The safe operation of dams and appurtenant structures is paramount to the communities they serve. Instrumentation is an important tool of a comprehensive dam safety and performance monitoring program that can detect changes that might otherwise be missed by visual surveillance. The objectives of this course are to provide the participants with a general understanding of dam performance monitoring and its purpose; instrumentation and measuremen...

This webinar will include a discussion of common challenges with the design review process for dam safety projects and present strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the process with a focus on early and regular engagement of the owner, regulator, and designer. Learning Objectives of This Webinar: Pitfalls to avoid during the design review process. Strategies to improve the efficiency of the design review process. Independen...

In a historically challenging business environment, virtually every oil and gas operator is searching for incremental margin improvements. Amid shifting market dynamics, operators also need new ways of working for greater agility. Join members from the KPMG energy team as they discuss how these developments impact maintenance optimization programs and the ways in which oil & gas operators can generate significant cash benefits through mode...

An annual conference where researchers, educators, government officials, consultants, managers, community leaders and others from 40 countries meet to present and discuss topics related to all aspects of solid waste technology and management. After much consideration of the practicality and safety of international travel at the time of the conference, we have decided that ICSW 2021 will be entirely virtual. We have built a virtual platform so...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. North American Carbon World (NACW) brings together the most active and influential players in North American climate policy and carbon markets to address the most pressing topics in domestic policy, international policy, markets, and carbon management initiatives. At NACW, professionals from the business, government, nonprofit and academic sec...

This webinar will review the 1938 construction failure of the upstream slope of Fort Peck Dam, Montana. The failure began at about 1:15 PM on September 22, 1938 as the construction work had progressed to within 20 feet of the final dam crest elevation. One hundred eighty men were working in the area. Thirty four men were injured. Eight men lost their lives, six of whom were never found and are buried somewhere in the dam. As a result of this s...

THE CONFERENCE Sept 25-27, 2019 The conference is your chance to learnabout the latest developments from business, industry and government sectors. It also provides you with multiple opportunities for networkingwith your peers, or meeting with potential vendors and business partners. THE EXPO Sept 25 – 26, 2019 A wide range of industry-leading companies present and demonstrate energy efficient products, energy management services, and so...

ICSW 2018 features presentations on all areas of solid waste technology and management by speakers from 35 countries. Topics include landfill, recycling, energy recovery, economics, policy, public involvement, specialized wastes and more. Professional Development Hours are available. Technical field trips will visit a variety of solid waste facilities. It is a unique opportunity to learn from solid waste experts around the world.

Why WEEC The World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) is the largest energy conference and technology expo held in the U.S. specifically for business, industrial and institutional energy users. It brings together the top experts in all areas of the field to help you set a clear, optimum path to energy efficiency, facility optimization and sustainability. Energy Focus ✓ Energy Management, HVAC and Smart Building Systems ✓ Renewabl...

This series provides a comprehensive overview of advanced lighting systems, for both interior and exterior applications. This series covers lighting sources, technology applications, controls, emerging technologies and future trends. This series also covers federal purchasing requirements and specific agency requirements and resources. By completing this Series, participants will learn to: Identify various lighting sources and their most effec...