An ESI instructor who develops a new block of instruction, or substantially updates one, in any of the ESI Education Programs in the current year may enroll in this class. Instructors may enroll in P920 only once per year. Approval by the Director of Education is required.
An ESI instructor who teaches a block of instruction in any of the ESI Education Programs in the current year may enroll in this class. Instructors may enroll in P910 only once per year. Approval by the Director of Education is required.
If a member seeks approval to use participation in an alternate class as credit for one of the three annually required electives to maintain DPE status, the member shall provide the following to the Director of Education, who may refer it to the Education Committee for review:
1. Evidence that the class is from an accredited academic institution or an institution that is state or federally certified as a continuing education credit provider/sponsor.
2. The course description and learning objectives of the alternative class, which shall address a topic comparable to one addressed by ESI classes.
3. If the course is tentatively approved as an acceptable alternate class, the member will also provide evidence of successful completion of the course to the Director of Education before final approval to receive credit is granted.
Members of the Engineering Standards Review Committee may enroll in this class. Credit is contingent on meeting product and attendance requirements identified by the Executive Director.
Members of the Advisory Plans Examiner Board may enroll in this class. Credit is contingent on meeting product and attendance requirements identified by the Executive Director.
Members of the Education Review Committee may enroll in this class. Credit is contingent on meeting product and attendance requirements identified by the Director of Education.
Members of the Executive Committee may enroll in this class. Credit is contingent on meeting product and attendance requirements identified by the Executive Director.
Members participating in support efforts for
jurisdictions, as identified by the Executive Director, may enroll in this
class. Credit is contingent on meeting product and attendance requirements
identified by the Executive Director.
Members may perform study research and
coordination regarding a topic identified by the Executive Director. The study
shall include a study plan that identifies a statement of objectives, a desired
result product, and a work schedule. The study shall have a final report identifying
the work process and study results. The member shall provide the format outline
for the proposed study to the Executive Director no later than 30 days after
enrolling in this class.
This critical four-hour workshop helps develop ESI’s Professional Development curriculum for the next academic year. Under the direction of the Chair of the Education Committee, participants will consider classes suggested by ESI’s membership and consolidate them into a prioritized list of courses, identifying class titles, topics to be covered, and subject matter experts. Participants are subject to approval by ESI to ensure sufficient knowledge base of ESI curriculum and adequate representation from both the public and private sectors.
Date: | 8/19/2020 | |
Time: | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Students will become familiar with alternative energy designs based on examples in the region, including solar, wind, energy storage, and microgrid and/or district energy types. The class will also describe concepts like distribution and transmission sides of the electric grid, retail and wholesale electric prices, etc. It will also summarize rules and regulations that govern projects’ operation and implementation at the state, local and interstate level. The presentation will update students about any state law changes concerning alternative energy. This class will be conducted online.
Date: | 5/28/2020 | |
Time: | 3:30-6:30 PM |
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Date: | 6/4/2020 | |
Time: | 3:30-6:30 PM |
Using the case study of Reston Station, this class will cover how funding/financing for large construction projects occurs. Taught by finance practitioners from both the public and private sectors, this course will explain sources of funding, what the biggest constraints are, and how those were blended in a unique public-private partnership project in Fairfax. Topics planned for inclusion: explanation of P3 and joint-venture projects; standard approaches to public capital project financing, standard approaches to private mixed-use development financing, life cycle of large construction project financing, and how those are blended in public-private partnership projects.
Date: | 10/1/2020 | |
Time: | 3:30-6:30 PM |
Participants in this class will gain a deeper understanding of strategies to promote and implement effective comprehensive planning in Virginia. The class will begin with an overview of comprehensive planning and the strong interconnectedness between land use, transportation, and public utilities. The class will then discuss smart growth and the benefits of increased density. Effective plan implementation tools such as zoning and subdivision regulations will be presented. The need to build affordable housing in Virginia and public options to encourage its development will be discussed. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in discussion with their classmates by considering and evaluating scenarios related to affordable housing and smart growth.
Date: | 9/24/2020 | |
Time: | 3:30-6:30 PM |
This class will provide an overview of the types of pumps, applications, design considerations and design consideration for pump selection and operation of pumping stations used in the water and wastewater industry. There are many considerations in selecting pumps and designing a pumping station that operates efficiently and effectively. This class will cover the key considerations for designers. It will also review how pumps are constructed and identify some of operational problems that occur and how to address these issues in design.
Date: | 9/10/2020 | |
Time: | 3:30-6:30 PM |
Date: | 9/3/2020 | |
Time: Location: | 3:30-6:30 PM Online |
In 2022 National Geodetic Survey launches a new National Spatial Reference System. There will be new state plane coordinates and a new unit of measure. How will the transition and information transformation happen in practice? How will surveyors adapt to the changes coming with the new datum? What will surveyors do to work with time dependent positioning? What are the practical changes that must take place for us to be 2022 ready? How will we know we are ready? Join us for a discussion of change management and practical concerns for implementing a new datum.
Date: | 3/12/2020 | |
Time: | 3:30-6:30 PM |
Topics planned for inclusion in a panel discussion format: Soil conditions, utility depths, benching, utility conflicts, wall construction, earthwork, and safety.
Date: | 3/5/2020 | |
Time: | 3:30-6:30 PM |
This class will have representatives from Fairfax Co., Loudoun Co. and ESI to cover various components required to accompany a complete submission to these entities and jurisdictions. Topics include what plan types require an ESI submission for each jurisdiction, what items are required for an ESI submission in each jurisdiction, what items are required for initial and subsequent submissions to each jurisdiction, and Top 5 deficient elements for submissions to each entity.
Date: | 2/27/2020 | |
Time: | 3:30-6:30 PM |
A look at how remote sensing technology has developed over the years, from early imagery to today’s drones and what possibilities the future holds. This class will address how computer advancements and software have changed mapping and the accuracy that can be achieved. Students will also learn the best uses of several technologies and how the data can be validated.
Date: | 2/20/2020 | |
Time: | 3:30-6:30 PM |
Topics planned for inclusion: Discussion on how value is determined; expected rates of return; cap rates; developer risk profiles and time value of money; single period financial analysis (V=NOI/r); investment analysis; real estate capital markets (debt & equity, capital stack); lender underwriting (DSCR, LTV/LTC); real estate finance process (predevelopment, short term construction financing, interim financing, permanent financing).
Date: | 2/13/2020 | |
Time: | 3:30-6:30 PM |
In 2018, Virginia was recognized as the first Smart State by the internationally known Smart Cities Council. This session will cover what it means to be a Smart Community in Virginia, what the Commonwealth is doing to maintain its position as the first Smart State, and how that is reflected in specific building designs and overall community design. Specific topics to be covered include the Virginia State Action Plan for Smart Communities, examples of Smart Community projects in Virginia, smart buildings and public safety, the role of data, and other infrastructure components (power, roads, etc.). This interactive session will be led by Mr. David Ihrie, who heads the Smart Community initiatives for the Commonwealth.
Date: | 2/6/2020 | |
Time: | 3:30-6:30 PM |
Topics planned for inclusion: Overview of parking, parking dynamics, Fairfax County parking, parking alternatives, current approaches to parking management, and the future of parking.
Date: | 1/30/2020 | |
Time: | 3:30-6:30 PM |
This interactive program will focus on ways to successfully navigate communication in the face of common modern-day challenges. We will look at how understanding communication preferences, modes of communication and being more intentional can positively impact our results. Participants should bring a personal and relevant example of a recent communication challenge they have faced. They will collaborate with their peers to consider how they might think about and approach communication differently to improve productivity and efficiency with peers, vendors, clients and others they collaborate with frequently. Participants should also bring their cell phones so they can anonymously provide real time input to questions and scenarios that will guide the discussions to create more personalization. A workbook and job aids will be distributed so that learning on the job can be applied from the classroom. Afterwards, participants will be able to identify and assess areas of communication that could use improvement, engage in communication with more intention to get more of the results they want, and recognize the best mode of communication to use to get the best results.
Date: | 1/23/2020 | |
Time: | 3:30-6:30 PM |