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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Idaho Society of Professional Engineers Update – September, 2016

FROM THE PRESIDENT:

As summer comes to an end, the ISPE fun begins! Your local chapters are gearing up and newly instated Executive Committees are planning upcoming meetings and events. Be sure to reach out to your chapter presidents if you have questions about upcoming PDH opportunities, local or State licensure topics, or want to contribute to their efforts. Each has volunteered their time to lead their respective chapters and would value and appreciate your input and assistance:

Magic Valley – Josh Baird - jbaird@tfid.org 
Northern – Ryan Smith - rjs@fishercgi.com 
Southeast – Richard Feuerborn - rfeuerborn@FAEngr.com 
Southwest – Blaise Exon - blaise.exon@ch2m.com 

Also, planning for the Annual Meeting in Coeur d’Alene will begin soon; if you are interested in joining the committee or providing suggestions for topics/speakers, you know where to reach me: acomstock@jub.com. Make sure you savor these last days of summer!!
 

 RECENT CHAPTER EVENTS: 

·         Magic Valley Chapter had a tour of the demolition/reconstruction of the Rogerson Building and the Banner Building on August 2, 2016. (Photos)

·         Northern Chapter Executive Committee kick-off meeting on September 13, 2016 at Caddyshack in Coeur d’Alene. Join us!

·         Southwest Chapter will be holding a tour of the Boise River Diversion Dam on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 11:00 AM. Their Golf Tournament fundraiser for MATHCOUNTS and Future City Competition is set for September 16, 2016.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

September 9, 2016 - ISPE Southwest Chapter September Meeting - 11:00 AM - Tour of the Boise River Diversion Dam

September 13 - 14, 2016 – 3D Modeling and Automated Machine Grading Workshop – Shilo Inn, Idaho Falls (See information below)     

September 16, 2016 - ISPE Southwest Chapter Golf Tournament - Purple Sage Golf Course, Caldwell - 1:00 PM Start

September 28, 2016 – ASCE Ethics Short Course – Portland, Oregon – ASCE Conference (See information below)

June 8 - 9, 2017 - ISPE 2017 Annual Meeting - Coeur d'Alene Inn, Coeur d'Alene, ID – Details TBD

The Spring-Summer PE-PLS Newsletter is online now!  See at: https://ipels.idaho.gov/newsletters/NEWS57.pdf

3D Modeling and Automated Machine Grading Workshop

September 13 and 14, 2016

Shilo Inn

Idaho Falls, Idaho

The ITD is hosting a training workshop on 3D Modeling and Automated Machine Grading (AMG). The workshop will highlight the technologies used in developing the grade separated Thornton Interchange. The Thornton Interchange is currently under construction and the workshop participants will be given an on the job experience in addition to classroom style presentations.

The workshop is primarily funded by a grant received from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Public agency employees’ participation (travel, accommodations, per diem) will be covered with the grant money. Private attendees (e.g., contractors, consultants) will have to provide their own accommodations, travel arrangements, and pay a small registration fee (to be determined) to cover expenses for breaks and lunches.

Please contact John Bilderback at 208-334-8426 or john.bilderback@itd.idaho.gov for more information and to register. 

ASCE is offering an “Ethics Short Course” at its ASCE 2016 Convention in Portland Oregon.

ETHICS SHORT COURSE

PRACTICAL ETHICAL CHALLENGES FOR ENGINEERS IN TODAY'S WORLD

(4.0 PDHS)

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

This short course will identify and discuss recent and real ethical challenges faced by engineers. Ethical challenges will be presented and actively discussed among participants. The course will consist of three modules:

1.         Applications of ASCE's “Code of Ethics”

2.         "Ethicana” training

3.         Practical ethical case studies

Upon completion of the course, participants will have the knowledge and skills to face ethical challenges with confidence, learn how recent ethical challenges were resolved, and learn techniques to apply in their daily work. The focus will be on interactive discussion and practical solutions. All participants will be encouraged to discuss their own challenges and develop potential solutions. The course instructors are all experts in ethical compliance.

Member Registration Fee: EB: $195 | ADV: $220 | ONS: $270

Non-Member Registration Fee: EB: $220 | ADV: $245 | ONS: $295

The ASCE 2016 Convention link is: http://asceconvention.org/

The ASCE 2016 Convention link for Short Courses is: http://asceconvention.org/program/short-courses

Questions?

(800) 548-2723

registrations@asce.org

Customer service reps are available to answer your questions Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET

NSPE NEWS:

NSPE Executive Director, Board of Directors’ update for the period August 15-31, 2016

Included in the report are the following:

Championing the PE License

·        NCEES delegates defeat proposed motion to change NCEES Model Law that would have encouraged the creation of a separate license for structural engineers

Ethical Guide to the Profession

·        Important update on autonomous vehicle safety

·        NSPE President to speak at 4^th Annual Florida Automated Vehicle Summit

Powering Professional Advancement

·        NSPE to offer series of new live webinars

·        NSPE 2^nd Annual Virtual Career Fair to be held October 6

·        State Societies reminded to post events to NSPE’s online PE Institute

·        New partnership with Citrix offers NSPE members a 10 percent lifetime discount

·        Important update on NICET testing and certification

Uniting the PE Community

·        NSPE welcomes Russell L. Romine as Kentucky Engineering Society executive director

·        Marvel Comics to launch new Iron Man: a 15 year old engineering prodigy

NSPE Executive Director, Board of Directors’ update for the period August 1-15, 2016

Included in the report are the following:

Championing the PE License

·        NSPE formally opposes proposed amendments to NCEES Model Law and Rules establishing a separate discipline-specific license for structural engineers as a model and best practice

·        NSPE President to address NCEES Board of Directors at NCEES Annual Meeting

·        NSPE President, Past President, Executive Director and GR staff meet with Department of Agriculture/Rural Utility Services’ assistant administrator and director of engineering staff

·        NSPE efforts help lead to another major victory for PEs in aftermath of the Gold King Mine disaster.

Ethical Guide to the Profession

·        NSPE to offer three live webinars in September

Powering Professional Advancement

·        AAES receives top award for its Engineering Competency Model

·        State societies encouraged to post their events to NSPE’s online calendar and PE Institute

Uniting the PE Community

·        First annual Professional Engineers Day a phenomenal success 

·        August 2, 2017 slated as next PE Day

·        NSPE online forums gaining momentum and new online communities scheduled for launch

·        Florida Engineering Society celebrates its centennial

·        NSPE/PE logoed attire now available through PE Outfitters at Lands End

NSPE Calendar of Events

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 Fax: 208-426-0639
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