5:30 - 6: 00 pm - Registration and Networking
6:00 - 6:15 pm - Branch business & announcements
6:15 - 7:00 pm - Buffet Dinner
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Presentation by Gilbert Larocque, CD, P.Eng., LLB on APEGBC's Organizational Quality Management Program
8:00 - 9:00 pm - Presentation by Michael Isaacson, P.Eng., PhD,
9:15pm - Closing

Sunrise Banquet and Conference Centre (map)
5640 - 188th Street, ,
Surrey, BC
(on the corner of Hwy #10 and 188th Street in Cloverdale)

“APEGBC OQM Program - a new tool for improving professional practice quality management”
“Vice-Presidential Address”

Gilbert Larocque, CD, P.Eng., LLB,
Associate Director, Professional Practice

Later this year APEGBC will launch its new Organizational Quality Management (OQM) Program. APEGBC recognizes the significant influence that organizations employing APEGBC professionals have on the practice of the professions. The OQM Program aims to address that influence and improve professional practice quality management at an organizational level. This self-funded program is available on a voluntary basis to all organizations providing professional engineering or professional geoscience products or services in BC. In creating the OQM Program, APEGBC has NOT created a quality management system (QMS) for organizations. Instead, the OQM Manual provides guidance to organizations about how to confirm, adapt, adopt or create policies and procedures for their QMS that are consistent with the quality management requirements that their APEGBC professionals must meet under the Act and Bylaws. As part of the OQM Program, APEGBC will issue an OQM certificate to organizations that have voluntarily implemented policies and procedures consistent with these requirements.

Mr. Larocque is a registered professional engineer in BC and Ontario and is a member of the Bar of British Columbia. He has over 30 years of engineering experience gained in the fields of aviation, project and program management, construction and building envelope. Gilbert provides guidance, and deals with professional and ethical practice-related issues within the professions of engineering and geoscience in BC, including matters of practice overlap with other professions. He also supports various APEGBC practice-related committees and divisions, and assist in the implementation of several aspects of the Professional Renewal Program.

Michael Isaacson, P.Eng., PhD
Vice President, APEGBC

Join us for an informative evening with APEGBC Vice President, Michael Isaacson, P.Eng., PhD. Dr. Isaacson will speak to us and take your questions regarding current APEGBC affairs including an update on Council initiatives and the Association.

Dr. Isaacson is Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia. He received his degrees in engineering from the University of Cambridge. He has been a faculty member at UBC for over 30 years, and has served as Head of Civil Engineering and as Dean of Applied Science. His area of research relates to coastal and ocean engineering and he is the author or co-author of two texts and over 250 technical papers. Throughout his career, Dr. Isaacson has remained active as an engineering consultant. Dr. Isaacson is the recipient of several awards, including the R.A. McLachlan Memorial Award from APEGBC.

$40 for members and guests who pre-register online at APEGBC.
$45 for late registrations at the door.
$35 for EIT/GIT's and retired members.
$20 MAPS (students)

To register online please see details below.
If you have questions, please contact Amil Lindsay, P.Eng., at (778) 822 - 1730

5:45 - 6: 15 pm - Registration and Networking
6:15 - 6:30 pm - Branch business & announcements
6:30 - 7:15 pm - Buffet Dinner
7:15 - 7:45 pm - 'Chartered Engineer' Info-session
7:45 - 8:45 pm - BC's Proposed Water Sustainability Act
9:15pm - Closing

Sandman Hotel, Conference Room (map)
32720 Simon Avenue,
Abbotsford, BC
(near the intersection of Gladwin and South Fraser Way)

BC's Water Act Modernization

The APEGBC Fraser Valley Branch is pleased to host this dinner presentation on March 21, 2012 in recognition of World Water Day.

Valerie Z. Cameron, P.Geo., Provincial Water Stewardship Manager, BC's Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, will take this opportunity to speak about BC's Water Act Modernization and the proposed new Water Sustainability Act. After public input in 2011 regarding the Policy Proposal for a new Water Sustainability Act, the government will once again be engaging British Columbians on draft legislation in 2012.

John Holland, who was previously the Chair of the Western Canada Group of Chartered Engineers, will open the evening with an overview of the chartered engineering designation. A chartered engineer is a professional engineer licensed in the UK, and the designation is internationally recognized. Various affiliated associations and inter-mobility will be discussed.

$40 for members and guests who pre-register online at APEGBC.
$45 for late registrations at the door.
$20 MAPS (students)

To register online please see details below.
If you have questions, please contact Aleksandra Sokolowski, EIT at (604) 908 - 1879

Register Online

To help us predict our catering needs, please register by Thursday, March 15th, 2012. Due to space limitations, registrations will be limited to the first 60 registrants.

In celebration of National Engineering and Geoscience Month (March 2012) the Fraser Valley Branch is pleased to host a Popsicle Stick Bridge Building Contest. The contest will be open to students in Grade 5 to Grade 9, either individually or in a team.
 
Please note: Workshop on how to build bridges from Popsicle sticks will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the location above at 10:00 am.

 Light refreshments and snacks for participants will be provided.

Registration deadline: February 23, 2012.

The Popsicle stick bridge building contest is an excellent activity for young people to learn about applied sciences and have fun!   APEGBC encourages and appreciates member involvement in branch and community events.   

For contest rules please click here.
To view a promotional poster of the event please click here.

Volunteer to help on the day of the event by contacting a branch representative at fv@apeg.bc.ca

Registration for this event is now closed.

Surrey City Centre Library
10350 University Drive, Surrey, BC
(near Surrey Central Skytrain Station)
Click here for parking information.

Mechatronics

Dr. Andreas Huster, P.Eng.,
Oceanworks International

"Mechatronics in Submarine Rescue Support"

As one might expect, submarine rescue is a complicated endeavour and requires multidisciplinary knowledge. A mechatronic education is key to managing the design and support of a rescue system throughout its life cycle. Submarine rescue systems are designed to be small and portable so that they can be transported anywhere in the world in a short time frame and attend to a disabled submarine as quickly as possible. Faults are bound to happen with such complex systems, and with the pressure of multiple lives at stake, having a dual education in mechanical and electrical systems is crucial for systems engineers to solve problems quickly.

Dr. Huster is the lead electrical engineer at Oceanworks International Corp. in Burnaby. Having received his B.A.Sc. in Engineering Science from Simon Fraser University in 1995, he earned a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 2003 with a focus on control system design and estimation. At Stanford, Andreas worked on several underwater robot projects and demonstrated a novel sensing system designed to enable autonomous manipulator tasks from floating underwater robots.

Dr. Carolyn Sparrey, P.Eng.
Assistant Professor, School of Engineering Science
Simon Fraser University

"Mechatronics Engineering at Simon Fraser University"

Mechatronics engineering at Simon Fraser University is the only full engineering undergraduate program in the Fraser Valley. Dr Sparrey will speak on the program and options as well as some of the co-op and post-graduation employment opportunities seen by the students. She will also touch on opportunities for collaboration between SFU Surrey and industry in research and design projects.

Date:

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Time:

6:10 – 6:30pm – Registration and networking
6:30 – 6:35pm – Branch business & announcements
6:35 – 7:20pm – Buffet Dinner 
7:20 – 7:45pm – Presentation by Deesh Olychick on new APEGBC CPD requirements
7:45 – 8:45pm – Presentation by Mehrzad Tabatabaian, P.Eng. on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficient Technologies
9:00 pm  - Closing

Location:

Sunrise Banquet and Conference Centre  
5640 – 188th Street, Surrey, BC
(corner of Hwy #10 and 188th Street, Cloverdale)

Topics:

Speakers:

Dr. Mehrzad Tabatabaian, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Faculty-Program Head-Mech. Systems
Mechanical Engineering Department
Chair-Research Committee
School of Energy
BCIT - British Columbia Institute of Technology

Deesh Olychick
Associate Director, Member Services
APEGBC

Details:

"Renewable Energy and Energy Efficient Technologies"
The need for alternative energy and technologies with emphasis on renewable energy sources and the potentials of these sources with their effects on CO2 emission reduction will be presented. The path and challenges from existing energy technology status and sectors to the future ones will be discussed. Potential opportunities for engineering work and engineers’ contributions in the global energy sector will be presented and discussed.

Dr. Mehrzad Tabatabaian is an instructor and Program Head at the Mechanical Engineering Department of BCIT. In addition to teaching courses in the fields of thermodynamics, energy systems management and modeling he also does research on renewable energy systems and modeling. Dr. Tabatabaian is also School of Energy  Research Committee Chair and actively involved in the energy-initiative activities. He has published several papers in various scientific journals and conferences, and also holds several patents in the energy field. Dr. Tabatabaian’s recent focus is on wind and solar power which has resulted in registered and pending patents.

Recently, Mehrzad volunteered to help establishing a new division at APEGBC, the Division for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (DEERE). This division has attracted more than 180 members.

New Members:

If you have recently received your certificate, then this is an excellent time to receive your frame so that you can proudly display your certificate at work.  Please contact us in advance so that we can plan for your attendance.

Credit:

1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH)

Date:

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Time:

6:10 – 6:30pm – Registration and networking
6:30 – 6:45pm – Branch business & announcements
6:45 – 7:30pm – Buffet Dinner 
7:30 – 8:45pm – Presentation by Chris Mealing, PEng on the Gateway Program
9:00 pm  - Closing

Location:

Sunrise Banquet and Conference Centre 
5640 – 188th Street, Surrey, BC
(corner of Hwy #10 and 188th Street, Cloverdale)

Topic:

The Gateway Program – Design of the Onshore Works for the Port Mann/Highway 1 Project

Speaker:

Chris Mealing, P.Eng.
Hatch Mott MacDonald

The Port Mann/Highway 1 Improvement Project includes construction of a new 10-lane Port Mann Bridge, widening the highway, upgrading interchanges and improving access and safety on Highway 1.  The project spans a distance of approximately 37 kilometres from the McGill Street Interchange in Vancouver to 216th Street in Langley.  Construction began in early 2009 and the new Port Mann Bridge will be operational by December 2012, with the project scheduled to be complete in 2013.

In this seminar, Chris will present on the onshore works of the Port Mann/Highway 1 Project, which involves widening and reconstruction of 37 km of highway and numerous interchanges.  The construction cost for the onshore work is estimated in the order of $1.5 billion.

Ample time will be provided for questions on the speaker’s topic.

Chris has 18 years of design management, detailed design and construction experience in transportation and infrastructure projects.  He has worked for design and construction engineering consultancies as well as major heavy civil contractors.  Chris is the design manager for H5M, lead design consultants for the Port Mann / Highway 1 Onshore design and build team.

New Members:

If you have recently received your certificate, then this is an excellent time to receive your frame so that you can proudly display your certificate at work.  Please contact us in advance so that we can plan for your attendance.

Date:

Saturday, June 11th, 2011

Time:

5:15 – 5:30pm – Registration
5:30 – 7:00pm – Tynehead Hatchery Tour
7:00 – 8:00pm – BBQ Dinner 
8:00 – 9:00pm – Networking, Walk/Talk across new 168th St Pedestrian Overpass at Hwy 1
9:00 – 10:00pm – HR MacMillan Mobile Telescope Presentation and Viewing         
10:00pm – Closing

Location:

Tynehead Hatchery  
16585 – 96th Ave, Surrey, BC
(corner of 96th Avenue and 168th Street, Surrey)
Refer to link below for a map of the Tynehead Hatchery location at the Tynehead Park

Topic:

Speakers:

Tynehead Hatchery Representatives
Highway 1 Pedestrian Overpass Project Consultant
Raminder Singh Samra (UBC Masters Student / HR MacMillan Space Centre Astronomer)

We invite you and your family to join us for an evening at Tynehead Park, home of the Tynehead Hatchery. The evening will start with a tour of the hatchery, and children in particular will enjoy watching a release of salmon fry into the Serpentine River.

A barbeque dinner will be provided within a scenic picnic area at the Tynehead Hatchery. Picnic tables are limited; please bring lawn chairs or blankets for the outdoor portion of the evening if possible.

Network with colleagues in an informal atmosphere as we walk over to the new Highway 1 pedestrian/ bicycle overpass that has been constructed at 168th Street. One of the project consultants will give insight to facets of engineering that the overpass has encompassed through its design, construction and planned ongoing maintenance. Take this opportunity to become familiar with the Serpentine River and the trails of Tynehead Park.

A presentation and follow-up Q&A session with Mr. Singh Samra will feature highlights from the Hubble Space Telescope mission and some of its discoveries followed by a viewing of the night sky through the portable 16 inch dobsonian telescope. Mr. Singh Samra is currently studying stars and their evolution through time with the stellar population group at UBC. His current project involves using data from the Gemini telescope, Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope and data from the Hubble Space Telescope to study a particular cluster of stars.

Date:

Monday, May 16th, 2011

Time:

4:30 – 4:45 pm – Registration and networking
4:45 – 5:30 pm – Presentation
5:30 – 5:45 pm – Question Period

Location:

Sunrise Banquet and Conference Centre  
5640 – 188th Street, Surrey, BC
(corner of Hwy #10 and 188th Street, Cloverdale)

Topic:

Speakers:

Jason Ong, APEGBC Supervisor, Member-in-Training Program

Date:

Monday, May 16th, 2011

Time:

6:10 – 6:30pm – Registration and networking
6:30 – 6:55pm – Branch Annual General Meeting
6:55 – 7:40pm – Buffet Dinner 
7:40 – 8:45pm – Presentation by Jeff Holm, P.Eng. Vice-President of APEGBC
9:00 pm  - Closing

Location:

Sunrise Banquet and Conference Centre  
5640 – 188th Street, Surrey, BC
(corner of Hwy #10 and 188th Street, Cloverdale)

Topic:

Speakers:

Jeff Holm, P.Eng.
Vice-President, APEGBC Council

Join us for an informative evening with APEGBC Vice President, Jeff Holm, P.Eng.  Mr. Holm will speak to us on the state of the Association and key initiatives taken by Council.  He will take questions on issues under consideration by Council including the annual budget.

Serving his fourth term on APEGBC Council, Mr. Holm has acted as chair for numerous Association initiatives, including the Governance Committee, Registration Committee, and Limited Licence Registration Task Force.  He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia.

Prior to the vice-presidential address, we will hold the Fraser Valley branch annual general meeting.  The branch chair, Martin Fandrich, P.Eng., will summarize branch activities and challenges over the past year followed by the election of the 2011/2012 branch executive. Members wishing to put themselves forward to volunteer on the executive are advised to attend or contact Dr. Fandrich in advance.

New Members:

If you have recently received your certificate, then this is an excellent time to receive your frame so that you can proudly display your certificate at work.  Please contact us in advance so that we can plan for your attendance.

Credit:

1.0 Professional Development Hour (PDH)

Date:

Monday, May 9, 2011

Time:

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Location:

Decades Coffee Club (45846 Wellington Ave. Chilliwack, BC

Details:

The Fraser Valley branch executive is planning a small number of informal drop-in sessions to learn about issues affecting all regions of the Fraser Valley, and to connect with members throughout the branch. For this reason I am inviting the members from the Chilliwack region to meet with me.

On Monday, May 9, 2011 I will be at Decades Coffee Club (45846 Wellington Ave. Chilliwack, BC) between 18:00 and 20:00. I invite you to stop by and let me know your thoughts on the Association, how the branch can be most useful to you, or any other thoughts you may have. I hope to see you there.

Decades Coffee website - click here

Sincerely,
Martin Fandrich, P.Eng.
Chair, APEGBC Fraser Valley Branch

The Mechatronic Systems Engineering (MSE) program at SFU Surrey is ready to graduate its first cohort of students from the only engineering program in the Fraser Valley. Combining electrical, mechanical and computer engineering, this exciting new program is one of Canada’s only mechatronics engineering programs. In addition to an undergraduate program in the process of being accredited, the MSE department at SFU Surrey has established exciting cross-disciplinary research labs in diverse topics, including advanced automotive suspensions, fuel cells, robotics, biomechanics and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).

Our tour of the Surrey campus engineering research labs and programs promises to be interactive and show the latest developments in the emerging mechatronics field.  Following the tour, we will adjourn to Central City Brewing Co, (190, 13450 - 102nd Ave) recently awarded the best brewery in Canada at the 2010 Canadian Brewing Awards, for an optional, informal time of small group discussion.

Magazine article (program of choice according to MacLean’s Magazine): Read the article

Simon Fraser University – Surrey Campus
Central City Complex
13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, BC
(at Surrey Central SkyTrain station)

Meeting Location: Meet at main mezzanine at SFU Surrey, near the security desk. From the main entrance facing Skytrain, it is up the stairs. From the parking structure in behind SFU, take the entrance from the 3rd floor.)

Car Parking: Recommended in either at the ground floor of the parking structure behind SFU or the ground parking near Zellers. NOT recommended in the parking lot next to the Skytrain station.

Date:

Monday, April 11, 2011

Time:

6:00-8:00 pm

Location:

City Blends Coffee (32423 Lougheed Hwy, #109, Mission, BC)

Details:

The Fraser Valley branch executive is planning a small number of informal drop-in sessions to learn about issues affecting all regions of the Fraser Valley, and to connect with members throughout the branch.  For this reason I am inviting the members from the Mission region to meet with me. 

On April 11, 2011 I will be at City Blends Coffee (32423 Lougheed Hwy, #109, Mission, BC) between 18:00 and 20:00.  I invite you to stop by and let me know your thoughts on the Association, how the branch can be most useful to you, or any other thoughts you may have.

Date:

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Time:

10:00 am

Location:

Kwantlen College, Surrey Campus, 12666 - 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2M8

Details:

Download the following:

• Flyer
• Registration Form
• Rules

Grades: Grades 5 to 9 | Prizes: $400.00 in prizes!
Registration Deadline :February 28, 2011

Date:

Monday, March 28th, 2011

Time:

6:10 – 6:30pm – Registration and networking
6:30 – 6:45pm – Branch business & announcements
6:45 – 7:30pm – Buffet Dinner 
7:30 – 8:45pm – Presentations by Peter Holt, Valley Transportation Advisory Committee
9:00 pm  - Closing

Location:

Best Western Regency Inn & Conference Centre
32110 Marshall Road. Abbotsford, BC (Directions)

Topic:

Speakers:

Peter Holt    CEng. MIET. MeRSA
Valley Transportation Advisory Committee (VALTAC)

Download Presentation - Peter Holt

Download Presentation - Martin Fandrich

The region south of the Fraser River faces challenges as a result of increasing population, the continuing growth of Deltaport and a poor transportation and transit network. The presentation will place particular emphasis on looking at existing infrastructure such as rail corridors to provide additional capacity above and beyond that available on the already overburdened road network.

Peter Holt is a Chartered Engineer (UK) and former British Royal Navy engineering officer who emigrated from the UK with his wife and family in 1987. He has worked in senior management positions on major aerospace programs across Canada. A resident of Surrey for the last 14 years, Peter completed a three year contract as the Executive Director of the Surrey Board of Trade in 2007, where he was active in many of the regional committees and advisory groups. He is a particularly strong advocate for improved transportation and transit planning in the South of Fraser region. He is a director of both VALTAC (Valley Transportation Advisory Committee) and the Surrey based Fraser Valley Heritage Rail Society.

He operates his own independent business, Buckley Blair & Associates which is based in Surrey.

New Members:

If you have recently received your certificate, then this is an excellent time to receive your frame so that you can proudly display your certificate at work.  Please contact us in advance so that we can plan for your attendance.

Credit:

1.0 Professional Development Hour (PDH)

John Chapman - 4 MB

Download Presentation - Martin Fandrich

Date:

Monday, February 21, 2011

Time:

6:10 – 6:30pm – Registration and networking
6:30 – 6:45pm – Branch business & announcements
6:45 – 7:30pm – Buffet Dinner 
7:30 – 8:45pm – Presentations by John Chapman, P.Eng.
9:00 pm  - Closing

Location:

Sunrise Banquet and Conference Centre  
5640 – 188th Street, Surrey, BC
(corner of Hwy #10 and 188th Street, Cloverdale)

Topic:

Speakers:

John Chapman, P.Eng.,
Principal, J.A. Chapman Mining Services
White Rock, BC, Canada, Earth, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe One

John Chapman has extensive experience in the mining industry, both field and corporate, including exploration, mine development and operations.  His assignments have included engineering, supervision and management at underground, open pit and strip mining operations and more recently have ventured into direct involvement in equity and debt financing of junior mining companies.  As an investment hobby, John is involved in studies related to the commercial development of the moon, mars and general space technologies.

The wealth from mines, from the dawn of recorded human history, is the epic march of mankind along the path of progress.  It was the mines that made ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece and Rome great and in more recent times have created immense wealth to the benefit of the people across the world. 

From his varied background in the mining industry and interests in astrophysics, astronomy and space development, John has a unique and interesting perspective that suggests we are part of the “space generation”, crawling off the surface of the earth into the “oceans of space” – and he will show us that mining will continue to provide the capability for humankind to advance to the moon, mars and on to the stars.

Join us in an informative presentation and follow-up Q&A session on the importance of mineral exploration, discovery and development, featuring John Chapman, P.Eng.   

New Members:

If you have recently received your certificate, then this is an excellent time to receive your frame so that you can proudly display your certificate at work.  Please contact us in advance so that we can plan for your attendance.

Credit:

1.0 Professional Development Hour (PDH)

Download the following presentations:

• Martin Fandrich, P.Eng. - Branch Chair
• Brad Miller - Presenter
• Claudio Arato, P.Eng. - Presenter
• Geoff Thiele, LLB - Presenter

Date:

Time:

Location:

Sunrise Banquet and Conference Centre  
5640 – 188th Street, Surrey, BC
(corner of Hwy #10 and 188th Street, Cloverdale)

Brad Miller,
President, IMW Industries Ltd.
IMW Industries has been manufacturing industrial machinery since 1912. Since 1984, IMW has been a leading supplier of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) equipment for vehicle fuelling and industrial applications. Brad acquired an ownership position in 2005 and led the company to increase its size several times over.  In September 2010 Clean Energy Fuels Corp purchased IMW.

Peter Klein, P.Eng.
President and Founder, KLN Klein Product Development Ltd.
Since 1981, KLN KLEIN has been helping both established and emerging companies involved in research and development to produce innovative products.  By providing contract product design and development services KLN KLEIN has been involved in hundreds of diverse projects for over thirty different industries ranging from the design of a simple mechanical part to the entire engineering and manufacturing of complex electro-mechanical systems.

Claudio Arato, P.Eng.
Director of Engineering and Technology, Sonoro Energy Ltd. (TSX-V: SNV)
Since 1991, Claudio has been involved in the process invention, development and commercialization of clean technology rollouts and startups in pulp and paper, nanotechnology, cellulosic ethanol, water/wastewater treatment,  and chlorinated organics (PCBs) destruction throughout North America and Mexico.  At Sonoro, he is currently leading the technical rollout of an unconventional heavy oil upgrading process in Europe and developing a high value waste fly ash utility process for global applications.

“Reforming the Engineers and Geoscientists Act”

Geoff Thiele, LLB, Director, Investigation and Discipline
Mr. Thiele will discuss the research done by APEGBC on best practices in professional regulation that lead to Council’s recommendations for Act amendments. He will also discuss the consultation process being undertaken by APEGBC with members and other stakeholders on Act amendments and the role branches and branch members can play in these important initiatives for the future of the professions.

Further information on the proposed changes can be found at http://www.apeg.bc.ca/actmodernization/index.html

Credit:

1.0 Professional Development Hour (PDH)

New Members:

If you have recently received your certificate, then this is an excellent time to receive your frame so that you can proudly display your certificate at work.  Please contact us in advance so that we can plan for your attendance.

Date:

Monday, November 22, 2010

Time:

6:10 – 6:30pm – Registration and networking
6:30 – 6:45pm – Branch business & announcements
6:45 – 7:30pm – Buffet Dinner 
7:30 – 8:45pm – Presentations
9:00 pm  - Closing

Location:

Best Western Regency Inn & Conference Centre
32110 Marshall Road. Abbotsford, BC
http://www.bwregency.bc.ca/direction.html

Topic:

Abbotsford Infrastructure Projects, including the Airport Expansion Project

Three projects are being implemented in the City of Abbotsford under the Federal Infrastructure Stimulus Fund program; the McCallum Road Interchange and the Clearbrook Road Interchange upgrades on the Trans Canada Highway, and significant improvements to the airside infrastructure at the Abbotsford International Airport.  This presentation will give an overview of the design and construction of the three projects, with particular focus on the various elements of the airport enhancements.  The projects offered interesting challenges from the perspective of the civil, geotechnical, electrical, and transportation engineering disciplines.

Speakers:

Harvie Buitelaar, P.Eng
Airports and Aviation, Hatch Mott MacDonald Ltd.
Grant Acheson, P.Eng.
General Manger, Infrastructure Stimulus Projects, City of Abbotsford

New Members:

If you have recently received your certificate, then this is an excellent time to receive your frame so that you can proudly display your certificate at work.  Please contact us in advance so that we can plan for your attendance.

Credit:

1.0 Professional Development Hour (PDH)

Date:

Monday, October 25, 2010

Time:

6:10 – 6:30pm – Registration and networking
6:30 – 6:45pm – Branch business & announcements
6:45 – 7:30pm – Buffet Dinner 
7:30 – 8:45pm – Presentations by John Haythorne, P.Eng. and Karen Martin, Fraser Milner Casgrain
9:00 pm  - Closing

Location:

Sunrise Banquet and Conference Centre  
5640 – 188th Street, Surrey, BC
(corner of Hwy #10 and 188th Street, Cloverdale)

Topic:

"Construction Contract Tips in the Current Market - From Tenders to Design-Build"

Speakers:

John Haythorne, P.Eng., LL.B and
Karen Martin, LL.B, Partner,
Fraser Milner Casgrain (FMC)

Join us in an informative presentation and follow-up Q&A session on construction contract tips in the current market, from tenders to design-build, featuring John Haythorne and Karen Martin, Fraser Milner, Casgrain.

John Haythorne, P.Eng. -  is both the Vancouver and the National Team Leader of FMC’s P3 team. He practices in the areas of construction, engineering and infrastructure, with special emphasis on negotiating, drafting and advising on contracts.  
John is a past President of APEGBC; has served on the national Canadian Council of Professional Engineers and is a frequent lecturer on all matters relating to construction law, procurement and P3s

Karen Martin is a partner at FMC who practices in the areas of construction/infrastructure, P3 and litigation/dispute resolution, providing strategic legal advice to minimize risk during procurement and construction. 

Fraser Milner Casgrain (FMC) – is a full-service business and litigation law firm with strength and depth in all areas of law connected with construction and infrastructure, able to advise clients in many specialized areas, including tenders, RFPs and complex procurements, negotiating various types of construction documents, professional services agreements, fixed price and other general contracts, subcontracts, design-build contracts, public-private partnerships

New Members:

If you have recently received your certificate, then this is an excellent time to receive your frame so that you can proudly display your certificate at work.  Please contact us in advance so that we can plan for your attendance.

Credit:

1.0 Professional Development Hour (PDH)

Date:

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

Time:

11:45am  -  Meet & Greet at the Winery Gift Shop @ Domaine de Chaberton Winery
12:00 pm  -  Select wine tastings and private tour of the winery
1:00 pm  -  Gourmet Lunch @ Bacchus Bistro
 2:30 pm  - Door Prize and Closing

Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery and Bacchus Bistro  
1064 – 216th Street, Langley, BC

Details:

Welcome to another special event - winery tour, wine tasting and gourmet lunch at the Domaine de Chaberton Winery and Bacchus Bistro.  The Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery is the home of the award-winning wines of Chaberton, Canoe Cove, and the Zagat-rated Bacchus Bistro.  This event has been a sell-out for the branch in past years so early registration is encouraged! 

NEW AWARDS FOR DOMAINE DE CHABERTON

The Domaine de Chaberton Winery has once again done very well and the medals won this past year are very impressive.
At the 2009 Taster's Guild International Wine Judging held in Michigan, USA – the winery’s Syrah 2006 won gold, Gewurztraminer 2007 won gold and Meritage 2006 won silver.
At the 2009 All Canadian Wine Championships, held in Windsor Ontario. - Gold on the 2008 Bacchus and Silver on the 2007 Pinot Gris. 
In addition, the winery has won medals at the 2009 NorthWest Wine Summit, Oregon, USA, 2009 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition, California, USA  and 2009 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, New York, USA. 

Visit the winery’s website:  http://www.domainedechaberton.com

Tour and Lunch:

Private Tour of the winery -  please come dressed for the weather.
Gourmet Lunch @ Bacchus Bistro – limited menu including appetizers, entrees (Quiche, Baked Seasonal Salmon, Duck Leg Confit, or Boeuf Bourguignon) dessert, tea or coffee.

Cost:

$45 each for members and guests who pre-register on-line at APEGBC.  This includes a private winery tour, wine tasting, gourmet lunch, gratuity & taxes and a chance to win a wine connoisseur’s gift basket.

If you have questions, then please contact Ron Weismiller, P.Eng. at 604.294.7230

Date:

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Time:

6:15pm – Registration and networking
6:30 pm – Branch business & introductions
7:00 pm – Dinner
7:45 pm – Presentation by Roger Takahashi
9:00 pm  - Closing

Location:

Holiday Inn Express  
15808 – 104 Ave, Surrey, BC
(104th Ave, west of the 160 St  Exit - Hwy #1, North Surrey)

Details:

Engineers are known for their application of scientific knowledge.  Elite athletes can also benefit from scientific knowledge as they continually push the boundaries of their physical abilities.

Roger Takahashi has been on the coaching staff of the Vancouver Canucks since 2003.  Roger's responsibilities include specialized hockey conditioning and nutrition programs in-season and off-season, as well as recovery programs for injured players.  He has written articles and given talks regarding injury prevention as well as sports training and has lectured at the university level at both Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia.

Speaker:

Roger Takahashi
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Vancouver Canucks

New Members:

If you have recently received your certificate, then this is an excellent time to receive your frame so that you can proudly display your certificate at work.  Please contact us in advance so that we can plan for your attendance.

Date:

Wednesday, Sept 30th, 2009

Time:

6:15pm – Registration and networking
6:30 pm – Branch business & introductions
7:00 pm – Dinner
7:45 pm – Presentation
9:00 pm  - Closing

Location:

Holiday Inn Express  
15808 – 104 Ave, Surrey, BC

Details:

Presentation Topic:

Join award-winning photographer, naturalist and educator Danny Catt, for a photo journey of southern continents.  Enjoy his stunning photographs of the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands, the icebergs of Antarctica, and the rain forests of Ecuador.  Learn about the environmental connections we have with the world around us and a unique perspective of sustainable living.

Danny Catt is a biologist, world traveler and internationally published photographer with over 25 years of experience in the field of environmental education.  He is an instructor of Ecology and Recreational Land Management at BCIT holding a technical diploma in fisheries and wildlife management as well as a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Master of Science in wildlife ecology.  Danny is a recipient of a Rotary Foundation Scholarship that involved post-graduate studies at the College of African Wildlife Management in East Africa.

Danny is a recent Canadian recipient of the Rotary Foundation Global Alumni Service to Humanity Award.

Visit Danny’s website at:  http://www.catt-trax2.bcit.ca

Also joining us will be outgoing President Dr. Margaret Li, P.Eng. who will give us a brief update of her term at at APEGBC.

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Daniel J. Catt
Instructor of Applied Ecology & Recreation Land Management
Fish, Wildlife and Recreation Program
British Columbia Institute of Technology