Oct 31, 1995

ID Vaccine Corp.

Todd R. Patrick has been appointed president of ID Vaccine Corp., Seattle. Patrick had been vice president of business development at ID Vaccine since joining the Seattle-based company in July 1994. Before than, he was director of the UCLA Office of Intellectual Property Administration, a position he held for approximately five years, and executive director of the Washington State University Research Foundation. A subsidiary of ID Biomedical, a Canadian company, ID Vaccine is involved in the development of subunit vaccines and immunotherapeutics against infectious diseases.

Blue World

Bill Doerrfeld, president of Issaquah-based World Wide Web home page development and Internet consulting firm Blue World, will appear in an upcoming video-active CD-ROM title produced by Splash Studios. He won the privilege by outbidding other attendees of the Washington Software Association 1995 GalaByte Auction & Ball.

XactLabs

Seattle-headquartered XactLabs Corp., a producer of on-line/off-site backup and retrieval technology, has named Alan J. Higginson president. The company has also changed its corporate name (formerly XactData), added key executive staff, and revamped its distribution strategy. Higginson formerly spent five years at Sierra On-Line and was the software company's executive vice president of world wide sales and marketing before coming to XactLabs. He has over 15 years of experience in technology-related industries in senior executive positions.

Seattle University

Seattle University's Executive Master of Not-for-Profit Leadership (NPL) Program and the Northwest Development Officers Association will host a one-day professional seminar on Nov. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., as part of its Institute of Public Service's Nonprofit and Philanthropic Executive Series. The seminar will focus on nonprofit management, leadership, and communications. Chevron Foundation Executive Skip Rhodes will be the featured luncheon speaker, discussing "Managing for the Next Century." For registration information, call the Institute of Public Service at (206) 296-5435.

Clover Park Technical College

Mike Magno has joined Tacoma-based Clover Park Technical College as a new coordinator in the management and employee development department, which provides training programs tailored to the needs of business, industry, and governmental agencies. At the request of the Washington State Department of Education and Training, Magno developed a "Violence in the Workplace" workshop which he presents to city departments, state and federal agencies and the private sector throughout the Northwest. He is a certified instructor by the National Crisis Prevention Institute, and also teaches workshops focusing on team-building and 20 other topics of interest in the contemporary work environment. Magno has 24 years of experience in training and management.

Haskell Corp.

Bellingham-based Haskell Corp. has won an award for "exemplary safety performance in 1994" from the Northwest Construction Consumer Council. Haskell was cited for its safety and loss control program, which was designed five years ago to enlist employee support and provide a safer working environment. Since introducing the program, Haskell has attained a Bureau of Labor Statistics Incident Rate of 5.9 OSHA recordable injuries per 200,000 labor hours (the state average is 22.1). During the same time, Haskell reduced accident costs by more than 90 percent, to a present all-time low of less than 8 cents per hour.

Transportation workshops

The state Transportation Improvement Board and Department of Transportation are holding several transportation workshops throughout the state in November. The workshops explain the transportation grants available to public agencies. They also help participants understand the selection criteria and application process for state and federal funds. Dates and locations are: Nov. 1 in Lynnwood (City Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W.); Nov. 2 in Bellingham (Operations Division Training Room, 2221 Pacific St.); Nov. 3 in Tumwater (Downstairs Training Room, City Hall, 555 Israel Road S.W.); Nov. 7 in Richland (City Council Chambers, 505 Swift Blvd.); Nov. 8 in Spokane (Large Conference Room, Suite 100, Dept. of Ecology, N. 4601 Monroe St.); and Nov. 9 in Wenatchee (City Commission Chambers, 129 S. Chelan). Sign up for the workshops by contacting Bill Camerer, WSDOT, P.O. Box 40901, Olympia 98504-0901.

General contractor selection class

The topic of the Nov. 13 dinner meeting of the Associated General Contractors of Washington's Seattle District is selecting general contractors. The program will cover criteria used by owners and developers; and how success of a project is measured in terms of performance, quality and safety. Representatives from local owners and developers will participate, including George Sherwin of Quadrant Corp., John Jackson of Vyzis Company, Steve Trainer of Seneca Real Estate Group, and John Battle of Microsoft Corp. The evening will begin with a reception at 5:45 p.m. in the board room, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. It will be held at the AGC Building (1200 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle). Reservations must be made by Nov. 9. For further information, contact Kathy Cicero at (206) 284-0061 or (800) 562-2868.

NW Wall & Ceiling Bureau

The Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau, an international trade association representing the wall and ceiling industry, is hosting a Nov. 16 panel discussion addressing various problems that can develop between the general contractor and the subcontractor. The panel will feature Jim Yowan of M.A. Mortenson Company and Chuck Clegern of SDL Corp. They will address issues such as back-charges, bidding, scheduling and coordination of the subcontractors on the job. The discussion will be moderated by Andy Miller of Miller and Sons Inc. and Gary Jost of AROK Construction Company. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and includes a social hour and dinner. It is open to the public and costs $23 per person. The site is the Bothell Wyndham Garden Hotel (19333 N. Creek Parkway). For further information, contact Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau at (206) 524-4243.

Asbestos awareness training

Asbestos overview training sessions are being offered by Building and Design 2000 beginning next week. The courses are open to all members of the design and construction industry and were developed to be a beginner's guide to dealing with asbestos. Participants will learn when to leave asbestos to the experts, how to find the experts and what they should know to work with them. Some of the issues to be covered include historical uses, current uses, health effects, fines and lawsuits, regulatory review, project design and documentation. The program is co-sponsored by the AGC and Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency. Times and locations are as follows: Nov. 7 at the Seattle AGC; Nov. 9 at the Issaquah Community Hall; Nov. 14 at the Lakewood Community Center in Tacoma; Nov. 16 at the Givens Community Center in Port Orchard; Nov. 28 at the Everett Public Library; Dec. 5 at the Construction Industry Training Council in Bellevue; Dec. 12 at the Silverdale Community Center; and Dec. 14 at the Frances Anderson Center in Edmonds. Cost of the course is $15 per person. For further information, call (206) 682-2800.

Sexual harassment on the worksite

The Inland Northwest AGC is presenting a Nov. 15 workshop on sexual harassment on the worksite. Attorney Deborah Hander of McCormick, Dunn & Black will be offering a nuts-and-bolts approach to avoiding sexual harassment situations. The workshop will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Room 149 at Walla Walla Community College (1470 Bridge St., Clarkston). For further information, contact the Inland Northwest AGC, Box 3266, Spokane 99220-3266, (509) 535-0391.

WGA meeting

Washington Glass Association is holding a Nov. 8 dinner meeting featuring guest speaker Tony Ventrella. He will speak about getting the most out of life. The meeting will also include WGA's annual Northwest Harvest Night, where attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable items to help those in need. The night will kick off with a 6 p.m. social hour, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and Ventrella at 8 p.m. Cost of the event is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. For further information, contact WGA, 2315 10 N. Pearl, Suite 195, Tacoma 98406, (206) 756-9050.

Basic computer skills class

The AGC Education Foundation is offering the option of two sessions for its basic computer skills class. Session A is offered Nov. 10 and 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Session B is offered Nov. 13 and 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The "hands-on" course is designed for field and other personnel with limited or no previous computer experience. Topics include an overview of the inner workings of the computer; how to get the most out of file management; and learning Windows applications, such as spreadsheets, scheduling and word processing. Registration is $145 per person. Class will be held at the University of Washington Computer Lab (Room 236, Gould Hall). Class size is limited to 26. For further information, contact Alison McGuire at (206) 284-0061 or (800) 562-2868.

Thermal desorption technologies

The Air and Waste Management Association is sponsoring an international specialty conference on thermal desorption technologies Nov. 8-10 at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott in Florida. The conference is cosponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Underground Storage Tanks. The conference is designed for state and federal regulatory officials in the areas of RCRA, UST, LUST and Superfund. It will provide an overview of the thermal desorption process and an understanding of the wide variety of applications. Original technical presentations and panel discussions will focus on petroleum, coal-tar residues, creosote, metal contamination, emission estimating protocols, stack testing protocols and all relative and applicable requirements. A tour of the TPS Technologies Thermal Desorption Facility will be conducted Nov. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. AWMA is also sponsoring two continuing education courses in conjunction with the conference: Treatment of Contaminated Soils and Groundwater and Thermal Process Methods for Soil Treatment. For further information, contact AWMA, One Gateway Center, Third Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; phone (412) 232-3444; fax (412) 232-3450; e-mail info@awma.org.

AGC classes

The AGC of Washington Education Foundation is offering several classes that begin next week. Productivity Improvement begins Nov. 7 and runs through Dec. 12 on Tuesday and Thursday nights (6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) in Seattle. Participants will learn how to develop a program for improvement, including the areas of time management and delegation of responsibilities. Construction Supervisor begins Nov. 6 and runs to Dec. 11 on Monday and Wednesday nights (6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) in Bellingham. The course provides a general discussion of selected topics important to good supervision on the job site. Heavy/Highway Construction Supervisor runs from Nov. 7 to Dec. 14 on Tuesday and Thursday nights (6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) in Tacoma. The course is designed for supervisors of heavy/highway projects. It covers planning and organizing work activities, communication skills, and problem solving. Interpreting Plans & Specifications will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights (6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) in Seattle, beginning Nov. 7 and continuing through Dec. 12. The class is designed for field and/or office personnel who want to sharpen their skills with a working set of plans. Classes are $195 each. For further information, contact the AGC Education Foundation at (206) 284-0061 or (800) 562-2868.

Non-residential energy code

The Seattle Department of Construction and Land Use and Building and Design 2000 are jointly offering four free seminars on Seattle non-residential energy code requirements. The seminars will provide information on energy code provisions which are relevant to the design of new commercial, institutional and industrial buildings; additions to existing non-residential buildings; tenant alterations to areas of existing buildings; and new and altered mechanical and electrical systems. Scheduled sessions include: Nov. 9, envelope requirements; Nov. 16, HVAC and water heating; Nov. 30, lighting; and Dec. 14, overview of the non-residential energy code. All sessions will take place at the Lighting Design Lab, 400 E. Pine St., Suite 100, Seattle. Times for all sessions are 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Optional tours of the Lighting Design Lab will be held an hour before the sessions. Pre-registration is required at least one week in advance. To request registration materials, call DCLU at (206) 684-8880; visit DCLU's Permit Center in Seattle at 720 Second Avenue.