INNOVATION January-February 2015

APEGBC Continuing Professional Development Personal Investment. Professional Commitment.

Speak Up, Speak Out – Personal Power and Respect at Work February 17, 2015 – Vancouver, BC To build relationships and avoid misunderstandings it is essential to communicate in an empowered, respectful way: one that allows us to take responsibility for our issues and to talk about our concerns without accusing, judging, blaming, interpreting and labeling. In this highly interactive session you will learn how power influences behaviour, to identify and respond to workplace disre- spect, the sources of your personal power, to shift from as- sumption to curiosity, from reactive to proactive, to speak up effectively and respectfully, to build healthy workplace relationships and become your own advocate. Coastal Hazards and Sea Level Rise Seminar February 19, 2015 – Vancouver, BC The seminar comprises two components. The first component, delivered by John Clague, is a summary and discussion of the physical processes that pose hazards to coastal development, including shore erosion and inunda- tion of low-lying coastlines during severe storms, sea-level rise, and tsunamis. The second component, delivered by Eric Morris, will focus on impacts to coastlines and coastal communities and infrastructure. Fundamentals of Bulk Materials Handling February 19 & 20, 2015 – Vancouver This two-day course is an overview of most aspects of the equipment and methods used in bulk materials handling from the pit to the port.The course is designed to give an introduction to the practical engineering aspects of bulk materials handling design, and an awareness of the many types of equipment and their application.The course pro- vides some practical design considerations for engineers and designers, and leads to better outcomes for the industry. Helical Piles Design, Installation and Testing February 19 & 20, 2015 – Burnaby, BC This course focuses on the basic fundamentals of helical piles and the different design theories for piles subjected to axial and lateral loads. In addition, it explores the most recent advances for helical piles subjected to seismic and machine loads. Types of helical piles, installation methods, and effects of geometrical configurations on their perfor- mance and capacity are discussed. A thorough treatment of the different field testing programs (i.e., static and cyclic axial and lateral loading) is provided together with a brief description on the instrumentation techniques. Most recent advances in the construction and performance of square-shaft small diameter piles as well as the circular- shaft large diameter piles are presented. Effective Risk Management Tools and Techniques February 20, 2015 – Vancouver, BC This course explains the risk management process for a typical project from risk planning and assumptions analysis

Call for Presenters Are you an expert in your field who would like to contribute to the future of engineering and geoscience? APEGBC is actively seeking members to present on a variety of topics. For more information, please visit apeg.bc.ca/Events/Seminar. APEGBC Online Learning Centre The Online Learning Centre features audio recordings of previously held APEGBC seminars, synchronized with PowerPoint. New sessions will be added throughout the year. Visit apeg.bc.ca/Professional- Development/Offerings/Online-and-Distance- Education for a complete listing of sessions available. This seminar is for engineers and geoscientists who wish to develop the confidence and writing skills necessary to write effective proposals and reports.Through a series of hands- on workshops, you’ll learn the key elements of writing and submitting winning proposals and reports, and how to tailor your content for both technical and non-technical audiences. where it is now possible to create permeable pavements that allow stormwater drainage to occur almost im- mediately. The benefits to permeable pavements include having rainwater drain directly into soil, decreasing urban heating, and reducing overall stormwater runoff. This concept is gaining acceptance through studies conducted in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. This course focuses on what constitutes perme- able pavement, design tools and methodologies in design- ing permeable pavement, the structural and hydrological capacities, and design traffic characterization. How to Achieve your Company Vision through Effective Performance Reviews March 5, 2015 – Vancouver, BC This seminar will show you how you can take your performance appraisal form in one hand and your company vision in the other hand, so that you can tightly link to two together to achieve your corporate strategy.You will be in- troduced to effective and clear processes for communication and coaching individuals and learn how to create a process that builds employee engagement and accountability. Law and Ethics March 5 & 6, 2015 – Vancouver, BC Learn about the points of Law and Ethics that are critical to your practice as a professional engineer or geoscientist. This seminar will provide an overview of occupational health and safety, employment law, practical law, the professions, practice review, APEGBC’s discipline and enforcement process, code of ethics, and case studies. Please note that this seminar is not a preparatory class for the Professional Practice Exam. Writing Effective Proposals and Reports March 10, 2015 – Vancouver, BC

to risk monitoring and control.The course covers the fol- lowing risk management processes: risk planning, risk iden- tification, qualitative and quantitative risk management techniques, risk response planning, and risk monitoring and control. Attendees will be required to participate in class

exercises as well as individual and group work. Flood Management in British Columbia February 24, 2015– Vancouver, BC

This seminar discusses flood management in BC, with a focus on recent initiatives relating to climate change adaptation, sea dikes, Fraser River flood protection, and dike design guidelines. Integrated flood hazard planning will be described along with steps involved in flood hazard assessments. Sample problems will be presented and active audience participation is encouraged. This short course should be of interest to geotechnical en- gineers, structural engineers, and civil engineers who wish to have a better understanding of the current state-of-the- art with respect to the analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations. All key concepts and terminology will be explained and emphasis will be placed on the practical application of the information provided. The Complete Professional Seminar – Soft Skills to For any professional the ability to converse and network effectively can boost your profile and engender better business alliances and connections. This session will en- hance both your personal and professional life by provid- ing you with effective strategies to quickly build rapport with others. Plenty of scenario demonstrations to ensure you gain skills, confidence and feel more comfortable networking both internally and externally and thereby increase your personal effectiveness. Concrete Pavement Design and Construction March 2, 2015 – Vancouver, BC and Webinar This course provides an overview of the most popular design methods for concrete pavements ranging from municipal roadways to highways and airport facilities and focuses on methods and procedures to evaluate pavement condition to determine how we can cost-effectively extend their service life. Case studies show examples of pavement condition and how best to cost-effectively treat defects to maximize the life of the asset. Pavement preservation and life-cycle cost procedures are discussed to assist asset man- agers in conveying the importance of timely maintenance and rehabilitation actions. Permeable Pavement Design and Construction March 3 & 4, 2015 – Vancouver, BC and Webinar Stormwater drainage technology has evolved to the point Foundation Design Short Course February 25 - 27, 2015 – Burnaby, BC Enhance Your Career and Life February 27, 2015– Burnaby, BC

For a complete listing of events or for more information, visit www.apeg.bc.ca/prodev/events.html or contact APEGBC Professional Development at 604.430.8035 or 1.888.430.8035.

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