INNOVATION September-October 2012

APEGBC Continuing Professional Development Personal Investment. Professional Commitment.

Getting the Best from Your Supervisors: How to Boost Productivity and Engagement October 11, 2012 – Vancouver, BC Engineers often direct the work of supervisors and our abil- ity to get the work done depends on them.We can improve our success by helping themmaster the four key skills every supervisor needs: ability to lead and deal with performance issues, ability to give instruction, ability to improve the way work is done, and the ability to set work priorities. The program is also at the roots of lean manufacturing. It provides a simple, proven model for improving the skills of supervisors in any industry. With so many indicators pointing simultaneously towards increased economic growth and resource-use and declining ecosystems and the crossing of danger- ous biophysical boundaries, we need to overhaul our civilization’s design applications so that they operate in harmony instead of in con ict with Nature. This seminar is for engineers and geoscientists who want to explore the possibilities of civilizational redesign and apply them in their work. E ective Presentation Skills October 12, 2012 – Vancouver, BC No other skill is as vital to success as the ability to stand up in front of a group to e ectively communicate information and in uence others’thinking and actions.This course will help you to improve your presentation skills by providing you with strategies and proven techniques for preparing a successful presentation and developing your delivery skills. APEGBC 2012 Annual Conference & AGM October 25-27, 2012 – Victoria, BC APEGBC’s Annual Conference and AGM combines two days of professional development sessions with technical tours, a tradeshow, social events and the AGM. Using Earned Value Techniques to Manage Project Performance October 25-27, 2012 – Victoria, BC This seminar will introduce the EVM theories and best practices every project management practitioner should know in order to monitor and forecast project performance successfully. It will help attendees learn how to apply EarnedValue tools and techniques for increased control and successful delivery of projects. Rediscover Concrete – Moving Towards More Energy-E cient, Greener Buildings November 1, 2012 – Victoria, BC This seminar will discuss advances in concrete’s contribution to energy e ciency and sustainability as well as recent industry innovations to reduce our environmental footprint. Designing a Sustainable World October 11, 2012 – Vancouver, BC

Developments in Green Design and other Provincial Green Initiatives November 8, 2012 – Vancouver, BC or via Webcast This seminar will review the“green”amendments to the Building Code, the BC Energy Plan and other green provincial initiatives, LEED®, strategies for achieving green objectives as consultants and potential liability issues aris- ing from green construction. Understanding Creek Restoration Using the Adaptive Management Process of the Natural Channel Design Guidelines November 13 & 14, 2012 – Richmond, BC To convey the concept of the iteration process involved in understanding and creating sustainable stream restora- tion designs for implementation. The seminar is intended to outline a methodology for stream restoration that can be applied to varying conditions and in uencing factors based on science. Pro ting from Diversity: Doing Business with Multicultural Communities November 14, 2012 – Vancouver, BC As the multicultural population in the Lower Mainland explodes, so does the market potential and multicultural workforce. Stop losing your share of the huge multicul- tural market! Stormwater Detention Facility Design November 15, 2012 – Richmond, BC The focus will be on the analysis and design of stormwater detention facilities, using both event-based infrastructure sizing methods as well as long-term continuous simulation. It is expected that participants will be able to understand the design strategies and modeling methodologies for sizing stormwater ponds that encompass a range of design functions and objectives. 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 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.

It will explore the potential for reducing energy use and GHGs from buildings by utilizing concrete’s thermal mass in conjunction with innovative yet proven energy reduction strategies; concrete’s performance in lifecycle assessment studies; and real-life examples of energy savings achieved. Rediscover Concrete – Moving Towards a More Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure November 1, 2012 – Victoria, BC This seminar will discuss advances in concrete’s contribu- tions to a more sustainable transportation infrastructure, as well as recent industry innovations to reduce our environmental footprint. It will discuss broader life cycle assessment methodologies to better understand a project’s cumulative environmental impact, concrete’s durability and the contribution of concrete pavements to lowering vehicle fuel consumption, reducing energy requirements and improving stormwater management, illustrated by real-world examples and recent research results from the US EPA, NRC and MIT. Sustainable Structures: Where are we heading? November 2, 2012 – Victoria, BC This workshop will provide designers with the tools, ideas, and strategies to design sustainable structures.We will engage and inspire your business to integrate sustainable concepts into your designs. Hydraulic Modeling of Water Distribution Systems November 6, 2012 – Kamloops, BC Are you making million-dollar decisions based on inaccurate hydraulic models?The seminar begins with the basics of hydraulic theory as it applies to water distribution model- ing, then takes participants through more advanced topics such as working with multiple scenarios, model calibration, pump selection, energy cost studies, extended period simulation, re ow analysis and water quality. Leadership, Problem Solving and Decision Making November 6 & 7, 2012 – Vancouver, BC This course presents a leadership approach that combines individual strengths with team processes to make timely, e ective decisions.The result is a leadership culture that continually improves its decision making and problem solving, and its ability to prevent or resolve issues before they become crises. Advanced Stormwater Management and Modeling November 7, 2012 – Prince George, BC November 22, 2012 – Kelowna, BC December 4, 2012 – Victoria, BC This seminar will provide a view of the details of advanced analytical techniques and computer models along with their data requirements. It will provide a detailed introduction to model calculation, potential accuracy and model veri cation.

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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