed in 2019 requires individuals with licenses issued by DPR that require CE to renew their license also complete 1 hour of CE on the topic of sexual harassment prevention training, which satisfies one of the “Laws and Regulation” area hour requirement in the NCEES tracker. Please note IL renewals require these core hours for renewal:

1) A minimum of one hour of sexual harassment prevention training.

2) A minimum of one hour of programs, courses, or activities in the area of Illinois statutes and rules that regulate professional engineers and professional engineering.

3) A minimum of one hour of programs, courses, or activities in the area of professional conduct and/or ethics.

This course has specific examples for structural engineers, and uses the content provided by IDHR as the foundation to ensure everything required for state license renewal is included. As a state requirement, this 1 hour seminar can be used to fulfill 1 Continuing Education hours. SEAOI is pleased to offer this training free of charge to our members.

Registration

This is a virtual event on Zoom. All registrants MUST have a free Zoom account to access the webinar and must register with Zoom to receive the link.

Event registration closes 30 minutes before the webinar starts.

Members: Free!

Nonmembers: $60

Current Members of SEAs other than Illinois are always given SEAOI member rates. You will be asked for the state SEA you are a member of at registration.

About the presenter

Adam Dasoqi, PE, SE
Senior Engineer and Associate, Walter P Moore

Adam Dasoqi, PE, SE is a Senior Engineer and Associate at Walter P Moore in their downtown Chicago, IL office. His project portfolio spans a wide variety of market sectors including healthcare, sports, mission critical, mixed-use, commercial, and industrial buildings across the US. Adam’s experience in new design, retrofit/renovation, and forensics has created a toolset which helps him serve a variety of client needs. Outside the office, Adam is a proud dog dad, enjoys travelling the globe and reading a compelling book. Adam received his Masters in Structural Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and Bachelors in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).

2026-2027 SE Exam Refresher Course (September 10, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

2026-2027 SE EXAM REFRESHER COURSE

Live Instruction (via Zoom): September 10, 2026 - March 29, 2027
Mondays and Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM Central
View Full Course Schedule 2026 - 2027

Course Highlights

The SEAOI SE Exam Refresher Course is the longest-running, most comprehensive review of structural engineering principles and applications to prepare candidates for the NCEES SE Exam.

100% Online

Live Stream and On-Demand - Flexible learning options to fit your schedule

Highly experienced instructors with backgrounds in practice and academia

50 Sessions Covering 7 Content Areas - Steel | Concrete | Bridge | Masonry | Wood | Design Loads (Seismic/Wind/Snow) | Geotechnical

Over 84 Hours of Instruction Time

20 Dedicated Instructor Office Hours - Personalized support to address your questions

Lateral only sessions available - See schedule for details

Content Available for Two Years - Includes all recorded sessions and course materials

Additional Tips & Tricks Session - Including computer-based testing (CBT) insights Check out the one for 2025 here!

Licensed engineers can also register for one or more content areas and receive continuing education credits for each hour of class.

More about the SE Exam Refresher Course

We Hear You!

Thanks to everyone who provided feedback regarding their experience talking the new NCEES computer-based test (CBT) – we’re continuing to monitor the situation and provide feedback to NCEES and the Illinois SE Board. In light of the recent changes to the SE Exam and the user experience, we understand that providing support to those taking the exam is more vital than ever before. We have made the following changes to our SE Exam Refresher Course, effective immediately:

Registrants will have access to all course materials (recorded and live) for two years from date of purchase.
Registrants who do not pass the full SE Exam will be able to re-enroll for the SE Exam Refresher Course at no cost within one month of receiving notification from NCEES.

Please contact Staff@SEAOI.org with any questions, or if you would like instructions on how to re-enroll for the course.

NCEES PE STRUCTURAL EXAM WEBINAR - 10/22/25

NCEES PE Structural exam presentation (PDF)

Sample Session Videos

Check out these samples of the course experience!

Course Registration

	Members	Non-Members
Full Course	$1680	$1880
Lateral Only Sessions*	$840	$940

*For all sections. Not available for individual section purchase

Current members of non-Illinois SEAs receive SEAOI Member pricing - use the SEA Registration option and say which state's SEA you belong to.

Corporate Rate: Contact staff@SEAOI.org for pricing if two or more employees will take the course.

INDIVIDUAL SECTION REGISTRATION

Each subject area of the Refresher Course is available as a stand-alone purchase; pricing for each section is based on the number of sessions:

	Member	Non-Member
Steel - 8 sessions	$360	$560
Concrete - 8 sessions	$360	$560
Bridge - 8 sessions	$360	$560
Masonry - 5 sessions	$270	$420
Wood - 6 sessions	$270	$420
Design Loads - 11 sessions	$495	$770
Geotechnical - 3 sessions	$135	$228

Contact SEAOI if you are interested in registering for one or more content areas only.

CE CREDIT

CE credit is calculated based on the time the course meets. Each class session is scheduled to offer 1.75 hours of content and certificates will be issued at the completion of each section.

Testimonials

"Just wanted to give you all a quick update that I passed the SE this October!!!! I appreciate all of your efforts in delivering a wonderful resource, and I... consider SEAoI to be a huge part of my success!"

"I'm very happy with the course. Not only did I learn a lot, it also helped me build discipline in studying and staying on track."

"This course was extremely valuable to my preparation. The instructors were very knowledgeable and always willing to help answer questions."

"All the instructors were very knowledgeable, had excellent presentation slides, and gave excellent detailed examples to really illustrate how to understand and to do calculations."

ENGINEERS AT GROUND ZERO (September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

engineers at ground zero

Engineers at Ground Zero: A Screening & Conversation

When the Twin Towers fell, the world watched first responders run toward danger. What most people never saw were the structural engineers working alongside them – assessing collapsed and compromised structures in real time, keeping rescue crews safe, and racing to stop the Hudson River from flooding the entire NYC subway system.

Engineers at Ground Zero tells that story for the first time. Featuring firsthand accounts from the engineers and first responders who lived it, along with never-before-seen archival photos and footage, this documentary is a powerful look at how 9/11 reshaped building design and emergency response – and a story our profession owes to the next generation.

Join SEAOI for a special screening, followed by a live Q&A with a Founding Member of the Structural Engineers Association of New York, the very organization whose members are featured in this film.

The events of September 11, 2001, changed the world – and the AEC industry – forever. Structural engineers, architects, contractors, trade partners, material suppliers, and friends are all welcome.

Event Details

Date: September 24, 2026
Social Hour: 5:00 PM | Screening: 6:00 PM
Location: AON Building - 200 East Randolph Street - Chicago, IL
Runtime: 1 Hour + Q&A
RSVP by: September 22, 2026

Upon arrival: Check in at the security desk, inform you are here for an event in the auditorium.

Registration

Attendee - $25.00

Sponsor - $250.00 (includes 4 tickets + your company logo in all future marketing)

All proceeds will be donated to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

MEET YOUR PRESENTER

Edward M. DePaola, PE, SECB, F.SEI
President & CEO

Severud Associates Consulting Engineers, PC

Ed DePaola, PE is President and CEO of Severud Associates Consulting Engineers PC, New York. He is licensed in 21 states, and a member of numerous professional organizations including The American Concrete Institute (ACI), The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC).

He is a past President and Founding Member of the Structural Engineers Association of New York (SEAoNY), an ex-member of the Board of Governors of the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI), a director on the Board of Directors of the Structural Engineering Certification Board (SECB), the past chair of the Structural Engineering Institute Futures Fund (SEIFF), and a Life Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

In 2023, he was awarded the Homer Gage Balcom Award from the ASCE Met Section, and the ASCE OPAL Award for Design.

He received a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, and his Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall School of Law. In March of 2012, he was made a Fellow of The Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE.

Over the past 40 years at Severud, he has designed numerous projects including high-rise buildings, long-span facilities and special structures requiring innovative structural solutions. His structural designs include the Jeppesen Terminal Roof and Glass Enclosure Structures of the Denver International Airport and the American Airlines Terminal at JFK International Airport. He was the principal-in-charge of the “Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park”, formerly the second tallest building in NYC and the first high-rise office structure in the world to receive a LEED Platinum rating.

His current projects include the recently completed One Vanderbilt Avenue and the new headquarters building for JP Morgan Chase at 270 Park Avenue.

Ed will join us after the screening for a live Q&A – a rare chance to hear directly from someone with firsthand ties to the community this film honors.

Bridging the Gap: Redefining Rebar performance with Textured Epoxy Coating (September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Bridging the Gap: Redefining Rebar performance with Textured Epoxy Coating

Textured Epoxy Coating (TEC) is an emerging advancement in corrosion-resistant reinforcing steel technology for concrete bridges, combining enhanced durability with superior steel-to-concrete bond performance. Defined in the recently published ASTM A1124 standard, TEC utilizes a dual-stage fusion-bonded epoxy process in which a textured outer layer is applied over a chemically active ASTM A775-compliant base coat, creating a monolithic, two-layer coating system. Unlike conventional epoxy-coated rebar (ECR), TEC restores surface roughness and bond characteristics comparable to uncoated steel while maintaining the corrosion protection benefits of epoxy.

Research conducted by the University of Kansas, the University of Illinois, Kansas University, and other institutions has demonstrated that TEC can reduce splice and development lengths, minimize surface cracking, improve damage tolerance, and enhance long-term structural performance. TEC also supports sustainability objectives through the incorporation of repurposed materials and compatibility with alternative cementitious systems. Laboratory and field evaluations, including ASTM A944 bond testing, durability assessments, and chloride permeability studies, indicate that TEC can extend service life, reduce maintenance requirements, and lower lifecycle costs for bridge infrastructure. With state transportation agencies already evaluating its use, TEC has the potential to significantly influence future bridge reinforcement standards by delivering improved durability, resilience, and structural efficiency. With agencies like IL-DOT already exploring adoption, TEC is positioned to reshape standard practices in bridge reinforcement design.

Learning Objectives

- Introduction to TEC and ASTM A1124
- Know an overview of TEC Technology, its development, and the scope of the new 1124 specification.
- Understand Improve Bond Strength compared to traditional Green ASTM A775 ECR, and how TEC restores surface texture with an enhanced bond strength level comparable to that of uncoated black bar; Reducing development length, lowering reinforcement congestion reducing construction and maintenance costs.
- Understand sustainability with the use of upcycled materials in TEC, its compatibility with emerging concrete technologies, and growing interest from DOTs on future projects.

1.0 CE Credit

Registration

This is a virtual event on Zoom. All registrants MUST have a free Zoom account to access the webinar and must register with Zoom to receive the link.

Event registration closes 30 minutes before the webinar starts.

Members: $60

Nonmembers: $85

Current Members of SEAs other than Illinois are always given SEAOI member rates. You will be asked for the state SEA you are a member of at registration.

About the presenters

Dr. Jigar Mistry
Global Marketing Director, Sherwin-Williams

Dr. Jigar Mistry is the Global Marketing Director for Functional Coatings segment within Protective & Marine Coatings division of The Sherwin-Williams Company. In this role, he oversees the market for both and powder and liquid coating technologies pertaining to subsegments that include oil & gas transmission, carbon capture, water pipelines, etc. Jigar has a Doctorate degree in Chemistry (Polymers & Coatings) from Missouri Univ. of Science & Technology-USA, and about 20 years of research and technology expertise in industrial coatings development and corrosion protection. Jigar is based out of Minneapolis and passionate about new technology, nature, sports, travel and corrosion protection.

Anthony J Del Percio
Sales Manager – Rebar, Valve, and Traffic Markings Business , Sherwin-Williams

Anthony Del Percio has over 37 years of coatings experience and is the Sales Manager – Rebar, Valve, and Traffic Markings Businesses in Sherwin Williams Protective & Marine Coatings division. He is a member of multiple coatings societies, including EIG, CRSI, and ASTM. He has been with Sherwin Williams for 18 years and held previous sales positions in industrial coatings and protective coatings, as well as coatings development for liquid coatings. Anthony has his degree in Marketing and Business Management.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, October option (October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

There will be two training sessions, one in September and one in October. Both will cover the same material but the multiple dates are to give more options.

1) A minimum of one hour of sexual harassment prevention training.

2) A minimum of one hour of programs, courses, or activities in the area of Illinois statutes and rules that regulate professional engineers and professional engineering.

3) A minimum of one hour of programs, courses, or activities in the area of professional conduct and/or ethics.

Registration

This is a virtual event on Zoom. All registrants MUST have a free Zoom account to access the webinar and must register with Zoom to receive the link.

Event registration closes 30 minutes before the webinar starts.

Members: Free!

Nonmembers: $60

Current Members of SEAs other than Illinois are always given SEAOI member rates. You will be asked for the state SEA you are a member of at registration.

About the presenter

Adam Dasoqi, PE, SE
Senior Engineer and Associate, Walter P Moore

Ethics for Engineers 2026 (November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Ethics For Engineers

Structural engineers face ethical challenges all the time. This presentation on ethics will assist the structural engineer in learning what state laws require for ethical practice not only in Illinois but for professional engineers in Wisconsin and Indiana.

The seminar will provide 2 hours of continuing education credit. CE certificates will be emailed to participants after the course.

Course materials will be provided electronically.

This course will be recorded and all attendees will receive a copy of the recording, along with a quiz for CE credit

Registration

This is a virtual event on Zoom. All registrants MUST have a free Zoom account to access the webinar and must register with Zoom to receive the link.

Members: $60

SEA Members: $60

Nonmembers: $120

Event registration closes 30 minutes before the webinar starts.

About the Speaker

Michael Sever
Foran Glennon
A partner in the firm, Michael Sever concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, construction litigation, casualty litigation, subrogation, products liability and professional liability defense. He has represented companies and professionals in areas involving construction negligence, contract enforcement, trucking accidents, premises liability and personal injury defense. He has drafted, argued and won numerous dispositive motions in jurisdictions across the Midwest.

Michael has been honored on the Best Lawyers list since 2025 for his work in Commercial Litigation and was previously named to the organization’s Ones to Watch list in 2023 for his work in Construction Litigation.