President's Message - The Year That Was
By Tapas Dutta, P.E.
As the current President’s term comes to an end, he looks back at major…
Read More »Secretary's Column - ASCE Institutes
By Cindy Miller, P.E.
One of ASCE's many membership benefits are the Institutes associated to ASCE. As a civil…
Read More »Branch News - 2013 ASCE Golf Tournament
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The ASCE Orange County Branch/Younger Member Forum 2013 Golf Tournament took place this past August…
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President's Message - The Year That Was
By Tapas Dutta, P.E.
As the current President’s term comes to an end, he looks back at major Branch events in the past year.
Secretary's Column - ASCE Institutes
By Cindy Miller, P.E.
One of ASCE's many membership benefits are the Institutes associated to ASCE. As a civil engineer you need access to information specific to your chosen area of practice. That's why ASCE gives you free membership in one of it's eight technical Institutes. Find out what's happening with the Orange County Branch Institutes and how they benefit you.
Branch News - 2013 ASCE Golf Tournament
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The ASCE Orange County Branch/Younger Member Forum 2013 Golf Tournament took place this past August 2, 2013 at the Oak Creek Golf Club in Irvine, Calif. Special ASCE OC Branch 60th Anniversary commemorative polo shirts were given to the players. To end the day, the banquet and awards ceremony featured some exciting raffle prizes.
Younger Member Spotlight - Taki Chrysovergis
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This article spotlights ASCE OC Younger Member Taki Chrysovergis. Taki recently published his thesis, "Younger Members Thesis on Effects of Temperature and Moisture on Interface Shear Strength of Texture Geomembrane and Geosynthetic Clay Liners", through Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he graduated.
ASCE International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure
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Infrastructure is an essential component of national competitiveness and social well-being. Designing and delivering infrastructure systems that truly contribute to sustainability throughout their service life is the theme of this conference. The International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI) 2014 will focus on sustainability in the built environment, presenting relevant engineering research, demonstrations and applications that contribute to competitiveness and well-being. Prospective speakers are invited to submit abstracts. Please see details and deadlines within.
UCI Career Fair
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UCI ASCE student chapter, in conjunction with several other Civil Engineering Student Chapters, is hosting the first annual Civil and Environmental Engineering Career Fair on October 10, 2013, between 11 am and 3pm, in Pacific Ballroom C of UC Irvine's Student Center.
ASCE OC New Members
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Please join the Board of Directors in welcoming the newest members to ASCE OC! We look forward to getting to know you and hope to see you at an upcoming meeting.
Law and CE News - Errors and Omissions Claims
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There is no way to completely insulate yourself or your business from becoming involved in litigation. However, ther are steps an engineering firm can, and should, employ during contract negotiations to negotiate beneficial provisions into the project services agreement that can limit exposure and liability should a lawsuit be filed. This article will inform the reader on a few contract provisions to consider during negotiations with a client.
YMF – General Meeting
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On Tuesday, August 13th, ASCE OC YMF hosted a General Meeting/Happy Hour at the Elephant Bar in Irvine.
YMF - Holding Productive Meetings Webinar
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OC YMF took advantage of the resourceful ASCE Continuing Education online database to host a 1-hour technical webinar entitled “Holding Productive Meetings to Increase the Bottom Line” on August 21, 2013.
YMF - Volunteers with Canstruction
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Want to see some of the most creative and talented ways to donate food to your local food bank? Check out the Canstructures currently on display at the South Coast Plaza Mall.
UC Irvine Career Fair
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American Academy of Environmental Engineering and Scientists, American Society of Civil Engineers, and Chi Epsilon, the National Honor Society for Civil Engineers, would like to cordially invite your company to our Civil and Environmental Engineering Career and Internship Fair at the University of California, Irvine.