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