INNOVATION May-June 2015

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Terrestrial Laser Scanning George Liu, P.Eng.

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Game Changer – Rapid Damage Assessment Tom Ruffen

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2015 ACEC-BC Awards for Engineering Excellence

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President’s Viewpoint – Making APEGBC Stronger Through Diversity

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Association Notes – 2015/2016 Council Election; Budget for 2015/2016 Approved; Changes to Professional Practice Exam; Annual Conference and AGM; Government Relations Update

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Council Report – April 17, 2015

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CPD Bylaw Revised in Response to Member Feedback

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Competencies and Indicators Developed for Geotechnical Engineering Practice

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Diversity Breeds Success – The Case for Women in Engineering

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Member Awareness Urged on Responsibilities for Field Reviews, Cross-discipline Projects, Use of Seal

ON THE COVER: FLIR Mobile Vehicle Surveillance System (MVSS) in the Middle East. PHOTO: Brandon Wright, P.Eng.

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Practice Guidelines Being Developed in Response to Mount Polley

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APEGBC Welcomes Earthquake Preparedness Report Recommendations

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Incorporation vs. Sole Proprietorship – Financial Benefits and Liability Considerations Keeping Members, the Public and Kids Curious – National Engineering and Geoscience Month

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Terrestrial laser scanning near Prospect Point in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC 18

5 Letters 27 OQM Certification 30 Membership 34 Professional Services 39 APEGBC Professional Development

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