2011 Ohio Construction Conference – The Changing Economic Landscape in Ohio

The Ohio Construction Conference is pleased to bring relevant business practices and economic issues facing the central Ohio construction community. Using a balance of best practices and risk management strategies, the Conference provides managers an opportunity to network and hear about issues without taking days away from work to attend a program out of state.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Ohio State University in cooperation with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering presents a workshop of Global Positioning System (GPS) - Early Days, Current Status and Policies, Future Prospects, and Challenges. The workshop will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2011 from 9:00AM to 12:30PM in Room 140 Pfahl Executive Educational Building, 280 W Woodruff Avenue, Columbus, Ohio.

2011 Spring Seminar

Low Impact Development and LEED - Ohio Balanced Growth Program:
Watershed Plans and Best Practices for Local Governments

Join a group of experts from Ohio EPA and consultants to learn the latest changes to the regulations. The seminar will detail the regulations in the Low Impact Developments (LID), LEED, Mest Management Practices (BMPs) and the state's Stormwater Program.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about the latest technologies offered to assist with designing complete BMPs.

Earn 6.0 Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

OU ASCE Columbus Blue Jackets Game vs. Florida Panthers. The OU student chapter is holding this annual fundraising event. Tickets are $30/person. Please let Bob Heady (Bob.Heady@strand.com) know if you are interested in going.

Bowling from 1:00-4:00pm at Thompson’s Capri Lanes (5860 Roche Dr., Columbus, OH 43229). The YM subsidized cost is $10/person and includes 3 games, shoes, pizza, salad, and soda. You are welcome to bring your family or a guest. Please RSVP to Stephanie Phillips () by February 23rd.

The February 2011 newsletter is now available for download.

FREE Workshop for Treating Soil with Lime sponsored by Carmeuse

• Learn how to keep your construction projects on schedule even during the early, wet winter season

• Learn how lime permanently increases soil strength
• Gain insight to significant cost savings
• Hear from contractors who do the work
• Classroom demonstrations

Receive credits toward Professional Development Hours (PDH)

Hosted by: ASHE, APWA, ASCE, Engineer's Club of Columbus, SME, IEEE, ITE, OSPE, and WTS

When: Thursday, February 24, 2011
- Registration: Begins at 11:30 a.m.
- Lunch & Program: Noon

Speaker: Terry Foegler, Associate Vice President, Physical Planning and Real Estate, The Ohio State University

Come hear Mr. Foegler highlight new approaches to the planning and development of the Ohio State University.

The January 2011 newsletter is now available for download.

On Wednesday, Jan. 26th we will be having a presentation on the topic of Financial Success. A financial consultant from Northwestern Mutual will be giving a non-marketing presentation geared towards the under 35 age group. Bring a guest and any finance-related questions you might have. See the attached flier for more information. Please RSVP to AJ Smith if you plan on attending by Jan. 19th.

At this educational presentation, you will learn:

• A six-step plan for financial success
• How to estimate the amount of life insurance you really need
• Three critical components of a sound investment plan
• Steps you can take to help manage taxes
• How to calculate how much money you’ll need to retire
• Important estate conservation strategies

Sign-in/Social: 5:30-6:00pm
Dinner/Presentation: 6:00-7:00pm

at Tommy's Pizza (4273 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Dublin, OH 43017)

Dinner: pizza, salad, beverages
Registration: $5