Upcoming Conference Deadlines and GBA Member Growth
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Congratulations to the winners of the Fall Conference early registration prize drawing! These early birds also told us why they’re looking forward to attending this year’s GBA Fall Conference.
Jason Stoops, P.E., (G2 Consulting Group) – Winner of 4K UHD Drone “I will be attending the Fall Conference so I can contribute to Elevating Geoprofessional Value within our companies and clients. I'm looking forward to participating in Kevin Knebl's workshop on Elevating Geoprofessional Value through Know, Like, and Trust.”
Michael Porco, P.Eng., (Grounded Engineering, Inc.) – Winner of a complimentary night’s stay in conjunction with the 2024 GBA Spring Conference "As a brand-new member, this is my first real opportunity to attend a GBA conference so I'm very excited. One of the things that specifically drew my attention was the ability to customize my own conference program by selecting the sessions I want to attend."
Kent Bannister, P.Eng., (TREK Geotechnical) – Winner of a complimentary guest registration for the 2024 GBA Spring Conference “TREK Geotechnical joined the GBA just over a year ago and we are still learning how to best use all of the great resources that are now available to us. I have now had the pleasure of attending two in-person conferences and one virtual conference. The insights and ideas that I come back with from these conferences are undoubtedly helping to improve our business operations. I am excited to attend many more of these events in the future!”
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A number of design and environmental professionals seem to struggle with change orders, finding it difficult to submit wholly legitimate payment requests to their clients. Changes often are necessary to provide a complete professional service (especially a complete geoprofessional service). This updated document gives you guidelines on managing change orders. |
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Attracting top-flight, entry-level talent remains a key objective of most GBA Member Firms. An effective internship program can play an important role in achieving that objective. These guidelines will help firms develop an internship program “from scratch” and improve those that already exist. This is the updated version of a previously published Practice Alert. Best Practices documents are free and available to members only. |
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Sydne Jacques is the CEO of Next Level Leadership and a professional engineer turned professional speaker and consultant. Her leadership has led to the establishment of an award-winning company with clients spanning across the globe.
Jacques’ session will enable you to uncover avenues for growth and differentiation. Starting with your clients, you will learn how to elevate your services and enhance your reputation, effectively distinguishing your company in the marketplace. By identifying strategic opportunities to elevate your value proposition, you will position your organization as an industry leader. |
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Scenic vistas, smiling faces, soil samples – what do you come across in your day-to-day life as a geoprofessional? GBA works to help member firms elevate geoprofessional value, ultimately leading to increased profitability and opportunities for everyone in the geoprofession, and using images to tell our stories is a highly effective strategy. Check the photo gallery in your phone from the past year or snap some photos of your current project. We know there are some winners there!
SEE LAST YEAR’S ENTRIES FOR INSPIRATION. |
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Many firms are engaging greater resources in employee recruitment efforts. Do you have an example of a creative signing bonus you've seen in the geoprofessions? We'd love to hear about it and share it with GBA members to inspire their creativity in a competitive environment. |
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GeoProfessional Innovation Corporation (GPI) CEO Travis Wambeke’s, P.E., inaugural corporate vision and steady leadership keep GPI on the cutting edge of clients served through innovation. His 30-year career with geotechnical engineering projects throughout the northwest sustains a network of professional alliances. Travis performs principal oversight and supports technical and administration project teams to ensure that our work exceeds expectations. Wambeke and his GPI colleague Justin Maffey, P.E., will present on the Selway Road Landslide Emergency Response Project at the Fall Conference on October 18. |
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William S. “Bill” Zoino, P.E. passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Bill was a geoprofessional industry leader, GBA past-President (1981-1982), and co-founder of GZA GeoEnvironmental. |
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We’re excited to welcome DiGioia Gray, A Part of Gannett Fleming to the Gannett Fleming team! This acquisition deepens our existing transmission and substation engineering offerings and allows us to serve power and utility clients on a larger scale. |
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Nobis Group is pleased to announce a significant recent leadership transition: after 34 years of exceptional service, Ken Koornneef, P.E. has decided to retire from his position as President and CEO. Nobis Group is thrilled to introduce Chris Adams, P.E. as the firm’s newly appointed President and CEO. |
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The Terracon Foundation announced on July 31 the award of $192,300 in grants and scholarships to 13 universities and 17 not-for-profit organizations throughout the United States. |
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To better serve our Virginia clients, Weston & Sampson is pleased to announce a new office location in Richmond. Designed to better serve our valued clients, our latest location is at 1806 Summit Avenue, Suite 300 (Office 126). |
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Kleinfelder is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 33rd Anniversary. Nationwide, Kleinfelder has contributed design and construction services to many projects that have led to significant improvements for people with disabilities. |
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Speak Up on Safety |
Institution of Civil Engineers |
This article from the Institution of Civil Engineers shares a health and safety specialist’s story of why and how she challenged unsafe behaviors.
Recognizing that site safety isn’t always black and white, the GBA Multimedia Delivery Committee tackled the gray areas in a discussion on episode #5 of GBA’s Fundamentals of Field Representation Audio Education Series.
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Slurry Displacement |
Pile Buck |
When unstable ground formations or groundwater are encountered or anticipated during installation of a Cast-In-Drilled-Hole pile, a contractor has a few options to prevent caving. One solution is the use of the slurry displacement method. |
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Nuclear Power: A New Beginning |
Courthouse News Service |
The first U.S. nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia. Government officials and some utilities are again looking to nuclear power to alleviate climate change. |
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Wrackcycling |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Using nature, specifically “wrack” (the brown line of seaweed and other organic material that marks the beach tide line) to build stronger dune systems. |
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GBA member and committee member Lindsi Hammond wrote the quote above after hearing this one from Craig D. Lounsbrough: “The road to success is paved with the hot asphalt of failure.”
What personal words of wisdom would you like to share with fellow geoprofessionals? What catchphrases, affirmations, or reminders do you catch yourself using frequently? What quotes inspire you? We’d love to hear them and share them with NEWSlog readers!
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President - Christopher Matthew "Matt" Moler, P.E. (S&ME, Inc. / Greensboro, NC) |
President-Elect - Guy Marcozzi, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, F. ASCE (Verdantas / Wilmington, DE) |
Secretary/Treasurer - Teresa L. Peterson, P.E., C.M.E., LEED AP O&M ENV SP (Gannett Fleming / Harrisburg, PA) |
Director - Elizabeth Clarke (Structure Groups / Livermore, CA) |
Director - Victor R. Donald, P.E (Terracon / Olathe, KS) |
Director - Carrie L. Foulk, P.E., G.E. (BSK Associates / Livermore, CA) |
Director - Bradley M. Melocik, P.E., P.H. (DOWL / Redmond, WA) |
Director - Dan Schaefer, P.E. (Froehling & Robertson, Inc. / Raleigh, NC) |
Director - Stuart “Stu” Thompson (CTL Thompson / Denver, CO) |
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GBA Staff Joel G. Carson, Executive Director, 301-565-2733 (office) | 402-517-1819 (cell) Sara Menase, Membership Services Manager, 301-565-2733 Phillip D. Pettway, Controller, 301-565-2733 Barb Nappy, Program Director, 301-565-2733 (office) | 727-457-2272 (cell) Andrea Gorski, Committee Coordinator, 301-565-2733 (office) | 734-637-8581 (cell) Cassandra Langley, Communication Specialist, 301-565-2733 (office) | 636-706-6857 (cell)
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