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Professional Development Update
Craig Moss Director, Professional Services
Throughout 2021, IPWEAQNT has focused on a better understanding of the needs of our sector which has resulted in new or updated products and an expanded Professional Development program. In the December 2021 issue of EPW, the new workshop, Temporary Traffic Management Practice for Managers, Supervisors and Project Managers was highlighted, and continues to be in high demand. The following new programs are now available:
Pavement Rehabilitation Workshop
Selecting the most suitable and cost-effective strategy for pavement rehabilitation continues to be a significant challenge to the road asset owner. It is essential that technical professionals understand the treatment options available to maximise pavement service life and optimise budget allocations for projects.
This workshop provides a practical understanding of appropriate rehabilitation treatments suited to local conditions. Topics covered include: • How do pavements work? • Common defects • Treatment options, benefits, and
potential issues • Reseal preparation techniques • Selection of treatments • Purpose of rehabilitation • Local considerations • Levels of service
This one-day workshop can be delivered in-house on request or online over two half day sessions.
Testimonial:
The presenter has a wealth of knowledge and maintains your interest throughout.
Best Practice Design and Construction of Concrete Footpaths and Cycleways
Footpaths and cycleways feature prominent in our daily lives: walking children to school, exercising or just strolling around the neighbourhood. Footpaths are intended to create a safe environment for any activity. A lot of planning and forethought goes into ensuring this safe environment for example appropriate lighting, trees for shade, signage and most importantly, the pavement design and construction of the concrete surface that you walk, run or cycle on. This workshop addresses best practice design and construction methods and will answer the following questions: • Why is my footpath cracking? • Why are the joints moving, causing trip hazards? • What is causing cracks? • How can this be resolved and avoided?
Topics to be discussed include: • Concrete mix design • Path thickness and dowels • Joint types and design • Joint layout • Restraint cracking • Corrosion • Construction Methods (Best-Practice)
This half day workshop is offered online or can be delivered inhouse on request.
Soon to be released programs
• Technical Writing • Introduction to procurement • Understanding financial reports • Installation of Reinforced
Concrete Pipes • Fundamental road design • Construction practices
If you would like to learn more about our new or existing programs, please contact our Professional Development Manager, Tammi Petre at Tammi. Petre@ipweaq.com or contact me at Craig.Moss@ipweaq.com
DID YOU KNOW
Approximately 35% of the programs run by IPWEA-QNT are held in-house on request. If you have a training need, do not hesitate to contact us for a program tailor-made for your organisation and people.
