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ALCOSAN's Clean Water Plan Update It has been estimated that nine (9) billion gallons of overflow enter our rivers and streams during heavy rain and snow melt events. ALCOSAN’s Clean Water Plan (CWP) will reduce the overflow by approximately seven (7) billion gallons.  The four components of the CWP are preventing excess water from entering the sewer system, increasing conveyance capacity, regionalizing multi-municipal sewers, and expanding the wastewater treatment plant.  This webinar will provide an update on the work associated…

Steel Castings for Enhanced Performance and Economy in Steel Bridges Presented by Carlos de Oliveira, MASc., P.Eng., President & CEO, Cast Connex Corporation This presentation will provide an introduction to casting manufacturing and its application in structural engineering and steel construction and will explain how cast steel nodes can be used to improve the overall structural efficiency and performance of bridge structures.  Specific attention will be given to how the use of cast steel nodes can reduce overall tonnage, reduce…

The Virtual SPEO Opportunities Forum will be held on Tuesday, February 2nd at 8 a.m. Representatives from local and state agencies will discuss scheduled projects and forecasted procurements with SPEO members. Agencies invited to present include: Allegheny County Airport Authority Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) Allegheny County Department of Economic Development Allegheny County Department of Public Works Army Corps of Engineering Pennsylvania American Water (PAWC) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Dist. 11-0 Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) Port Authority…

The PSPE Review and Refresher Courses has proven very beneficial in preparing young engineers for professional registration in our area. The PE Exam date for this spring is Friday, April 23, 2021. Civil PE Review: The PE exam review course helps exam applicants prepare for the Civil PE exam. The topics are taught by professional engineers who have both industry and teaching experience. The review course consists of 30 hours of lectures covering the common topics of both the breadth and depth…

Rehabilitation of the 9th Street Bridge Project (Rachel Carson Bridge) For almost 100 years Allegheny County Department of Public Works’ 9th Street Bridge has spanned the Allegheny River with its Sisters, the 6th and 7th Street Bridges.  In 2018 the County, began a challenging preservation effort of this iconic bridge that concluded in a successful reopening in November 2020.   This presentation will encompass the history, the distinctive design, and the rehabilitation phases from design to construction required to sustain this…

Introduction to the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute Speaker:  Matt Rosenberger - Membership Director, ARM Institute Where:  Virtual Event  -  Zoom Link Cost:  Free RSVP:  Please RSVP to PittsburghISA@gmail.com