Please join us for our October Meeting.  This will be a lunch meeting at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille this Thursday, October 17, 2019 with registration/socialization beginning at 11:30 am.

The details for the meeting are as follows:

Topic: Transportation Plan for the South Charlotte Region: A discussion on City and State transportation plans for the area.

Presenter:  Victoria Nwasike, JD, MPP

Victoria Nwasike is a small business owner, founding Goldencrest Global and aiding organizations in the areas of general and international business expansion and economic development. Victoria has served as Vice Chair of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Commission, responsible for growth and development in the city through planning. She also serves as an ex-officio Board Member for the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization. Through her community activity, Victoria was recently named on the Charlotte Weekly’s Top 40 Most Powerful Women List for South Charlotte, was featured in the Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Business Journal, Ballantyne Magazine, and South Charlotte Weekly.  Victoria holds a Juris Doctor from Drake University Law School where she graduated with High Honors in 2008. Victoria also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from George Mason University where she studied abroad at The University of Oxford, England, completing the Global Strategy; Institutional Development & Political Economy Seminar Series.

PDH: 1 Hour

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2019

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Dilworth Neighborhood Grille  (basement level, Baxter Room) 

MAP 911 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204

Cost: $25 for Members; $30 for Non-Members

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Please remember to join us for our September Meeting.  This will be a lunch meeting at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille on Thursday, September 19, 2019 with registration/socialization beginning at 11:30 am.

The details for the meeting are as follows:

Topic: An Overview of Geosynthetic Applications and Innovations

Maybe because of its relatively recent evolution, or maybe due to the difficulty of substituting classic well known methods with innovations, geosynthetic solutions are not in every engineer’s toolbox, despite their versatility. We think that many routinely encountered, as well as special engineering challenges, can be economically solved through the application of geosynthetics. Please join us to learn about the current practice with geosynthetics for well-established, innovative and potential future applications.

Presenter:  Lilma Schimmel, P.E. - UNC Charlotte Civil Engineering Instructor/Engineering Department Head at HUESKER Inc. in Charlotte

Lilma Schimmel is a professional engineer with over 16 years of experience in civil and geotechnical engineering.

Currently, Ms. Schimmel is the Engineering Department Head for HUESKER Inc, a manufacturer of geosynthetics. Her roles include providing design and technical support to customers and sales managers, researching and development of existing and new products, supporting market growth, supervising and leading engineers, managing testing for design parameters, coordinating production of customized products with plant manager, coordination of engineering matters and communication with the headquarters. Ms. Schimmel is involved with a myriad of geosynthetic applications like soil reinforcement, dewatering, erosion control, among others. She is deeply interested in the study, development and dissemination of construction techniques that employ the use of geosynthetics.

She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Universidade Presbeteriana Mackenzie, Sao Paulo, Brazil and a Master of Science degree in Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE.

PDH: 1 Hour

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2019

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Dilworth Neighborhood Grille  (private upstairs room)  MAP

911 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204

Cost: $25 for Members; $30 for Non-Members

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Please join us for our August Meeting.  This will be a lunch meeting at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille on Thursday, August 22, 2019 with registration/socialization beginning at 11:30 am.

The details for the meeting are as follows:

Topic: Basics of Freight and Passenger Rail

A basic overview of the freight rail and passenger rail industries from the perspective of a civil engineer, including a summary of planning/engineering basics, government oversight, and closing with a summary of STV’s work here in Charlotte.

Presenter:  Stu Matthis, P.E./Fellow-ASCE, Vice President at STV in Charlotte

Stu is a graduate of West Virginia University (BSCE) and Virginia Tech (MSCE). He joined Ralph Whitehead Associates (RWA) in 1982, which became STV in 2006. He has been with the company in Charlotte for 37 years. Stu has worked on many of the major transportation projects (highway and rail) in the Carolinas and also in the southeast. He is a registered engineer in 7 states and member of ASCE and numerous other societies. He was a lecturer at UNCC for 22 years and currently serves as STV’s National Director of Business Development for Transportation-Infrastructure.

PDH: 1 Hour

Date: Thursday, August 22, 2019

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Dilworth Neighborhood Grille  (basement level, Baxter Room)  MAP

911 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204

Cost: $25 for Members; $30 for Non-Members

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Please join us for our March Meeting.  This will be a lunch meeting at the Dillworth Neighborhood Grill on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, with registration/socialization beginning at 11:30 am.

The details for the meeting are as follows:

Topic: Natural and Cultural Resources Regulations

Development in today’s North Carolina is constrained by many various environmental regulations. Often, regulations protecting natural and cultural resources can have project changing implications resulting in critical delays or unforeseen expense. These regulations can be difficult to navigate, and are sometimes overlooked during initial planning stages. This presentation discusses several key natural and cultural resources regulations and identifies the most common regulatory triggers to be cognizant of during project development. It also describes several due diligence studies to consider when developing the project scope, and notes a few common pitfalls to avoid to ensure that these regulations do not hamper project success.

Presenter:  

Mr. Patrick R. Korn, PWS

Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Patrick is a Professional Wetland Scientist and the Natural and Cultural Resources Services Group Manager in Terracon’s Charlotte Office. He has a BS in Zoology and Natural Resource Management from The Ohio State University, and an MS in Biology from East Carolina University. Patrick has a wealth of experience navigating regulations surrounding numerous natural and cultural resources related obstacles, including; compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for both federal and local municipalities, Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404/401 and Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 compliance, Endangered Species Act (ESA) studies and coordination, and compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Patrick enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking, golfing, and sampling Charlotte’s fine cuisine.

PDH: 1 Hour

Date: Wednesday July 31, 2019

Time:  11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Dilworth Neighborhood Grill

911 E. Morehead Street

Charlotte, North Carolina 28204

Cost: $25 for Members; $30 for Non-Members

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Please join us for our May Meeting.  This will be a lunch meeting at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille on Thursday, May 16, 2019 with registration/socialization beginning at 11:30 am.

The details for the meeting are as follows:

Topic: The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance was formed in late 2018 by uniting the Charlotte Chamber and Charlotte Regional Partnership into a single economic development enterprise with a vision to create the most vibrant, innovative and healthy economy in the country. Representing the Charlotte region’s unique and diverse counties, the Alliance will reinforce our position as a leader in business, innovation and talent and build on the experience and passion of both legacy organizations.

Presenter:  

Keva L. Walton, Bridge Builder at The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

Keva has held various leadership roles during his career.  He has successfully led numerous large-scaled, impactful efforts requiring the alignment of people, ideas and resources to yield people centered, results. He is a results driven change agent, leveraging his management and leadership experience to build innovative, collaborative and demonstrated results. He thrives in leading startup/turn-around operations. He is a skilled communicator/ facilitator and has enjoyed success through building high performing teams. Keva is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban and Regional Planning from East Carolina University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Carolina.

www.linkedin.com/in/kevawalton

PDH: 1 Hour

Date: Thursday, May 16, 2019

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Dilworth Neighborhood Grille  (basement level, Baxter Room)  MAP

911 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204

Cost: $25 for Members; $30 for Non-Members

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Please join us for our April Meeting with UNC Charlotte’s ASCE Chapter.  This will be a lunch meeting at UNC Charlotte in the EPIC building on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 with registration/socialization beginning at 12:30 pm. The student chapter will also give us an update of their accomplishments at Carolina’s Conference on April 5th-6th.

The details for the meeting are as follows:

Topic: “Floor Flatness Testing”

After visiting with 100+ testing labs from Maine to Monterrey, we'll discuss lessons learned and the principals behind the most successful lab's work with FF/FL testing.

Presenter:  

Benjamin Holgrem, Sales and Marketing with Somero Matson Group at Axiom

Since joining the Axiom team 12 months ago, Benjamin has traveled to 25 states and talked with testing labs about floor flatness testing. Benjamin the Axiom team are on a mission to simplify FF/FL testing to make it easy for labs around the world to serve their customers efficiently and accurately.

PDH: 1 Hour

Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location:

UNC Charlotte, EPIC Building  (room number 3336)  MAP

8700 Phillips Rd, Charlotte, NC 28223

Cost: $25 for Members; $30 for Non-Members

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This will be a lunch meeting at Atherton Mill (Big Ben Pub) on Thursday, March 28, 2019 with registration/socialization beginning at 11:30 am. Presentation will start at 11.45 am with on-site demo for ASTM C 1781 test at Atherton Mill. Atherton Mill is a stop on the light rail. After the field trip, power point presentation will take place at Big Ben British Pub where lunch will be served between noon to 12.45 pm.

The details for the meeting are as follows:

Topic: Keystone Hardscapes: Permeable Pavers

The presentation will address how an engineer or landscape architect can cost effectively utilize our products to satisfy the public site solution needs. Presentation will discuss: ASCE Design Standard, Installation, Design Process & Requirements, Design Software Tutorial, North Carolina DNR Regulations, and Case Histories/Site Infiltration Demo (at Big Ben Pub).

Presenter:  

David Pitre, Director of Engineering at Keystone Hardscapes

David is currently Director of Engineering Products for Pavestone/Keystone Hardscapes with 20 plus years in Concrete industry. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University. He is the past Chairman of Board for Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) and Chair Elect ICPI Foundation. He is also the Market Segment Chair for National Concrete Masonry Association for SRW and Hardscapes. He also has numerous publications with Landscape Online and others and he serves as a member on ASCE committees on permeable pavement standards.

PDH: 1 Hour

Date: Thursday, March 28, 2019

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Big Ben Pub  (basement level, Baxter Room)  MAP

2000 South Blvd #150, Charlotte, NC 28203

Cost: This month’s lunch is graciously being covered by Keystone Hardscapes and there is no fee. However, we would like to encourage donations at this time to the UNC Charlotte Concrete Canoe Team. They came in first place at regional's last year and went to onto national competition. They will be competing in this year’s regional Carolina Conference at NC State in April 5th and 6th. W recommend a donation of $15, but any amount is much appreciated. You can make a donation to the PayPal account here

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 Topic: Building an Airport for the Future

The Charlotte Douglas International Airport is underway on its $2.8B Capital Investment Program, named “Destination CLT.” Listen as Airport Engineer, Ashton Watson, PE, explains the projects and programs that are underway at the 6th busiest Airport in the Nation.

Presenter:  

Ashton B. Watson, P.E., C.M., ACE Airport Engineer at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Mr. Watson has worked for the Charlotte Douglas International Airport for 5 years, and for the City of Charlotte doing Capital Project Management for nearly 8 years with the Department of Transportation (CDOT). He has managed more than 25 projects within the Airport’s Capital Development Program on both the airside and landside, totaling over $350M. Mr. Watson has overseen planning, design and construction of major and complex multi-million dollar runway, taxiway, drainage, and lighting improvement projects. Mr. Watson is experienced with projects involving traffic and transportation engineering, intelligent transportation systems, digital message signs, pavement rehabilitations, rigid and flexible pavement, complex design and construction phasing, fuel facilities, drainage improvements, airfield geometries, airfield lighting, and federal funding.  He has been involved with many projects requiring significant coordination with numerous parties, including internal customers, FAA, ATCT, Airline tenants, other tenants, and various review agencies, which speaks to the key to his success= Collaboration!

PDH: 1 Hour

Date: Thursday, February 21, 2019

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Dilworth Neighborhood Grille  (basement level, Baxter Room)  MAP

911 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204

Cost: $25 for Members; $30 for Non-Members

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Please join us for our January Meeting.  This will be a lunch meeting at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 with registration/socialization beginning at 11:30 am.

The details for the meeting are as follows:

Topic: ACI Code Compliance Presentation: “Speaking in Code”

Presenter:  

Alan S. Tuck, Executive Director in Code Compliance at Froehling & Robertson Inc.

Alan Tuck has more than 50 years of experience in the materials testing and construction inspection industry. He started his career with F&R in 1964 as a materials technician and fulfilled many duties including senior field technician, radiographic assistant, drill rig operator, laboratory technician, and structural steel inspector, quickly being promoted to Branch Manager of the Roanoke office in 1966. Mr. Tuck has developed training courses related to special inspection requirements of the International Building Code (IBC) and the various Statewide Building Codes in jurisdictions where F&R maintained operations, including Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia and the Carolinas. During his career as F&R operations manager, Alan developed hundreds of concrete mix designs and masonry mix designs all over Virginia. He has developed high performance concrete mix designs for numerous multi-story and high-profile projects including 10,000 psi concrete mixtures for high rise office and hotel projects in Hampton Roads, Virginia.  He also produced concrete mixtures that attained 4,000 psi in six hours for use in subzero temperature concrete placements for dams in Ontario, Canada. Furthermore, Mr. Tuck has been a code influencer and the building code “go to” guy when architects, engineers, contractors and building officials across the Mid-Atlantic have special inspection questions about their ongoing projects. He enjoys these daily challenges almost as much as he does presenting all of the numerous building code presentations he has developed.

PDH: 1 Hour

Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Dilworth Neighborhood Grille  (basement level, Baxter Room)  MAP

911 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204

Cost: $25 for Members; $30 for Non-Members

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Please note – refunds will not be available to anyone that does not attend the meeting and does not request a refund at least 24 hours before the meeting date.  Please contact our Treasurer, Robert Price rprice@summit-companies.com with any questions regarding paying for your registration via PayPal.

Dear ASCE Southern Branch Members,

Please join us for our July Meeting.  This will be a lunch meeting at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille on Thursday July 27, 2017, with registration/socialization beginning at 11:30 am.

The details for the meeting are as follows:

Topic: Design Methodologies and Construction Case Studies in Stabilization of Deep-Seated, Slow Moving Landslides

This presentation will focus on the geological causes, engineering design, and construction aspects involved in stabilization of large, slow moving landslides located in both the Blue Ridge and Piedmont physiographic provinces of the Carolinas. Three projects designed and constructed since 2006 will be featured and contrasted. Following a discussion of the geological aspects and root causes of each slide, the primary focus will be to compare and contrast different design and construction methodologies employed in remediation of slides of this type. Comparisons will also be made between the design assumptions and the actual performance of the repairs, allowing for a discussion on how such designs may be refined in the future.

Presenter:  

Mr. Doug Chappell of Wurster Engineering & Construction, Inc.

Doug Chappell currently serves as vice president Wurster Engineering & Construction, Inc. Mr. Chappell has a degree in mining engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla. Prior to working with Wurster he worked as an engineer in mines in North and South America, as well as serving as engineering manager for a regional geotechnical consulting firm. Mr. Chappell is currently responsible for engineering and project management for Wurster and has designed and managed hundreds of Geotechnical construction and ground improvement projects in the southeast. Mr. Chappell is a registered engineer in South Carolina.

Wurster Engineering & Construction, Inc. (WEC) is a specialty geotechnical contractor serving the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee, and other portions of the Southeast.  Based in Greenville, South Carolina, WEC is employee owned and operated by licensed professional engineers and construction professionals.  WEC’s primary areas of expertise include ground improvement, landslide repair; soil nails walls; and deep foundations including micropiles, auger cast piles and helical piers.

PDH: 1 Hour

Date: Thursday July 27, 2017

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Dilworth Neighborhood Grille (downstairs)  MAP

911 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204

Cost: $25 for Members; $30 for Non-Members

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Please note – refunds will not be available to anyone that does not attend the meeting and does not request a refund at least 24 hours before the meeting date.  Please contact our Treasurer, Robert Price rprice@summit-companies.com with any questions regarding paying for your registration via PayPal.

Topic: Update on Ethics and Licensure Requirements for the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS)

This presentation will provide an update on licensure enforcement, discuss the Board’s handling of non-licensed practice, and cover the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Presenter:  

Mr. David J. Evans, North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors

David joined the staff of the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors in 1998. As the Board’s Assistant Executive Director he supervises investigations of engineers, surveyors and corporations as well as non-licensed practice. David also oversees business licensure and compliance; continuing professional competency; license renewals; and the Board’s regular program of enforcement and education.

David previously conducted criminal investigations in the U.S. Army as a Military Police Investigator. He is a past Chairman of the Committee on Law Enforcement for the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.  David has a B.A. in History and Social Science from Eastern Connecticut State University.

Topic: Drinking from a Firehose – Recent Observations in Dam Spillway Performance

Recent rainfall events in North and South Carolina have brought a renewed scrutiny to regional infrastructure issues.  In particular, hydraulic performance of dam spillways and other hydraulic structures have been pushed beyond their limits. The presentation will review infrastructure data related to dams and present historical elements that provide the background for a discussion of current spillway performance.  The presentation will review spillway examples and identify elements of spillway design that are critical to hydraulic performance.

Presenter:  

Mr. John Garner, PE of Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc.

John F. Garner, PE, M.ASCE serves as Lead Design Engineer for Bunnell-Lammons Engineering in their Asheville, North Carolina Office.  For the past 19 years he has practiced in Dam Engineering providing consulting and engineering/construction support services on more than 100 dam projects throughout the Southeastern US.  A graduate of Clemson University, John’s training and background is focused on hydrologic analyses and hydraulic design of spillway structures for small dams.  His professional experience has exposed him to all phases of dam operations, inspections, investigations, remediation design, construction management, and emergency action planning.

Topic: Drone Applications

This presentation will outline the different Drone types, Drone usage, their reliability and mapping accuracy, and FAA regulations, and any questions you may have about current practices.

Presenter:  

Mr. David Boyles of LDSI, Inc.

David Boyles is the founder of LDSI, Inc. and is licensed as a PE in North Carolina and as a PLS in North and South Carolina.  He has a BSCE from Auburn University (1975) and a GIS Certificate from UNCC (2003).  He is a member of ASCE, NSPS and NC & SC Society of Surveyors.  LDSI, Inc. is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing quality services in land surveying; geographic information systems and sub-surface utility engineering.  Their client base includes private contractors, developers, engineers and architects; federal, state and municipal governments.  Their original emphasis was on engineering surveys and photogrammetric control.  LDSI, Inc. maintains licensure in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

Topic: Chemical Modifications in Soils

Soil drying, modification and stabilization incorporate different methods for altering the properties of soil to enhance its physical properties and engineering performance. Soil stabilization is utilized for a range of engineering tasks, the most well-known application being in the road construction and airfield pavements, where the primary goals are to dry the soil, improve the soil engineering properties and to lessen the development cost by making best utilization of locally accessible materials. In addition to improving strength, stabilization can provide erosion control, pH adjustment, and permeability reduction.

This presentation will outline the many benefits of utilizing chemicals, such as lime and cement, in soil and explain how they are achieved. It will provide guidance on when chemical modification makes sense technically and financially and how to select the right chemical for a job. Additionally, it will touch on applicable laboratory testing methodologies and field practices for incorporating these chemical into the soil.

Presenter:  

Mr. Dale Andrews, Lead Technical Adviser and R&D Manager at Carmeuse Lime and Stone

Dale Andrews earned his Master’s Degree in Engineering Geology from Kent State, Ohio and is a registered Geologist in the state of Pennsylvania. Dale began his technical career as a geotechnical consultant and project manager within the transportation group of Gannett Fleming, a dynamic infrastructure solution and construction management service focused firm. After nearly a decade with Gannett Fleming, Dale accepted an offer to work for Carmeuse Lime & Stone. Carmeuse is a global leader in the production of lime and limestone, producing up to 7 million tons of lime, 12 million tons of high quality chemical grade limestone, and 15 million tons of quality aggregates per year in North America alone. Dale is currently Carmeuse’s lead technical advisor and R&D manager for all of their construction and stabilization/solidification opportunities as well as their entire milled products’ portfolio. Collectively, Dale has nearly twenty years of experience in chemical stabilization of soil, solidification of waste, construction aggregate and filler applications, dredged material remediation, slope instability mitigation, foundation design, erosion control, landfill management and construction testing.

Topic: CATS Silver Line Planning Study/Update

On November 16, 2016 the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) updated the 2030 Transit System Plan by approving the LYNX Silver Line Light Rail Staff Recommendation. The journey to that approval stretchesback nearly 20 years. Twice the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) recommended Bus Rapid Transit in the median of Independence Blvd in 2002 and 2006 as the rapid transit mode for Southeast Mecklenburg County. With public support not strong for that transit alternative, CATS was directed by the MTC to reevaluate for light rail at each instance. Since 2006, conditions and attitudes changed regarding the Independence Blvd Corridor. The land use vision became more auto oriented. Side roadways such as Central Ave and Monroe Rd were seen as having more potential for transit oriented uses. The Independence Blvd median was determined to be best used as an express lane facility.  With that change in direction the MTC directed CATS to determine the appropriate rail vision for the corridor. In February 2015 CATS began the Southeast Corridor Transit Study.  As the study progressed it was evident that the community wanted high quality transit service with transit oriented development at stations but they also desired the space in between the stations to have amenities such as rail trails and parks. With this information CATS will incorporate a long term vision for the LYNX Silver Line that encompasses not just a rail facility but an overall mobility vision that connects and strengthens communities with an integrated multi modal approach.

Speaker: Jason Lawrence, CATS Project Manager

In 2000, Jason Lawrence joined the Charlotte Area Transit System and for the past 16 years has been a lead Transportation Planner for transit corridors in the 2030 Transit System Plan. Jason has performed bus service planning, conducted population/ridership forecasting, and implemented the Sprinter Airport Enhanced Bus service.  Jason was a member of the LYNX Blue Line Extension (BLE) Light Rail Team where he authored and designed the LYNX BLE Bus/Rail integration plan. Jason has also integrated his Geographic Information Systems knowledge into transit service planning, public outreach strategies, and demographic analysis. Currently Jason is project manager for the LYNX Silver Line/Southeast Corridor Transit Study. That study will determine the long range mobility vision for Southeast Mecklenburg County.   Jason Lawrence has a Bachelor’s Degree in Earth Science from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.

Topic: University Point Boulevard Project

Summary:

• After receiving funding through the 2014 bond program the University Pointe Boulevard project was accelerated to get approved bid plans in six months. 
• The project was awarded to Blythe Construction who started construction in December 2015 and are currently 70% complete. 
• This project demonstrates how the City of Charlotte, stakeholders, the contractor, and WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff have been able to deliver a successful project in a constrained timeframe.

Speaker:

David Gourley, P.E. is the Civil Engineering Manager in Charlotte for WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff.  He has been with WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff since 2001.  David received his BSCE degree from Old Dominion University, is a member of ASCE, and is a licensed Professional Engineer. David has worked on numerous projects throughout the state including multiple design-build projects and municipal projects throughout the Charlotte region.

Topic: Waverly by the numbers – facts and figures, from an engineering standpoint. We will review some of the key features of the project, and challenges encountered through the design and permitting process.

More information about The Waverly Development is available on their website (http://www.waverlyclt.com/).

 WAVERLY DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW

• The Waverly Development will include approximately 250,000 square feet of retail space, anchored by a Whole Foods Market.
• Approximately 90,000 square feet of restaurant and shop space located on the main street surrounding a public plaza area, called The Terrace, with outdoor dining.
• Two five- to six-story buildings offering Class A office space and medical office space for corporations to locate in a neo-traditional environment.
• David Weekley Homes purchased 15 acres to build single-family and town homes for residents who wish to purchase a home in a walkable community.
• Solis Waverly features 375 apartments on 18 acres, built by Terwilliger Pappas Multifamily Partners. The highly amenitized community features a resort-style pool, fitness center and dog park.

Presenters:

Brandon Plunkett, PE - McADAMS

Brandon is a graduate of the University of Connecticut, and has lived in North Carolina since 1999 and moved to Charlotte in 2008. As a Senior Project Manager with McAdams, Brandon provides expertise in civil site design while managing projects, budgets and staff. Prior to joining McAdams, Brandon worked on numerous large roadway and highway design projects in Connecticut, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. With more than twenty years’ experience, Brandon’s expertise is an asset to the firm. Brandon implements a driven approach to managing client accounts for efficient completion of projects. Brandon is also a graduate of Leadership Charlotte, a program that develops community leaders and educates them on the needs within their community.

Chris Thomas – CHILDRESS KLEIN

Chris has a degree in Business Administration from UNC-Chapel Hill and also attended the Young Executive Institute at Kenan Flagler School UNC Chapel Hill.  Chris has been with Childress Klein since 1998 and a Division Partner since 2004.  Chris is responsible for the development, marketing and leasing of retail real estate projects.  Responsibilities include market analysis, site acquisition, negotiating major tenant and specialty tenant leases, property disposition, implementing marketing plans and interfacing with third party owners.

Topic: Motorists’ Perception on Travel Time Reliability: “Value” and Transportation Projects’ Economic Viability

Presenter:  Srinivas S. Pulugurtha, Ph.D., P.E. - Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Director of IDEAS Center at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Dr. Pulugurtha has over 23 years of experience conducting research on a wide range of topics related to transportation planning / modeling, alternate modes of transportation (includes transit and pedestrians), traffic operations and safety, risk assessment, GIS and Internet mapping applications, quantitative analysis, and the application of emerging technologies. He has published actively and won international awards for his technical papers. He has served as a PI or co-PI on 70 grants and sponsored research projects. These projects were sponsored by federal, state, regional and local agencies, private sector and non-profit organizations. He is a member of ASCE, TRB and ITE. He currently chairs the ASCE T&DI Planning, Economics and Finance Committee.

Topic: Cross Charlotte Trail

The City of Charlotte is partnering with Mecklenburg County to create a 26-mile trail and greenway facility that will stretch from the City of Pineville, through Center City and on to the UNC Charlotte campus and Cabarrus County line. This is the Cross Charlotte Trail (XCLT). Once completed, residents will be able to travel seamlessly from one end of Charlotte to the other. Approximately 98,000 jobs and 80,000 residents will be within a half mile of the proposed trail, which will connect to many treasured places and major employment centers.  Come hear from the XCLT Project Manager Joe Frey who will share the project vision, opportunities and challenged of this unique and transformative project!

Presenters:  

Mr. Joe Frey, PE (City of Charlotte Senior Project Manager)

Joe Frey is a licensed professional engineer with 20 years of experience working on a wide variety of infrastructure and environmental projects.  For the past 12 years Joe has been with the City of Charlotte Engineering and Property Management Department’s Urban Infrastructure group.  Joe is currently the City’s lead project manager on the ambitious and exciting 26-mile Cross Charlotte Trail project.  Joe graduated cum laude from the University at Buffalo in 1995, is a licensed professional engineer, and is working toward an MBA in Sustainable Development online through Marylhurst University in Portland, Oregon.

Mr. Gabe Dobbs, PE, STP (Kimley-Horn)

Gabe Dobbs is a licensed professional engineer with more than 6 years of experience working on various transportation and infrastructure projects in NC, SC, and GA. A key member of Kimley-Horn’s transportation practice, Gabe is highly involved with the City of Charlotte’s 26-mile Cross Charlotte Trail. He currently serves as lead transportation engineer of the various segments that Kimley-Horn is leading.  Gabe graduated from Clemson University with a Master’s in Transportation and a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering.

Topic: Use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) on Large Industrial Projects

Presenter: Mr. David Lewicki, P.E. – Director of Civil Engineering – CB&I

David Lewicki is currently the Assistant Director of Civil Engineering at CB&I in the Charlotte Power Headquarters. David is one of the global Technical Specialists in the subject of structural steel and BIM integrated work-process.  He received a Bachelor Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Masters Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering from Villanova University."