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An Accelerated Bridge Construction Feat
By Diane Campione, P.E., S.E.
Alfred Benesch & Company was an Outstanding Award Winner for the 130th Street and Torrence Avenue Railroad Truss Bridge project in the 2013 NCSEA Annual Excellence in Structural Engineering awards program (Category – New Bridges & Transportation Structures).
On August 25, 2012, a multilevel grade separation designed by Alfred Benesch & Company (Benesch) made history when a 394-foot-long, 4.75-million pound, steel railroad truss bridge was rolled into place. Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) techniques were utilized to assemble and transport the truss 800 feet from a staging area to its final location in four hours. What is believed to be the largest, steel railroad truss bridge span ever rolled into place at the time of its construction now makes a striking silhouette as construction continues around it at the project site. The new railroad truss replaced an existing Chicago, South Shore and South Bend (CSS&SB) Railroad bridge, which carries freight trains and the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District’s (NICTD) commuter rail line from South Bend, Indiana to downtown Chicago. Rolling in the new CSS&SB bridge was a key component of the 130th Street and Torrence Avenue intersection improvement project, an extremely complex, $101 million effort by the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT). The intersection serves approximately 38,000 vehicles a day, including traffic to and from the nearby Ford Motor Company Plant. More than 50 freight trains also cross near the intersection, daily, on two at-grade Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) tracks while the CSS&SB tracks are supported over the existing NS tracks at Torrence Avenue. Realigning and depressing 130th Street and Torrence Avenue below the existing NS tracks will relieve traffic congestion and improve rail service efficiency in this area. Construction of two new NS bridges were designed on offset alignments to minimize impacts to the railroad. The new alignments created a conflict with the existing elevated CSS&SB structure above. This conflict was resolved by replacing the existing CSS&SB bridge with a new structure on a new alignment. At the end of preliminary design, the proposed CSS&SB structure consisted of a 368-foot-long truss with abutments skewed at 45 degrees for the shortest span possible. However, geometric and logistical constraints surfaced during final design. The design team was challenged to explore options to minimize impacts to vehicular and rail traffic during construction, and reduce the construction schedule. This led the project team to investigate the use of ABC techniques. Eliminating the skew and building the truss span in a nearby staging area, then transporting the structure using Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs), was found to be a more feasible and cost-efficient option. The revised structure consists of a truss that spans 394 feet center-to-center, with the bearings and supports perpendicular to the structure. The project was advertised for bidding in September 2010. The contract was awarded to Walsh Construction Company (Walsh) who subcontracted with The Sarens Group to perform the roll-in. Benesch, in addition to being the designer for the preliminary and final design phases, also serves as the construction manager for the project. All teams involved were familiar with using SPMTs to roll in larger transportation structures. In May 2012, truss assembly began in the staging area. By mid-August 2012, the truss was assembled and painted a signature blue. Before transferring the truss onto the SPMTs, the truss was jacked onto temporary supports. Two operators controlled the hydraulic jacks and were in constant communication to lift all four points of the truss the same amount simultaneously. After the SPMTs were positioned under the truss, it was ready to make its 800-foot journey from the staging area to its final location. Walsh prepared a detailed schedule for the roll-in within the eight-hour window allowed by NS to interrupt train service, which was divided into 15 minute increments. Work also included dismantling the crossing gates and signals; laying a temporary crossing over the NS tracks for the SPMTs to traverse; and removing and reinstalling these items after the truss was moved into place. On the Friday night before the move, Torrence Avenue was closed to traffic and the truss was moved 150 feet to the edge of the roadway to make sure the SPMTs were operating as planned. The truss was supported by four SPMT units, each consisting of 96 individually computer-controlled wheels capable of rotating 360 degrees. Combined, there were 384 wheels controlled by a single operator using a joystick, much like one used on a remote-controlled toy car. The SPMTs also lifted and lowered the truss, eliminating the need for cranes. Closure of the NS tracks began Saturday morning. The truss moved 450 feet east. Then the SPMTs pivoted north and traveled another 200 feet where it stood inches above its final support location. It took two hours to move the truss into place and another two hours to adjust the location of the bearings. The SPMTs were removed, and track signals and crossings were restored well within the eight hour shutdown window. Once the truss was in place, the contractor and railroad teams placed the ballast and ties on the truss, installed the catenary wires that power the NICTD trains and put the finishing touches on the truss. On October 25, 2012, the first NICTD train crossed the new truss bridge. With the new CSS&SB railroad bridge in full working order, and construction continuing underneath, commuters are already taking advantage of the numerous benefits and travel efficiencies this project brings to the community. This work proceeded alongside the existing CSS&SB bridge, allowing rail service to remain operational. The success of the move was a huge win for Chicago, the community and for the project team.▪
Diane Campione, P.E., S.E., is a Senior Project Manager at Alfred Benesch & Company. She served as Project Manager on the design of the 130th Street and Torrence Avenue Intersection Improvement Project, which includes the new CSS&SB Railroad truss bridge.
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NCSEA News
President’s Report
Carrie Johnson, P.E., SECB
I am amazed that almost a year has passed since I became NCSEA’s president for 2014, representing our 44 Member Organizations (MO’s) and their over 10,000 individual members. It has truly been a great honor. Last year at our Annual Conference, I set a goal to encourage each of our committees to work together to focus on joint efforts. My hope was that we could accomplish even more by focusing on working together. I am pleased to be able to deliver a favorable report on the progress in this area. The committee chairs each did an outstanding job of looking at their goals, analyzing what tasks could be enhanced by input from other committees and asking for input. I hope we continue this trend. The NCSEA Young Member Support Group and Basic Education Committee have teamed together to do a Resource Survey aimed at helping young engineers. NCSEA’s Continuing Education Committee was also able to help in this effort, by providing a list of resources from the SE Exam Study Guide. Out of this, they have compiled a list of essential resources for structural engineers. They now have plans for a training guide that will help engineers on a wide variety of topics covering both soft skills and technical knowledge. The Code Advisory Committee has teamed with both the Advocacy Committee and the Publications Committee. They have served in the capacity of reviewing white papers and books that NCSEA intends to publish for code-related content. This is a critical component of making sure that our publications are accurate. The Structural Licensure Committee works with SECB, SEI and CASE on the Structural Engineering Licensure Coalition (SELC) so that the efforts of all of the organizations can be combined. This committee provides a single voice in the effort to promote structural licensure. I am hopeful that through these efforts and the efforts of local MO’s, we will have a new structural licensing act in several states over the next few years. Last year, we did a complete redesign of our web site. This year, we have been able to focus on adding resources to the web site. There are excellent resources from NCSEA committees that are categorized by the intended audience – Engineers, SE Licensure, Students and Teachers, Emergency Response, Careers, and NCSEA documents. A number of committees have provided new content. It is our intent to continue to add resources that will be of value to structural engineers and engineering students. Everyone can help in this effort by donating existing resources, volunteering to help write new ones, or even by contacting one of the committees and giving feedback on what information you’d like to see. Over the next few months, we will add a new feature on our web site that will allow users to log in under their own unique user name. With this new system, we can provide memberonly content and discounts, allow users to register online for webinars and conferences, review membership status, update address information, and provide a record of attendance at webinars and conferences. All of NCSEA’s committees are composed of, and led by, dedicated volunteers. Without their commitment, NCSEA would not be able to continue to grow and serve the structural engineering profession. Each of NCSEA’s Member Organizations also rely on teams of volunteers to accomplish a wide variety of goals. All of these volunteers are the heart and soul of our joint efforts to improve our profession. Without them, we could not move forward. I would like to thank all of these individuals for their continued support of their MO’s and of NCSEA. For those of you who do not currently serve, I encourage you to get involved, give back to the profession, and make a difference. There are opportunities available at the local, state, and national level to get involved on a wide variety of issues that are critical to the future of our profession. Getting involved can make a huge difference and can give you an opportunity to grow as a leader, learn from others, and meet interesting people. It can be as rewarding for you as it is for those you are helping.
Valuable programs and projects have been instituted, including our new NCSEA Grants Program and a resource sheet of essential books for structural engineers.
Another item I am pleased to announce is NCSEA’s new Grant Program. This program will allow us to provide grants to member organizations to assist in funding new programs. The requirements are minimal and state only that the program must be consistent with NCSEA’s Mission to advance the practice of structural engineering and, as the autonomous national voice for practicing structural engineers, protect the public’s right to safe, sustainable and cost effective buildings, bridges, and other structures. We hope it will encourage a wide variety of new initiatives throughout the country. Any member of an MO is eligible to submit an application through the MO. The NCSEA Executive Committee will review the proposals. Grants will be issued to as many applicants as are deemed worthy, up to the maximum dollar amount available for the given year. In October, we will meet in Charleston, SC to discuss our strategic planning for the next five years. We have invited all of the NCSEA Past Presidents, the current Committee Chairs, and the current board of directors. I am excited about the prospect of discussing the future of NCSEA with this esteemed group. We would love to get input from as many MO members as possible. If you have any ideas regarding what NCSEA should be focusing on for the next five, ten, or even fifty years, please feel free to discuss it with any NCSEA Board member, committee chair or past president.
2015 Winter Leadership Forum
January 29–30, 2015 Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, Florida Developing Strategies for Growth & Success
How do you provide additional value to your clients? What are the buyers of your services thinking, and what are they looking for? When do you compete on prices? How do you train your staff to constantly be selling your services? What is your banker thinking, and how does a bank value an engineering fi rm? Th ese questions and more will be addressed at NCSEA’s third Winter Leadership Forum, January 29-30 at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, Florida. Structural engineering leaders and fi rm principals will gather to discuss the issues confronting engineering fi rms in today’s environment. Th e topics for this year’s Forum will focus not only on ways to grow your fi rm and provide additional value, but also on issues relating to acquisition and fi nance, including: • When is it time to expand? • Is your goal to become better or busier?
New Grants Program available for NCSEA members
NCSEA has instituted a new Grants Program for projects that further the mission of the association. Th e Grants Program was unveiled at the NCSEA Annual Conference last month, and the fi rst grants will be awarded in March of 2015. In subsequent years, applications will be due in August and will be awarded at NCSEA’s Structural Engineering Summit in the fall. Any NCSEA Member Organization or member(s) of a Member Organization are eligible to submit an application. Applications of individuals must be submitted to the local Member Organization, reviewed and approved by the Member Organization, and then forwarded to NCSEA for consideration. Requests may be submitted for any program that is consistent with NCSEA’s mission. Requests will not be accepted, however, for political contributions or for reimbursement of lobbying expenses. Applications must clearly defi ne who or what group is to receive the funds, when it will be spent, how it advances the NCSEA Mission Statement, and how it can be leveraged with other funding. Matching contributions from a Member Organization are encouraged, but not required. For more information on the Program and the application, visit www.ncsea. com/resources/documents.
New name for NCSEA Conference
NCSEA’s Annual Conference is getting a new name! Th e event, to be held next September 30 through October 3 at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, will be known as the NCSEA
Structural Engineering Summit.
Th is annual event draws structural engineers, those interested in structural engineering, students and the companies providing structural engineering products and services for education, networking, and the NCSEA Trade Show. “I enjoyed the interactive format and the lively discussions from diverse perspectives. Well worth my time.”
Ed DePaola, P.E., SECB
President & CEO Severud Associates Consulting Engineers
• Should you grow organically or through acquisition? • Case Study: Purchase or Pass? NCSEA’s 2014 Winter Leadership Forum will feature roundtable discussions, presentations from fi rm principals and professionals in banking and fi nance, and a debate between structural engineering leaders on “How to Grow.”
NCSEA Webinars
October 16, 2014
Overview of Codes Affecting Midrise Construction & Special Design Considerations Michelle Kam-Biron, P.E., S.E., SECB, M.ASCE, Director of Education, American Wood Council Th is course provides an overview of the latest and future changes to the International Building Code (IBC), AWC’s National Design Specifi cation (NDS) for Wood Construction and Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS). October 23, 2014
A Crash Course in Structural Glass Andrea Hektor, P.E., S.E., Associate, KPFF, Portland, OR Th is seminar will help familiarize engineers with the underlying concepts of glass as a structural material and the basics of glass design. November 6, 2014
Connection Solutions for Wood-Frame Structures Michelle Kam-Biron, P.E., S.E., SECB, M.ASCE, Director of Education, American Wood Council Th is course will feature wood connection design philosophy, behavior, serviceability issues, and connection design techniques with an overview of common fastener types. November 20, 2014
Tilt-up Eats Hurricanes for Breakfast - Five Things Every Engineer Should Know When Designing Tilt-Up Panels Je Gri n, Ph.D., P.E., P.M.P., Structural Engineer, LJB Inc., Based on the ACI 551 Tilt-Up Design Guide, this webinar will explore how engineers can capitalize on the advantages of tilt-upconstruction to provide safe, durable structures.
ese courses will award 1.5 hours of continuing education. Approved for CE credit in all 50 States through the NCSEA Diamond Review Program. Time: 10:00 AM Paci c, 11:00 AM Mountain, 12:00 PM Central, 1:00 PM Eastern. NCSEA o ers three options for NCSEA webinar registration: Ala Carte, Flex-Plan, and Yearly Subscription. Visit www.ncsea.com for more information or call 312-649-4600.
NCSEA News
T R U C TURAL S
ASSOC I A T I O N S NATIONAL COUNCI L
The Newsletter of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE Structural Columns
February 14–17, 2016, Phoenix, AZ
Call for abstract and session proposals opens October 22 We are seeking dynamic sessions and presentations on topics addressing both Geotechnical and Structural Engineering issues. Final papers are optional and will not be peer reviewed. Consider submitting either session proposals or single abstracts related to the topics and subtopics of interest to both professions. Topics include: Codes and Standards Collaboration for Design of Specialized Structures and
Their Foundations Curricula and Continuing Education Earth Retaining Structures Extreme Loads Geotechnical & Structural Elements of Foundation Design Performance-Based Design Mega Projects Performance of Constructed Facilities Professional Practice Issues Reliability/Risk Assessment Resiliency and Sustainability Seismic Hazard Analysis-Geotechnical &
Structural Implications Sizing of Foundations (LRFD vs ASD) Soil Structure Interaction Blast and Impact Loading and Response of Structures Bridge and Transportation Structures Buildings Embankments/Dams/Slopes Geoenvironmental Grouting Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking) Non Building Structures & Non Structural Components Pavements Properties of Geo-materials and Modeling Scour and Erosion Site Characterization Structural Research Underground Construction Unsaturated Soils The 2016 congress will feature a total of 15 concurrent tracks: 5 tracks will be on traditional GI topics, 5 tracks on traditional SEI topics, and 5 tracks on joint topics. In addition, we will be offering interactive poster presentations within these tracks. Key Dates: Open call for abstracts and sessions – October 22, 2014 Close call for abstracts and session – April 7, 2015 (no extensions) Visit the joint conference website at www.asce.org/geoseicongress for more information
Apply for Young Professional (age 35 and younger) Scholarship to Structures Congress
April 23–25, 2015 in Portland, Oregon Applications due December 12
SEI is committed to the future of structural engineering and offers a scholarship for Young Professionals to participate and get involved at Structures Congress. Many find Structures Congress to be a career-changing and energizing experience, opening up networking opportunities and expanding horizons to new and emerging trends. The scholarship includes complimentary registration sponsored by the SEI Futures Fund. Enter by visiting the SEI website at: www.asce.org/sei/Content.aspx?id=23622324305.
Enter the 2015 SEI Student Structural Design Competition
Gain valuable professional and networking experience, compete for cash prizes, and raise visibility for your team and university. Awards include complimentary registration, sponsored by the SEI Futures Fund, to participate and present finalist projects at Structures Congress April 23-25, 2015 in Portland, Oregon. Learn more and enter at www.asce.org/sei/Content.aspx?id=23622325036 by January 5, 2015.
2015 Ammann Fellowship Call for Nominations
The O. H. Ammann Research Fellowship in Structural Engineering is awarded annually to a member or members of ASCE or SEI for the purpose of encouraging the creation of new knowledge in the field of structural design and construction. All members or applicants for membership are eligible. Applicants will submit a description of their research, an essay about why they chose to become a structural engineer, and their academic transcripts. This fellowship award is at least $5,000 and can be up to $10,000. The deadline for 2015 Ammann applications is November 1, 2014. For more information and to fill out the on-line application visit the SEI website at: www.asce.org/SEI.
Errata
SEI posts up-to-date errata information for our publications at www.asce.org/SEI. Click on “Publications” on our menu, and select “Errata.” If you have any errata that you would like to submit, please email it to Jon Esslinger at jesslinger@asce.org.
Students are invited to apply for valuable Society Scholarships and Society Fellowships for Fall 2015. Two scholarships uniquely serving structural engineering students are: Eugene C. Figg, Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship and Y.C. Yang Civil Engineering Scholarship. Other opportunities for consideration are: Lawrence W. and Francis W. Cox Scholarship, John Lenard Civil Engineering Scholarship, Robert B. B. and Josephine N. Moorman Scholarship, and Samuel Fletcher Tapman ASCE Student Chapter Scholarship. Graduate students may apply for: Trent R. Dames and William W. Moore Fellowship, Freeman Fellowship, J. Waldo Smith Hydraulic Fellowship, and Arthur S. Tuttle Fellowship. Complete applications, including current transcripts, are due February 10, 2015. See the ASCE website at www.asce.org/Student-Organizations/Scholarships-andFellowships/Scholarships---Fellowships/ for more information, or contact awards@asce.org. The ASCE Florida West Coast Branch is helping to advance the profession of Civil Engineering in Florida. SEI Florida West Coast Chapter chair David Konz, P.E., S.E., M.ASCE, represents ASCE on the Florida Board of Professional Engineers Structural Engineering Licensure Committee. The mission is investigating, evaluating and making recommendations regarding separate licensure and/or certification of structural engineers within the state of Florida. Several organizations are working together to come to a consensus, including: ASCE-SEI, FICE, FSEA, FES and FBPE. Each committee member reviewed the documents, statues, and administrative code with respect to the mission before submittal to Florida legislators. The committee coordinates through conference calls and recently advanced their consensus on the proposed modifications. If you have questions regarding the status of the legislation, feel free to contact the FBPE Executive Assistant Rebecca Sammons at RSammons@fbpe.org.
SEI West Coast Florida Chapter
The West Coast Florida Chapter has recently held two wellreceived programs for their members. The first program was a tour of the I-275 widening project that goes from east of SR60 to Downtown Tampa. Members enjoyed a site visit of the project and the opportunity to ask questions of the project team. The second activity was a lunch and learn webinar hosted at ATKINS North America. Participants earned 1 PDH for the presentation Aging Infrastructure, Risks, and Making Hard Decisions. See the SEI website at www.asce.org/SEI for more details.
Get Involved – SEI Local Activities
Join your local SEI Chapter, Graduate Student Chapter, or Structural Technical Groups (STG) to connect with colleagues, take advantage of local opportunities for lifelong learning, and advance structural engineering in your area. If there is not an SEI Chapter or STG in your area, talk with your ASCE Section/Branch leaders about the simple steps to form an SEI Chapter. Visit the SEI website at www.asce.org/SEI and look for LAD Committees.
Call for Speakers on Technical Topics for SEI Local Group Events
Share your technical knowledge and expertise with local SEI Chapters, Graduate Student Chapters, and Structural Technical Groups. The SEI Speaker Bureau Committee is looking for experienced structural engineering professionals (consulting or academic) to give presentations on technical topics to SEI local groups. The Committee is seeking to expand its resource list of qualified speakers willing to give technical presentations on a voluntary basis, and make the list available to SEI local groups via their SEI e-room. If you would like to be included on the Speaker Bureau resource list, complete the online form at www.asce.org/speakers-bureau/. Potential speakers are welcome to approach their local SEI Chapter/Technical Group directly to give a technical presentation. Any solicitation for personal or business gain is strictly discouraged.
Help ASCE Recognize Outstanding Structural Engineers
Call for 2015 SEI/ASCE Award Nominations
Nominations are being sought for the 2015 SEI and ASCE Structural Awards. The objective of the Awards program is to advance the engineering profession by emphasizing exceptionally meritorious achievement, so this is an opportunity to recognize colleagues who are worthy of this honor. Nomination deadlines begin October 1, 2014 with most deadlines falling on November 1, 2014. Visit the ASCE Awards and Honors page at www.asce.org/ leadership-and-management/awards/ for more information and nomination procedures.
Second ATC-SEI Conference
Improving the Seismic Performance of Existing Buildings and Other Structures
December 10-12, 2015 Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Call for abstracts and session proposals will open in October 2014. Organized by the Applied Technology Council (ATC) and the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), this conference will be dedicated to improving the seismic performance of existing buildings and other structures. See the conference website at www.atc-sei.org/ for more information.
CASE in Point
#10: An Agreement Between Structural Engineer of Record and Geotechnical Engineer of Record The Structural Engineer of Record may be required to include geotechnical engineering services as a part of its agreement. If a geotechnical engineer & laboratory must be subcontracted for this service, CASE #10 may be used. It can also be altered for use between an Owner and the Geotechnical Engineer of Record. #11: An Agreement Between Structural Engineer of Record (SER) and Contractor for Transfer of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) files on Electronic Media Fabricators and suppliers are requesting CAD or BIM files from the designer. By providing CAD or BIM files, changes may be made to the files by others that would not be distinguishable without a critical review. CASE #11 is used so that both the Structural Engineer of Record and recipient of the CAD or BIM files understand the limitations and extent to which the files may be used. This is an agreement to allow for the transfer of CAD or BIM files to others. #12: An Agreement Between Client and Structural Engineer for Forensic Engineering (Expert) Services This is a sample agreement when the engineer is engaged as a forensic expert. It is designed primarily for when the Structural Engineer is engaged as an expert in the resolution of construction disputes, but can be adapted to other circumstances where the Structural Engineer is a qualified expert. #13: Prime Contract, An Agreement Between Owner and Structural Engineer for Professional Services This agreement is intended for the Structural Engineer to serve as the Prime Design Professional. It addresses projects which may require other engineering disciplines and architectural services which are more than incidental. Examples are parking garages, warehouses, light industrial buildings, sports facilities and structural renovations. It should be distinguished from CASE #2 which is to be used when the Structural Engineer of Record has an agreement with the Owner but does not serve as the Prime Design Professional. This document is written to be compatible with CASE #3 which can be used by the Structural Engineer as Prime Design Professional to contract with consultants on the same project in conjunction with this agreement #14A: Supplemental Form A, Additional Services Form A one-page Additional Services form to be signed by both the Structural Engineer and the Client.
These publications, along with other CASE documents, are available for purchase at www.booksforengineers.com.
ACEC Business Insights
Also available in MOBI (Amazon Kindle) and EPUB (B&N Nook, Sony Reader, IPhone/IPad/IPod, Android, and other e-readers/apps). Over the past decade, A/E/C firms have seen a spike in the number of competitors vying for the same work. The crowded field makes it difficult to get noticed, remembered, and selected by decision-makers. Win More Work: How to Write Winning A/E/C Proposals offers an experienced look at how to write memorable proposals. Being memorable is the key to success. This book will help architects, engineers, construction executives, and their marketing professionals understand how to write proposals that can double their win rate – thereby freeing them up to provide better service to customers, reduce marketing costs from bad pursuits, or simply spend more time with family and fewer Saturdays at the office. This book is for the novice proposal writer as well as those with decades of experience. Read this book to understand how to create memorable proposals that win more work. This publication, along with others, are available for purchase at www.booksforengineers.com.
Follow ACEC Coalitions on Twitter – @ACECCoalitions. CASE Risk Management Convocation in Portland, OR
The CASE Risk Management Convocation will be held in conjunction with the Structures Congress at the Doubletree by Hilton Downtown Hotel and Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR, April 23-25, 2015. For more information and updates go to www.seinstitute.org. The following CASE Convocation sessions are scheduled to take place on Friday, April 24: 7:00 am – 8:15 am
CASE Breakfast: The Future of Structural Engineering
Sue Yoakum, Donovan Hatem 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Addressing Hidden Risks in Today’s Design Contracts
Speakers – Rob Hughes, Ames & Gough; Brian Stewart, Collins, Collins, Muir & Stewart 10:30 am – 12 Noon
How to Succeed Without Risking It All!
Moderator – John DalPino, Degenkolb Engineers 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Lessons Learned From Structural Cases in Litigation
Speaker – Jeffrey Coleman, The Coleman Law Firm 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
SE Practice for Quality and Profitability – Panel Discussion
Moderator – Stacy Bartoletti, Degenkolb Engineers
CASE Risk Management Convocation
Strong Lineup of Risk Management Sessions at ACEC Fall Conference
The CASE Convocation offers a full day of sessions on Thursday, October 23 dedicated to best-practice structural engineering:
6:30 am Addressing the Hidden Risks in Today’s Design Contracts
Brian Stewart, Collins, Collins, Muir & Stewart; James Schwartz, Beazley; Rob Hughes, Ames & Gough
10:30 am The Five Commandments of A&E Risk
Dan Buelow, Willis A/E
2:30 pm Managing the Emerging and Enduring Risks of Professional Practice
Karen Erger, Lockton Cos.
5:30 pm ACEC / Coalition Meet and Greet
You will not want to miss these additional important risk management sessions:
Climate-Smart Engineering Approaches to Disaster Risk
Stephen Long, The Nature Conservancy
Case Study – Infrastructure Funding and Other Innovations in Asset Management
Mike Baker, David Evans and Associates, Inc.
Engineer-Led Design-Build – Simple, Safe & Profitable
Mark Friedlander, Schiff Hardin
The Conference also features:
• General Session addresses by business strategist Erik
Wahl, political analyst Charlie Cook and FERC
Commissioner Tony Clark • Member Firm CEO panels on the nation’s booming energy markets and the 2015 business outlook • CEO roundtables • Exclusive CFO and CIO tracks • Numerous ACEC coalition, council, and forum events • Earn up to 21.75PDHs
For more information and to register, http://conf.acec.org/conferences/fall2014/index.cfm.
WANTED
Engineers to Lead, Direct, and Get Involved with CASE Committees!
If you’re looking for ways to expand and strengthen your business skill set, look no further than serving on one (or more!) CASE Committees. Join us to sharpen your leadership skills – promote your talent and expertise – to help guide CASE programs, services, and publications. We have two committees ready for your service: • Contracts Committee: Responsible for developing and maintaining contracts to assist practicing engineers with risk management. • Toolkit Committee: Develops and maintains documents such as business practices manuals and policies for engineers under CASE’s Ten Foundations for Risk Management. To apply, you should • be a current member of the Council of American
Structural Engineers (CASE) • be able to attend the groups’ two face-to-face meetings per year: August, February (hotel, travel reimbursable) • be available to engage with the working group via email and conference call • have some specific experience and/or expertise to contribute to the group Please submit the following information to htalbert@acec.org • Letter of interest • Brief bio (no more than 2 paragraphs) Thank you for your interest in contributing to your professional association!
