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concrete pavements is not unusual. The majority of issues are relegated to the production, transportation, and placement of the material. This course covers all aspects of asphalt concrete material use and finishes with the good, the bad, and the ugly project experiences. ADVANCED MODELING AND WATER MASTER PLANNING March 6, 2018; Vancouver, BC Participants will be introduced to advanced topics like Extended Period Simulations, Water Quality Modeling, Demand Allocation, Model Calibration, and Planning System Improvements. To reinforce concepts learned during the course, participants will engage in hands-on EPANET tutorials for each section of the training. COASTAL HAZARDS AND SEA LEVEL RISE March 7, 2018; Victoria, BC In this seminar we review the science that underpins damaging coastal processes, discuss impacts to infrastructure, review risk assessment methods, and examine potential mitigation measures and their advantages and disadvantages. NAVIGATING COMPLEXITY: GOING BEYOND SYSTEMS THINKING March 8, 2018; Vancouver, BC This session provides an introduction to complexity science and the Cynefin Framework. Also covered is how planning, strategy development, and project management demand a different perspective when facing complexity. TAKING THE STAGE® March 9, 2018; Vancouver, BC This intensive one-day seminar for women will show you how to be recognized for your views. You will learn how to develop a clear message, create a persuasive structure, and communicate it in a way that allows you to be heard the first time you speak. In the seminar, we will also explore concepts on presence. You will become aware of your physical presence and what it is saying to others.

techniques, risk response planning, and risk monitoring and control. Essential risk management tools, such as Event Breakdown Structure, Sensitivity Analysis, Risk/Opportunity Matrix, Monte-Carlo Simulation, Decision Tree Analysis, and Fault and Event Trees will be explained. MODELLING OF BRIDGES FOR LINEAR AND NON-LINEAR SEISMIC ANALYSES March 1–2, 2018; Vancouver, BC This course provides the concepts of modelling of bridges for linear and non-linear seismic analyses and emphasizes on the important factors that control their seismic response such as effective weight, stiffness, damping, etc. The application of modelling for seismic analysis of bridge structures is illustrated through practical examples of bridges with different geometry and configuration. WRITING EFFECTIVE PROPOSALS AND REPORTS March 1, 2018; Vancouver, BC March 6, 2018; Prince George, BC Through a series of hands-on workshops, you will 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. In addition, you will learn to determine what your clients (internal and external) are looking for and how they will evaluate your proposal or review your report. TECHNICAL WRITING: SOLUTIONS FOR EFFECTIVE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION March 5, 2018; Prince George, BC Through a series of hands-on workshops, you will learn to write effective emails, technical memos, letters, reports, and other documents. Whether you are a junior employee or a seasoned professional in your technical field, this seminar will help you to improve your technical writing skills. PRODUCTION, TRANSPORTATION, PLACEMENT, AND QUALITY CONTROL FOR ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENTS March 5, 2018; Vancouver, BC While asphalt concrete is a widely used product, the poor performance of asphalt

CALL FOR PRESENTERS Are you an expert in your field who would like to contribute to engineering and geoscience practice? Engineers and Geoscientists BC is actively seeking members to present on a variety of topics. For more information, please visit egbc.ca/Events/Seminar. MICROSOFT EXCEL CORE TRAINING FOR ENGINEERS AND GEOSCIENTISTS February 20, 2018; Vancouver, BC Learn to use Excel to create budgets, track costs, and generate quotes. Learn tools and ideas that will save time and create professional looking proposals and plans. Participants with only a very basic knowledge of Excel will quickly progress to create basic databases, budgets, graphs, reports, and the fundamentals of building equations. This course maps to the Microsoft MOS Core Exam. MICROSOFT PROJECT TRAINING FOR ENGINEERS AND GEOSCIENTISTS February 21–22, 2018; Vancouver, BC Learn how to plan projects and incorporate a variety of resources, materials, and costs as well as learning how to monitor and report on projects. ADVANCED CODE KNOWLEDGE Wednesdays from February 21–April 25, 2018; Vancouver, BC and Webinar This course is intended for architects and engineers and others with a knowledge of Canadian building codes and experience in the building construction industry seeking to increase their depth of knowledge and expertise in these areas. THE COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL: ELEVATE YOUR OWN BRAND February 23, 2018; Vancouver, BC This seminar will focus on key soft skills for business etiquette including hosting clients and guests; making proper introductions; preparing for networking events; utilizing the conversation cycle; and using one’s personal image as a business tool. EFFECTIVE RISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES February 28, 2018; Vancouver, BC This course explains the project risk management process from risk planning and assumptions analysis to risk monitoring and control. Specific focus is on risk planning, risk identification, qualitative and quantitative risk management

For a complete listing of events or for more information, visit egbc.ca/Events/Seminars or contact us at 604.430.8035 or 1.888.430.8035.

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