International Water Conference®
2021-11-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, United States
The IWC presents the latest in scientific advances and practical applications in this field, cutting across a wide range of industries, technologies and functional areas. As the preeminent international technical forum in the field, the IWC brings together end users, researchers, practicing engineers, managers, educators, suppliers and contractors.
It is dedicated to advancing new developments in the treatment, use and reuse of water for industrial and other engineering purposes. Attendees come to learn unbiased details about the latest applications available in the industry, get educated on current technology and hold wide ranging discussions with their peers active in water treatment.

IBC Technical Program Committee
2021-11-15 11:30 - 16:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
IBC Technical Program Committee Meeting

An ESWP Program Committee Webinar - with the PWSA
2021-11-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Join us for our next Webinar with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority
Presented by Barry King, PE, PMP and Sarah Bolenbaugh, PE
The Water Reliability Plan:
Pittsburgh’s Blueprint for ensuring High Quality Water Infrastructure for Future Generations Securing, Renewing, and Rebuilding Key Water Production and Distribution System Components

Free to ESWP Members, all others $20 and Government employees $15
Earn one PDH! (Certificates will be emailed a couple of days after the event)
Streamed via Microsoft Teams (login information will be sent by email the day before)

ESWP Members Holiday Open House
2021-12-01 17:00 - 19:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The ESWP Members Holiday Open House

For this event, you must be a member of ESWP, not an employee of a corporate member firm!

Non-members and their guests welcome, at $35 per

SPEO Holiday Breakfast
2021-12-07 08:00 - 09:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Please join us for our annual holiday breakfast meeting. This event will provide an opportunity for our Mentor, Protégé, and Associate members to network with others and celebrate the season!
This event is open to all current SPEO Members, but due to capacity limitations, attendance is limited to 2 attendees per member company and will be capped at 55 attendees so please REGISTER EARLY!
Note: This meeting will take the place of the traditional monthly meeting held on the 3rd Tuesday.

In the spirit of the season, we will also be collecting donations for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank online and at the event to help those who may be experiencing food insecurity. Donations can be made online or brought to the breakfast. To donate by credit card online, visit: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/speovfd/. If writing a check, please make payable to “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” and bring to the event. For every $1 donated, the Food Bank can provide up to 5 meals for the children, families and seniors they serve across Southwestern PA.

CAWP Construction Safety Training
2021-12-13 10:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
Virtual Trenching & Excavation Hazards in Construction Safety Training (pdf brochure)
AGC of America, supported by a Susan Harwood Federal Training Grant, is pleased to offer four one-day virtual Trenching & Excavation Hazards in Construction safety trainings based on OSHA standards and best practices to answer the need for quality training within the industry.
Why is Training Needed:
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), from 2015 to 2018, there were 103 trenching & excavation-related deaths, an average of 25 per year. Also, OSHA reported that from 2013 to 2017, there were 156 incidents in the construction industry. Moreover, between October 2018 and September 2019, there were 1,499 citations and over $7,000,000 in penalties issued to contractors for failing to meet their compliance obligations under Subpart P (Excavations).
Topics Covered:

Injury, Illness, and fatality statistics and frequently cited standards
Common hazards, protective systems, and utilities protection
Soil testing and classification
Review of the agency priority goal and much more…

Upcoming Classes:

December 9th @ 10 AM – 6 PM
December 10th @ 10 AM – 6 PM
December 13th @ 10 AM – 6 PM
December 14th @ 10 AM – 6 PM

Classes will be delivered virtually via Zoom Meetings and attendees will earn a digital certificate and continuing education credits (0.8 IACET CEUs).
Register: Click HERE to access the course; You will be emailed a Zoom meeting link closer to the training date you select.
Cost: Free to all participants

An ESWP Program Committee Webinar: Construction Law
2021-12-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Event
Join us for our next ESWP sponsored webinar on Construction Law!

Presented by: David A. Scotti, Esq. and Joseph A. Hrabik, P.E., Esq.
Part 1: HOT TOPICS IN CONSTRUCTION LAW

Reviewing and drafting contracts in the Age of COVID;
The Power/Danger of the Prompt Payment Statutes and understanding the importance of Contract Dispute Resolution Provisions.

Part 2: CONDOMINIUM FOUNDATION AND STRUCTURAL FAILURE

Avoiding Catastrophic Failure

Construction Statute of Repose
Review of Construction Records
Geotechnical Engineering Investigation and Recommendations.
Design Drawings and Specs to Stabilize Building using Micro-Piles.
Cost Estimates/Bids from Multiple Contractors.
Construction Inspection
Settlement Offers from Developer

Streamed via Microsoft Teams, link will be emailed the day before event. REGISTER NOW

ESWP Members' Holiday Buffet
2021-12-17 11:30 - 13:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join your fellow ESWP Members; bring your guests and clients, to our holiday buffet!
Make your reservations below…..

IBC Webinar Series
2022-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
“Best of IBC” Webinar Series
The Best of IBC Webinar Series is a great way to preview the high quality technical content presented at the International Bridge Conference®.

Attendees can earn 1 pdh credit!
Virtual webinars are FREE to attend, but registration is required for pdh certification.

Topic: Rehabilitation, Part 1
IBC 21-14: Partial Steel Girder Replacement Due to Repeated Impact Damage and Use of Instrumentation to Monitor Effectiveness of Repair
Laura Magoon, P.E. and Christopher Kijak, P.E., RK&K, Baltimore, MD; David Barrett, Modjeski and Masters, Inc, Mechanicsburg, PA; Tekeste Amare, P.E., Maryland Transportation Authority, Baltimore, MD
The exterior steel girder of a 2-span continuous unit on a bridge over I-695 suffered repeated over-height vehicle impact damage. Heat straightening was ruled out and an alternate repair was provided to replace a portion of the damaged girder with a shallower section to provide additional clearance. Instrumentation indicated some permanent redistribution of the dead loads, with the live load properly distributed. This topic covers repair procedures and lessons learned to ensure proper load distribution.
IBC 21-18: Innovative Design Applications: 31st Street NW Bridge over C&O Canal, Washington, DC
Bradford Shaffer, Jason Bortz, Thomas Trapnell, and Elliott Mandell, AECOM, Arlington, VA; Mark Clabaugh, District DOT, Washington, DC
Replacement of 31st Street NW Bridge over the C&O Canal in Historic Georgetown had a multitude of unique constraints and stakeholder expectations as well as unknown challenges that were discovered during construction. This single span steel girder bridge on integral abutments was the 3rd bridge to span this location over the last 150 years.
The existing structure was supported by abutments founded on the historic canal walls of the C&O Canal, and a cast iron pier. Due to the age of the existing structure and canal, as-built information was minimal and an assessment determined the pier was no longer structurally viable; however, the substructure units were determined to be historically significant and required to be maintained in their current location. Preserving the historic elements required a single span structure, with the new abutments placed behind the canal walls and the rehabilitated pier serving as an architectural element only.
While designing a single 51’ span steel girder bridge is not typically challenging, the structural depth was severely restricted to 26” to maintain both the vertical clearance required below for safe passage of the tourist barge below and the vertical profile of the roadway. 31st Street is also a major utility corridor which required that 49 utility lines be maintained in place, most with uninterrupted service, as part of the bridge replacement.
Findings during construction led to value engineering using micropiles for the foundations as well as revising the deck to lightweight concrete to accommodate changes in construction staging and schedule.

Future City Regional Competition
2022-01-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Future City Regional Competition
The competition is virtual this year with many area schools participating.

ESWP Program Committee presents
2022-02-02 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event
Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
Click here to register for the next session
a 10 Part Webinar Series, each Wednesday beginning February 2, 2022 at 8AM

One hour per session, pick and choose by topic @ $30 each or the entire series for $250, ($50 discount)
Students can register for free. Choose Student Registration in payment option

Scroll down to Register!

Talent / Relationship Management (2/2/22)

Identifying Talent Resources

Internal
External

Relationship Management

OEM
Engineers
Contractors
Government Officials (Local, State, Federal)

Communication (2/9/22)

Forms of Communication

Phone
Email
Text
Video

Communication Etiquette

Technology (2/16/22)

Utilizing Technology

Pros
Cons

Budget (2/23/22)

Budgeting Process
Monitoring / Tracking

Risk Analysis (3/2/22)

Risk Analysis

Knowns
Unknowns

Scope of Work (3/9/22)

Responsibilities
Time Frames
Expectations

Work Packaging-(WBS) (3/16/22)

Responsibilities
Time Frames
Expectations

Project Schedule – (Two Sessions) (3/23/22 and 3/30/22)

Development
Tracking
Defining Critical Paths
Updating
Forecasting

Manpower
Material
Equipment

Project Review (4/6/22)

Opportunities / Lessons Learned
Wins / Highlights

SPEO Opportunities Forum
2022-02-08 08:00 - 10:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
SPEO Opportunities Forum
Click on picture for pdf version

Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
2022-02-09 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event
Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
a 10 9 Part Webinar Series, each Wednesday beginning February 2, 2022 at 8AM

Sponsored by the ESWP Program Committee
One hour per session, pick and choose by topic @ $30 each
Students can register for free. Choose Student Registration in payment option

Scroll down to Register!

Talent / Relationship Management (2/2/22)

Identifying Talent Resources

Internal
External

Relationship Management

OEM
Engineers
Contractors
Government Officials (Local, State, Federal)

Communication (2/9/22)

Forms of Communication

Phone
Email
Text
Video

Communication Etiquette

Technology (2/16/22)

Utilizing Technology

Pros
Cons

Budget (2/23/22)

Budgeting Process
Monitoring / Tracking

Risk Analysis (3/2/22)

Risk Analysis

Knowns
Unknowns

Scope of Work (3/9/22)

Responsibilities
Time Frames
Expectations

Work Packaging-(WBS) (3/16/22)

Responsibilities
Time Frames
Expectations

Project Schedule – (Two Sessions) (3/23/22 and 3/30/22)

Development
Tracking
Defining Critical Paths
Updating
Forecasting

Manpower
Material
Equipment

Project Review (4/6/22)

Opportunities / Lessons Learned
Wins / Highlights

TEI Virtual Meeting
2022-02-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Register Now for our February Webinar.

Please go to this page to register for the event.

Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
2022-02-16 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event
Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
a Webinar Series, each Wednesday thru April 13, 2022 at 8AM

Sponsored by the ESWP Program Committee
One hour per session, pick and choose @ $30 each
Students can register for free. Choose Student Registration in payment option

Scroll down to Register!

Talent / Relationship Management (2/2/22)

Identifying Talent Resources

Internal
External

Relationship Management

OEM
Engineers
Contractors
Government Officials (Local, State, Federal)

Communication (2/9/22)

Forms of Communication

Phone
Email
Text
Video

Communication Etiquette

Technology (2/16/22) postponed until April 13, 2022

Utilizing Technology

Pros
Cons

Budget (2/23/22)

Budgeting Process
Monitoring / Tracking

Risk Analysis (3/2/22)

Risk Analysis

Knowns
Unknowns

Scope of Work (3/9/22)

Responsibilities
Time Frames
Expectations

Work Packaging-(WBS) (3/16/22)

Responsibilities
Time Frames
Expectations

Project Schedule – (Two Sessions) (3/23/22 and 3/30/22)

Development
Tracking
Defining Critical Paths
Updating
Forecasting

Manpower
Material
Equipment

Project Review (4/6/22)

Opportunities / Lessons Learned
Wins / Highlights

Happy Birthday ESWP!
2022-02-21 | PA
ESWP’s articles of Incorporation were submitted on Feb 21, 1880

Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
2022-02-23 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event
Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
a Webinar Series, each Wednesday thru April 13, 2022 at 8AM

Sponsored by the ESWP Program Committee
One hour per session, pick and choose @ $30 each
Students can register for free. Choose Student Registration in payment option
To Register for upcoming sessions, click here

Scroll down to Register!

Talent / Relationship Management (2/2/22)

Identifying Talent Resources

Internal
External

Relationship Management

OEM
Engineers
Contractors
Government Officials (Local, State, Federal)

Communication (2/9/22)

Forms of Communication

Phone
Email
Text
Video

Communication Etiquette

Technology (2/16/22) postponed until April 13, 2022

Utilizing Technology

Pros
Cons

Budget (2/23/22)

Budgeting Process
Monitoring / Tracking

Risk Analysis (3/2/22)

Risk Analysis

Knowns
Unknowns

Scope of Work (3/9/22)

Responsibilities
Time Frames
Expectations

Work Packaging-(WBS) (3/16/22)

Responsibilities
Time Frames
Expectations

Project Schedule – (Two Sessions) (3/23/22 and 3/30/22)

Development
Tracking
Defining Critical Paths
Updating
Forecasting

Manpower
Material
Equipment

Project Review (4/6/22)

Opportunities / Lessons Learned
Wins / Highlights

ESWP President's Reception
2022-02-24 17:00 - 19:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
2022-03-02 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event
Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
a Webinar Series, each Wednesday thru April 13, 2022 at 8AM

Sponsored by the ESWP Program Committee
One hour per session, pick and choose @ $30 each
Students can register for free. Choose Student Registration in payment option

Click here to Register!

Talent / Relationship Management (2/2/22)

Identifying Talent Resources

Internal
External

Relationship Management

OEM
Engineers
Contractors
Government Officials (Local, State, Federal)

Communication (2/9/22)

Forms of Communication

Phone
Email
Text
Video

Communication Etiquette

Technology (2/16/22) postponed until April 13, 2022

Utilizing Technology

Pros
Cons

Budget (2/23/22)

Budgeting Process
Monitoring / Tracking

Risk Analysis (3/2/22)

Risk Analysis

Knowns
Unknowns

Scope of Work (3/9/22)

Responsibilities
Time Frames
Expectations

Work Packaging-(WBS) (3/16/22)

Responsibilities
Time Frames
Expectations

Project Schedule – (Two Sessions) (3/23/22 and 3/30/22)

Development
Tracking
Defining Critical Paths
Updating
Forecasting

Manpower
Material
Equipment

Project Review (4/6/22)

Opportunities / Lessons Learned
Wins / Highlights

"Best of IBC" Webinar Series
2022-03-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
“Best of IBC” Webinar Series
The Best of IBC Webinar Series is a great way to preview the high quality technical content presented at the International Bridge Conference®.

Attendees can earn 1 pdh credit!
Virtual webinars are FREE to attend, but registration is below and is required for pdh certification.

Upcoming Webinars
Topic: Accelerated Bridge Construction
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 2, 2022; 12:00 PM
IBC 21-21: Design and Construction of Prefabricated Bridge Elements for the Replacement of Bridges 1-676 and 1-677
Nicholas Dean, P.E., M.C.E., Delaware DOT, Dover, DE ; Scott Walls, P.E., M.C.E., Delaware DOT, Dover, DE
This paper presents the design and implementation of the various prefabricated bridge elements utilized for the replacement of Bridges 1-676 and 1-677 on SR 141. The proposed replacement for each of these bridges consists of three spans of a little over 80’-0” that carry SR 141 over I-95 and I-295. In order to minimize bridge construction time, prefabricated superstructure modules and precast pier columns and pier caps were used. UHPC was used to transversely connect the superstructure units. This project demonstrates Delaware’s first application of prefabricated superstructure modules and precast pier columns and pier caps. This paper illustrates the pros, cons and lessons learned from using ABC techniques for the replacement of Bridges 1-676 and 1-677. It will also discuss the collaborative efforts between the design staff, the construction engineers, and the contractor to overcome obstacles and deliver a quality product within the project schedule. The first phase of construction for Bridges 1-676 and 1-677 was completed in October 2020. The second phase of construction is now underway and is expected to be complete November 2021.
IBC 21-24: Longfellow Bridge Rapid Construction
William Goulet, S.E., STV Incorporated, Boston, MA
The Longfellow Bridge spans the Charles River and carries Route 3 and the MBTA Red Line. The rehabilitation of 11 arch spans included replacing the deck and all steel framing except the arch ribs. The Charles/MGH Station prevented access to two spans during normal construction. The rapid construction concept allowed for the replacement of 100 feet of structure during each weekend by utilizing precast bridge units and temporary shoring for construction of the final structure.

Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
2022-03-09 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event
Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
a Webinar Series, each Wednesday thru April 13, 2022 at 8AM

Sponsored by the ESWP Program Committee
One hour per session, pick and choose @ $30 each
Students can register for free. Choose Student Registration in payment option
TO register for 3/16, click here

Talent / Relationship Management (2/2/22)

Identifying Talent Resources

Internal
External

Relationship Management

OEM
Engineers
Contractors
Government Officials (Local, State, Federal)

Communication (2/9/22)

Forms of Communication

Phone
Email
Text
Video

Communication Etiquette

Technology (2/16/22) postponed until April 13, 2022

Utilizing Technology

Pros
Cons

Budget (2/23/22)

Budgeting Process
Monitoring / Tracking

Risk Analysis (3/2/22)

Risk Analysis

Knowns
Unknowns

Scope of Work (3/9/22)

Responsibilities
Time Frames
Expectations

Work Packaging-(WBS) (3/16/22)

Responsibilities
Time Frames
Expectations

Project Schedule – (Two Sessions) (3/23/22 and 3/30/22)

Development
Tracking
Defining Critical Paths
Updating
Forecasting

Manpower
Material
Equipment

Project Review (4/6/22)

Opportunities / Lessons Learned
Wins / Highlights

AGC of America Presents..
2022-03-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania, 800 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry TWP, PA, 16066, United States
AGC of America, supported by a Susan Harwood Federal Grant, is pleased to offer…
TRENCHING & EXCAVATION HAZARDS IN CONSTRUCTION

ESWP Annual Awards Banquet
2022-03-10 17:00 - 21:00 | The Westin Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
For more than 130 years, members and friends of the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania have gathered to celebrate engineering, and recognize the best and brightest stars in the profession.

More details and to sign up can be found here!

Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
2022-03-16 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event
Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
a Webinar Series, each Wednesday thru April 13, 2022 at 8AM

Sponsored by the ESWP Program Committee
One hour per session, pick and choose @ $30 each
Students can register for free. Choose Student Registration in payment option

Register for the remaining sessions at this link!

Talent / Relationship Management (2/2/22)

Identifying Talent Resources

Internal
External

Relationship Management

OEM
Engineers
Contractors
Government Officials (Local, State, Federal)

Communication (2/9/22)

Forms of Communication

Phone
Email
Text
Video

Communication Etiquette

Technology (2/16/22) postponed until April 13, 2022

Utilizing Technology

Pros
Cons

Budget (2/23/22)

Budgeting Process
Monitoring / Tracking

Risk Analysis (3/2/22)

Risk Analysis

Knowns
Unknowns

Scope of Work (3/9/22)

Responsibilities
Time Frames
Expectations

Work Packaging-(WBS) (3/16/22)

Responsibilities
Time Frames
Expectations

Project Schedule – (Two Sessions) (3/23/22 and 3/30/22)

Development
Tracking
Defining Critical Paths
Updating
Forecasting

Manpower
Material
Equipment

Project Review (4/6/22)

Opportunities / Lessons Learned
Wins / Highlights

ESWP Engineering Career Fair
2022-03-18 11:00 - 15:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The ESWP Annual Engineering Career Fair is back!
This event provides an opportunity for students and professionals to meet up with company representatives. There are also mock interview sessions provided to interact and get quick feedback on their resume and interview skills.

Click here for more information and to register.

Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
2022-03-23 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event
Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
a Webinar Series, each Wednesday thru April 13, 2022 at 8AM

Sponsored by the ESWP Program Committee
One hour per session, pick and choose @ $30 each
Students can register for free. Choose Student Registration in payment option.

Today’s Webinar has been postponed.

Talent / Relationship Management (2/2/22)

Identifying Talent Resources

Internal
External

Relationship Management

OEM
Engineers
Contractors
Government Officials (Local, State, Federal)

Communication (2/9/22)

Forms of Communication

Phone
Email
Text
Video

Communication Etiquette

Technology (2/16/22) postponed until April 13, 2022

Utilizing Technology

Pros
Cons

Budget (2/23/22)

Budgeting Process
Monitoring / Tracking

Risk Analysis (3/2/22)

Risk Analysis

Knowns
Unknowns

Scope of Work (3/9/22)

Responsibilities
Time Frames
Expectations

Work Packaging-(WBS) (3/16/22)

Responsibilities
Time Frames
Expectations

Project Schedule – (Two Sessions) (3/23/22 Today’s webinar is postponed — and 3/30/22)

Development
Tracking
Defining Critical Paths
Updating
Forecasting

Manpower
Material
Equipment

Project Review (4/6/22)

Opportunities / Lessons Learned
Wins / Highlights

Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
2022-03-30 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event
Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
a Webinar Series, each Wednesday thru April 13, 2022 at 8AM

Sponsored by the ESWP Program Committee
One hour per session, pick and choose @ $30 each
Students can register for free. Choose Student Registration in payment option.

Today’s Webinar has been postponed.

Talent / Relationship Management (2/2/22)

Identifying Talent Resources

Internal
External

Relationship Management

OEM
Engineers
Contractors
Government Officials (Local, State, Federal)

Communication (2/9/22)

Forms of Communication

Phone
Email
Text
Video

Communication Etiquette

Technology (2/16/22) postponed until April 13, 2022

Utilizing Technology

Pros
Cons

Budget (2/23/22)

Budgeting Process
Monitoring / Tracking

Risk Analysis (3/2/22)

Risk Analysis

Knowns
Unknowns

Scope of Work (3/9/22)

Responsibilities
Time Frames
Expectations

Work Packaging-(WBS) (3/16/22)

Responsibilities
Time Frames
Expectations

Project Schedule – (Two Sessions) (3/23/22 — and 3/30/22) Today’s webinar is postponed

Development
Tracking
Defining Critical Paths
Updating
Forecasting

Manpower
Material
Equipment

Project Review (4/6/22)

Opportunities / Lessons Learned
Wins / Highlights
