Two Part Webinar Series: Strategies for Emergency Projects

*Webinar to be hosted in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Description:

Extreme weather, natural disasters, accidents, or a lack of proper maintenance can cause damage to critical infrastructure that requires immediate attention in order to minimize the extent of the damage or protect remaining facilities. This two-part webinar series is designed to equip contractors with the knowledge and strategies needed to collaborate effectively with project owners during emergency contracts and repairs.

Learn from industry leaders about the critical importance of clear communication and seamless coordination between construction companies and project owners. Discover practical tips for establishing trust, defining roles, and ensuring everyone is on the same page from the outset of an emergency project. Dive into real-world case studies showcasing innovative solutions and best practices for managing emergency construction projects. Hear firsthand experiences from both construction companies and project owners and gain insights into overcoming common challenges and achieving successful outcomes under tight timelines and high-pressure situations.

Join us to enhance your skills in emergency project management, foster stronger partnerships, and ensure your team is prepared to tackle urgent repairs with confidence and efficiency.

Webinar One: Strategic Planning and a One-Team Mindset During Emergencies
Thursday, October 3, 2024 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EDT)

This session will demonstrate how project owners and contractors can collaborate effectively during critical times. Learn about proven strategies and real-life examples where a unified approach led to successful outcomes. Gain valuable insights that can be applied to your projects, enhance your emergency response skills, and ensure top-notch performance in challenging scenarios.

Speakers:

Curtiss Dorr
Senior Government and Strategic Business Development Manager
Topcon Positioning Systems

Curtiss Dorr is the Sr. Government and Strategic Business Development Manager for Topcon Positioning Systems, North America.  Dorr leads a team focused on informing and educating DOTs and Transportation Ministry teams on current, modern-day construction technology via seminars, webinars, and sessions specifically focused on the needs of Departmental staff members.

Don Matthews
Technical Manager and Chief Engineer
Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc.

Don is Technical Manager and Chief Engineer for Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc. (PRS). Founded in 1989, PRS first provided cold milling services to the Southern California market. Now, PRS has subsequently grown into the premier general engineering subcontractor for cold-milling, soil stabilization, roller compacted concrete, and cold-in-place asphalt recycling in California and Nevada with a presence in Utah, Oregon, and Washington. Don focuses on the development of recycled products in pavement preservation, rehabilitation, automated machine guidance and other intelligent construction technologies.
Webinar Two: Utilizing Technological Advances in Emergency Contracts
Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EDT)

Learn about the innovative emergency repair of Hwy 52 in Southern California. In October 2020, this critical road was completely shut down for 48 hours to fix severe safety issues. Using advanced 3D LiDAR Scanning and AMG milling, the project team successfully revamped the road surface.

This session will reveal how the agency and contractors collaborated to deliver exceptional results for taxpayers. Discover the challenges they faced, the cutting-edge technology they used, and how they achieved a 70% improvement in road smoothness. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into a groundbreaking project that overcame extreme conditions to ensure public safety.

Speakers:

Sepand Minavi
Senior Transportation Engineer
Caltrans

Ben Walnum, PE
Assistant Division Manager
Griffith Company

Ben Walnum is an Assistant Division Manager for Griffith Company, which specializes in heavy civil construction projects throughout Southern California. In his role, Ben is responsible for managing the successfully startup and execution of construction projects awarded to Griffith company, as well as estimating new projects. Ben’s primary focus at Griffith is in the structural division that focuses on constructing bridges, retaining walls, channels, foundations, and shoring.

Webinar Recording:

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