An ESWP Program CommitteeWebinar - 9th Street Bridge Rehab
2021-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | ESWP Webinar
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 bridge as a part of the Pittsburgh landscape for many years to come.
Presenters:
Jeanna Fisher, EIT, Asst Construction Manager, Allegheny County Department of Public Works
Charles E Nelms, PE, Senior Bridge Engineer, L.R. Kimball

Free to ESWP Members (must have an ESWP account)
All others – $20
Register here! Webinar link will be sent by email the day before.
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2021 Civil PE Review - Refresher Course
2021-02-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Webinar
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 Civil PE exam. The topics include: structures, construction management, geotechnical, highway design and traffic analysis, environmental, and water resources.

30 hours of instruction from 5 separate instructors that helps exam applicants prepare for the Civil PE exam.

WHEN: 6 PM to 9 PM. Thursdays . . . February 11 to April 15, 2021
WHERE: Virtual On-Line Course
COST: $580 for 30 hours of instruction (minimum of 6 registrations). Registration Closes February 5, 2021
Please visit: pittsburghpe.org/events for more information and to register.
If you have any questions, please contact Steven Musial, PE.

e-mail: stevenrmusial@gmail.com
or Cell: 412-956-6448

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SPEO Opportunities Forum
2021-02-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Event
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 of Allegheny County
Urban Redevelopment Authority

Cost: Free for SPEO Members **This is a SPEO Members Only Event**

NOTE: THERE IS LIMITED CAPACITY FOR THIS VIRTUAL EVENT.
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speo-annual-opportunities-forum-tickets-132429661683
Webinar Link will be emailed the day prior to the event.

An ESWP Program Committee Webinar - Steel Castings
2021-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 | ESWP Webinar
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 deflections and improve the predictability of the structure’s natural frequency, and improve coating system performance and longevity of bridge structures. The presentation will include several examples of highway, rail, and pedestrian bridges incorporating cast steel nodes from around the world and in the United States.

About the authors’….
Carlos de Oliveira is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Cast Connex Corporation. He received a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Waterloo, a Master of Applied Science from the University of Toronto, and he is a licensed Professional Engineer in several jurisdictions. Carlos is a co-founder of Cast Connex and is a foremost expert in the design and use of steel castings in building and bridge construction. Carlos, Cast Connex, and many projects on which they have collaborated have been recognized with various industry awards and accolades from organizations including the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA), the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC), and CIDECT.
Jennifer is Vice President of CAST CONNEX. A licensed structural engineer with over 14 years of experience in design of structures and construction, she received her Bachelors in Civil Engineering with a Minor in Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University and her Masters in Mechanics, Materials and Structures from Princeton University where she focused her studies on aesthetics, efficiency, and economy of structures.
Jennifer has worked as a structural engineering consultant based in New York City, Africa, and Southeast Asia; she was Teaching Fellow in Mechanics, Materials and Sciences at Princeton University and Adjunct Professor of Architecture at The Cooper Union. In 2020 she was appointed to Princeton University’s CEE Advisory Council, the ASCE SEI Aesthetics Committee, and as Chair of the newly formed AASTHO/NSBA TG-17: Castings in Bridges.

ESWP Program Committee Webinar - ALCOSAN
2020-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
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 with each of these program components.
Register below – webinar link will be sent via email the day before.
Speakers:
Kimberly Kennedy, Director of Engineering and Construction
Jan Oliver, Director of Regional Conveyance
Mike Lichte, Manager of Planning
Tim Prevost, Manager of Wet Weather Programs
Jeff Argyros, Manager of Program Management

SPEO Fall Webinar
2020-11-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Where Do We Go From Here?

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International Water Conference
2020-11-08 13:00 - 17:00
The International Water Conference® (IWC) is a strong educational conference, founded with an emphasis on commercial free discussions on technology.

International Bridge Conference
2020-10-19 08:00 - 17:00
The International Bridge Conference® (IBC) is the pre-eminent arena for the bridge industry in North & South America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa.

An ESWP Program Committee Webinar - Bonner Bridge Replacement
2020-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 | ESWP Webinar
A New Bridge over the Oregon Inlet, Outer Banks
PDH REQUEST FORM
Presented by Nick Burdette, HDR, Pittsburgh, PA
Traveling the scenic North Carolina Outer Banks on NC Highway 12 requires crossing Oregon Inlet, one of the most dangerous inlets on the Atlantic coast, where treacherous currents, constantly shifting bathymetry, and violent storms are normal occurrences. Since its completion in 1962, the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge served as that critical link between Hatteras and Bodie Islands. Unfortunately, the Bonner Bridge has suffered from severe scour and deterioration in the harsh marine environment, and has required nearly continual maintenance, repair, and retrofit. In 2011, NCDOT awarded a design-build contract to replace the bridge, requiring a 100-year service life, design for up to 84’ of scour, and minimal environmental impacts. The associated design and construction challenges created opportunities for innovation and creativity. The resulting 2.8 mile long bridge features extensive use of precast concrete construction for quality, durability, economy, and constructability, a first-of-its-kind driven pile foundation verification method, and innovative, environmentally-sensitive construction approaches.

Free to attend, earn 1 PDH Credit, from the comfort of your computer

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2020 SAME PGH Post Annual Golf Outing
2020-09-28 08:30 - 14:00 | Lindenwood Golf Course, 360 Galley Road, Canonsburg, PA, 15317, United States
You don’t have to be an SAME member to golf … All are welcome!

An ESWP Program Committee Webinar - Steel Bridges
2020-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | ESWP Webinar
Steel Bridges in the 21st Century
Steel bridges have been designed, fabricated, and constructed for over 100 years, with many centurion steel bridges still in-service today! However, the steel bridges we design and fabricate today are not your parents, your grandparents, or even your great-grandparents bridges. This presentation will address both historic trends, as well as recent innovations and developments in the steel bridge industry, touching on available resources, materials, and design advancements that may be a benefit to you on your next steel bridge project.

Presented by:
Brandon Chavel, Ph.D., P.E., is the Director of Market Development for the National Steel Bridge Alliance, a division of the American Institute of Steel Construction. He dedicates time to providing technical assistance, tools, and resources for steel bridges to bridge owners, designers, fabricators, and technical committees. Prior to joining the NSBA, Brandon spent 17 years in the bridge consulting profession with HDR, Inc. as a senior bridge engineer and bridge section manager in Cleveland. Brandon earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.

An ESWP Program Committee Webinar
2020-09-02 12:00 - 13:00 | ESWP Webinar
GEOTECHNICAL REPORTS: PROPER USE IN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING
Recording: Facebook Live

PDH REQUEST FORM

Presented by Douglas M. Clark, P.E., Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA

Subsurface conditions represent some of the largest uncertainties and risks in civil construction. Fortunately, most owners recognize the need to perform a geotechnical investigation as part of the design development to obtain information pertinent to project design and construction. What is often less understood is how the geotechnical report and information should be used in design, and how it applies to the construction contract. Many assume, often incorrectly, that the geotechnical report serves as a “baseline” for establishing the site conditions. While this may be true in some cases, most standard contract general conditions (AIA, EJCDC, etc.) place the risks associated with subsurface conditions on the bidder, and provide the geotechnical report only as information, not as a contract document. This presentation discusses the issue of reliance on the geotechnical report by the parties involved, presents case-studies, and provides recommendations for owners and contractors to reduce risks.

Free to attend, earn 1 PDH Credit, from the comfort of your computer desk

SPEO Golf Outing
2020-08-10 11:00 - 18:00 | Edgewood Country Club, 100 Churchill Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15235, United States
About this Event

Registration is open for the 2020 Annual Golf Outing that takes place on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Edgewood Country Club. Get ready to build better relationships with minority and women-owned business partners while you’re on the green!
For more information and to register, visit here

"It's a Matter of Ethics" Webinar
2020-07-29 12:00 - 13:00 | ESWP Webinar
A webinar sponsored by the ESWP Program Committee
Free to Attend, and qualify for one PDH, along with an Ethic credit! from the comfort of your computer…

“It’s a Matter of Ethics”, Presented by Nicole Mangino, Esq., CPCU, RPLU, Head of Underwriting Field Operations with AXA XL
We continue to hear about professional responsibility and business ethics in the news. We will review the Engineer’s code of Ethics and how it underpins ethical decisions by using examples and circumstances or ethical dilemmas faced by engineers. Participants will also understand the common ethical complaints made against engineers. We will walk through a real life example of how complicated issues of professional responsibility can impact engineers and make recommendations on steps to follow to make ethical decisions within their practice.
Nicole Mangino bio:
Nicole Mangino serves as the Head of Underwriting Field Operations with the design professional group for AXA XL Insurance. She currently works closely with claims staff, actuarial and loss education to benefit XL Design Professional’s clients through educational programs and advising on trends and insurance coverage solutions. In her current role, she regularly presents nationally on risk management and loss control topics for design professionals and their clients.
Nicole began her career as a commercial litigator representing international and domestic corporate clients in complex commercial litigation, contract disputes, corporate governance, insurance coverage disputes, and regulatory compliance matters. She joined XL in 2006 as an Executive Claims Counsel handling construction defects, environmental contamination and design professional liability claims worldwide.

The New A/E/C Landscape Beyond COVID-19
2020-05-20 13:30 - 15:30 | Webinar
…A Webinar sponsored by WTS
While we are all making the most of the current situation, the uncertainty of how the new COVID-19 requirements will impact the A/E/C Community has the list of unknowns growing every day.

Register here for this ZOOM Meeting

The WTS Pittsburgh Chapter invites you to sit in on an important panel discussion with Local Industry Leaders who are prepared to share their thoughts on what the future may look like in a Post COVID-19 World.
This Webinar will provide some much needed answers to questions like:

How have your respective teams prepared to handle the “New Norm”?
How are you preparing for a potential infrastructure bill?
Will design and construction RFPs continue to come out as normal? If not, what changes can we expect?
What will it look like doing business with you in the future?

We will also be looking for input from the broader A/E/C community, so please submit any relevant questions by May 18th to: wtspittsburghchapter@gmail.com
Hear from the following Industry Leaders….
Katharine Kelleman
CEO of the Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAAC)
Ms. Kelleman is responsible for the operations of a 700-vehicle bus fleet and an 80-vehicle light rail system, which provide service to a total of more than 220,000 riders a day. She also oversees PAAC’s capital and operating budgets; partners and builds relationships with regional stakeholders; and successfully develops and manages local and federally-funded projects that enhance and expand service across the Pittsburgh region.

Cheryl Moon-Sirianni
District Executive at PennDOT District 11
Ms. Moon-Sirianni has worked for PennDOT for 34 years holding positions of Assistant District Executive for Design for 13 years, Contract Management Engineer and Project Manager. She has been instrumental in the development of significant regional projects, most recently the SR 30 Slide Remediation.
PennDOT District 11 includes Allegheny, Beaver and Lawrence Counties with 8,500 miles of roadway, 1,800 bridges, and a staff of about 787 people.

Diamonte Walker
Deputy Executive Director of the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
Ms. Walker provides strategy, vision, operations management, team development, and leadership.
With more than 15 years in the for-profit sector and having recently served as a business development program manager in the non-profit sector, Diamonte understands the complex challenges we face as a region when trying to effectuate meaningful change in our neighborhoods.

Jason Molinero
Deputy Director at Allegheny County Department of Public Works
Mr. Molinero is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Engineering and Construction Division, which provides engineering and management services for the construction and rehabilitation of county roads, bridges, and walls as part of the department’s Capital Improvement Program. He also coordinates the work of consultants, contractors, and department personnel and is a liaison between residents, government agencies, and elected officials.

Register here for this ZOOM Meeting

IT Best Practices for Challenging Times
2020-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | ESWP Webinar
A Continuing Education Webinar conducted by ESWP
Join us remotely for this web-based training presented by Wolf Consulting
When: Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Time: 12 Noon – 1:00 PM
Where: From the comfort of your own computer, successful attendance qualifies for one PDH.
Cost: Free to attend
Registration: for the webinar is required and can be completed here. (then click the register button on the left)

Rick Jones joined Wolf Consulting as Business Development Manager in 2017 where he is responsible for the management of the sales pipeline as well as the relationships with our prospective clients. Read more here….

Sam Liberto joined Wolf Consulting as Director of Business Development in 2019, where he leads all business development activities. Read more here….

Engineering firms across western Pennsylvania compile and manage vast amounts of digital information. From proprietary modeling tools to client-specific work-product, this valuable intellectual property is critical to the success of consultants, clients and regulatory authorities.
For over 30 years, Wolf Consulting has been the region’s leader in computer support and cloud services for small and mid-sized businesses. As a service to Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania members, Wolf is pleased to host a webinar on best practices in cybersecurity, document retention and remote/virtual collaboration.
This session satisfies continuing education requirements. But more importantly, it supports the business continuity, efficient data handling and risk mitigation imperatives of all stakeholders.
Session Outline
1. Cybersecurity (best practices)
a. Layered security measures and why they are important.
b. Guarding the internet gateway!
c. What is Multi-Factor Authentication and why is it important?
d. Creating a human firewall.
e. Security policy design & implementation
f. Disaster recovery development
2. Document storage, backup and retention (best practices)
a. Data back-ups frequency
b. Back up integrity, verification
c. Data recoverability, Recovery Time Objective
d. Determining disaster impact for your
e. Documenting your plans, including who is responsible
3. Remote/virtual collaboration (best practices)
a. What are your “use cases”? Operational meetings (internal)? Sales meetings (external)? Service delivery (e.g., conferences)?
b. What are your objectives? Collaboration? Documentation/Sharing? Communications–internal/external?
c. Do your virtual meeting tools integrate with your other documents and platforms?
d. Are your meeting tools easy and fun to use? How’s the quality of the “meeting”?
e. Is your virtual meeting environment secure?

SWE Professional Day
2020-03-21 08:30 - 12:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
This event has been cancelled. Refunds have been issued and you will receive a confirmation email.

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ASHE Bowling Social
2020-03-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Zone 28, 2525 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238, United States
Break those winter doldrums and plan on attending the ASHE Pittsburgh Winter Bowling social.
Reserve your spot below….

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DBIA / ESWP
2020-02-20 15:30 - 18:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The Design-Build Institute of America, Alleghenies Chapter invites you to attend a Joint Meeting with Engineers Society of Western Pennsylvania (ESWP)
Speaker: Richard Thomas DBIA, Advocacy and Outreach Director, State/Local Legislative Affairs
Richard is DBIA’s “fixer.” Since 2009, he’s been traveling the nation helping state legislatures throughout our 14 Regions pass new design-build legislation, expand existing laws and defeat efforts to roll back design-build progress. He is a Member, National Academy of Science -Transportation Research Board’s Project Delivery Committee; Former Director, Government & Public Affairs – Ames Construction Inc; Former Board Member, Center for Transportation Studies –University of Minnesota; Former President/Board Member – Minnesota Transportation Alliance.

Building Stronger Relationships for Better Outcomes in Design Build
Panel Discussion and Q & A
Panel Moderator: Gene Boyer (HB Development)
Panelists: Justin Hough (PJ Dick), Michael Goldstrom (Al Neyer), Tom Salopek (Mascaro Construction), James Dudt, PE (Karpinski Engineering), Gretchen Kurzawa (LGA-Partners)
3:30 – 5:15 PM – Registration, Presentation, Panel and Q&A
5:15 – 6:00 PM – Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres and Cash Bar

SAME PGH Post February Luncheon
2020-02-11 12:00 - 13:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
We hope you can join us for a presentation from Arletta Scott Williams, ALCOSAN Executive Director.
COST: $25 SAME Members, $35 Non-Members, $10 SAME Young Members
REGISTER TODAY!
An introduction to ALCOSAN:
ALCOSAN is committed to providing wastewater treatment services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. From our Board of Directors to our Executive Director, leadership and staff; we work to enhance the community’s quality of life and safety by protecting our rivers and streams. After 60 years of continued design, construction and operations of the sewer system and treatment plant, we now have 400 plus employees serving residential, commercial and industrial customers in 83 communities throughout Allegheny County.

Annual Engineering Awards Banquet
2020-02-06 17:00 - 20:30 | 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.
Click here for more details and to make your reservation!

ESWP Engineering Career Fair
2020-01-31 11:00 - 15:00 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Want to attend; More information and to register, click here
Exhibitors; reserve your space below!

ESWP President's Reception
2020-01-24 17:00 - 19:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join us for our annual event, filled with great food, drink and fellowship as we welcome incoming ESWP President David Borneman and the ESWP Board of Directors.

ASHE / ESWP Dinner Meeting
2020-01-22 17:00 - 20:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
A joint meeting with the American Society of Highway Engineers and the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania featuring
Ann M. Ogoreuc, AICP, Allegheny County Economic Development, Assistant Director, Mobility and Transportation Initiatives
and
Brian Krul, P.E., PTOE, TranSystems

Presenting on the Allegheny County Roadway and Bicycle Assessment

5:00 PM Social Hour — 6:00 PM Dinner — 7:00 PM Presentation — Get your tickets below!

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ESWP Luncheon Program
2020-01-22 11:30 - 13:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join us for lunch and listen to Brad Heigel, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Mr. Heigel will discuss the Pennsylvania turnpike’s transition to a cashless environment.

11:30 am Registration — 12:00 noon Lunch with Presentation to follow

SAME Pittsburgh Post Luncheon
2020-01-14 12:00 - 13:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Happy New Year, Pittsburgh Post!
Hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday break. It’s time to kick off 2020 with our first luncheon of the year. Please join us to learn more about the University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Sustainability and Dr. Aurora Sharrard’s thoughts on the University’s first Sustainability Plan.
PRESENTER: Dr. Aurora Sharrard, University of Pittsburgh
COST: $25 SAME Members, $35 Non-Members, $10 SAME Young Members
Click here for more information and to register.

ESWP Holiday Buffet
2019-12-19 11:30 - 13:30
Join your fellow ESWP Members at one of our most exciting and delicious events of the year!
Make your reservations below…..

SAME Pittsburgh Post Luncheon
2019-12-10 12:00 - 13:30 | ESWP, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Please join us Tuesday, December 10th for our annual holiday luncheon.
Also, as is our tradition in years past, the high-school STEM students who won our STEM Camp scholarships will share with us their experiences from this past summer. Let us show them our support by participating in this luncheon and learning about their experiences.
COST: $25 SAME Members, $35 Non-Members, $10 – SAME Young Members

REGISTER TODAY!

More information about STEM Camps is available HERE.

Southern Beltway Tour
2019-12-04 13:30 - 17:00
ESWP Presents a Tour of the Southern Beltway Construction Projects
Earn 2 PDH’s
Register now below! Information on meeting place and time will be sent via email Tuesday, 12/3.

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Young Professional Networking Happy Hour
2019-11-21 16:30 - 20:00 | Roland’s Seafood Grill, 1904 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15227, United States
