A virtual discussion on Seismic Design Criteria for Structures, Systems, and Components in Nuclear Facilities will be held March 18, 2021. Join SEI Host Jennifer Goupil for a big-picture discussion of the state of seismic design in nuclear facilities with the chair and vice chair the ASCE/SEI Nuclear Standards Committee Andrew Whittaker, George Abatt, who
The Transportation Research Board will host a webinar on March 18, 2021 that will provide ways to accurately assess the value of resilience in future infrastructure investments. To achieve this, all stakeholders need to be able to understand and incorporate the cost and benefits of resilience into the decision-making process, including project prioritization, weighing trade-offs,
The ASCE Week 2021 will be held March 22-26, 2021 in a virtual event continuing education format this year. Highlighted topic areas include: Forensic investigations Risk analysis Infrastructure Sustainability Environmental Natural disaster mitigation Changes to design standards or codes Implications of not funding infrastructure Public-private partnerships Unique project approaches/solutions Please visit the ASCE Week 2021
How can public transportation agencies respond efficiently and effectively to a pandemic? The Transportation Research Board will host a webinar on March 30, 2021 that will identify ways to do so. Presenters will discuss the Pandemic Playbook, a practical guide for managing a public transportation agency’s response to a pandemic, concentrating on what needs to be
The National Academies' Committee on Emerging Science on Indoor Chemistry will host a workshop on Monday, April 5, 2021 to explore the emerging science of indoor chemistry. This event will feature presentations, panel discussions, and audience engagement on emerging sensor technologies, modeling exposures to chemicals in indoor air, and other related topics. Leaders in the field will also
Convened by Transportation Research Board and sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration, the Measuring and Managing Freight System Resilience Workshop on April 6 -8, 2021 will bring together a community to address challenges and strategies of assuring freight system resilience in the face of disruptions caused by major natural hazards. Using four case studies of major transportation
The 2021 Annual Convention of the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) will be held May 12-15, 2021 The League hosts its annual Convention and Expo to provide timely general and concurrent sessions, access to municipal vendors and state agencies as well as outstanding networking opportunities for municipal officials and employees. This multi-day event is the
The AFCA 2021 Alberta Fire Chiefs Association 74th Annual Conference and Trade Show will be held 18-19 May 2021 in a virtual format. Participate in virtual, facilitated discussions that will cover challenging and emerging issues such as: Intergovernmental and stakeholder relationships Response times, effective response force and the Alberta Building Code Service and staffing trends
The Defense Strategies Institute will host the 8th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium from May 19-20, 2021 in Alexandria, Virginia. This unique two-day event brings together experts and stakeholders to discuss the latest developments in countering the threat of WMDs against the warfighter and the homeland, mitigating explosive and IED threats against critical infrastructure, and
