Learn and Earn Professional Development Hour (PDH) @Structures Congress 2019

March 22, 2019

Institute of Structural Engineers and American Society of Civil Engineers in cooperation with leading organizations have organized Structures Congress 2019 from 24-27th April 2019 at Orlando, Florida. Leaders and eminent speakers of the industry will share their valuable thoughts to help you earn Professional Development Hour (PDH). The event holds significant importance for all firms and professionals related to civil and structural engineering. Share your time with industry leaders and experts to learn and earn PDH.

Learn about Business Information Modelling (BIM)

Pinnacle Infotech Inc., is one of the leading BIM service providers in the U.S. and abroad. In this grand event of Structures Congress 2019, we are going to exhibit our expertise and help you know more about the benefits and usefulness of BIM in Structural and Civil Engineering. This will help you in increasing productivity, decrease waste, and promote creativity and innovation in construction and risk mitigation.

Achievements of Pinnacle Infotech Inc.

We have successfully completed BIM projects in 36 countries across 6 continents with an ever-growing list of successful clients and customers. In our 20 years of experience in the industry, we have successfully completed 5051 projects bagging 1151 satisfied clients till date.

Along with the PDH, earn knowledge about the utility of BIM in Structural and Civil Engineering by getting associated with us.

Reasons to attend Structures Congress 2019

  • Share the spot with more than 1200 colleagues from the U.S. and abroad
  • Learn and develop according to the SEI and ASCE standards
  • 12 tracks of PDH-oriented technical sessions related to buildings, bridges, professional practices, risk management, blast, seismic, materials, forensic etc.
  • Gain access to latest tools and resources for your growth
  • Plenary sessions from top leaders and experts of the industry to inspire and challenge your thoughts
  • Social fun-and-learn sessions with your colleagues and friends

Areas of focus

o   Buildings o   Bridges o   Professional Practices
o   Risk Management o   Blast o   Seismic
o   Materials o   Forensic o   Structural Safety
o   Fire Protection o   TC Lifecycle o   Public Relations

Who should attend Structures Congress 2019?

The Structured Congress 2019 to be held on 24-27th April 2019 has a lot to offer for -

  • Engineers and Architects
  • Principals of Design Firms
  • Builders and Materials Suppliers
  • Educators and Students
  • Government Agencies

Special sessions

The Structures Congress 2019 will be hosting various specialized sessions delivered by experts. Few of the notable sessions are as follows:

Joint SEI/IStructE Workshop on Conceptual Design of Bridges and Structures

Moderator:

Ian Firth FREng, FIStructE, FICE;

David Odeh SE, PE, SECB, F.SEI, F.ASCE
Presenters:

David Odeh SE, PE, SECB, F.SEI, F.ASCE;

Ian Firth FREng, FIStructE, FICE;

Jon Magnusson PE, SE, Hon.AIA, NAE, F.SEI, Dist.M.ASCE;

Paul Kassabian PE, P.Eng, C.Eng;

Erleen Hatfield SE, AIA, LEED AP

Session Outline

o   Promote Structural Engineer as leader and innovator

o   Detailed insight of world’s most innovative structures

o   Learn the arts of creative problem solving and critical thinking

o   Interactive sessions between audience and session panelists

 

Science Not Communicated is Science Not Done

Presenter:

 

Melissa Marshall

Session Outline

o   Learn importance of communication in technical work

o   Engaging examples and practical guidelines to explain the importance of communication in technical work, innovation and research

 

Grenfell Tower Fire - The Consequences for Safety

Presenter:

 

Alastair Soane Director, Structural-Safety

 

Session Outline

o   Detailed insight of the consequences associated with the Grenfell Tower Fire incident of London in 2017

o   Discussion of the Public Inquiry related to the Grenfell Tower Fire incident to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident

o   Discussion of the Hackitt Report for independent review of building regulation and fire safety

o   Learn about the fire and safety standards followed by the UK construction industry

o   Learn about all the important facts associated with the fire safety standards at global level.

Congress Schedule

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24

7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Decorator Move-in

8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Committee Meetings

12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration Hours

1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move-in

 THURSDAY, APRIL 25

7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration Hours

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast in Registration area

8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Opening Plenary Program and Keynote Speaker

9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions

10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Hours

10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Morning Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Lunch

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Afternoon Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall

 

FRIDAY, APRIL 26

7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Registration Hours

7:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast in Registration Area

8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Plenary Program: SEI Business meeting and Keynote Speaker

9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions

10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall and Poster Session Hours

10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Morning Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Buffet Lunch in Exhibit Hall

3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Afternoon Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

3:45 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move-out

6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Special Friday Evening Reception

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

7:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Registration Hours

8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions

9:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Morning Refreshment Break in Registration Area

11:30 a.m.–1:45 p.m. Closing Plenary Luncheon & Awards Program

Get associated with Pinnacle Infotech Inc. in the following schedule –

Move-in

April 24th 2019, Wednesday – 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM

April 25th 2019, Thursday – 07:00 AM to 09:00 AM

Exhibit hours

April 25th 2019, Thursday – 10:00 AM to 06:30 PM

April 26th 2019, Friday – 10:00 AM to 03:30 PM

Move-out

April 26th 2019, Friday –

03:45 PM to 07:00 PM

American Society of Civil Engineers has laid down the path for civil and structure engineers to learn and earn PDH in a very interactive and engaging method by the Structures Conference 2019. The grand presence of Pinnacle Infotech Inc. in the exhibit hall can certainly enhance your technical quotient by keeping you engaged with the insights and importance of BIM in civil and structural engineering.

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