Virtual Learning Environment

Topics planned for inclusion: Supplemental research and design procedures, precautions and requirements; earth retention systems; construction management and staging in congested areas, constraints on equipment, MOT constraints, construction traffic and haul routes; maintaining existing utility services; identifying easements including existing dry utilities,  and clear zone encroachments; new wet and dry utilities for the site; what to incorporate into the construction phasing plan; seasonal challenges and constraints; and collaboration with the contractor and construction manager.

Instructors: John Amatetti, P.E.; Joe Amatetti, P.E.

Thursday, February 17                             3:30 – 6:30 pm - Online

Topics to be covered in this session include:

·        Why maintenance is important to a funding organization and how we are learning better maintenance practices to implement across our portfolio

·        For the purposes of this discussion, we will focus on bioretention as a “common currency”

·        Hear from experts throughout the Chesapeake Bay for their responses to: What can we do differently today so our stormwater practices are better maintained; What is happening in the industry today? What is working that we can put into practice moving maintenance forward so no BMP is left behind and funding/resources are well allocated?

·        We would love to hear from the audience about their experiences, new ideas that work, and things they have tried that do not work (what we should avoid) through an interactive portion(s) of the session.

Instructor: Sadie Drescher, VP of Programs for Restoration - Chesapeake Bay Trust

Topics planned for inclusion: Horizontal curves, Superelevation, Vertical curves,

Access management (concepts, functional classification, spacing, turn lanes, entrances), Sight distance and AutoTurn Exhibits, Innovative Intersection and Interchange, Lane arrangement (design vehicle, none motorized design users),  Size, position, fastest path and alignment of approaches, Geometry design (Inscribed circle, central island, splitter island, and circulatory road), Sight distances, Line and Grade design (horizontal curve, vertical curve), Typical section, Curb Cut Ramp design and ADA compliance (VDOT and PROWAG requirements) (PROWAG : https://www.access-board.gov/

Instructor: Abdul Hammadi, P.E., PMP - VDOT - Sr. Roadway Engineer / Location & Design

Thursday, March 17                        3:30–6:30 pm – Online

A discussion of Virginia’s Best Management Practices (BMP’s) for dealing with excess stormwater runoff during post construction.  By the end of this class, students will be familiar with:

 ·        The most common permitting requirement and submittal, including the Registration Statement, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, Erosion & Sediment and SWM Plan

·        Proper BMP design and use

·        Requirements for conducting their party inspections

·        Common inspection issues encountered in the field and how to avoid them

·        The Notice of Termination and termination inspections, including submission of as-builts

·        Post construction maintenance and inspections

Instructor: Jan Briede, Ph.D. - Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Senior Training Specialist

Thursday, March 31                        3:30 – 6:30 pm - Online

By the end of this class, students will be familiar with:             

·        Preparation of existing condition base

·        Zoning requirements

·        Site layout & proposed grading

·        Erosion/Siltation requirements

·        Stormwater management requirements

·        Building height calculations

·        Narratives

Instructor: Kayvan Jaboori, P.E. DPE – KJ & Associates

Thursday, April 28                           3:30 – 6:30 pm – In Person

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 of Director of Education, Education Committee, and/or Executive Director to ensure sufficient knowledge base of ESI curriculum and adequate representation from both the public and private sectors. 

Facilitator: Sue Wolford, PLA, AICP, LEED Green Associate, ENV SP- Pennoni

By the end of this class, students will be familiar with:

·        Designing to maximize tree preservation 

·        Avoiding tree pres. deviation request if possible 

·        Best design practices 

·        Best Construction practices

·         Designing and building to save tress

·         Lessons learned

Instructor: Todd Nelson, Urban Forester IV 0 Urban Forest Mgmt. – Fairfax County

Thursday, June 2                              3:30 – 6:30 pm - Online

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 of the Technical Issues Study -- Leesburg 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.

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.