The Willamette Valley Chapter
of the Construction Specifications Institute always endeavors to provide
excellent continuing education opportunities to everyone in the local design
and construction industry. The WVC/CSI Education Committee’s latest offering, Understanding
Geotechnical Reports, promises to be no exception.
Literally underlying every
construction project, the importance of proper foundation design cannot be
overstated. Three experts on the subject will touch upon a wide range of
considerations, including water table & weather issues, foundation
preparation, the deleterious impact of inaccurate soils data, expansive soils,
and the responsibilities of design professionals (architects and structural engineers)
when dealing with geotechnical challenges.
I know each of the seminar’s panelists well and fully expect them to deliver a
comprehensive overview of the topic in three brief, information-packed hours.
The panelists are:
Jim Maitland, Ph.D., P.E.,
G.E.
Principal and Founder of
Foundation Engineering Inc.
35 years experience as a
geotechnical engineer
Matt Gralund, M.S., P.E.,
S.E.
Principal and Owner of Gralund
Engineering, Inc.
25 years experience as a
structural engineer
OSU degrees in Civil
Engineering Technology & Business Administration
40+ years experience as site
superintendent, estimator, and civil construction department manager.
This is the first time in recent memory that the
chapter has offered a seminar on this important topic. Register now in advance
of the event. Refer to the event details below; RSVP soon as space is limited.
Registration: Contact Steve Gunn of Construction Focus, Inc., WVC/CSI Education Committee
Chair, to let him know you plan to attend the seminar. Call him at 541-686-2031
or email him at sgunn@constructionfocus.com
What: Educational Seminar:
Understanding Geotechnical Reports
When: Thursday, December
11, 2014
Registration: 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Program: 5:00 PM
Pastries/Tea/Coffee will be provided.
Where: Baker Downtown Center, 975 High Street , Eugene ,
OR
Credits: 3AIA/CES HSW Learning Units
Cost: $90 (CSI members $10 off); make checks payable to WVC/CSI
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