Idaho
Society of Professional Engineers
PO Box 170239, Boise, ID 83717-0239 208-426-0636 Fax: 208-426-0639 E-Mail: ispe@idahospe.org
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PO Box 170239, Boise, ID 83717-0239 208-426-0636 Fax: 208-426-0639 E-Mail: ispe@idahospe.org |
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Preliminary Program Outline (subject to change) Idaho, like many parts of the world, is experiencing
unprecedented growth that has presented challenges in all facets of life. As an
engineering community it is imperative that we recognize and face these
challenges not only with traditional solutions but seize this opportunity to
create new ones as well. This prospect is what has always made the profession of
engineering exciting. Growth & Trends in Idaho's Engineering Thursday, March 16, 20067:30 AM to 8:30 AM ACEC of Idaho Business Meeting Join ACEC of Idaho, whether a member or not, for their regular monthly membership meeting to discuss issues that are of interest to all engineers. Non-member consulting firms are especially welcome to attend to see if ACEC of Idaho is a good fit for you! Cost - $15, Full Breakfast Included. **Separate registration required. ** 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM ACEC of Idaho Session - “Better Fiscal Management of Projects: How Can Technology Help?” This half-day seminar discusses the numerous off-the-shelf and affordable project accounting software packages to assist project managers. Mr. Ingardia will show project managers how to better make use of these packages to improve their project management skills. 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ISPE Board Meeting 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Lunch 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM “Design and Delivery in an Electronic World: What PM’s need to know about E-mail and CADD” This critically important half-day seminar will acquaint design firm management with the basic concepts of how technology initially increased the potential liability exposure with the A-E design industry, but how a well managed technology operation today can significantly reduce that liability exposure and better manage risk. About The Speaker – Michael Ingardia, P.E. is a nationally known speaker in much demand for his innovative training in the electronic world. Mr. Ingardia has given these in-demand sessions listed above to design professionals in both the private and public sectors all around the country. You don’t want to miss this chance to take advantage of nationally offered training coming here to Boise! Friday, March 17, 2006 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM Idaho Board of Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors - Regional Town Hall Meeting A discussion of current hot button issues effecting both Idaho and other states. This will be an opportunity for the professional engineering community to ask questions of the attending board members as well as an opportunity for the board members to gather input from the professional community. 10:15 AM to 10:30 AM Morning Break 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Engineering Deans from Idaho Universities on “Growth & Trends in Engineering Education" A panel discussion with the Deans of Idaho’s three Engineering Colleges: Jay Kunze, PE - Dean, College of Engineering, Idaho State University Cheryl Schrader - Dean, College of Engineering, Boise State University Chuck Peterson, P.E. - Dean, College of Engineering, University of Idaho 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM Lunch – ISPE General Membership Meeting 2:30 PM to 2:45 PM Afternoon Break 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
Growth in Idaho from a planner's perspective |
