Re-Engineering Retirement Income
2017-03-23 07:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
an ESWP Program Event
This topic focuses on the current retirement crises, analyzing the current risks involved in traditional income planning and how new strategies can be implemented to re-engineer retirement income for certainty. Matthew Kelly is the Regional Vice President of Retirement for Guardian Investments. He serves PA, OH, WV and MI. During his accomplished 15 year career he has become an experienced speaker on Retirement Planning, holds a Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) designation and is a TRIPLE Integrity Award Winner for Guardian Investments.
Registration and Networking – 11:30 AM
Lunch – 12 Noon
Program to follow

Your Board Serves You
2017-03-28 07:30 - 09:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
Lunch with your board members serving you. Bob Czerniewski of Mascaro and Jennifer Nolan-Kremm of AECOM are up next in March.
Make your reservation by email with how many guests and what time you prefer, 11:30am-1:30pm.

Women's Roundtable Luncheon
2017-03-30 07:30 - 10:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
With guest speaker, Vivien Li, of Riverlife, and moderator Amy Veltri of NGE. The next installment of ESWP’s Women’s Roundtable lunch promises to be another winner!
Mark your calendar now to hear Vivien and Amy! Even though we call it the Women’s Roundtable, this event is open to men and women!
Registration and Networking – 11:30 AM; Lunch – 12 Noon; Program to follow.
ESWP, WTS, and SWE members at $20 per person, Non-Members at $25 per person, Government and Student Members at $15 per person.

SMPS HEARTLAND REGIONAL CONFERENCE 2017
2017-04-05 04:00 - 2017-04-07 13:00 | Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Still time to submit for the the Pinnacle Awards! Also, save $50 off the regular Registration Fee between now and January 31, 2017!
For more information and registration, click here!

Work, Life, Balance Event
2017-04-06 13:00 - 15:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED!

The Board Serves You!
2017-04-18 07:30 - 10:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Come in for lunch with your board members, David Borneman and Tammi Halapin serving it up this month.
Make your reservation by email with how many guests and what time you prefer, 11:30am-1:30pm.

ESWP Program: The Future of Autonomous Vehicles
2017-04-25 07:30 - 10:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The future of the autonomous vehicle is nearer than most people realize. Every day our local news reports on developments in this dynamic industry, but with so many issues to contend with, where will it all go? Join us on April 25 to hear from a panel of experts as we try to address some of these concerns. Included are:
Roger Cohen, PennDOT’s Director of Policy and Co-Chair of the Secretary of Transportation’s Autonomous Vehicle Task Force; “Key Issues Facing the Development of Autonomous Vehicles in Pennsylvania”
Roger Cohen has been PennDOT Policy Director since July, 2015. As Policy Director, Roger advises Transportation Secretary Leslie S. Richards on all matters affecting transportation policy within the Department and the Commonwealth. He is directly responsible for serving as the Department’s liaison with the Governor’s Office and other Commonwealth agencies on policy and regulatory matters. He serves as co-chair of the Pennsylvania Autonomous Vehicle Policy Taskforce. His other principal areas of policy focus have been improving pedestrian safety and reducing the climate impacts of the transportation system.

Dan Cessna, P.E., District Executive, PennDOT District 11-0, “Local Implementation and Infrastructure Impacts
Daniel Cessna, P.E., is responsible for overseeing all transportation planning, design, construction, and maintenance for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 11-0, serving the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, consisting of 2,557 miles of roads, 1,806 bridges, and four tunnels. As District Executive, he oversees 790 employees in Allegheny, Beaver, and Lawrence Counties and a $450 million annual budget. Dan also served on the Secretary of Transportation’s Autonomous Vehicle Task Force.

Sean Luther, Executive Director, Envision Pittsburgh, “Urban Planning Considerations”
Sean Luther is responsible for managing Envision Downtown – a public private partnership created by City of Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and the PDP to craft a 21st century vision for the sustainable and efficiency development of a Downtown for all. Envision leverages a robust data development program to implement a series of short-term, accelerated infrastructure projects with the goal of informing longer-term transformative changes to the City’s mobility networks.

Craig Shuey, COO, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, “Smart Belt Task Force”
Craig Shuey joined the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission as Government Affairs Director in August 2009 after 15 years with the Pennsylvania Senate. In January 2011, the Commission appointed Craig as the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Craig is responsible for oversight, management and planning for the day-to-day operation of the 552miles of Turnpike, more than 2,000 employees and multiple facilities including 65 toll-collection facilities, 27 maintenance facilities and 17 service plazas. The Chief Operating Officer has direct oversight of several departments including: Traffic Engineering and Operations, Maintenance, Toll Collection, Policy and External Affairs, Human Resources and Legislative Affairs. Craig represents the Commission on the EZ-Pass Group and the multi-state cooperative effort on advanced vehicle system research, known as Smart Belt.

11:30 am arrival & registration
12:00 noon luncheon service
Panel discussion to follow

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Women's Forum
2017-04-27 10:00 - 12:00 | The Chadwick, 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
Registration is closed for this event. No walk-ins will be allowed.

ASCE/EWRI Tech Talk Event
2017-05-04 13:30 - 16:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
With Sean Luther, Executive Director of Envision Downtown
Sean C. Luther is the executive director of Envision Downtown – a public private partnership created by City of Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership to craft a 21st century vision for the sustainable and efficiency development of a Downtown for all. Mr. Luther oversees efforts to design and implement short-term, accelerated mobility infrastructure projects in Downtown with the goal of informing longer-term transformational changes to Pittsburgh’s mobility networks.
Cities across the country, including Pittsburgh, are leading a new approach to building, maintaining and modifying urban roadways. The “complete streets” approach integrates advanced pedestrian, bicycle and transit infrastructure, alongside conventional motor vehicle traffic, with the goal of providing safe streets for everyone. This presentation will define complete streets using Envision Downtown’s recent work, review technical resources for complete street design, and provide an update on the City’s Complete Streets Policy.

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Young Member Social
2017-05-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Mario’s East Side Saloon, 5442 Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, United States

Procurement Management
2017-05-17 07:30 - 10:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
An ESWP Lunch Program (pdf version)
ESWP will present a panel of experts on procurement management. Owners (private & public), government agencies, contractors, project managers, purchasing managers, and the engineering, architecture and construction community at large will all benefit!

How procurement ties into the construction phase
Procurement’s Role in a Successful Project: The Essential Elements
What happens when procurement is late and/or not properly managed

Panelists include:

Dave Scotti/Scotti Law Group : What happens when procurement is late and/or not properly managed
Ed Ruane/Fluor (retired): Procurement’s role in a successful project – academic/theoretical framework
Michael Roarty/PJ Dick: How procurement ties into the construction phase

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The Board Serves You!
2017-05-23 07:30 - 09:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Or make your reservation by email with how many guests and what time you prefer, 11:30am-1:30pm.

ESWP Night at PNC Park
2017-06-14 13:30 - 17:00 | SMS Group Parking Lot, 100 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Tailgate Party & Baseball Game
5:30 PM Tailgate Party; 7:05 PM Game Time
Join fellow ESWP members and friends for a night at the “old ballyard” at ESWP’s “Night at PNC Park”. Enjoy Reserved seating and watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Colorado Rockies.
The package price of $40.00 per person includes
• Free, private-lot reserved parking, courtesy of SMS Group, at their North Shore office parking lot…only a city-block walk to the entrance of PNC Park (100 Isabella Street)
• ESWP-catered pre-game tailgate party buffet
• Group seating at PNC Park (tickets presented at tailgate party)
• Raffle Prizes
pdf version of flyer

Limited number of tickets available, so make your reservations below!

The Board Serves You
2017-06-27 07:30 - 09:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Save the date now for lunch and enjoy the exquisite service provided by members of the ESWP Board.
Directors Robert Roell and Chris Hill are “waiting” to serve on Tuesday, June 27 from 11:30 A.M. until 1:30 P.M.
Reservations are required and can be made here. Please include name, time and # of guests.

Women's Roundtable Luncheon
2017-06-28 07:30 - 10:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
ECONOMIC, WORKFORCE, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
A panel discussion featuring….

Sandie Egley, Chair of Beaver County Board of Commissioners
Leslie Osche, Chair of Butler County Board of Commissioners
Gina Cerilli, Chair of Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners

and hosted by Jon Delano, Money & Politics Editor for KDKA-TV!

11:30 Registration & Networking; 12:00 Noon Lunch; Discussion to follow
Open to members and non-members! Men and women, engineers and “non-engineers” are welcome!

The Board Serves You
2017-07-19 07:30 - 09:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Or send an email with time and number of guests! See you then.

ESWP Golf Outing
2017-07-31 07:00 - 15:30 | Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Road, Butler, PA, 16002, United States
Join us at the 2017 ESWP Annual Golf Outing as we return to Butler Country Club, and help raise funds to support ESWP’s Student Outreach Activities! This is a great day of golf, and fellowship for all who participate! Through your participation, you demonstrate your support of ESWP’s initiative of engineering “the next generation” to ensure a vibrant profession into the future.
Team and individual prizes are awarded for golf, as well as door prizes presented in a raffle; almost everyone is a winner.

Registration fee includes:
Luncheon Buffet, Driving Range, Greens Fee & Cart, On-Course Refreshments, Locker Room Use, Gratuities, Dinner Buffet, and Entry in the Raffle Drawing.
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PDH Boot Camp
2017-08-24 04:00 - 13:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
The Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania (ESWP) and the American Society of Civil Engineers Pittsburgh Section (ASCE) is pleased to present our “PDH Boot Camp” on Thursday, August 24, 2017.
The PA P.E . License Renewal Date is September 30, 2017 – do you have your 24 PDHs?
More information, Technical Program and Registration can be found here,
(pdf version of registration form)

ESWP's YMF Summer Social
2017-08-25 13:00 - 15:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Purchase your tickets below! and please enter attendee names in ‘comments field’ on checkout page.

Bus Rapid Transit Presentation
2017-09-13 07:30 - 10:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Bus Rapid Transit Presentation; an ESWP Program Lunch
Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, the Port Authority of Allegheny County, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority are jointly planning for a Bus Rapid Transit project in the corridor between the second and third largest job centers in Pennsylvania – Downtown Pittsburgh and the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh. There will be an overview of planning, alternatives analysis, and outreach for this project to date in addition to an overview of what makes Bus Rapid Transit successful in other cities and what it could do for the Pittsburgh region.
Presented by: Amy Silbermann, AICP, LEED AP, Port Authority of Allegheny County and Justin Miller, AICP, City of Pittsburgh

Registration and networking – 11:30 am
Lunch – 12:00 noon followed by presentation

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Annual YMF Pirates Outing & Tailgate
2017-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | PNC Park, 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
The YMF will be hosting the annual Pirates Outing and Tailgate on Friday September, 22nd, 2017 vs. the St. Louis Cardinals. The tailgate will begin at approximately 5pm in the Gold 1 Surface Parking Lot (we will notify attendees of specifics on the day of the event). Members will then head to the game, where they will be seated in a block of seats in the Grandstands of PNC Park (Section 319). These seats provide a bird’s-eye view of the entire field and a picture perfect view of downtown Pittsburgh across the river.
The YMF will be providing food for appetizers and the main meal, including burgers, hot dogs, and sides. We kindly ask that our members bring desserts or any extra snacks to share. Additionally, this event is BYOB.
The total price of $30/ticket for YMF Members and friends, and $25/ticket for students includes the game ticket, an adjustable replica Pirates hat, and food provided at the tailgate prior to the game.
PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS BY SEPTEMBER 15TH 22ND AT THIS LINK!

For questions or additional information, contact Greg Holbrook.

FHWA Update
2017-09-26 13:30 - 16:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
FHWA Update: Regulation and Policy Updates, Frequent FHWA Comments and More
Sponsored by WTS and ESWP
With Guest Speaker Camille Otto, Environmental Program Manager for Federal Highway Administration, Harrisburg PA
Cami will discuss Fixing America’s Surface Transportation or “FAST” Act changes to policy and regulations, from the latest Executive Order on Environmental Reviews to updates on Section 4(f). FHWA has also developed a list of frequent comments made on documents they review, which will be shared to give preparers the “inside track” on what FHWA is looking for (or not looking for) on document submissions. Plenty of time will be left for questions. Consider this a perfect opportunity to ask FHWA what you’ve always wanted to know.

Happy “Hour”: 5-30-6:15 PM
Dinner: 6:15 – 7:00 PM
Presentation: 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Great and timely event for changes related to federal review of transportation projects across Pennsylvania. Hope to see you there.
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The Board Serves You!
2017-09-29 07:30 - 09:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Pittsburgh Chemical Day
2017-10-02 - 2017-10-03 | Heinz Field, 1000 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Our mission is to highlight Pittsburgh as a chemical industry center and to provide a premier, one-day forum for idea sharing and for insight into current key issues affecting the chemical industry. Our focus is to deliver an exceptional value to sales, marketing, purchasing and other industry professionals.

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ESWP YMF Financial Program
2017-10-10 13:30 - 15:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
This event has been postponed and please check back for updates on a new date.

Allegheny County Airport Authority Luncheon
2017-10-24 07:30 - 10:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join ACTA and ESWP as we present a luncheon program with Christina Cassotis, Chief Executive Officer of the Allegheny County Airport Authority.
Location: Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania
11:30 am Registration
12 noon Lunch is served with Program to follow

This event has sold the maximum number of tickets, please email here to be added to our wait list!

Sponsorship Opportunities available! Send an email to request information.

PSPE Dinner Meeting
2017-10-26 14:00 - 16:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project
A presentation on the project by Ms. Amy Silbermann of the Port Authority and Mr. Justin Miller from the City of Pittsburgh. The BRT project intends to link a roughly 2-mile stretch between downtown and Oakland. Often called “light rail on wheels,” BRT is intended to give a subway-like ride, use buses that operate in a dedicated lane, and make fewer stops than regular buses.
By attending this presentation, you will earn one (1) PDH!
Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers and The Three Rivers Chapter of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA).

Click here to make your reservation!

EPIC 2017
2017-11-13 03:00 - 2017-11-14 12:00 | PA
Electric Power Industry Conference

The Electric Power Industry Conference at the Swanson School of Engineering continues to lead the way in exploring energy production and delivery potential.
Click here for all the information.

Women's Forum
2017-11-30 09:00 - 11:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Women in all stages of their careers are encouraged to attend.
The Forum will include female leaders in the A/E/C industry and will encourage an interactive, “Town Hall” discussion.

Karina Ricks, Director, Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, City of Pittsburgh

Judi Andersen, MBA, PE, Assistant Vice President, WSP

Massy Paul, President, Monaloh Basin Engineers

Ngani Ndimbie, MS Candidate, CMU Public Policy and Management & Traffic21’s Women in Intelligent Transportation Fellow

Moderator: Cheryl Moon-Sirianni, PE, District Executive, PennDOT District 11-0

New: We will be CELEBRATING women’s accomplishments at this forum. Please send a few lines on success stories or personal accomplishments (yourself or colleagues) in advance to Masha Rowley. We look forward to sharing career path updates, new initiatives, life events, etc. with the group!
Due to the limited venue capacity and the women-issue focus of the panel, this event will be Women-Only.

ESWP Member's Holiday Luncheon
2017-12-20 06:30 - 08:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The ESWP Holiday Luncheon is a tradition that members look forward to all year long.
This is a great chance to bring clients, associates, support staff, friends and family to your ESWP. Enjoy great food, live entertainment and camaraderie… mingle with old friends and make new ones.

Please consider making a donation to our “Chinese Auction” prize table. It’s new this year, and done in the spirit of giving…all donations from tickets sold at the auction will be given to our local food bank to help those who may need some assistance to enjoy their holidays. Suggested donations for our Chinese Auction include gift cards, sporting event tickets, or sports memorabilia. Please email us at d.teorsky@eswp.com or contact the ESWP at 412-261-0710, ext. 10 with any questions, concerns, or to make a contribution.

Some of the prizes donated…..
$100 Walmart Gift Card, courtesy of Novel Geo-Environmental, LLC (NGE)
4 Tickets to Pitt/Miami basketball game (Dec. 30), courtesy of Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
$50 Gift Certificate to Dick’s Sporting Goods, courtesy of Michael Baker International
Southern Tier Gift Baskets, courtesy of Southern Tier Brewing Company
Bed and Breakfast Package, courtesy of Omni William Penn Hotel
Pittsburgh Penguins Gift Baskets, courtesy of Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale
$50 Home Depot Gift Card and a Nicholson Lego Drill Rig, Courtesy of Nicholson Construction
$50 Amazon Gift Card, courtesy of Menard Group USA

The buffet menu….
Jerk Chicken with Plantains and Pineapple
Salmon with Lobster Cream Sauce
Green Beans with Cranberries, Candied Walnuts and Goat Cheese
Scalloped Potatoes
Stuffed Cabbages
Rice Pilaf
Rigatoni with Sausage, Bacon & Tomato Basil Cream Sauce
Carving Station with Roast Beef and Turkey

Reservations are required and can be made below.
Regular Dining Room Service not available on this date
