Checking The Pulse of the Illinois Construction & Engineering Industry

May 21, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Checking the Pulse of the Illinois Construction & Engineering Industry

This program is an SEAOI webinar, with curated panelists discussing timely topics relevant and important to the Illinois construction and engineering industry. We will live stream the third Friday of every other month at noon and recorded content will always be available if possible.

You must register BEFORE 2 PM ON MAY 20th to receive a code to access the live event.

May 2021 Discussion: Meet the IDOT BBS Planning Section

Join us for an interactive discussion about the IDOT Bureau of Bridges and Structures Planning Section. The panelists will provide detailed insight for all experience levels, including an overview of current projects, internal process and specific improvements. A discussion of best practices can be applied to current projects at all stages of development.

Learning Objectives

More thorough understanding of unit functions and day-to-day activities of the BBS Planning Section
Receive an overview of current project and work efforts, internal processes, specification improvements
Obtain helpful tips for consultants including:
- Best practices - what works and what doesn't
- Highlight areas for improvement – address common mistakes and how to improve on them

Moderator

Carl Puzey, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Bridges and Structures, IDOT

Panelists

Pat Claussen, Bridge Planning Section Chief, Bureau of Bridges and Structures, IDOT
Tim Craven, Bridge Planning Unit Chief, Bureau of Bridges and Structures, IDOT
Neil Vanbebber, Hydraulics Unit Chief, Bureau of Bridges and Structures, IDOT
Brad Hessing, Foundations and Geotechnical Unit Chief, Bureau of Bridges and Structures, IDOT

How to Watch the Panel Discussion

This webinar is FREE to all attendees
You will receive an email confirmation with a personalized link to view the webinar page shortly before the event.

Zoom is offering live closed captioning to users through Fall 2021. If you want it, you need to complete a request form here.

1 Credit Hour