ESWP

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 (America/New_York) | 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

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Talent / Relationship Management (2/2/22)

Identifying Talent Resources

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Relationship Management

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

Communication (2/9/22)

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

Utilizing Technology

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Budget (2/23/22)

Budgeting Process
Monitoring / Tracking

Risk Analysis (3/2/22)

Risk Analysis

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Scope of Work (3/9/22)

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

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

Development
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Defining Critical Paths
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Manpower
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Project Review (4/6/22)

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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
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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
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"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
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Project Review (4/6/22)

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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

ESWP Happy Hour
2022-03-30 17:00 - 19:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Guest bartenders Cheryl Moon-Sirianni and Patrick Leach served up some drinks along with their ‘Birthday Cake Martini’.

Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
2022-04-06 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event
Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
a Webinar Series, each Wednesday thru April 27, 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.

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 27, 2022

Utilizing Technology

Pros
Cons

Budget (2/23/22), 05/04/22

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) postponed, 4/6/22 and 4/20/22

Development
Tracking
Defining Critical Paths
Updating
Forecasting

Manpower
Material
Equipment

Project Review (4/6/22) 05/11/22

Opportunities / Lessons Learned
Wins / Highlights

A Webinar Co-Sponsored by PSPE & ESWP
2022-04-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event

Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
2022-04-20 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event
Project Management Training,
presented by Dominick DeSalvo
a Webinar Series, Wednesdays thru May 11, 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.
3 Sessions remaining, register 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 27, 2022

Utilizing Technology

Pros
Cons

Budget (2/23/22), 05/04/22

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) postponed until, 4/6/22 and 4/20/22

Development
Tracking
Defining Critical Paths
Updating
Forecasting

Manpower
Material
Equipment

Project Review (4/6/22) 05/11/22

Opportunities / Lessons Learned
Wins / Highlights

ESWP Technical Society Fair
2022-04-26 17:00 - 19:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
We are pleased to announce the return of our Affiliated Technical Society Fair!
Similar to a job fair or college fair, this event is geared to the professional technical. Our Fair provides the opportunity for all groups to promote their organization to the greater engineering community. The benefits for attendees of this meeting will be:

Network with fellow professionals/renew old acquaintances.
Opportunity to learn about other technical societies in Pittsburgh and help your own society with that knowledge.
Celebrate the engineering profession!

Reserve your booth today;
Register as an attendee below or click here;
Go here to learn more and view our member societies.

For those who have never visited ESWP, here is your chance to enjoy the unique atmosphere and features of this facility, with free appetizers and soft drinks, along with a cash bar.
Invitations are open to all professional technical organizations! All individual members of participating societies would be invited to attend, through the society’s normal newsletter, website, etc. Each society would be provided with a table to display materials of their choice.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact David Teorsky at 412-261-0710, ext. 15.

The guest speaker for the evening:
Future World Vision: Engineering the Future Built Environment
Presented by Jerry Buckwalter

From climate change to autonomous vehicles, engineers are confronting a variety of environmental challenges, demographic shifts and technological changes that will require a drastic rethinking of how we build, operate, and maintain our infrastructure systems. Planning for the future is difficult for nearly every organization. ASCE decided to launch the Future World Vision project to help meet this challenge. We compiled and winnowed more than 100 global macrotrends to examine six important sociopolitical, economic, environmental, and technological trends as key drivers of change for future built infrastructure.

Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
2022-04-27 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event
Project Management Training,
presented by Dominick DeSalvo
a Webinar Series, Wednesdays thru May 11, 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.
3 Sessions remain, register below

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 27, 2022

Utilizing Technology

Pros
Cons

Budget (2/23/22), 05/04/22

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) postponed until, 4/6/22 and 4/20/22

Development
Tracking
Defining Critical Paths
Updating
Forecasting

Manpower
Material
Equipment

Project Review (4/6/22) 05/11/22

Opportunities / Lessons Learned
Wins / Highlights

Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
2022-05-04 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event
Project Management Training,
presented by Dominick DeSalvo
a Webinar Series, Wednesdays thru May 18, 2022 at 8:00AM

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.
2 Sessions remain

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 27, 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) postponed until, 4/6/22 and 4/20/22

Development
Tracking
Defining Critical Paths
Updating
Forecasting

Manpower
Material
Equipment

Project Review (4/6/22) 05/18/22 (7:30 AM)

Opportunities / Lessons Learned (5/4/22)
Wins / Highlights

Asset Management
2022-05-12 09:00 - 13:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Click on the image for more details and a pdf brochure!

Project Management Training, presented by Dominick DeSalvo
2022-05-18 07:30 - 08:30 | Virtual Event
Project Management Training,
presented by Dominick DeSalvo
a Webinar Series, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 7:30AM

Sponsored by the ESWP Program Committee
Students can register for free. Choose Student Registration in payment option.
Final Session, Review and Wrap-up, $30 – Register Below

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 27, 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) postponed until, 4/6/22 and 4/20/22

Development
Tracking
Defining Critical Paths
Updating
Forecasting

Manpower
Material
Equipment

Project Review (4/6/22) 05/18/22 (7:30 AM)

Opportunities / Lessons Learned (5/4/22)
Wins / Highlights

ESWP May Happy Hour
2022-05-18 17:00 - 19:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
This event has been moved to May 26.

PSPE Awards Banquet
2022-05-19 17:00 - 20:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
SAVE THE DATE!

PGH Engineering Joint Social
2022-05-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Mario’s East Side Saloon, 5442 Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, United States
Come hang out with other young professionals from the Pittsburgh area and hear what the various organizations are all about!

SPEO Monthly Member Meeting
2022-05-24 08:00 - 09:30 | Hybrid (in Person and Virtual), 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Monthly Meeting of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Engineering Outreach (SPEO) – Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual)

More information and to register can be found here

Women's Forum
2022-05-26 13:30 - 16:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
SAVE THE DATE! Register Below…
click on picture for pdf version

ESWP Happy Hour - May 26, 2022
2022-05-26 17:00 - 19:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join us for our May happy hour!

ESWP Lunch is Back!
2022-06-01 11:30 - 13:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
SAVE THE DATE! Register below….

Construction Robotics Webinar
2022-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
SAVE THE DATE!
An ESWP Program Committee Sponsored Webinar
Title: Bringing Robots to Construction Jobsites
Free to ESWP Members — All others, $20.00 — Register Below

Webinar Objectives:

Attendees will come away with an understanding of the current state of some of the construction tech and the vast differences in understanding what a robot actually is.
Presentation of an actual case study showing the potential impact that a single task construction robot can provide on a jobsite.
Discussion on what barriers exists through the stakeholder chain for widespread adaptation and what measures are necessary in order to foster a positive outcome for all.
Finally a discussion on how construction robots are currently valued within the market and how this will change over time

Advanced Construction Robotics (ACR) is a world-leading innovator of autonomous robotic equipment. Our robots are transforming the construction industry by filling the skilled labor gap and increasing overall productivity of the construction industry. Our products give construction firms the ability to meet a rapidly growing demand.

About the Presenter
Carson T. Carney, P.E. – Vice President of Technology Integration
Carson T. Carney, P.E. joined the Advanced Construction Robotics, Inc. (ACR) team as Vice President in 2019. Carson’s 26 years of experience in heavy civil construction allow him to strategically evaluate applications where ACR’s technologies can be most beneficial. Carson ensures ACR’s robots address the vital and existing needs of the construction industry as they are released into the market.
Carson has worked on major bridge projects throughout the United States as well as internationally, managing the entire project lifecycle from the earliest teaming, planning, and design stages to execution and handover. In Scotland, he brought together and managed an international team to design and build what was the world’s longest multi tower cable stayed bridge, the Queensferry Crossing. Carson brings great experience in construction management, product development, and business development. His passion for improving worker safety and productivity through automation coupled with his extensive experience within the heavy civil market gives him a unique insight into the benefits and value of our leading-edge technology.
Carson obtained a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and a M.B.A. from the Pennsylvania State University. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Washington and a member of the Moles.

'Best of IWC' Webinar Series
2022-06-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Join us for our ‘Best of IWC’ Webinar Series – MLD, ZLD and Brine Management
No cost to attend, presented on Teams. A link will be sent out one day prior.
Earn one PDH Credit. Register Below!

IWC 21-33: Xcel Cherokee near ZLD Wastewater Treatment System Design Considerations
Paul Brandt, Burns & McDonnell
Given new NPDES permit limits for chlorides, sulfates, total inorganic nitrogen (TIN) and other constituents for the plant’s common outfall. Meeting the new chloride and sulfate concentrations became the limiting factor for technology selection and compliance. Wastewater produced at the plant includes cooling tower blowdown, reverse osmosis (RO) system reject, stormwater, and other miscellaneous plant wastewaters. Due to the new NPDES limits, Xcel Energy, with the assistance of Burns & McDonnell, determined that a near-ZLD wastewater treatment system was the best option for the plant to replace an existing conventional clarification system. Treated water from the new system is returned to the plant for reuse and concentrated brine is routed to new evaporation ponds. Various options were evaluated in the study phase to help select the most economical treatment configuration including: Makeup water softening, High efficiency reverse osmosis, Nanofiltration, Closed-circuit reverse osmosis, Forward osmosis, Ultra-high pressure reverse osmosis, Membrane electrodialysis, Osmotically enhanced reverse osmosis, Mechanical vapor 15
recompression evaporator, Forced circulation crystallizer, Alternative thermal evaporator designs, Evaporation ponds, Waste heat cooling tower, Bypass evaporator spray dryer, Operational changes, Discharge to a nearby POTW facility
The wastewater system ultimately selected and designed includes:
Equalization ponds, High rate softening clarification, Multimedia filtration, Closed circuit reverse osmosis with 98% recovery of wastewater for reuse, Evaporation ponds for concentrated brine wastewater, Filter press for sludge dewatering, Required startup in Fall of 2021
The WWT project is currently under construction and is planned to complete startup at the end of 2021. This paper will cover the following aspects of the study and detailed design phases of the wastewater treatment system:

Study phase options considered and drivers for the near ZLD system selected.
Process description and design considerations/limitations of equipment selected.
Operational changes to reduce wastewater flow requiring treatment.
Challenges of elevated TOC in wastewater, effects on selected wastewater equipment, and TOC removal methods evaluated.
Challenges and recommendations of locating new equipment in existing water treatment building
Methodical approach to evaporation pond selection/sizing.

Paul Brandt is a Senior Chemical Engineer with Burns & McDonnell. His 15 years of power industry experience include water and wastewater aspects of various systems such as: physical/chemical/biological treatment with ZLD for wet scrubber blowdown, demineralized water treatment, air quality control equipment, bottom ash handling, and CCR pond closures.
IWC 21-34: Power Plant Water Balance Tool Optimizes Load Leveling and Achieves ZLD
Dan Carey, Ph.D., P.E., Worley
Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) operates two coal fired boilers in the Stanton Energy Center and has recently announced they will repower both units with natural gas. OUC had a need for a water balance model to guide dispatch, maintain ZLD, and understand the site wide salt balance. A calibrated model was created to predict evaporation rates, pond storage volumes, chloride and TDS. The model has been useful for optimizing current operation and predicting future conditions.
Dr. Carey has over 11 years of experience in biological and chemical wastewater treatment in industrial, municipal, and academic settings. At Worley, he serves as an environmental process engineer; his primary role is consulting and design in oil refineries, power plants, chemical manufacturing, and other industries.
