President & Governors Forum
2022-09-11 - 2022-09-12
On behalf of the Leader Training Committee, it is our pleasure to invite you to our 2022 Presidents and Governors Forum (PGF) at ASCE Headquarters in Reston, Virginia. This program is scheduled for Sunday and Monday, September 11-12.
The PGF this year will contain select content on Sunday, September 11th which will be live-streamed for virtual participation if you are unable to attend in person. One of the advantages of the hybrid format is the ability to reach a larger audience, so we encourage you to share this information with other current or future leaders in your Section or Branch.
The program will feature interactive leadership development sessions, a multitude of Best Practices, practical exercises on effectively running your groups and developing a Presidential plan, and an opportunity to interact with your Society leaders. Please see the attached draft agenda for the schedule and programming.
We will be using the Zoom platform to host the virtual portion of the PGF (Sunday, September 11th only). Further log-in information will be forthcoming.
We have reserved a block of room at the Hyatt in Reston Town Center at $139.00 per night. Please contact the hotel to secure your room at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/RESTO/G-ASCE by August 19. If you are so inclined to make your airline travel arrangements early, Dulles Airport is the closest airport to ASCE Headquarters in Reston.
In order to help us in the planning, please register for the PGF by July 6 using the following Google form link https://forms.gle/xyUt2AvcWAUuUn7R6
There is no registration fee to attend this event, however, reimbursement expenses are not covered by the Society, and will be the responsibility of the individual and/or Section/Branch/Institute. If you are an outgoing president and the PGF will not be applicable to you, please share this invite with your successor.
Please feel free to contact Nancy Berson nberson@asce.org or at 571-262-1754 (cell phone) if you have any questions or need additional assistance.

VA Section Planning Meeting
2022-09-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
VA Section Planning Session will be a virtual meeting. More details to come.

Lynchburg Branch Centennial Celebration
2022-10-01 12:00 - 14:00
More details to come….

Centennial Celebration Committee Meeting
2022-10-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-10 16:00 - 17:00

ASCE Richmond Branch Golf Tournament
2022-10-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Hunting Hawk Golf Club, 15201 Ashland Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23059, United States
Join the Richmond Branch for its 19th Annual Golf Tournament
It will take place on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the Hunting Hawk Golf Club.
Register online at
http://ascerichmond.org/asce-annual-golftournament/
Or by sending form & check to:
ASCE Golf Tournament
c/o John Myers
2000 Starling Dr #31476
Richmond, VA 23229
Phone: 804-223-8177
Email: jmyers@menardusa.com.com

Peninsula Branch Monthly Meeting
2022-10-20 12:00 - 13:00
ASCE Peninsula Branch is co-hosting with APWA a presentation on Emergency Preparedness – Weathering the Worst. How to prepare before a Hurricane
Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Holiday Inn Newport News – 980 Omni Blvd, Newport News, VA
1 PDH will be awarded
$25 for APWA & ASCE Members, $30 for non-members
Registration closes October 18th.

ASCE Convention
2022-10-23 - 2022-10-26
ASCE Convention
Anaheim, CA
October 23-26, 2022

Richmond Branch Centennial Celebration
2022-10-25 18:00 - 20:00
Come join your fellow ASCE Richmond Branch members as we celebrate100 years of ASCE in Richmond, Virginia!
Tuesday, October 25th from 6pm – 8pm
Lunch. Supper! Urban Roost Event Space
(3023 W Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23230)
Tickets: $25
Those attending will be treated to a delicious buffet style dinner and drinks. There will also be a short program including an awards presentation. Significant others are welcome to join in the great food and fun.
Register before the October 15 deadline.
Don’t miss your one chance to celebrate 100 years of ASCE with the Richmond Branch!

Bull Run Branch November Meeting
2022-11-02 18:00 - 21:00
November 2, 2022 – Giuseppe’s 6-9 PM
Please join the Bull Run Branch as we honor our Centennial Award Winners, Gannett Fleming and Express Mobility Partners. Following the presentation of the awards we will have a joint presentation by the awardees on their company’s role in the I-66 Express Lane Project.
Our Presenters are:
Nawroz (Noah) Rasheed, has 30 years of experience in construction. He worked in all variety of positions starting with materials testing technician up to his current role as a Construction Manager. On this project, he is managing the GF team, with 4 senior constructions inspectors and 2 administrators/document control. He has over 3 years with GF and with all of it on this project. He worked for 11 years with Dewberry Engineers prior to joining GF. He has a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) 1989, is a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) offered by Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) 2018, is a Certificate of Transportation Construction Management Institute (TCMI) from Virginia Tech 2019, and has a Certificate of Project Management Academy offered by Professional Services Management Journal (PSMJ) 2022.
Matthew Miller, has 10 years of experience in roadway construction. He started as a field engineering tester until he was hired as an intern with Cintra for the NTE Segment 1 & 2 project in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He has worked for several express lane projects from Dallas/Fort Worth to Charlotte and now to DC. He started with the I-66 project in 2018 as a Segment Manager for Segments 2 and 3. Currently he is the Senior Environmental, Quality, and Safety Manager for the developer’s operations team. He graduated with a Bachelor degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2011.
Join us as we learn about the I-66 Project Express Lanes, which has entered the final stage of construction, with the Sections in our area now in opened and in use. You will learn about the Project’s location, limits, the schedule, budget, objectives, owners, and contractors that have been involved in this work over the last several years. The presenters will walkthrough different phases of major activities and milestones, discuss the Environmental / Sustainability aspects, including the introducing Rubblization for the first time in Virginia. They will also cover Diversity, Safety, the roles and teamwork between GF and EMP, using Geographic Information Systems in construction, and finally the challenges and lessons learned they have faced and gained from working on this project.

VA Section Planning Session
2022-12-01 16:00 - 18:00

VA Section Report Card Release
2022-12-06 11:00 - 12:00
The ASCE VA Section Infrastructure Report Card will be released at 11 am at the Lesner Bridge in Virginia Beach, VA.

ECHR Holiday Party
2022-12-08 18:00 - 21:00
Engineer’s Annual Holiday Party 2022
We invite you to join us for the annual holiday celebration of Engineers Club of Hampton Roads (ECHR) and others in the engineering community.
For more information contact: Dixon Tucker 757-635-2718 dtucker@pipeline.com, Bill LaBelle 757-619-9050 EngClubHR@gmail.com

ASCE Peninsula Branch - Holiday Social & Food Drive
2022-12-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Cove Tavern, 711 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA, 23606, United States
Please join the ASCE Peninsula Branch, and the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the APWA, for a joint afterwork holiday social and food drive. It’s been a while since we have had the ability to “do good and have fun” at the same time, so don’t miss the opportunity to network with your friends and colleagues. We will be collecting canned goods, non-perishable items, and donations to benefit the Peninsula Foodbank.
Appetizers will be provided.
This is a MORE THE MERRIER event, so please feel free to invite a friend, partner or colleague to enjoy the festivities. A door prize will be awarded to whoever brings the most food. Look forward to seeing you on December 20th & Happy Holidays!

2023 Regions 1, 2, 4, & 5 MRLC
2023-01-19 08:00 - 2023-01-21 17:00
In Charlotte, NC

4th Annual Richmond Branch Meet and Greet
2023-02-02 17:30 - 19:30
4th Annual Legislative Meet & Greet hosted by the Richmond Branch.
Come out to engage with your local state delegates and engineering professionals. Learn about state legislature issues regarding civil engineering, and discuss the recently released 2022 Virginia Infrastructure Report Card.
Sam Miller’s Restaurant and Venue (1210 E. Cary Street, Richmond, VA)

ASCE Norfolk Branch BOD Meeting
2023-02-13 17:30 - 18:30

ASCE 2023 Legislative Fly-in
2023-03-01 08:00 - 2023-03-03 17:00
The Fly-In program includes:

Exclusive briefing sessions on key activity in Congress impacting the profession, new regulations and implementation plans, and ASCE’s legislative priorities.
Interactive training on advocacy, communicating your “ask”, and building relationships with your elected leaders — including pre-event webinars.
Networking with your ASCE peers from across the country.
Virtual meetings with your Members of Congress or their staff.
Tips on continuing valuable relationships with your elected officials once you return home.

Must Apply through ASCE to attend.

ASCE Board of Direction Meeting
2023-03-04 08:00 - 12:00
Watch the March Board Meeting

The ASCE Board of Direction is meeting March 4, 2023, and will engage in discussion on very important topics facing the Society and profession.

Click on the link below to access the broadcast. The link will not go live until the meeting date, just prior to the start time.

To view the full meeting agenda, go to ASCE Collaborate.

VIDEO CONFERENCE LINK

To dial in via phone, find your local number here . You will be prompted to enter the Webinar ID.

Webinar ID: 849 4222 7217

SATURDAY, MARCH 4 (all times Eastern)

8:00 a.m. – Reconvene

8:05 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. – Executive Director’s Report
The Board of Direction will be asked to receive an update on activities of the Society since October 2022.

8:35 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. – Board Strategic Advisory Committee/Committee On Implementation
The Board of Direction is asked to receive the final report of the BSAC and its Strategic Planning Implementation Committee.

9:20 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. – Environmental and Water Resources Institute
The Board of Direction will be asked to receive an update on the activities of EWRI and to consider how EWRI might play a role in achieving the planned ASCE Strategic Shifts.

9:40 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Committee on Sustainability
The Board of Direction will be asked to receive an update on the progress of integrating sustainability throughout ASCE activities, initiatives, and all ASCE entities and how the new strategic plan will shape the work of COS.

10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. – Membership Update
The Board of Direction will be asked to receive an update on the 2022 membership information.

10:20 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. – Break

10:35 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. – At Large Director Criteria
The Board of Direction will be asked to review and approve the updated At Large Director criteria for FY2023.

10:55 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Government Engineers Council
The Board of Direction will be asked to receive information on the completed and planned activities of the Government Engineers Council (GEC) and the constituent committee, Public Agency Peer Review Committee (PAPRC).

11:15 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. – Resolutions
The Board of Direction will be asked to approve the actions taken on Resolutions received.

ASCE Peninsula Branch Joint Association Happy Hour
2023-03-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Oozlefinch, 81 Patch Road, Hampton, VA, 23651
Joint Associations Happy Hour with VWEA, ASCE & APWA
Join us at Oozlefinch Brewery for a fun evening of networking. Appetizers will be provided (Flame & Pie! Food Truck). Indoor and outdoor seating.

When:
Tuesday, March 14th
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Where:
Oozlefinch Brewery @ Fort Monroe
81 Patch Rd.
Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651
United States

Contact:
Marty Malone
malonema@cdmsmith.com

ASCE Norfolk Branch Technical Seminar
2023-04-04 08:30 - 16:30 | The Westin, 4535 Commerce St, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) and the
Virginia Floodplain Management Association (VFMA) are holding a joint technical seminar and
panel discussion on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. We are excited to have sessions diving deeper
into the Six Facets of Resiliency:

“Integrating the six facets of resiliency for holistic responses to our changing environment” presented by Brian Batten, PhD, CFM, Dewberry
“Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan Phase 1 & Phase 2” presented by Matt Dalon, PE, CFM, Virginia DCR
“Regional Collaboration for Resilience in Hampton Roads” presented by Ben McFarlane, AICP, CFM, HRPDC
“Lessons learned from updating a stormwater master plan” presented by C.J. Bodnar, PE, City of Virginia Beach
“Norfolk CSRM: Engineering Efforts of the Non-Federal Sponsor” presented by Kyle Spencer, GISP, CFM, City of Norfolk
“Floodplain Management, Policy, and Planning: Contributors to Community Resiliency” presented by Chad M. Berginnis, CFM, Executive Director of ASFPM

The program will consist of six sessions with various speakers and a dynamic and engaging
panel discussion led by industry leader and long-time Hampton Roads engineering leader,
Michael Barbachem, P.E.
$125 Non-members; $85 members; $40 Students
PDHs and CFM continuing education credits will be provided.

2023 VA Student Symposium
2023-04-13 08:00 - 2023-04-15 17:00
2023 VA Student Symposium in Huntington, WV
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2023 Region 4 Spring Assembly
2023-04-21 08:00 - 2023-04-22 17:00
2023 Region 4 Spring Assembly to be held in Virginia Beach, VA

VA Section Planning Meeting
2023-05-06 09:00 - 14:00
Teams Meeting to discuss upcoming events for ASCE VA Section

Norfolk Branch BOD Meeting
2023-05-08 17:30 - 19:00

Richmond Branch Technical Meeting
2023-05-18 12:00 - 13:00 | 2810, 2810 W Cary Street, Richmond, VA, 23221
The DEQ is presenting on their 2023 Virginia Stormwater Handbook and Regulatory/Policy Update at our May 18, 2023 technical meeting.
When: Thursday, May 18th, 2023
11:45 AM -12 PM – Sign in and Networking
12 PM -1PM – Presentation
Where: 2810: a community gathering place, 2810 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
(Reserved parking spaces on both sides of building and in gravel lot located through gate)
Registration Price: $30 members and $35 non-members, price increases after May 18th, 2023.
Lunch is included (Local Carytown Favorites)
PDH: 1.0 HR
Abstract:
Virginia DEQ has relied on outdated and uncoordinated materials to communicate engineering practices for stormwater management at land-disturbing sites. The Erosion & Sediment Control Handbook, Stormwater Management Handbook, and Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance Manual are each over or approaching thirty years of continued use. Further, DEQ last updated its BMP Specs in 2011. Over the years, stormwater management has progressed greatly, and manufacturers have developed new products to reduce erosion, control sediment, and reduce runoff that impairs water quality. New BMPs are also designed to adapt to the impacts of climate change. Likewise, the Code of Virginia and Administrative Code have changed significantly.
Further, DEQ has updated its materials related to construction stormwater with memoranda and guidance documents. DEQ is reviewing these materials for consistency with Governor Youngkin’s Executive Order #19, which establishes the Office of Regulatory Management.
This presentation provides an overview of DEQ efforts to consolidate Stormwater-related policies and regulations and update the above-mentioned materials to produce a new Stormwater Handbook – which will be a living document that is continually updated as regulations, science and engineering practices evolve. This presentation also describes the process to engage stakeholders. As a national leader in its surface water protection efforts, DEQ aspires to produce the “best-in-class” Stormwater Handbook among US states.

Richmond Canal Tour
2023-07-15 12:00 - 13:00
Join the ASCE Virginia Section for a relaxed hour cruising the historic
James River and Kanawha Canal in downtown Richmond.
Saturday, July 15, 2023
12:00 to 1:00
Cost: $20.00 per passenger
Meet at the Riverfront Canal Dock at 139 Virginia Street in downtown Richmond.

GROUP LUNCH PROVIDED CONSISTING OF:

An assortment of Jimmy John’s sandwich segments
An assortment of soft drinks or water
An assortment of cookies, chips, or brownies for desert.
Let us know of any special dietary needs

Nearby Parking Garage and Lot Locations
ALL OF THESE LOCATIONS ARE PAY-TO-PARK

East Cary and Virginia Street parking deck (fronting Virginia St)
Surface parking lot along the Flood Wall between Virginia Street and 12th Street
14th and East Cary Street parking deck
12th and Canal Street parking deck
Omni/James Center parking deck (underground, limited space) at 12th and East Cary Streets
15th and East Cary Street surface lot

ASCE VA 2023 Planning Session
2023-08-19 12:00 - 2023-08-20 12:00 | Holiday Inn Staunton, 152 Fairway Lane, Staunton, VA, 24401, United States
Section Board and Branch officers are invited to this live planning section at the Holiday Inn, 152 Fairway Ln, Staunton, Va. 24401 ,Interstate 81 exit 225 with food.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn for one night at this event.
Telephone the hotel at (540) 248-6020.
The meeting will be in the hotel Jefferson-Washington Room.
Saturday night dinner will be at a restaurant in Harrisonburg
The Section has money set aside for attendees expenses, which need to be submitted to the Section Treasurer M. Bumbaco following the event. For questions and to RSVP for the Planning Session, please contact John Harman at JohnG.Harman@vdot.virginia.gov.
Please find the link for reservations below: American Society of Civil Engineers Planning Session @ Holiday Inn Staunton Conference Center

ASCE Peninsula Branch Holiday Social
2023-12-13 17:00 - 20:00
HOLIDAY Social & Food Drive
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 @ 5:00PM at the Cove Tavern at the Fountain in City Center, Newport News
Please join the ASCE Peninsula Branch, and the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the APWA, for a joint afterwork holiday social and food drive. We will be collecting canned goods, non-perishable items, and donations to benefit the Peninsula Foodbank. Please don’t miss the opportunity to network with your friends and colleagues, as well as spread some Holiday cheer and support our local community.
Appetizers will be provided.
This is a MORE THE MERRIER event, so please feel free to invite a friend, partner or colleague to enjoy the festivities. Look forward to seeing you on December 13th & Happy Holidays!

The Virginia Geo-Institute Chapter of ASCE Short Course
2024-06-24 - 2024-06-28
We are hosting a short course for students, professors, practicing engineers, and industry professionals to gain specialized classroom instruction from world renown experts on the design and construction of Ground Improvement, Support of Excavation, MSE Walls, and Slope Stabilization. The venue is the Smithfield Center in beautiful Smithfield, VA on June 24-28, 2024. This event is FREE for FULL TIME faculty and students! (Confirmation of FULL TIME status is needed for gratis registration.)
