INNOVATION September-October 2012

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Diversity in Organizations – Why and How Dr Elizabeth Croft PEng FEC, Jennifer Pelletier

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Multi-unit Residential Buildings in BC – A Vision for Energy Efficiency Andrew Pape-Salmon PEng MRM, Jordan Fisher LEED AP, Warren Knowles PEng BEP, Jennifer Sanguinetti PEng LEED AP Preparing for Sea Level Rise in British Columbia: Science, Policy and Practice Tina Neale, Jesal Shah PEng PE

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President’s Viewpoint – Making the Choice to Serve

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Association Notes – Directory Will Help Public Access Engineering and Geoscience Services; APEGBC Council Appoints New Chief Executive Officer; 2011/2012 Annual Report Available; Program Offers APEGBC- endorsed Quality Management Certification; Update your Practice Declaration and Contact Information; Get the Latest Annual Conference News

ON THE COVER: APEGBC members from around the province will be gathering in Victoria, BC for the 2012 Annual Conference, October 25-27 at the Victoria Conference Centre. This issue previews some of the topics to be covered among the 52 professional development sessions offered over two days preceding APEGBC’s AGM.

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APEG Foundation Grows the Next Generation of Professionals

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Getting it Right: Ethics in Practice

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2012 President’s Awards Winners

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Legal Brief – The Bargains We Make

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Risks Associated with Tanker Transports for the Northern Gateway Project

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2012 Member Compensation Survey Results

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6 Newsmakers 11 APEGBC Professional Development 36 Discipline and Enforcement 37 Membership 41 Professional Services 46 Careers 47 Datebook

The C J Westerman Memorial Award

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