Conference - Previous Details

2017 Michigan County Engineers' Workshop

Presentations

1.  Risks, Priorities, & Advocacy with New Road Funding
    Kirk Steudle - MDOT

2a.  Addressing Risk in GI Packaging: General Tips
     Bruce Kadzban - MDOT

2b.  Addressing Risk in GI Packaging: Avoiding Stalls with NEPA Certification and General Funding
    Mark Harrison - MDOT

2c.  Addressing Risk in GI Packaging: Rail Crossing Tips and Tricks
    Kris Foondle - MDOT

3.  Addressing Risk in GI Packaging: Soil Borings, Pavement Coring, and Geotechnical Review Effects on Pavement Design
    Michael Duell - MDOT

4.  Addressing Risk in GI Packaging: Latest in Work Zone Review and MOT Plans
    Chris Brookes and Chuck Bergmann - MDOT

5.  Using Social Media to you Advantage
    Jake Welch - Barry County Road Commission
    Cindy Dingell - Oakland County Road Commission
    Larry Hummel - Van Buren County Road Commission

6.  Looking Outside the Lines - Road Safety Program
    Ray Roberts - Marquette County Road Commission

7.  Wage Rate Interview & Payroll-related Issues
    Adam Strong - MDOT

8.  Choosing the Appropriate Coating for Metal Pipes
    Mike McGough - National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association

9.  Engineering Subcommittee Reports
    Bob Lindbeck - CRA of Michigan

10.  Mainstream Media Relations
    Ari Adler - Office of Governor Rick Snyder

11.  Raveling of New Chip Seals in Emmet County
    Brian Gutowski - Emmet County Road Commission

12.  Engineering Effective PowerPoint Slides
    Victoria Sage - Center for Technology & Training - Michigan LTAP

13.  The Benefits & Pitfalls of Electronic Bidding
    Jeff O’Brien - Road Commission for Oakland County

14.  Thawcaster - How to Get Accurate Forecasts for Reducing Road Limits
    Wayne Schoonover - Mason County Road Commission
    Sean Thorpe - Michigan LTAP

15.  Successful PA 283 Process & Program
    Roy Townsend - Washtenaw County Road Commission

16.  MDOT & CRC Experiences with e-Construction Kelly Crannell - MDOT
    Wayne Harrall - Kent County Road Commission
    Sheryl Soderholm Siddall - Washtenaw County Road Commission

17.  Local Highway-Railroad Crossing Programs
    Tina Hissong and Kris Foondle - MDOT - Office of Rail

18.  Soo Locks Presentation
    Jim Peach - US Army Corps of Engineers

19.  FHWA Update
    Kurt Zachary - Federal Highway Administration

20.   MDOT Update
    Bruce Kadzban -  Michigan Department of Transportation

21.   Michigan DEQ Update
    Jim Watling -  Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
     Jeff Silagy - Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

22.   NACE Update
     Wayne Schoonover - Mason County Road Commission

23.   CRA Update
     Denise Donohue - Country Road Association of Michigan

24.   ACEC Qualifications Based Selection
     Steve Williams - American Council of Engineering Companies

25.   LTAP Update
     Pete Torola - Center for Technology & Training - Michigan LTAP