WEBINAR PROCEEDING AS SCHEDULED Storm water regulations are evolving - have your practices evolved with them? From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm water regulation is risky. In this seminar, you will get answers to all your questions, such as: What new case and policy decisions impact my practices? What are the latest trends in the water quality arena? Here is your c...

WEBINAR PROCEEDING AS SCHEDULED FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) plays a very important role in protecting communities and their residents and businesses from the disaster caused by flooding. It publicizes the areas of greatest flood risk, restricts construction with high flood risk, and provides insurance for the flood losses that are excluded from most homeowners and general business policies. These activities have a critical i...

'Understanding the Development Approval Process' is a coherent and concise program that will lead you through the essential steps that need to be taken in preparing for and completing the approval process for the development of land with county and municipal authorities, permitting authorities, surrounding property owners and other interest groups. This live webinar will explain the pre application analysis and preparation which is necessary f...

FEMP Webcast August 1, 2013: Goal-Based Contracting for Energy Efficient Buildings The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will host a live First Thursday Seminar webcast on Goal-based Contracting for Energy Efficient Buildings on August 1, 2013. Experts Paul Torcellini of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Jason Koman of DOE’s Building Technologies Office will cover ways to structure and im...

TRB's SHRP 2 Tuesdays Webinar: Identification of Utility Conflicts and Solutions (R15B) As part of the SHRP2 Tuesdays Webinar Series, TRB will conduct a webinar on July 30, 2013 from 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. ET that will explore the report Identification of Utility Conflicts and Solutions, which provides concepts and procedures that public agencies and utilities can use to identify and resolve utility conflicts, in order to help improve the highwa...

Water distribution system renewal is an urgent infrastructure problem and will be on the agenda of utilities, local governments, and industries for many years. Based on national studies, a large gap exists between current expenditures on water main renewal and the investment levels needed to sustain system integrity. Many aging pipe segments are candidates for renewal and must be updated through funding from capital improvement programs. Plann...

(GMM 215) Business Development: Strategy, Planning and Execution is an 8 hour session. This program covers all aspects of the business development process: market research, creating a value proposition that resonates with the customer, competitive analysis, developing and communicating your competitive advantage, influencing a customer, account development, identifying new and emerging opportunities, teaming, marketing, post-award tactics and...

The Council on Federal Procurement of Architecture & Engineering Services (COFPAES), invites you to attend a workshop on "Qualification Based Selection (QBS) Contracting for A/E Services" on Tuesday, May 14 in Washington, DC. This class, to be taught by Bruce Ware, US Army Corps of Engineers, will provide the elements of the acquisition of firms via the 40 USC 1101/10 USC 2855 and FAR part 36.6 QBS process. This U.S. Army Corps of Engineer...

Three years ago we saw a sharp decrease in Government spending compromising the viability of A/E/C business. In the past year there has been a year-over-year growth in spending which has created opportunities for A/E/C firms to get a piece of the pie. How will your firm respond to the increase of spending? Are you ready to respond to needs of the Government? Do you understand their needs and can you offer effective solutions to their problems?...

Understanding mixed-use development from its core components will provide a solid foundation for the success of a project. This live audio conference will emphasize strategies including: demographics and locational requirements, special financial considerations including public/private partnerships, the integration of different real estate types, positioning a unique selling proposition, leasing and property management tactics, effective marke...