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C A L E N D A R : FEBRUARY 2016

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Surety Bonding& Construction Risk Management

Common Mistakes withLean System and howto Correct Them Are you struggling to implement Lean on your projects? Have you had planning sessions that were not as productive as they could be? Do your teams just not “get it”? Join this webinar to learn from the experience of a Lean Construction coach who has not only delivered numerous proj- ects using Lean, but also has coached Owners, GCs, CMs, designers, and subcontractors to successfully implement Lean thinking and Lean tools. cost: Members $79, non- members $99 more info: agc.org/learn/ education-training/ events/webinar-com- mon-mistakes-lean-and- last-planner-system-and- how-correct

Geotechnical & Structural Engineering Congress An expanded con- ference featuring 15 tracks and six plenary sessions focusing on interdisciplinary and dis- cipline-specific areas. In addition, more than 100 exhibitors are expected. Cost: $550-$1,195 location: Phoenix more info: geo-structures. org

Capital District Celebration ofNational Engineers Week

Advanced Project Management

Four plenary sessions, 15 breakout sessions, one luncheon and two receptions. This conference provides a unique opportunity for the thought leaders of the construction, surety and insurance industries to come together and engage in candid discussion of both the science and the art of construction risk management. cost: $525 location: Naples, FL more info: meetings.agc. org/risk/

A one-day seminar that was specifically developed to help higher-level design and technical professionals in architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental firms develop the advanced leadership and management skills to better lead projects and clients. Cost: First attendee $975, additional attendees $825 location: Houston more info: zweiggroup. com/seminars/ad- vanced_pm/

The purpose of this event is to raise public awareness of engineers’ positive contributions to quality of life, pro- mote the importance of a technical educa- tion including a high level of math, science and technology literacy among parents, teach- ers and students, and motivate youth to pursue engineering and related careers to provide a di- verse and vigorous engi- neering workforce. location: Albany, NY more info: capitaldistricte- week.org/

�nvironmental

Connection Environmental Connection pro- vides peer–re- viewed education, products, and technology that address four edu- cational tracks: Erosion and Sediment Control; Stormwater Manage- ment; Surface Water Restoration; and MS4 Management. cost: Members $795, non-members $995 location: San Antonio more info: geo-structures. org/

Becoming

a Better Project Manager

This course will provide project managers with a fundamental understanding of the type of personality and characteristics successful project managers have that allow them to flourish in their role. Attendees will also have a better understanding of specific tools they can use to be more effective as Project Managers in architecture, engineering, planning and environmental consulting firms. cost: First attendee $975, addtional attendees $825 Company-hosted group webinars also available. location: Houston more info: zweiggroup. com/seminars/bet- ter_pm/

Becoming

a Better Recruiter

A one-day seminar that was developed to help firm principals, manag- ers, HR people, and design and technical pro- fessionals in architecture, engineering, planning and environmental firms become better recruiters. We will help you and your team be more comfort- able approaching great talent and learn how to promote your firm. cost: First attendee $975, additional attendees: $825 location: Dallas more info: zweiggroup. com/seminars/better_re- cruiter/index.php

Federal Engineerof theYear

International Conference onWater Management Modeling Emphasis on state-

The Federal Engineer of the Year Award, spon- sored by the Profession- al Engineers in Govern- ment, honors engineers employed by a federal agency that employs at least 50 engineers worldwide. location: Washington, D.C. more info: nspe.org/re- sources/interest-groups/ government/federal- engineer-year

of-the-art computer modeling for resolving water quantity and qual- ity problems in stormwa- ter, wastewater, and wa- ter distribution systems. cost: $167 for 1 day,

Better Financial Management

$375 for 2 days location: Toronto

location: Atlanta more info: zweiggroup. com/seminars/better_fm/ index.php

more info: chiwater.com/ Training/Conferences/ conferencetoronto.asp

THE ZWEIG LETTER Januray 25, 2016, ISSUE 1136

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