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Design of Hydraulic Structures January 16–January 18, 2017; Vancouver, BC

New Product Development Workshop January 26, 2017; Vancouver, BC

Call for Presenters Are you an expert in your eld 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. Participants can review a groundwater model, a tank in which water is being circulated by a pump, and into which dye is injected to visualize how groundwater ows through di erent types of aquifer formations, interaction/ connectivity between surface water and groundwater, and groundwater contamination principles. Participants are encouraged to use and experiment with the model during the seminar. participants with the knowledge necessary to design a culvert, taking into consideration issues of peak ow, aquatic organism passage, and local policies of importance. Project Claims, Disputes, and Team Building on Engineering and Construction Projects February 3, 2017; Vancouver, BC The morning session of this full-day course focuses on contract claims and disputes. This session discusses the causes and types of claims, the procedures by owners and contractors to avoid claims, and methods to quantify and resolve claims. The afternoon session focuses on team building and partnering. This session attempts to create an environment where trust and teamwork prevent disputes, foster a cooperative bond to everyone’s bene t, and facilitate the completion of a successful project. An Integrated Framework of Risk Management and Simulation in Project Management February 9 & 10, 2017; Vancouver, BC A well-planned risk analysis should typically involve estimating the impact of risks on project objectives. Despite the growing acceptance of project risk management, a number of common pitfalls remain that Project Managers should avoid. Among these pitfalls is the inability to identify and quantify project risks to develop a better estimate and a schedule without misuse of contingency funds while developing both proactive and reactive mitigation strategies to deal with both strategic and tactical risks. This two-day course provides an overview of such expertise and knowledge to develop an integrated framework of risk management and simulation. Introduction to Hydrology and Groundwater Management February 23, 2017; Vancouver, BC This seminar is tailored towards attendees who seek a better understanding of hydrogeological and groundwater management concepts. The course includes case studies, hands-on exercises, and time for discussions and questions.

Using hands-on exercises, case studies, free computational aids and design software, this course o ers fundamentals of design of hydraulic structures and covers: how to recognize aspects of hydraulic structures requiring hydrotechnical design; core issues and basic formulas in the design of hydraulic structures, including dam, open channel, gate, water intake, spillway, weir, water tunnel, culvert, erosion/ sedimentation protection measures, large valve, penstock, manifold, surge shaft/tank, sedimentation basin, trashrack, pier of bridges, stilling basin, riprap, debris boom (ice, log), river diversion (canal, tunnel), breakwater, groin, seawall, coastal piles and piers, Coanda screen, shway, etc.; how to alert against common mistakes in design of hydraulic structures; introduction of simple computational aids, apply open-source software, and o er a collection of literature and educational videos Understanding Surge Arrester Application January 17, 2017; Vancouver, BC This seminar covers power system overvoltages and then covers arrester application, selection and location in detail. Topics include: Power system overvoltages – origin and characteristics; travelling wave basics; Metal oxide surge arresters – design, characteristics, and application; Arrester application in substations – incoming surge steepness and distance e ects; arrester selection. Speaking as a Leader® January 19, 2017; Webinar This session introduces the concept of leadership communication. Participants will learn to see every communication as an opportunity and will understand the importance of approaching every opportunity with intent. They will also learn how to structure their communication in such a way that it will engage their audience and position them as a leader inside their organisation. This introductory 1.5-hour webinar focuses on some fundamental concepts that will be expanded on during following sessions: Speaking as a Leader® and Business In uence ™ . Membrane Systems for Drinking Water Treatment: Theory and Applications January 24, 2017; Vancouver, BC This course covers theory and applications of membrane technologies for drinking water treatment. Other applications, including wastewater treatment and reuse, are also introduced. 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 performance of membrane systems and to address operational challenges.

Many professional engineers work for companies that aspire to develop, produce, and sell their products in large volume and with high gross margins. Business plans depend on it; investors expect it. This workshop is designed to help engineers understand how the product development (PD) pieces t together, and how to get the most out of their PD e orts. The workshop reviews the PD process, details the roles of each function, highlights critical dependencies, and shares best practices. A planning exercise provides new insights and accelerates learning. Value Analysis in Action: Introduction to Value Analysis/Value Engineering January 27, 2017; Vancouver, BC Value Analysis (VA)—also known as Value Engineering (VE) and Value Methodology (VM)—is a systematic and function-based approach to improving the value of products, projects, or processes. It uses a combination of creative and analytical techniques to identify alternative ways to achieve objectives. This introductory course gives participants an understanding of Value Analysis/Value Engineering and an appreciation that more than engineers can bene t from participating in activities related to VA. Women in Leadership January 31, 2017; Webinar An introduction to Taking the Stage® and Succeeding on Stage™, Taking the Stage® and Succeeding on Stage™ are two high-impact programs that enable women leaders to project a powerful leadership presence that commands recognition and respect. These programs help participants to unlock the power of their voice, excel in the spotlight, and advance in the corporate world. This introductory 1.5- hour webinar focuses on fundamental concepts that will be expanded on during the main courses—specifically, adopting a leader’s mindset and communicating thinking persuasively. Fundamentals of Project Management February 1 & 2, 2017; Vancouver, BC This two-day course introduces technical and non-technical individuals to the principles and techniques of e ective project management, which can be usefully applied to technical and non-technical projects. Hydrologic and Hydraulic Design of Culverts February 2 & 3, 2017; Vancouver, BC Today’s design engineers who work with transportation agencies are asked to develop more complex and complete designs for culverts than ever before. Evolving requirements now often include aquatic organism passage and aspects of long-term channel stability. This two-day course provides

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

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