Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania

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November 2, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Navigating the Complexities of Utility Projects: 3-Part Series

The Engineers Society of Western Pennsylvania (ESWP), in partnership with CAWP is offering a 3-part series to equip contractors, engineers, and owner agencies with necessary information for working around underground utilities.Ā  These seminars are geared towards making each responsible party more knowledgeable on PA ā€˜dig laws’, how to make informed and safe decisions, and be more efficient in the process. This series is being offered both in-person and virtually.Ā  Attendees will earn two Professional Development Hours (PDH) per session.

Ā Part 1: PA One Call Law — Wednesday, Sept 28; Ā 8 am to 10 am

  • Review the state’s Underground Utility Line Protection Act – Act 287
  • Learn responsibilities of the excavator, designer, facility owner, and project owner
  • What are tickets, dig dates, tolerance zone,
  • New enforcement and fine structure

Part 2: Utility Strikes – Wednesday, Oct 19; Ā 8 am to 10 am

  • Utility Damage Investigations – how to gather and document information
  • Reporting – how and when to file an alleged violation report and to whom
  • PUC Damage Prevention Committee – how to respond to violation report letters
  • Demonstrations with utility hit kit in the classroom

Part 3: Complex Projects — Wednesday, Nov 2; 8 am to 10 am

  • What is a complex project designation and how can it benefit your project
  • How to determine if the project can be classified as complex
  • How to place a complex project notification
  • Required planning meetings and timeframes

 

Who should attend:Ā  Seminars are geared towards a broad audience of contractors, engineering firms, and owner agencies.Ā  Anyone with responsibilities of utilities, either in the field or with office oversight.

Location: Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  CAWP, 800 Cranberry Woods Drive, Suite 110, Cranberry Township, PA 16066Ā  –Ā  Option to attend virtual is also available, select during registration.

Presenter: Ā Ā Ā Ā  Armando Ferri of Sicavo Consulting is a contractor/consultant, serves on PUC Damage Prevention & CAWP Safety Committees, & Pa One Call Board.

Cost:Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā $25 for an individual session (in person or virtual). Virtual sessions will be presented on Zoom – links will be sent one business day prior.

Register:Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Below.Ā  If you have questions, call Jason Koss at CAWP at (412) 343-8000.

 

 

Details

Date:
November 2, 2022
Time:
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Organizers

ESWP
CAWP

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CAWP
800 Cranberry Woods Drive, Suite 110
Cranberry Township, PA 16066 United States
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