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Title:

Quick Course to Construction Inspection Part 1 - Paperwork & Processes

This is part of the "Quick Course to Construction Inspection" series, which also included the following events:
* Quick Course to Construction Inspection Part 2 - In the Trenches
* Quick Course to Construction Inspection Part 3 - Laying the Groundwork
* Quick Course to Construction Inspection Part 4 - Framework & Foundation
* Quick Course to Construction Inspection Part 5 - Signals, Scenery & Final Steps

Date(s):

January 11, 2006

Location:

Audio/Web Broadcast

Cost:

Members: $225.00
Non Members: $275.00

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Description:

Our new �Quick Course to Construction Inspection� brings APWA�s national live workshop directly to you! This interactive, online, five-part series is led by top experts in the construction inspection field and is intended as an overview for those preferring distance learning. Sign up for each program individually or all five at once for a discounted price.

Part one of this five-part series will cover the following topics:

� Construction Inspection: A Basic Overview
Public works construction inspectors do much more than enforce quality and safety standards and regulations. They have numerous duties and responsibilities including recordkeeping, maintaining schedules, and making sure that the work being done meets the project specifications. Learn about the qualifications�and limitations�of the role of a public works construction inspector.

� Preproject Preparation
There is much to be done before you break ground! A successful preproject plan outlines the contractor�s commitment to defining the scope of work to be performed, assigning responsibilities, and establishing timeframes and budgets. Scheduling and tracking systems can help prevent the miscommunication and conflict that can result in costly delays.

� Communication and Documentation
A public works construction inspector can expect to interact with many different people throughout the course of a job, and it can be challenging to communicate the right information to the right people in the most appropriate manner. Learn various general guidelines for effective written and verbal communication.

� Risk Management and Legal Issues
A primary responsibility of a public works construction inspector is to take a proactive approach to minimizing risk and enforcing the contractual terms associated with the job. Learn an overview of common risk management and legal issues associated with a public works construction project.

� Regulatory Overview
Throughout the duration of any public works construction project, the inspector must make sure that all activities are in compliance with local and federal regulations. Learn what steps a public works construction inspector needs to take in order to protect employees, property, the public, and the public agency.

� Project Close-out Procedures
The final inspection and close-out of a public works construction project is necessary to ensure that the end result is a safe, well-constructed, quality product. Learn about the final inspection process, how to develop a punch list, and what documentation the public works construction inspector must make available.

Speaker:

Doyt Y. Bolling, P.E.

Director, Utah Local Technical Assistance Program, Logan, Utah

Mr. Bolling has 39 years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, technology transfer, and public transportation program management and administration with demonstrated proficiency in:
� All phases of highway engineering involving design, construction,
pavement management, contract administration, and maintenance.
� Federal-aid and direct federal highway programs, local road programs and associated programs.
� Technical assistance and technology transfer including research, development, implementation, training, experimental and demonstration projects, and development of grants, the organization and funding of pooled fund research and technology transfer programs.
� Policy and program development including policy analysis, budget formulation and implementation and financing source development.
� Supervision and personnel development.
� Education development/administration and mentoring and teaching.
� Application of computer and electronic communication technology.
� Intergovernmental relations involving federal, state, and local governing bodies.

Speaker:

G. Mark Morrison

Project Manager, Salt Lake City Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah

Mr. Morrison has over 35 years experience in civil municipal engineering type of work for projects involving highway engineering, flood control, and water resources. He has personally supervised multi-disciplined engineering design teams and project construction inspection teams. In 1986 he volunteered with the APWA (Utah Branch) to work on its Standard Specifications Committee to help write standard plans and standard specifications. In 1993 he received a merit award from the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) for Landscaping and Site Improvement specifications prepared for the Salt Lake Valley Landfill site.

Mark received an Engineering Technology Diploma in Civil Engineering, 1965 from Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada, In 1970 he received his Bachelor of Engineering Science degree in Civil Engineer from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.

Speaker:

Douglas J. Norsby

MODERATOR:

Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector, City of Lenexa, Kansas

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