• Saturday, August 16, 2008
• Sunday, August 17, 2008
• Monday, August 18, 2008
• Tuesday, August 19, 2008
• Wednesday, August 20, 2008

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Sunday, August 17, 2008

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE PRESENTATION: Reducing Infiltration Using Chemical Grout

Speaker: Scott Kelly, Prime Resins, Inc., Booth 2109 Chemical grout can create major challenges when it comes to infiltration repairs. Prime Resins’ industry experts will explain the basics of chemical grout, including the property differences between hydrophobic and hydrophilic grouts. They will also talk about which grout most appropriately suits your needs based on the nature of the leak needing repair. This presentation will discuss the basic steps involved in a successful repair using both types of grout. Several videos will be shown to help illustrate the repair process. Several other processes related to chemical grouting technology will also be presented.

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2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE PRESENTATION: Say Goodbye to Paper: Start Accepting Bids via the Internet Today

Speaker: Will McClave, Info Tech, Inc., Booth 634 Online bidding reduces paperwork, virtually eliminates errors, and saves both agencies and contractors time and money. Contractors that bid on state jobs want to use online bidding for your agency's projects. An online bidding system results in savings the contractors can pass on to you. It can also help you get more bidders for your jobs which will increase competition and lower prices. Learn how this technology works, what security measures are in place and how simple it can be to implement in your agency.

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3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE PRESENTATION: Implementing a “Best Practices” Program

Speaker: John Jackson, PCI Group, Booth 1346 Enterprise program management software developments are challenging organizations to standardize processes and procedures. From monitoring a program's budgets to maintaining delivery dates, or from change-order management at the project level to claims-avoidance practices, organizations are having to re-think processes, standardization and training, in order to capitalize on the benefits of software technology in program management. This session will focus on the seven major challenges for "Implementing Best Practices" that will help to identify the key steps involved in a successful execution.

Monday, August 18, 2008

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10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE PRESENTATION: Automated Infrastructure Data Collection: Uses in Evaluating Hurricane Katrina’s Impact

Speaker: Jason Trotter, Fugro Roadware, Inc., Booth 2001 Hurricane Katrina hit the New Orleans area in 2005, resulting in the loss of over 1,800 lives and an estimated $81 billion in property damage. For the Louisiana DOTD, post-Katrina meant the need to recover from the initial impact of the disaster, as well as the need to measure the long-term impact of the storm on the infrastructure assets within District 02. Long-term plans for infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement, along with the associated budgets, were dramatically impacted. This presentation will discuss how the Louisiana DOTD has used data information provided by Fugro Roadware to begin the necessary analysis and planning required to truly start managing the long-term effects of Katrina.

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11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE PRESENTATION: Modular Wetlands: Nature and Technology to Treat Stormwater

Speaker: Zach J. Kent, Bio Clean Environmental Services, Inc., Booth 1746 In order to address the current stormwater regulations in Southern California, a team of industry professionals worked to create a system that would be simple in design and powerful in treatment ability. Modular Wetland Systems was designed to meet the demands of current and future stormwater regulations by integrating technology with natural treatment processes. This hybrid stormwater treatment system has the ability to treat various pollutants of concern including fine suspended solids, particulate and dissolved metals, nutrients and bacteria. The session will focus on regulations and compliance, usage and design, and installation and maintenance of the system.

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12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE PRESENTATION: Why Rugged? Criteria to Consider when Deploying a Mobile Computing Solution

Speaker: Dale Kyle, Handheld, Booth 300 When evaluating a mobile computing solution there are many criteria to consider. This talk will outline some of the main areas for evaluating a mobile solution. First, Handheld will explain the pros and cons of going with a standard consumer-grade solution and compare that with a rugged enterprise solution. The presentation will also discuss some criteria for wading through and deciphering rugged specifications, explain the true meaning behind them, and help you sort through some misconceptions.

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1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE PRESENTATION: Advance Warning Stations for Low Water Crossings

Speaker: Tom Ogden, High Sierra Electronics, Inc., Booth 1104 Each year more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm-related hazard. Over 50 percent of flood deaths occur in vehicles when drivers try to navigate through floodwater. By implementing an Automated Advance Warning Station, agencies can save lives and property. Specifically, a command and response system for remote-controlled activation of warning signals or crossing-arm gates on either side of a low water crossing point provides a deterrent to motorists driving into flooded areas. The discussion in this presentation will focus on roadway flood detection and system components, such as telemetry options, video cameras and remote gauging stations.

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2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE PRESENTATION: Advanced BMP Technologies for Your Municipal Toolbox

Speaker: Nathan Hardebeck, Clear Water Compliance Services, Inc., Booth 750 Clear Water Compliance Services, Inc. (Clear Water) provides comprehensive water treatment services for construction sites, industrial and marine facilities, and municipal drainage basins. Clear Water specializes in advanced treatment technology, such as CESF (chitosan enhanced sand filtration), that can reduce turbidity below 10 NTU on a consistent basis. Clear Waters advanced treatment capabilities and technology help public works projects comply with federal and state regulations and allow for construction projects to stay on target, even through significant rainy periods without violation. This presentation will concentrate on how Clear Water can help clients meet water quality needs in any condition or environment.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

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10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE PRESENTATION: High-capacity, Quick-Reset, Vehicle-Arresting Barriers

Speaker: Denise McIntire, B&B Roadway, LLC, Booth 1553 B&B Roadway has developed a pioneering new design in vehicle-arresting barriers that provides low-G arresting of vehicles. The new design increases occupant safety and minimizes vehicle damage while providing superior stopping capacity. The barrier can be fully reset in under 30 minutes following a crash, with 15 minutes being the estimated average. Vertical lift deployment minimizes the footprint required for installation of the barriers. Stopping capacity is adjustable and can be field set to adapt to installation parameters. This presentation will provide independent lab testing results, as well as discuss potential applications and benefits of installing this innovative new vehicle-arresting barrier.

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11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE PRESENTATION: Envista: Use Infrastructure Coordination Online to Reduce Street Cuts

Speaker: Tom Bergeron, Envista Corporation, Booth 2205 Envista is a web-based technology being seen at the APWA Congress for the first time. It enables municipalities, utilities and highway agencies to share construction and maintenance project schedules online. This highly visual presentation shows how you can add schedules via the web and see projects automatically geo-located on a map of your area. All you need is Internet access and a browser to exchange schedules with all stakeholders simultaneously. The presentation also shows how potential project conflicts are automatically identified. By identifying conflicts before work begins, online coordination supports better use of resources and better service for the public.