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Successful infrastructure projects begin long before construction ever starts. This presentation walks through the full lifecycle of project development - from initial surveying and data collection to design coordination, construction layout, staking, and final as-built verification. Participants will...
Successful infrastructure projects begin long before construction ever starts. This presentation walks through the full lifecycle of project development - from initial surveying and data collection to design coordination, construction layout, staking, and final as-built verification. Participants will...
Negotiation is a key tool used to resolve change orders on construction projects, but it can be frustrating and stressful. This presentation will walk you through successful strategies to use when you negotiate. These will include showing you how to set the right goals, how to prepare, how to structure...
Maintenance and preservation of our flexible pavements is essential to providing a quality roadway to the public. This presentation will discuss the identification of cracking, common causes for cracking, and best practices for sealing cracks. Unfortunately, sometimes the roadway gets away from us forcing...
In this 2 ½-hour interactive webinar, Kathy Overton will share skills and tools for creating an open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional or risky conversations. She will provide real-world examples of how to have a critical conversation to achieve results with confidence. Kathy brings unique perspectives...
This is part 2 of 3 in the Culvert Hydraulics Series. In this presentation, we will discuss various design criteria, define inlet and outlet controls, and prove an understanding of conventional culvert design procedures. The speaker will then introduce FHWA resources: hydraulic toolbox, HY-8 and offer...
This is part 3 of 3 in the Culvert Hydraulics Series. In this presentation, we will discuss principles of culvert inspections, inspection procedures and recognize criteria impacting decisions to rehab or replace, as well as common methods of culvert repair work. We will then take a look at some failure...
This interactive training equips participants with proven strategies to safely and effectively de-escalate tense or potentially volatile situations. Through a focus on clear communication, empathy, and tactical decision-making, you will learn practical tools to reduce conflict, build trust, and promote...
In this workshop we will explore the types of conflict that can develop in the workplace among co-workers, between supervisors and employees, during customer interactions, and with outside contractors and vendors. Participants will learn and understand the five Thomas-Kilmann conflict modes, which will...
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) allows the use of precast double-tee bridges in counties because they are economical and fast in construction. Alternative durable prefabricated bridge systems are needed to provide more options to local governments. The present study was carried...