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ESWP Annual Engineering Awards Banquet
2017-02-15 12:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | 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.
This year is no different with the 2017 Annual Banquet set for Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Westin Convention Center Hotel. Annual awards will be presented and the evening will conclude with Guest Speaker Phil Bourque of Pittsburgh Penguins fame.
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Engineering Career Fair
2017-02-10 06:00 - 11:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
An ESWP career fair that is specifically for engineering companies and engineering students. ESWP is committed to encouraging the “next generation” of engineers through innovative, enjoyable, and hands-on learning opportunities.

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ESWP President's Reception
2017-01-27 12:00 - 15:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join us at ESWP for this annual event with 2017 President of the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania, H. Daniel “Dan” Cessna, P.E. and the members of the Engineers’ Society Board of Directors.
Each year the members of the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania Board of Directors contribute countless hours of volunteer time towards the betterment of ESWP. On one special evening, we pause to recognize their contributions, and give thanks for the time, efforts and outstanding leadership put forth on behalf of ESWP. Please mark your calendar now, and plan to join your fellow members and guests for a very special evening of good food and drink, entertainment and fellowship.

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PSPE Dinner Meeting
2017-01-26 13:00 - 15:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
With guest speaker, Joe Szczur, District Executive, PennDOT District 12
6:00 pm: Cocktail Social (Cash Bar)
6:45 pm: Dinner
7:30 pm: Presentation
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ESWP Annual Holiday Luncheon
2016-12-19 06:30 - 08:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
It’s that time of year again! 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.
Make the ESWP Annual Holiday Luncheon a part of your seasonal tradition!
Make your reservations below and remember, regular dining room service not available on this day.

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Women's Roundtable Luncheon
2016-12-01 06:30 - 09:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Featuring guest Christina Cassotis, CEO, Allegheny County Airport Authority
11:30am Registration & Networking – 12:00noon Lunch
Informal discussion to follow lunch, hosted by Amy Veltri
Open to ESWP members and non-members! Engineers and “non-engineers” are welcome!

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ESWP Presents a..... 'Soft Skills' of Engineering presentation
2016-11-15 12:00 - 15:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Presented by Amy Veltri, CEO of Novel GeoEnvironmental (NGE)
This presentation will provide a primer for getting noticed as a young professional in today’s workplace. When you’re done, you will have confidence in possessing some of the basic tools to be used on a daily basis.

Learn about the generational differences that exist and how they impact YOU.
Understand the importance of ‘first impressions’
Leadership styles and skills
Work-life balance
Professional Communication
Your presence on social media

What’s included: Networking (5-6pm), Appetizers and Cash Bar, Presentation (6-8pm)
Who Should Attend: students, young professionals, HR professionals, recruiters, management, etc. …if you are in the workplace, you should be here!

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ESWP Program: "What makes a good prime consultant?"
2016-10-12 04:00 - 07:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
“What makes a good prime consultant?”
8:00am registration and breakfast; 8:30am program
$25 ESWP members; $35 non-members
ESWP will present a panel of public agencies providing feedback to the engineering community on what they value from their Prime and Sub Consultants. Learn about the ways to become a qualified bidder, or to become pre-qualified to bid on government work. Hear about the RFP and evaluation process. Also, get a preview on upcoming projects under consideration. Representatives include:

Alcosan – Dave Borneman
PennDOT- Cheryl Moon-Sirianni
Turnpike- Brad Heigel
Airport Authority- Dennis Pivik
Allegheny County – Steve Shanley

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ASCE Annual YMF Pirates Outing & Tailgate
2016-09-23 13:00 - 18:00 | PNC Park, 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
The YMF will be hosting the annual Pirates Outing and Tailgate on Friday September, 23rd, 2016 vs. the Washington Nationals. The tailgate will begin at approximately 5pm in a TBD Surface Parking Lot (we will notify registrants via email of the exact location on the day of tailgate). Members will then head to the game, where they will be seated in a block of seats in the Grandstands of PNC Park (Section 321). 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 and food provided at the tailgate prior to the game.

SAME Sustaining Member/Small Business Workshop
2016-09-14 03:30 - 08:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Learn about agency forecasts for ALCOSAN, RIDC, USACE Pittsburgh District, Allegheny County Department of Public Works, PennDOT, Port Authority, Allegheny County Airport Authority and others as well as network with prime contractors. A buffet breakfast will be provided.
If you are interested in having a table display, please contact Suzanne Thomas at (412) 732-8020 or email her at suzanne.thomas@alcosan.org for additional information. Tables are limited and will be reserved on a first-come first-serve basis.
AGENDA:
7:30 AM Registration/Breakfast
8:00-8:30 AM Remarks by Chris Riemer, SAME Pittsburgh Post President
8:30-9:45 AM Spearker Presentations
9:45-10:00 AM BREAK
10:00-11:00 AM Speaker Presentations
11:25 AM Door Prizes
11:30 AM Closing
COST: $25 SAME Members; $35 Non-Members; $10 SAME Young Members

Young Member Summer Social
2016-08-19 13:00 - 15:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
$15 price includes:
2 COMPLIMENTARY DRINK TICKETS (cash bar, also);
HEAVY APPETIZERS;
MUSIC, DOOR PRIZES AND MORE!

Participating Organizations:

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ESWP Night at PNC Park
2016-07-26 13:30 - 15:00 | PNC Park, 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join your fellow ESWP members and friends at our annual night at the ballpark, and watch the Pirates battle the Seattle Mariners. Game time 7:05 PM with great seats in Section 115.
Enjoy complimentary parking in the private, secured parking lot (courtesy of SMS-Group, 100 Sandusky St.) on the North Shore, just one block from PNC Park.
Tailgate party begins at 5:30 with a full buffet featuring Chef Kevin’s favorites on a tailgating buffet!
Reserved guests can pick up tickets upon arrival at the tailgate party.
Cost $40 per person, includes tailgate party, game tickets and parking!
Seating is limited, so don’t delay! pdf version of form

ESWP Annual Golf Outing
2016-07-25 07:00 - 16:00 | Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Road, Butler, PA, 16002, United States
ESWP is taking the Golf Outing to the Butler Country Club, which is truly a hidden jewel of Western Pennsylvania, offering one of the top five golf courses in the area. The course, nestled among the rolling hills so common in the area’s landscape, offers an experience unique to the region. More information and the registration form can be found here.

Bridges...Pittsburgh at the Point...A Journey Through History
2016-07-14 07:30 - 10:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Authors Tom Leech and Linda Kaplan will present on their newly published book:
“Bridges…Pittsburgh at the Point…A Journey Through History”
“A book dedicated to those with a love of bridges, technology and the City of Pittsburgh”
Books will be available for sale, and signing by the authors.
11:30am, arrival & networking; 12:00 noon lunch, followed by presentation

Women's Roundtable Luncheon with Christy Uffelman
2016-05-26 07:30 - 10:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Moderated by Amy Veltri, President of NGE
11:30 arrival & networking
12:00 Noon Lunch, followed by presentation
Cost $20.00 for members; $30.00 for non-members; $15 for Government employees

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Luncheon with PA Turnpike CEO Mark Compton
2016-05-11 07:30 - 10:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
11:30 arrival & networking
12:00 Noon Lunch, followed by presentation
Cost $25.00 for members; $35.00 for non-members; $15 for Government employees

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ALMONO Luncheon with Don Smith of RIDC
2016-05-05 07:30 - 10:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Don Smith from RIDC will present on the development plans for ALMONO
11:30 arrival & networking
12:00 Noon Lunch, followed by presentation
Cost $20.00 for members; $30.00 for non-members; $15 for Government employees

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Young Member Joint Social
2016-04-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Mario’s East Side Saloon, 5542 Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, United States

Women's Forum with Secretary of Transportation Leslie Richards
2016-04-20 10:00 - 12:00 | The Chadwick, 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
The Women’s Forum will include female leaders in the A/E/C industry and will encourage an interactive, “Town Hall” discussion.
Women in all stages of their careers are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
Panelists include:

Leslie Richards, PennDOT Secretary of Transportation
Tammi Halapin, Principal, Collective Efforts
Courtney Ehrlichman, Deputy Executive Director of Technologies for Safe and Efficient Transportation, the National USDOT UTC for Safety and the Traffic21 Institute at Carnegie Mellon University
Lisa Cooper, Vice President, JMT
Beth Nury, Owner, Beth’s Barricades
Jan Oliver, ALCOSAN, Director of Regional Conveyance
MODERATOR: Cheryl Moon-Sirianni, PennDOT District 11-0 ADE-Design

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Collections: Don't let your clients' cash flow problems become your problems.
2016-03-29 04:00 - 06:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
An ESWP Program Committee Event…..
8:00am – Registration and Breakfast Buffet
8:30am – Presentation
Presenters: Mathew J. Lautman, Esq. and Samuel H. Simon, Esq.
As anyone in business knows, it’s one thing to get the work, and another to get paid in full and on time for the work. Not many people get into the design industry to focus on collections. That’s why it makes sense to put systems and processes in place to minimize the impact of a client cash flow problem becoming your problem.
Bad agreements and poor collection practices can cause you to lose money – or leave too much on the table. Also as a design professional, you have some additional legal options that other commercial enterprises do not. This gives you some distinct advantages to collect what you’ve earned.
This presentation will provide design professionals an overview of those systems and processes, including the mechanics of a collection action – from the first friendly reminder to litigation. And we’ll cover the steps to take when your customer files for bankruptcy.
You’ll learn:

Ways to better identify your client in order to better identify your risk.
Possible agreements you should have in place to protect your interests.
The terms and conditions that your agreements should contain that will give you leverage in the collection of a debt.
Your options and d expectations once a collection action becomes necessary.

SMPS Monthly Luncheon
2016-03-16 07:30 - 09:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
“Made in Pennsylvania -The New Face of Manufacturing”
PANEL
David Ruppersberger, President, Pittsburgh Regional Alliance
Tony Rosenberger, President and Chief Operating Officer, Chapman Properties
Lou Oliva, Executive Managing Director, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
Chris Heck, Membership & Business Development Manager, SMC Business Councils
Donald Fazio, President, Diamond Wire Spring Company

SAME
2016-03-15 08:00 - 09:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Membership Meeting – “History of Pittsburgh’s Bridges”, Todd Wilson, P.E.
Pittsburgh is indeed the city of bridges and what remarkable bridges they are! Please join the SAME Pittsburgh Post as we welcome our March meeting speaker Mr. Todd Wilson, P.E., GAI Consultants, Inc. Todd is co-author of “Images of America: Pittsburgh’s Bridges”. His presention will describe the history of some of Pittsburgh’s most daring, record breaking and innovative river bridges and their relationship with improving river navigation. You won’t want to miss it!

PMI Pittsburgh Chapter
2016-03-10 12:00 - 15:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
It’s Game Night! Ready for some fun and a learning experience that will stick with you?
Join Gina Fontanesi as she facilitates an interactive session that simulates the challenges projects face. The exercise was designed by Barry Flicker, author of the book, Working at Warp Speed. The timed exercise is played in teams and includes an experiential diagnostic tool that reveals specific behaviors that derail project success.

AIChE Student Night
2016-03-02 12:30 - 15:00 | William Pitt Student Union Ballroom, University of Pittsburgh, PA, United States
AIChE – Pittsburgh’s Annual Student Night Banquet
5:30 – Registration, Student Poster Session
6:00 – Buffet Dinner, Professionals & Students
6:45 – Awards to Outstanding Students of 2016
7:00 – Morgan O’Brien, CEO of Peoples Gas
Details and Registration
Fees
Members and Non-Members: $40 per Person ($45 if Paying at Door)
Students & Faculty: $10 per Person ($15 if Paying at Door)
You must register by Friday evening Feb 26, 2016
Space is limited and we need an attendee list
You must register online then either:

Pay online via credit card or
Give us your check or cash at door

No walk-ins.

PSPE National Engineers Week Banquet
2016-02-27 13:15 - 16:00 | Sheraton Station Square, 300 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States

ASCE Awards Banquet
2016-02-20 12:00 - 16:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join us to celebrate some of the stars of the Pittsburgh Section as we give out the annual Engineers Week Awards!
Keynote presentation by History and Herritage Chair Todd Wilson, PE on his recently published book, “Pittsburgh’s Bridges.”
Copies of the book are available for pre-order with your dinner registration and Todd will be available to sign copies for those who would like. Price includes cost of book, plus small donation to the Student Awards Foundation.

ESWP Annual Engineering Awards Banquet
2016-02-18 12:00 - 16:00 | 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. Join us on Thursday, February 18 at the Westin Convention Center Hotel to carry on the tradition.
In addition to the Annual Awards of Distinction recognizing the Engineer of the Year and Projects of the Year, you will hear Buddy Hobart, a renowned expert on “Gen Y” as the keynote speaker.
We will also present the 2016 William Metcalf Award to Dr. James H. Garrett, Jr., P.E., F.ASCE., Dean of the College of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University.
Reservations are now being accepted for Corporate tables of 10, or individual reservations. You may choose from seating in the Gold, Silver or Bronze circles. Gold tables receive priority placement, wine and appetizers tray; Silver tables receive the appetizer tray.
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Project Management Institute
2016-02-11 13:00 - 15:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Project Planning for Startups
Project management is a methodical approach to planning and guiding a project from start to finish. It is highly valued, and has demonstrated it worth in the most complex of environments.
Startups pose a particular problem, as there are three simultaneous constituencies whose needs must be met; the customer, the investor and the acquirer. Utilizing illustrations from his recently released book, Innovation, Commercialization and Startups in Life Sciences, Mr. Jordan will walk us through a model that can be used to plot the complex journey of a startup that can be applied to any market.
Speaker: James F. Jordan, Vice President and Chief Investment Officer PLSG

SMPS
2016-02-10 06:30 - 09:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
SMPS Pittsburgh will host its monthly luncheon program on February 10, 2016 from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania.
Please join SMPS Pittsburgh for a panel discussion on trends affecting the design and construction of healthcare facilities across the country. Hear viewpoints from a diverse panel of experts from institutions, facility planners, and architects. Learn how your A/E/C firm fits into this new era of healthcare.
PANEL
Chuck DiBello, Director, Facility Development – UPMC
Patrick Duke, Managing Director – CBRE Healthcare
Richard Thompson, Vice President, Facilities & Real Estate – Allegheny Health Network
John Schrott, AIA, Principal, – IKM Inc. (Moderator)
Additional panelists are being confirmed.

Society of Military Engineers
2016-02-09 06:30 - 08:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The SAME Pittsburgh Post is honored to have Brig. Gen. Joseph Schroedel, USA (Ret.), SAME Executive Director as our distinguished speaker for the Pittsburgh Post’s February Membership Meeting.
