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INSTRUCTORS:
Omar Rodriguez, Assoc. DIBA, PE
Carolyn Bonaventura, DBIA
Nick Lewis, PE, PMP, Assoc. DBIA, ENV SP
Purpose and Background
These presentations were recorded at the UESI Pipelines 2025 Conference.
The LaSalle Street Drainage Improvements Design Build Case Study (27 minutes)
This presentation highlights the design-build delivery of a critical urban drainage improvement project along LaSalle Street. The project was initiated to address chronic flooding issues and required innovative engineering approaches to manage stormwater in a dense, built-up environment. The team navigated challenges such as limited right-of-way, coordination with utility providers, and maintaining access for local residents and businesses. Presenters will discuss how design-build delivery allowed for enhanced collaboration, schedule acceleration, and adaptive solutions during construction. The case study also emphasizes the integration of hydraulic modeling, constructability reviews, and cost-effective design modifications. By showcasing lessons learned, the project provides valuable insights into managing risk, improving resiliency, and delivering effective drainage solutions under constrained urban conditions.
Threading the Needle: Building Dual 42" Mains in Becks Run Road to Keep Pittsburgh's Water On (27 minutes)
This session examines the installation of dual 42-inch transmission mains along Becks Run Road, a critical water supply corridor for Pittsburgh. The project was essential to ensuring uninterrupted water service while replacing aging infrastructure in a corridor with steep topography, narrow right-of-way, and significant utility congestion. Engineers and contractors employed innovative sequencing, traffic management strategies, and complex utility relocations to “thread the needle” between existing constraints. The presentation will highlight design considerations for large-diameter mains, coordination with multiple stakeholders, and strategies used to minimize community disruption during construction. Lessons learned from this project underscore how careful planning and adaptive construction techniques can ensure reliable water delivery in challenging urban corridors.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe how design-build delivery methods can accelerate drainage improvement projects in dense urban areas.
- Explain the key design and construction challenges associated with implementing stormwater solutions in limited right-of-way conditions.
- Identify the engineering and construction challenges of installing large-diameter transmission mains in constrained corridors.
- Discuss strategies for maintaining water service, traffic flow, and community access during complex pipeline replacement projects.
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-test assessment (true-false, multiple choice, and/or fill in the blank questions).
Who Should Attend?
- Utility and Pipeline Engineers
- Design and Consulting Engineers
- Construction Contractors
- Project Managers
- Academic and Professional Researchers
- Early Career and Pipeline Professionals
How to Earn Your CEUs/PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion
To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 1 year of purchasing the course.
How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?
1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]