INNOVATION November-December 2012

APEGBC Continuing Professional Development Personal Investment. Professional Commitment.

Law & Ethics Live Seminar December 10 & 11, 2012 – Vancouver, BC

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 www.apeg.bc.ca/prodev/events.html. APEGBC Online Learning Centre The Online Learning Centre features audio recordings of previously held APEGBC seminars, synchronized with presentation slides. New sessions will be added throughout the year. Visit www.apeg.bc.ca/cpdonlinelearning/ for a complete listing of sessions available. we will address the fundamentals of project cost control including: scope development, work breakdown structure, risk analysis, estimating, earned value analysis, forecasting, reporting and change management. maintenance functions of work selection, planning, schedul- ing andmaterials management.The focus is on achieving high equipment reliability whileminimizing administrative and other costs.This seminar provides a fresh, logical new look at all aspects of maintenance, frombusiness processes to the completion and recording of maintenance work. Stormwater Modeling – A Hands-on Demonstration February 5, 2013 – Vancouver, BC The focus of this seminar will be a hands-on demonstration of the US-EPA SWMM 5 computer model and its application in an urban setting. SWMM is a powerful and a commonly used water resource software package.This seminar will provide a demonstration of a project from initial set-up of a project through detailed design of the drainage system. Employment Law February 7, 2013 – Vancouver, BC or via Webcast Whether you are an employer or an employee, understand- ing your obligations, entitlements and liabilities is essential in the employment relationship. Fundamentals of Capital Project Cost Control February 15, 2013 – Prince George, BC February 27, 2013 – Nanaimo, BC March 6, 2013 – Cranbrook, BC March 27, 2013 – Terrace, BC May 8, 2013 – Castlegar, BC May 15, 2013 – Fort St. John, BC This seminar will look at and provide tips on scope develop- ment, budgeting and planning the scope, tracking the execution of the scope, controlling the scope, and managing budget variance. Using exercises and discussion,

workday simply looking for files. Enter Microsoft Office One- Note 2010, a powerful Personal InformationManager (PIM) that organizes documents, pictures, web pages, articles, audio and video recordings, andmore – all in one digital notebook. Revisions to the 2012 Canadian Electrical Code

Gain an overview of occupational health and safety, employment law, practical law, the professions, practice review, APEGBC’s discipline and enforcement process, and the code of ethics which are critical to your practice as a professional engineer or geoscientist. Time Management December 11, 2012 – Castlegar, BC This unique workshop redefines in practical, relevant terms this greatly misunderstood field of study.This workshop is proven, practical and principle-based, in which the participants develop strategies and systems that are right for their personality types and job functions. Because of this approach, this workshop has proven to be of great benefit to participants in both their work and personal lives. Climate Change Implications for Engineers This seminar will provide a basis for trusting the science of Anthropogenic Climate Change (ACC) and discuss the result- ing challenges and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. Builders Lien Act January 17, 2013 – Vancouver, BC or via Webcast A builders lien can be a powerful and effective tool to assist with the collection of fees. If you are involved in the construc- tion industry, a working knowledge of the BuildersLienAct is critical.This seminar will offer a concise, up-to-date overview of builders’liens, including a discussion on the obligations of design consultants with respect to payment certification and release of holdbacks, and practical tips tomanage the risks. Membrane Systems for Drinking Water Treatment: Theory and Application January 17, 2013 – Castlegar, BC The course covers theory and applications of membrane tech- nologies for drinkingwater treatment.The course is structured to provide opportunities to learn the fundamental principles governing the performance of membrane systems, and to apply this fundamental theory to optimize the performance of membrane systems and to address operational challenges. Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil January 22, 2013 – Vancouver, BC Develop an understanding of fundamental concepts as they govern the behavior of geosynthetic reinforced soil structures. Material properties are examined that govern performance, including mobilized tensile strength, soil- geosynthetic bond and strain compatibility. Microsoft One Note: A Great Way to Manage Time and Information January 22, 2013 – Burnaby, BC Research tells us that executives waste up to 20 percent of the January 15, 2013 – Burnaby, BC April 16, 2013 – Richmond, BC

January 23, 2013 – Victoria, BC February 1, 2013 – Vancouver, BC February 20, 2013 – Kelowna, BC

This seminar is designed to update electrical personnel on the changes that have been made to the 2012 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).The new Code which has been extensively revised to improve safety and address changes in new technology which contains over 180 new require- ments that will have a significant impact on all electrical installations.The seminar will also provide an overview of the requirements contained in the newly created Section 64 for“Renewable Energy Systems.” Unified Approach to Water and Wastewater Treatment January 29, 2013 – Victoria, BC This seminar will present an introduction to water and wastewater treatment and provide practitioners with the common conceptual knowledge of water and wastewater treatment. Practitioners will learn to develop block and process flow diagrams for water/wastewater treatment to convert water quality from a specific water resource to a specific water/wastewater consumer. General Design Considerations for Welded Steel Structures January 30, 2013 – Vancouver, BC Welding as a means of joining metals has opened new horizons for the application of steels.The intent is to provide the member with the elements necessary to make sound and economic welding design decisions and identify the key engineering factors. It will also provide general guidance relating to design requirements from a variety of North American Standards and Codes. Alberta Oil Sands – Regulations and Technology for Environmental Sustainability, and Extension to Other Jurisdictions January 30 & 31, 2013 – Richmond, BC This course will provide a high level overview of Canada’s role in the global energy market, history and development of oil sands industry, in-situ and open pit mining operation, GHG and other regulations to enhance the environmental sustainability of oil sands, lessons learned, and extension of best practices to other jurisdictions. Industrial Maintenance Management: A Rational Approach February 5, 2013 – Vancouver, BC This seminar covers a unique and rational approach to the core

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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