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JUN 13/12. ASSET MANAGEMENT 101. The APEGBC Tri-City Branch hosts this breakfast seminar with speaker Dana Johnston AScT, Proj- ect Director - Infrastructure Program Development at FortisBC. The implementation and administration of asset management practices at FortisBC has been one of continuous evolution. In this presentation, Dana will provide a brief overview of what Asset Management is, the changes that the company has undergone, challenges encountered, lessons learned and a projection of targets for the future. Ample time will be provided for questions on the speaker’s topic. Hot breakfast will be served. Time: 7-9 am. Location: Executive Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, Coquitlam, BC. Cost: Members $50; Guests $55; MAPS Members $35 . Registration/Information: www.apeg.bc.ca/tc/. JUN 14-15/12. BIDDING, CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR. With a faculty of experts assembled from both pri- vate sector and public sector organizations, you will receive practical updates, strategic insights and proven approaches for dealing with chal- lenges in this practice area. Location: Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver, BC. Registration/Information : www.insightinfo.com/procurementbc/. JUN 26-29/12. VELO-CITY GLOBAL 2012. The world’s premier international cycling planning conference will be held in Vancouver, June 26–29, 2012. This event offers delegates from around the world a chance to share best practices for creating and sustaining cycling-friendly cities, where bicycles are valued as part of daily transport and recreation.

Velo-city Global will bring together politicians, engineers, planners, architects, social marketers, academics, researchers, environmentalists, advocates, educators and industry representatives, who join forces and foster trans-national collaboration long after the last delegate has headed home. Registration/Information: www.velo-city2012.com/. SEP 2-5/12. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES. SET-2012 is a multidisciplinary international conference on sustainable energy sources and technologies, and will provide a forum for the exchange of latest technical information, the dissemination of the high-quality research results on the issues, the presentation of the new developments in the area of sustainable energy, and the debate and shaping of future directions and priorities for better environment, sustainable development and energy security. Location: Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, Vancouver, BC. Registration/ Information: www.setconference.org/ SEP 30-OCT 1/12. CANADIAN GEOTECHNICAL CONFERENCE - GEOMANITOBA 2012. The 65th Canadian Geotechnical Conference will cover a wide range of topics, including special sessions that are of local and national relevance to the fields of geo-engineering. In addition to the technical program and plenary sessions, the conference will include a complement of local tours, workshops and short courses. Location: Fairmont Hotel, Winnipeg, MB. Registration/ Information: www.cgs2012.ca. v

The following locations are seeking Transportation and Municipal Civil Engineering and Technical professionals:

Terrace Kitimat Lower Mainland

Kamloops Penticton

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