Continuing Education Seminars
Tuesay, November 11 and Wednesday, November 12
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - CEU's 1.6(REGISTRATION: TUESDAY, 8:00 AM)
CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINAR:
Alternative Wastewater Collection and Treatment
You will walk away with an understanding of options to consider when approaching any wastewater design problem. The two-day seminar offers an introduction to low-pressure and vacuum sewer systems as well as decentralized treatment options. Discussion topics include commercially-available collection technologies, situations in which these systems are costeffective, case studies, and design problems. Treatment topics include standard septic systems, intermittent and recirculating sand filters, and emerging treatment media and technologies.
INSTRUCTOR: William Carlson, P.E., President, CTI, Inc., Fernley, NV
Mr. Carlson was deeply involved in introducing the first alternative wastewater collection and treatment systems into the state. He has designed, installed, and maintained multiple wastewater systems throughout northern Nevada. In addition to his wastewater interest, he directs a full-service engineering company actively involved in planning and engineering one of the fastest growing areas of the country.
Fee: $895M / $1,075NM / $745 Member attending Conference / $875 Non-Member attending Conference
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - CEU's 1.4
(REGISTRATION: TUESDAY, 8:00 AM)
CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINAR:
Design-Build Contracting
In the last decade, the Design-Build (DB) method of contracting has increased steadily. Between 1982 and 1998, the volume of domestic DB contracts grew from $6 billion to $56 billion. It now represents 25% of the non-residential US market, and the federal government and 38 states have authorized use of DB contracting in some form. This two-day seminar is a series of learning modules, developed to break down the DB decision-making process into its components and reassemble it into a straightforward, logical methodology to develop DB projects from the owner's standpoint, emphasizing the role of the engineer as either the owner's representative or designer-of-record on a DB project team. It will furnish insight into the process of preparing successful DB proposals in response to owner's RFP's, and how to apply DB to private commercial and public projects in light of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and recently approved state-level legislation. It will conclude by covering DB contract administration and quality management issues. The seminar will alternate between lecture/discussion periods and short, high-impact team exercises, designed to reinforce lecture learning objectives. Case studies of actual DB building and transportation projects will be used to illustrate many of the seminar's teaching points.
INSTRUCTOR: Douglas D. Gransberg, P.E., C.C.E.
Prof. Gransberg is Associate Professor of Construction Science at the University of Oklahoma. He received BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering from Oregon State University and is registered in Oklahoma, Texas, and Oregon; a Certified Cost Engineer; and a Designated Design-Build Professional. Before moving to academia, he spent 20 years in the US Army Corps of Engineers. In his final posting, he was the Europe District's Area Engineer, stationed in Ankara, Turkey, where he pioneered the use of DB to deliver facilities in remote locations. In 1997, he completed a contract with the Texas Department of Transportation to develop the documentation necessary to implement DB contracting upon legislative approval. He has been an appointed member of the Oklahoma Governor's Task Force on Construction Law since 1999 and helped draft that state's alternative project delivery legislation, which passed in 2001. He conducts alternate project delivery research, owns an active DB consulting practice, and assists DB contractors in proposal preparation, RFP interpretation, and Red Team review.
Fee: $895 M / $1,075 NM / $745 Member attending Conference / $875 Non-Member attending Conference
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - CEU's 1.4
(REGISTRATION: TUESDAY, 8:00 AM)
CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINAR:
Microtunneling
This two-day seminar offers an indepth understanding of microtunneling methods for owners, engineers, and contractors. It includes detailed discussion of investigation for and classification of soil and rock specifically as this applies to microtunneling. Operation and control, system descriptions and capabilities, equipment selection criteria, and jacking pipes and shafts for microtunneling will be covered comprehensively. All key aspects of microtunnel design, specification, pre-qualification, submittal requirements, monitoring, and project management will be discussed, along with planning and cost estimation, and risk and safety concerns. Carefully selected video presentations will be shown, and histories and case studies will be used as practical applications for group involvement and discussion. Problems and solutions in microtunneling will be discussed along with new developments and trends. Comprehensive course materials and a suggested reading list are available for attendees.
INSTRUCTOR: David Abbott, P.E.
Mr. Abbott holds a B.Eng. in Civil Engineering from Liverpool University, is Senior Consultant with Jason Consultants, and a registered professional engineer throughout Europe. He has more than 34 years experience in construction, including many years' involvement in US design and construction of microtunneling, pipejacking, tunneling, and other forms of trenchless technology, including time spent with two leading international microtunnel and tunnel equipment manufacturers in the US. His experience has covered all aspects of project development from project evaluation and feasibility study through conceptual and detailed engineering to equipment selection, project construction, and operation management. Since 1983, he has been involved in more than 350 projects in these areas. He has presented and published numerous papers and articles, and served as technical advisor on the recent ASCE Utility Tunneling Video.
Fee: $895 M / $1,075 NM $745 Member attending Conference / $875 Non-Member attending Conference
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM-CEU's 1.4
(REGISTRATION: TUESDAY, 8:00 AM)
CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINAR:
Technical Writing
Engineers claim they cannot write. Not so! Every engineer can learn logical basics: Thinking, planning, organizing, combined with common sense. You need this course if your meeting minutes missed their point · last proposal failed · letters don't fit onto one page · technical reports are too long · memos are too short · public relations items don't target readers.
This two-day hands-on workshop should have you organizing and communicating your professional ideas, getting your point on record. All participants should come with a new work-related project to develop and draft. Topics Covered: Basic ideas and their applications · Organization, research, structure, and development of any written effort · Outline evolvement · Writing techniques· Draft assignment · Draft workshop · Writing short forms · Critique and discussion.
INSTRUCTOR: M.D. Morris, P.E., F.ASCE
M.D. Morris has taught 694 writing courses to 16,000 professionals over the past 38 years. He is the editor of 97 technical books and author of four. A graduate of Cornell University, Morris is the founding Editor of the ASCE Construction Division Journal and past Chairman of ASCE's Construction Division, recipient of the 2001 Peurifoy Construction Research Award, and the Construction Writers Association 1997 Man of the Year. He has been a Visiting Professor of Communications at Columbia and Cornell Universities.
Fee: $845M / $1025 NM $695 Member attending Conference / $835 Non-Member attending Conference
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - CEU's 1.4
(REGISTRATION: TUESDAY, 8:00 AM)
CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINAR:
Techniques for the Modern Engineering Manager with Special Emphasis on Improving Interpersonal Communication
This comprehensive two-day seminar is designed to assist engineers making the transition from technical professional to management professional, as well as those already in middle or upper management who seek additional professional management training. The course will create an understanding of the basic management functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling in a team-building manner with in-depth discussion on how to coordinate, delegate, motivate, communicate, and negotiate with others to achieve desired goals. One-half day will focus on the specific communication techniques and personal behaviors that will make engineers and engineering managers more effective in relationships with fellow employees, clients, and outside members of project teams. These skills can be used to build confidence to achieve a high level of success regardless of your current role or responsibility.
INSTRUCTOR: Gary D. Bates, P.E., F.ASCE
Mr. Bates, a partner in the management consulting firm of Roenker Bates Group, is a former senior consulting and construction firm executive. Mr. Bates has managed design and construction firms and projects valued at more than $1 billion for domestic and international markets. He is known nationally for his work in partnering and team-building workshops and seminars on project management, general management, and effective communication. He is Editor Emeritus of ASCE's Journal of Management in Engineering and author of "Win-Win Negotiating," published by ASCE Press.
Fee: $845 M / $1,025 NM $695 Member attending Conference / $835 Non-Member attending Conference
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - CEU's 1.4
(REGISTRATION: TUESDAY, 8:00 AM)
CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINAR:
Structural Renovation of Buildings
As more and more buildings are being reused rather than demolished, lack of reliable knowledge on the topic of their renovation is becoming critical. This two-day seminar provides a broad overview of practical challenges that frequently arise during building renovation projects. Based on a popular book authored by the instructor, the seminar covers all major types of building materials and structural systems - steel, concrete, masonry, and wood. It examines typical renovation provisions of building codes, the issue of renovation vs. rebuilding, and the challenges of wind and seismic upgrade. Much of the discussion applies to buildings of any size and even to structures other than buildings.
For each framing material, the discussion starts with a brief overview of past construction methods, outlines typical problems, explains why they occur, and presents practical remedial solutions. Design tips, renovation details, and case studies are provided. The subjects familiar to most participants receive only a general overview, while more time is devoted to important topics less likely to be fully explored elsewhere and to those inviting controversy. Participants should leave with a sense of being able to tackle all kinds of design and construction issues related to building renovation, from evaluation of existing buildings and feasibility studies to preparation of construction documents.
INSTRUCTOR: Alexander Newman, P.E., F. ASCE
Mr. Newman is Managing Engineer in the Natick, MA, office of Exponent Failure Analysis Associates, where he is responsible for building collapse and failure investigations. For 17 years immediately prior to joining Exponent, he was Principal Structural Engineer with Maguire Group Inc., a national A/E firm. He has diverse engineering and managerial experience and has been involved with structural design of renovation projects around the country. He has authored a number of award-winning articles. His popular reference book, Structural Renovation of Buildings: Methods, Details, and Design Examples, on which this seminar is based, was published by McGraw-Hill Book Company in 2001. Additionally, he is the author of another definitive book from McGraw-Hill, Metal Building Systems: Design and Specifications. He has conducted many educational seminars around the country for design professionals, building officials, owners, and contractors on the subject of building renovations.
Fee: $995 M / $1,175 NM $825 Member attending Conference / $955 Non-Member attending Conference
