Nov 16, 1999

Hiring

FMI Corp. is offering a Dec. 2 seminar in Raleigh, N.C., on how to hire and retain the best workers. Attendees will learn how to screen applicants and polish up their interviewing techniques. Cost is $495. Multi-person discounts apply. For more information, contact FMI at (800) 877-1364.

Damage prevention

The second annual Damage Prevention Convention will be held Dec. 1-3 at the Long Beach Convention Center in California. The latest technological applications for preventing damage to subsurface infrastructure will be covered by several speakers and panels. Also, over 150 exhibits will be presented, including new products and services. For more information, contact Scott Odin at (800) 827-8009, Ext. 3337.

Financial management

A seminar on financial management for non-financial managers will be held Dec. 2-3 in Alexandria, Va., by FMI Corp. Cost is $795. Multi-person discounts apply. For more information, contact FMI at (800) 877-1364.

Seismic analysis

The Professional Engineering Practice Liaison Program at the University of Washington is offering a Dec. 3-4 class in Seattle on seismic site response analysis. Topics will include: local soil conditions; wave propagation fundamentals; dynamic soil properties; site response analysis; and site response effects. Class will be held 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. both days. Cost is $345 until Nov. 19 and $375 after that. For more information, contact UW Professional Engineering Programs at (206) 543-5539.

Asbestos training

The AGC of Washington Education Foundation and the Puget Sound Clean Air Authority are jointly offering asbestos awareness training Dec. 8 in Seattle. The 9 a.m.-noon seminar will show what to look for before starting a project. Cost is $15. For more information, contact the Education Foundation at (206) 284-4500.

Equipment electronics

A seminar on construction equipment electronics will be held Dec. 6-7 in Chicago by the Construction Industry Manufacturers Association. The event will explore the latest electronic tools that can be used to improve efficiency and operation of construction machinery. For more information, contact the association at (414) 272-0943, or by e-mail at cima@cimanet.com.

Forklift training

The Associated Builders & Contractors of Western Washington is holding a Dec. 1 class in Bellevue covering the new forklift standards. On Dec. 1, OSHA will set in place new standards for forklifts, requiring anyone who operates them to have training. ABC's course is a "train the trainer" course, where one or two from a company are trained to become instructors for their co-workers. Neil Callahan of Argus Pacific will be the instructor. Class will be held 1-4 p.m. at CITC's facility. Cost is $65 for association members and $130 for non-members. Multi-person discounts apply and members of ABC's Retro Program can attend for free. The registration deadline is Nov. 24. For more information, contact the association at (425) 646-8000 or (800) 640-7789.

Traffic control

A seminar covering the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices will be held Dec. 1-3 in Seattle by the Transportation Partnership in Engineering Education Development. For more information, contact Julie Smith at (206) 543-5539 or Jim McManus at (206) 543-3747.

MS Project

The Associated General Contractors of Washington Education Foundation is offering a Nov. 30 and Dec. 2 class in Tacoma on intermediate/advanced use of Microsoft Project. Topics that will be covered include: entering recurring and split tasks; creating and using filters; and viewing and customizing built-in reports. Class will be held 5:30-9:30 p.m. both days. Cost is $155. For more information, contact the Education Foundation (206) 284-4500.

Road maintenance

A Dec. 6-8 road and street maintenance supervisors' school will be held in Tacoma by Washington State University. Attendees will be presented with up-to-date methods and techniques for maintenance and repair of roads, streets, highways and bridges. They also will learn management concepts and practices for equipment and personnel. Cost is $229 until Nov. 29 and $249 after that. For more information, call (800) 942-4978 or (509) 335-3530, or e-mail at wsuconf@wsu.edu.

Structural concrete

The American Concrete Institute is sponsoring a Nov. 30 seminar in Seattle on the significant changes to the ACI 318-99 building code requirement for structural concrete. Other dates and locations it will be held include: Dec. 1 in Portland, Dec. 3 in Las Vegas, Dec. 10 in Los Angeles and Dec. 17 in San Francisco. The seminar will cover each change in the code and why it was made. Attendees will get a chance to work through real-life examples. Cost is $306 for ACI members and $354 for non-members. Multi-person discounts apply. For more information, contact Jeanette L. Gill, Seminar Registrar, ACI International, P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094; or by phone at (248) 848-3815 or e-mail.

AGC of Washington

The Central Washington District of the Associated General Contractors of Washington has moved to new offices in Yakima. An open house is planned 3-6 p.m. on Nov. 17. The new location is: 3611 River Road, Suite 120. For more information, contact Leanne Liddicoat at (800) 574-6074.

Saybr Contractors

Saybr Contractors has moved to a new office at 16238 42nd Ave. S. in Seattle. The new zip code is 98188-3013. Phone and fax numbers remain the same.

Wood Truss Council

Roger J. Gibbs, CEO of Lumber Specialties Ltd. of Dyersville, Iowa, has been named president of the Wood Truss Council of America. Gibbs has 22 years of industry experience. His goal as president during 2000 is to increase membership involvement, build relationships and seek sound business solutions for the long-term health of the industry. The council is a nonprofit trade association of metal-plate-connected truss and related component manufacturers.

PCL

The Pacific Northwest District of PCL Construction Services has promoted Darin Chestnut to manager of business development and Craig Warner to manager of special projects. Chestnut was previously manager of special projects. In his new role, Chestnut will direct all business development activities in the Pacific Northwest, including preliminary planning and preconstruction services. He holds bachelors' degrees in architecture and construction management/architectural studies from Washington State University. Warner has been with PCL since 1990, most recently serving as a project manager.