Events

Work Zone Design and Planning Description | This webinar will look at effective work zone planning and design for traffic control plan development. This presentation will look at essential elements of traffic control, non-motorized users, safety and mobility, smart work zone applications, and more. Objectives | Upon completion of the course, participants will understand: What […]

Tools to Ensure Effective Litigation Preparation and Testimony as an Engineering Professional Description | Engineering in the forensic realm can involve many roles. The vast majority of testimony by engineers is offered through reporting and deposition and on occasion will go to a Finder of Fact. Thorough preparation is key to successfully presenting your opinions […]

Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking) Description | This course introduces the history, basic science, and equipment used in hydraulic fracking.  The Marcellus and other key shale gas formations in Pennsylvania will be discussed. This course includes a review of lessons learned. It also discusses the evolving nature of technology. Objective | Upon completion of the course, participants […]

How State Government is Supporting More Electric Vehicles in Pennsylvania Description | Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more prevalent on Pennsylvania roads. Executive commitments have been made at the state and federal levels to reduce greenhouse gas pollution from the transportation sector, and several car manufacturers have announced plans to electrify their lineups. This presentation […]

Clinch Fasteners, Use and Design Considerations PDH | 1* Mr. Maloney has been designing custom clinching fasteners for the past 18 years for consumer electronic devices. This presentation will provide an explanation of how clinching fasteners work, the advantages of their use, the mechanics of clinching, as well as some history and evolution of their […]

Professional License | Initiation, Evaluation, and Processing of Complaints and Actions Description | An overview of the initiation, evaluation, and processing of professional licensure complaints and actions. Attendees will learn: Where and how to file a professional licensure complaint. The processes by which different kinds of complaints are investigated, evaluated, and in some cases, prosecuted. […]

The many "New" Discretionary Grant Programs that are part of BIL will also be highlighted, as these will provide the potential for additional funding and opportunities in Pennsylvania.

Legislation that Can Impact the Engineering Community Join the Lehigh Valley Chapter for an opportunity to get an up-to-the-minute report on state legislative issues impacting your profession and to ask questions during this live forum. John Wanner will discuss: Pending changes to the Registration Act for Professional Engineers. Transportation and other infrastructure funding issues. Commonwealth budget […]

A Tale of Two Bridges | Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing The Old Tappan Zee Bridge (Governor Malcolm Wilson–Tappan Zee Bridge) crossed the Hudson River at one of its widest points. It connected South Nyack in Rockland County with Tarrytown in Westchester County in the Lower Hudson Valley. The $4 billion New Tappan Zee Bridge […]

Linear Schedule and Distance-Based Planning Methodologies Description This webinar will focus on using the Linear Scheduling Method (LSM) & Distance-Based Planning during the engineering and construction management phases of projects. The webinar will address the differences and advantages of LSM vs. traditional scheduling methods and will present an example to bring the concept to life. […]