Reminder PH 26 Jan 2011

Get the Bus

THIS

No High Speed Rail for You

But Without the Drama

See what I can do for you. Ha

Do Those APWA Members Look Suspicious To You

So I keep getting invitations from the APWA, with unsettling happy and beautiful people gracing the postcards, and I'm not coming up with any memories of similar looking people during my interactions with Public Works Employees.


I may have concocted the second image but I have a inkling that it might just be the next APWA flyer arriving in my mailbox.

Differences as Wide as the Atlantic

Why the U.S. Will Not Get China's High Speed Rail Megan McArdle is the business and economics editor for The Atlantic. She has worked at three start-ups, a consulting firm, an investment bank, a disaster recovery firm at Ground Zero, and the Economist. The Atlantic

San Francisco-LA, the route my fellow journalist wanted to travel, isn't even on this map; the Bay Area MSA only has about 4 million people in it. By contrast, the smallest city on the Chinese map has a population over 5 million, and that's considerably understated, because I used just the population of the city, not the outlying areas that might conceivably drive in to use the HSR.

Hmm

RedVector - Professional Liability (AIA)

	Professional Liability American Institute of Architects
How the Owner qualifies the Contractor How to navigate the AIA Contract Documents A 101-1997 A 111-1997 A 201-1997 How to manage risk and allocate risk What kind of insurance coverage is available and how to access that insurance
Introduction Parties to the Construction Contract: Contractor and Owner Qualifying the Contractor Organizational Financial Experience	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 66

AUGI World December 2010

	AUGI World December 2010 Issue: 4 The CAD Manager 6 A Quick Look at Revit Curtain Walls 10 X-Games MMXI 16 Civil Visualization: A Beginner’s Look 18 File Share with Confidence 22 Turning the Tables on OLE Excel Files 26 One Man Shop: Consulting vs. Freelancing 28 Predicting BIM’s Future 32 Quantifying BIM 34 Realism in Water 36 Slab Creation and Editing
Review:
Inevitably, THE question is asked. 'How long will it take you to get through this?' That’s when the drafter begins to contemplate not only the amount of effort that will be required, but how the answer will reflect on his or her perceived productivity.
Well isn't that just the key issue ... to be continued.

52nd Annual HEEP Conference

DEARBORN, MICH. — The 52nd annual International Highway Engineers Exchange Program (IHEEP) Conference was held Sept. 26-30, 2010, in Dearborn, Mich. Hosted by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the five-day program drew 256 attendees from 22 states and four countries.

The Highway Engineering Exchange Program's (HEEP) mission to promote advances in transportation engineering through the exchange of knowledge and information technology took center stage during roundtable sessions that gave participants a chance to learn from each other, talk about what is and isn’t working in their states, and to share best practices. The conference also included technical tours and other valuable networking opportunities.

RedVector - OSHA Worksite Safety (Materials Handling)

	OSHA Worksite Safety Materials Handling, Storage, Use & Disposal
List the three main injuries that occur during material handling, storage, use and disposal Describe at least two ways to prevent injury when performing manual lifting Explain at least three ways to eliminate hazards that may lead to injury when using forklifts, cranes or slings to handle materials Describe at least three actions that can reduce or eliminate hazards when storing, using or disposing of materials
Introduction Hazards Materials Handling Equipment Sling Safety Materials Storage	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 40

RedVector - OSHA Worksite Safety (Excavation)

	OSHA Worksite Safety Excavation
State the greatest risk that is present at an excavation. Briefly describe the three main methods for protecting employees from cave-ins. Name at least three factors that pose a hazard to employees working in excavations, and at least one way to eliminate or reduce each of the hazards. Describe the role of a competent person at an excavation site. Identify OSHA standards dealing with excavation and trenching operations.
Introduction Preplanning Cave-ins and Protective Systems Other Hazards & Protections Conclusion	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 15

More Certification

Well, since Autodesk is offering free exams I might as well take them up on the offer.

The free event was really only useful for my missing AutoCAD 2011 Professional and my Civil 3D 2011 upgrade. So, here are my issues.

The AutoCAD 2011 Professional was far far far too easy. The range of expertise that it examined was too limited and the time allotted to finish the tasks was too generous. If I've not used AutoCAD regularly at work for 4 years (and that was AutoCAD 2004) then I shouldn't be getting 90% in less then half of the allowable time. Worse still, many of those around me were failing and\or running out of time.

And as for the Civil 3D Associates, I do not see how having the 2010 Professional means that I do not have to pass the 2011 Professional to get credit for it, especially as the 2011 Civil Associate has been made so much less difficult. Whereas last years Associate exam was difficult for me, (not using the product regularly) I felt it was fair, now I can pass the 2011 (still not using the product regularly) I can pass with ease with 90% in 1/3 of the allowable time. Does not seem right.

Still.

RedVector - OSHA Worksite Safety (Hand and Power Tools)

	OSHA Worksite Safety Hand and Power Tools
List at least three basic hand and power tool safety rules Identify at least two precautions that are essential to safe use of various tools Name at least two guarding techniques or principles that apply to hand and power tools
Introduction Common Hazards General Tool Care Hand Tool Precautions Power Tool Precautions	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 18

	Heavy Construction Earthmoving & Excavating
Visual recognition of the basic types How each type basically works Construction uses Basic considerations for selecting and grouping different types Simple production and cost estimation for each type
Introduction Earthmoving and Excavating Equipment Utilization Ownership cost Conclusion	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Highway Design	Lesson Pages: 43

RedVector - OSHA Worksite Safety (Cranes)

	OSHA Worksite Safety Cranes
List the four major causes of crane accidents Describe the preplanning that is required before putting a crane into use State the two main precautions that apply to working with cranes near power lines
Introduction General Requirements Inspection Types of Cranes Cables and Rope Mobile Cranes – The Four Lifting Principles You Must Know	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 22

Carbon Disclosure Project

LONDON — The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) announced the launch of the new CDP Cities program, which will provide a system for cities worldwide to report on their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related strategies. CDP Cities, in partnership with the C40 and the Clinton Climate initiative (CCI), has asked the largest cities in the world committed to tackling climate change — the 40 member cities and 19 affiliate member cities of the C40 — to voluntarily measure and report to CDP so the cities can proactively manage risks, reduce carbon, and further adopt strategies that safeguard the future of cities. London, Toronto and New York have already agreed to report their carbon emissions data to CDP.

RedVector - OSHA Worksite Safety (Scaffolds)

	OSHA Worksite Safety Scaffolds
Name the three types of scaffolds and describe their main characteristics List at least three of the four main hazards to which persons working on a scaffold are exposed, and describe at least one method of hazard prevention for each of the hazards. Identify the three essential elements of safe scaffold construction, and give at least three examples of incorporating each of the elements.
Introduction Overview Scaffold Construction Safe Use of Scaffolds Removing Scaffolds Types of Scaffolding	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 33

RedVector - OSHA Worksite Safety (Protective Equipment)

	OSHA Worksite Safety Protective Equipment
Describe the two primary means of protecting employees from workplace hazards, prior to considering personal protective equipment (PPE) List at least four of the seven items that should be covered during PPE training Identify at least three elements of an appropriate PPE program Match the PPE described in this lesson to at least one hazard for which it is appropriate protection
Introduction Overview PPE Requirements Assessing Hazards The Hazard Assessment	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 23

RedVector - OSHA Worksite Safety (Fall Protection)

	OSHA Worksite Safety Fall Protection
List at least four methods of fall protection available to protect workers from fall hazards. State the main criteria that prompt use of fall protection for construction workers.
Introduction Overview When Should Fall Protection Be Provided? What Are the Rules for Ramps, Runways and Other Walkways? What About Residential Construction?	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 24

RedVector - Heavy Construction (Lifting)

	Heavy Construction Lifting
Considerations for selecting heavy lifting equipment Visual identification of the different types of heavy lifting equipment Typical uses of the different types of heavy lifting equipment
Introduction Vertical Construction Considerations for Equipment Selection Rigging Conclusion	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Highway Design	Lesson Pages: 35

RedVector - OSHA Worksite Safety (Electrical)

	OSHA Worksite Safety Electrical
Describe four types of injuries that can result from contact with electricity Name at least three warning signs that an electrical hazard may exist List at least five electrical hazards that may exist on a construction site Describe at least three methods for protection from electrical hazards
Introduction Overview Electrocution Electrical Shock Burns Hazards and Controls	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 33

RedVector - OSHA Worksite Safety (Introduction)

	OSHA Worksite Safety Introduction
Define the acronym “OSHA” and explain what OSHA does. Name the publication that contains the OSHA standards and the four broad categories of business/industry covered by these standards. List at least three employer responsibilities required by the OSHA standards. Summarize a worker’s rights and list at least three worker responsibilities covered under the OSHA standard. Know how to find out more about OSHA and where to seek OSHA’s help.
Worksite Safety: OSHA Safety Introduction OSHA – Introduction The OSHA Difference Who Is Covered By OSHA? Who Is Not Covered By OSHA? What If There Is No Evident OSHA Standard?	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 18

RedVector - Engineering Economic Analysis (Basic)

	Engineering Economic Analysis Basic
Understand the time value of money. Understand the difference between nominal and effective interest rates. Know how to analyze engineering problems using present worth, annual cost, and other analysis methods. Understand the implications of tax effects in project analysis.
I. Introduction II. Basics III. Discrete Compounding Relationships IV. Continuous Compounding Relationships V. Evaluation Procedures VI. Tax Effects	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 34

RedVector - Better Roadway Design (Curbs & Pedestrian Control Devices)

	Better Roadway Design Curbs & Pedestrian Control Devices
Some of the problems associated with delineation of curbs, medians and obstacles The importance of contrast in roadway striping at intersections The advantages and disadvantages of small and large radii curbs at intersections The needs of older drivers and pedestrians as they relate to pedestrian control devices
Introduction F. Design Element: Edge Treatments/Delineation of Curbs, Medians, and Obstacles G. Design Element: Curb Radius P. Design Element: Pedestrian Control Devices Conclusion	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Highway Design	Lesson Pages: 19

RedVector - Construction Arbitration (Advanced)

	Construction Arbitration Advanced
Understand the basic principles of the arbitration process and how it is used to resolve disputes Know the basic requirements for preparing for an arbitration proceeding Know the role of attorney and client in arbitration Understand how an arbitration hearing is conducted Be knowledgeable about the types of evidence presented in an arbitration hearing Be prepared to participate effectively in the arbitration process
Introduction Dispute Resolution and The Arbitration Process The Myth and Reality of Arbitration Other Dispute Resolution Techniques	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 33

RedVector - Construction Arbitration (Intermediate)

	Construction Arbitration Intermediate
Understand the basic principles of the arbitration process and how it is used to resolve disputes Know the basic requirements for preparing for an arbitration proceeding Know the role of attorney and client in arbitration Understand how an arbitration hearing is conducted Be knowledgeable concerning the types of evidence presented in an arbitration hearing Be prepared to participate effectively in the arbitration process
Introduction Arbitration Other Dispute Resolution Techniques Negotiation Litigation	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 31

RedVector - Construction Arbitration (Basic)

	Construction Arbitration Basic
Understand the difference between arbitration and litigation in court Understand what occurs in the pre-hearing and hearing stage of arbitration Be familiar with the types of evidence and witnesses Understand how an arbitrator issues an award
Introduction Arbitration Other Dispute Resolution Techniques Arbitration The Arbitration Agreement	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 18

RedVector - Construction Arbitration (Overview)

	Construction Arbitration Overview
Understand the difference between arbitration and litigation in court Understand what occurs in the pre-hearing and hearing stage of arbitration Be familiar with the types of evidence and witnesses Understand how an arbitrator issues an award
Introduction Arbitration Ex Parte Contact Why Parties Choose to Arbitrate The Arbitration Agreement Arbitrators Have Construction Expertise Arbitration Panels - Using More than One Arbitrator The Arbitrator's Inquiry The Arbitrator's Disclosure A Brief Summary of the Arbitration Process Counterclaims	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 14

RedVector - Better Roadway Design (Lane Assignment, Signals & Lighting)

	Better Roadway Design Lane Assignment, Signals & Lighting
The importance of advance notice for changing lane assignments prior to intersections The devices that can be used to provide advance notice of changing lane assignments The need for different levels of intensity for the different colors of traffic signals The methods to accommodate age differences in perception-reaction time (PRT) for traffic signals The importance of fixed lighting at intersections and advance signals
Introduction M. Devices for Lane Assignment on Intersection Approach N. Traffic Signal Performance Issues O. Fixed Lighting Installations Conclusion	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Highway Design	Lesson Pages: 17

Nice Write Up ... Comments Meh

Hoover Dam bypass bridge rises under a shadow Measuring up to Hoover Dam presents a challenge By ADRIENNE PACKER LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

The Hoover Dam bypass bridge looks spectacular, stretching 1,900 feet across Black Canyon and 900 feet above the churning Colorado River. Tourists visiting the world-famous Hoover Dam can't help but swing around and snap photos of the new span high above. Dave Zanetell, the project manager of the bridge, recognized that early on. "We are in the shadow of Hoover Dam," he said. "We are not only building a very tough civil works project, but we're doing it in the shadow of the greatest civil engineering project ever created. It creates a heavy standard of responsibility."

jr62 wrote on October 11, 2010 ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ Alfred E. Neuman wrote on October 10, 2010 Did Harry Reid twist any arms to open the bridge to traffic a few weeks before the election instead of the scheduled November opening to traffic? Richard.Stain wrote on October 10, 2010 How many illegal Mexicans did it take to build the dam? NONE How many illegal Mexicans did it take to build the bridge? NONE, and why can't we keep it that way with every job in this country? Jack.Webb wrote on October 10, 2010 SOCIALISM!

RedVector - Better Roadway Design (Intersection Signalization)

	Better Roadway Design Intersection Signalization
The problems associated with signalization for left-turns and the advantages and disadvantages of different signal sequences The reasons why leading protected left-turn phases are preferred Why FHWA recommends the standard MUTCD sign prohibiting a right turn on red should be replaced with a different sign
Introduction H. Traffic Control for Left-Turn Movements at Signalized Intersections I. Design Element: Traffic Control for Right-Turn/RTOR Movements at Signalized Intersections Conclusion	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Highway Design	Lesson Pages: 21

Look at the Pretty Pictures

Well, if I'm going to look into the more presentational aspects of urban design, I'd better do a quick recap of InDesign and Photoshop, to get me up to the same speed as AutoCAD and Office. Its been a little while since I worked on vector graphics, InDesisn or CorelDraw etc, it's time to make sure I know it.

RedVector - Better Roadway Design (Intersection Signing)

	Better Roadway Design Intersection Signing
Some of the problems associated with left-turn lane geometry and how appropriate signing and median design can reduce driver errors How good street-name signing can improve the safety of intersections Some of the problems associated with one-way roadways and signing at intersections and how to improve safety of these intersections The means of using additional signs at stop-controlled intersections to improve safety by changing driver expectations
Introduction E. Opposite (single) Left-turn Lane Geometry, Signing, and Delineation L. Stop- and Yield-Controlled Intersection Signage Conclusion	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Highway Design	Lesson Pages: 21

RedVector - Consrtuction Contract Law (Advanced)

	Construction Contract Law Advanced
Be familiar with the basic principles of contract law. Understand the essential legal elements of a contract and what is needed for contract implementation, modification and change Understand litigation theories that are argued between various parties to a construction project and how the contract terms and conditions are interpreted and applied in litigation. Have a greater appreciation of the rights and responsibilities of the parties to the various contracts on a construction project.
Introduction Construction Contract Law A. Introduction to The legal requirements B. Offer and Acceptance C. Mutual Consideration D. Competent Parties E. Oral or Written Contract I. Basic Rules Pertaining to Contract Formation II. Analysis of Contract Language III. Types of Contracts IV. Performance Under the Contract V. Contract Modifications – The Changes Clause and Change Orders VI. Breach of Contract VII. Construction Contract “Killer” Clauses VIII. How Contract Jargon Complicates Construction IX. Ownership and Use of Drawings, Specs and Other Instruments of Service XI. Professional Services Contracts Clauses XV. Contract Documents of the Design-Build Institute of America XIII. Examples of Legal and Contractual Problems – Case Summaries Conclusion	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 47

New Jersey and Bi-State Area

Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) canceled the proposed and long awaited Access to the Region's Core (ARC) tunnel project beneath the Hudson River, between New Jersey and Manhattan.

The Regional Planning Association (RPA) voiced the opinion of the the supporters of the project.

Governor Chris Christie today announced he would cancel the Access to the Region’s Core tunnel project – the largest public transit project underway in the nation – citing potential cost overrun concerns. The decision casts a dark shadow over the economic future of New Jersey. The State will lose out on an astonishing $6 billion matching contributions from the federal government and Port Authority. The tunnel would have opened New Jerseyans’ access to Manhattan’s lucrative job market, raised tax revenues for the state and local governments, boosted property values, provided a more reliable and faster commute to hundreds of thousands of NJ TRANSIT commuters and drivers, and saved on greenhouse gas emissions. Full RPA Statement

I can't do better than repeat the RPA statement. NJ DOH.

RedVector - Construction Contract Law (Fundamental)

	Construction Contract Law Fundamental
Be familiar with the basic principles of contract law. Understand the essential legal elements of a contract and what is needed for contract implementation, modification and change Understand litigation theories that are argued between various parties to a construction project and how the contract terms and conditions are interpreted and applied in litigation. Have a greater appreciation of the rights and responsibilities of the parties to the various contracts on a construction project.
Introduction IV. Basic Rules Pertaining to Contract Formation V. Analysis of Contract language VI. Types of Contracts VII. Performance Under the Contract VIII. Contract Modifications – Change Orders IX. Breach of Contract X. Construction Contract Clauses XII. How Contract Jargon Complicates Construction: The same Processes are Often Described Differently XIII. Professional Services Contracts Clauses Conclusion	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 25

RedVector - Better Roadway Design (Intersection)

	Better Roadway Design Intersection
The importance of reducing the skew at intersections to values less than those recommended by AASHTO How the receiving lane width for turning movements can impact the safety of the intersection How channelization at intersections can improve safety The methodology used to develop intersection sight distance recommendations and how these values should be modified to improve the safety of the intersection
Introduction Design Elements A. Intersecting Angle (Skew) B. Receiving Lane (Throat) Width for Turning Operations C. Channelization D. Intersection Sight Distance (Sight Triangle) Conclusion	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Highway Design	Lesson Pages: 25

RedVector - Better Roadway Design (Curvature & Passing Zones)

	Better Roadway Design Curvature & Passing Zones
What types of pavement markings will reduce accident rates on horizontal curves The safety of crest vertical curves with limited sight distance The basis for the minimum standards for Passing Zones of existing standards and why they may not be adequate
Introduction A. Pavement Markings and Delineation on Horizontal Curves B. Pavement Width on Horizontal Curves Conclusion C. Crest Vertical Curve Length and Advance Signing for Sight- Restricted Locations D. Passing Zone Length, Passing Sight Distance, and Passing/Overtaking Lanes on Two-Lane Highways CONCLUSION	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Highway Design	Lesson Pages: 17

RedVector - Construction Claims (Delays)

	Construction Claims Delays
Understand the different types of delays, including concurrent delays Understand the use of Critical Path Method (CPM) Schedules in proving delays Know how to determine delay using four different schedule methodologies Know what damages resulting from delay may be recovered and how to calculate those damages Understand how courts and boards actually determine delay claims
Introduction Types of Delay Prejudicial Delays Concurrent Delay Apportionment of Delay Delay Analysis Critical Path Method Overview Critical Path Activities Float Ownership Right to Finish Early Delay Evaluation Methods Delay Damages Lost Productivity Costs Measured Mile Equipment Costs Escalation Costs Lost Profits Field and Home Office Overhead Costs Nonrecoverable Delay Damages Conclusion	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 23

RedVector

	Asphalt Design Superpave - Aggregates and Mixtures
Have completed an example design meeting Superpave requirements Understand how various aggregate stockpiles can be blended to meet the aggregate requirements of Superpave Understand the various testing processes that are required to complete a Superpave mix design
Introduction Superpave Mix Design Aggregate Selection Coarse Aggregate Angularity Fine Aggregate Angularity	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Highway Design	Lesson Pages: 24

A+C10: Los Angeles REDCAR Colloquium

A+C10: Los Angeles REDCAR Colloquium
Rethinking Transportation: A Strategy for Integrating the System with the Person

Event Details This colloquium will discuss the impact of emerging digital and self-aware technologies on personal and transportation choices and our interaction with the public realm. It will specifically look at notions of emergent nodes in the urban fabric where development naturally emerges in response to socially active “hot-spots” triggered by the dynamics in physical space, transportation capacity, and the swing of social network demands. Featuring experts from academic institutions, the colloquium will present new technologies, problem solving methods, and innovative solutions for transportation infrastructure as well as distributed modes of transport that synthesizes personal communications, emergent nodes, autonomous social spaces, and the notion of a self-aware urban space to create a different way of thinking about how transportation systems can overlay and connect to existing systems present in the reality of a poly-centric metropolitan area such as the San Francisco Bay Area.

RedVector - Construction Claims (Acceleration)

	Construction Claims Acceleration
Understand the two types of acceleration—directed and constructive Know what the criteria are for pursuing or perfecting an acceleration claim Know how CPM Schedules can be used in analyzing acceleration claims Know the types of costs that may be recovered—direct and impact Understand how courts and boards determine the merit of an acceleration claim
Introduction Acceleration Types of Acceleration Directed Acceleration Constructive Acceleration CPM Schedules in the Analysis of Acceleration Claims Documentary Proof Acceleration Costs Direct Costs Impact Costs Conclusion	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 11

RedVector - Construction Claims (Changed Work)

	Construction Claims Changed Work
Recognize the different types of changes to the work Understand changed conditions Be able to identify types of change-related impacts in cumulative impact Understand how to address changes to the work Know when damages can be recovered Understand how courts and boards determine changed work claims
Introduction Authority to Issue and Approve Change Orders Types of Changes in Work Directed Change Unilateral Change Constructive Change Cardinal Change Patent Ambiguity Changed Conditions Cumulative Impact Identifying Types of Change-Related Impacts	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Project Management	Lesson Pages: 22

RedVector - Asphalt Design (Superpave)

	Asphalt Design Superpave - Aggregates and Mixtures
Describe the Superpave aggregate test procedures Explain the Superpave aggregate specification requirements and how they are used in preventing permanent deformation and fatigue cracking Discuss the Superpave aggregate gradation evaluation procedure Describe the Superpave Gyratory Compactor Review the Superpave mixture criteria, including mixture compaction requirements and mixture volumetric criteria Describe the moisture sensitivity test and criteria
Introduction Aggregate Tests and Specifications Superpave Mixtures Asphalt Mixture Tests	Hello ... Reminder to Copy in Details
Highway Design	Lesson Pages: 22

The New St Paul's Cathedral

North Beach library a test of preservation movement By John King San Francisco’s North Beach branch library is a case study in where the preservation movement is going — and how, in some cases, it’s in danger of going too far. The 1959 structure resembles an oversize ranch house, albeit one with thick brick walls and too few windows. It can’t expand without disrupting the playground that hems it in on three sides. And far from being unique, it is one of eight branches designed by the firm Appleton & Wolfard between 1951 and 1965.

A Change of Venue and Success

So, after multiple attempts (well 2) at the Civil 3D Associates Exam, I decided to try it at Ideate Inc here in the city, and lo and behold managed to pass. Third time really is a charm.

So in theory should anybody in the area be looking for a Civil 3D expert, they could go to the Autodesk Certification website and find me.





The only Civil 3D 2010 Certified Professional in the Bay Area.

Of course now that I did pass it, I do have a hankering for getting more certificates. But even moreof course I don't really have the money to follow that up right now.