American Society of Civil Engineers - San Francisco Section

2010 Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting
Written by the SF Section   

Thursday, September 23, 2010

This year's San Francisco Section Annual Meeting will take place at the historic City Club of San Francisco. The Club is considered the best interior in the Art Deco style in San Francisco, and among the best in California. In addition to the Annual Section Awards honoring deserving Northern California projects and individuals, the event will feature two insightful Keynote Speakers: California State Assemblywomen, 12th Assembly District, Fiona Ma and Executive Director, Contra Costa County Transportation Authority, Randall Iwasaki.

Link to 2010 Annual Section Awards Dinner Registration Form

 
2010 San Francisco Section Awards Nominations
Written by the SF Section   

The San Francisco Section Annual Awards are about recognizing those individuals and organizations, within our Section, who deliver excellence and inspire others through significant contributions in the field of Civil Engineering. Click on the links below to download nomination forms in MS Word format.


Award nominations are due to the ASCE Section Office by August 13, 2010. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Section Office with any questions at 415/546-6546 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

The award nomination categories are:

    Individual Awards

  • Outstanding Civil Engineer in the Private Sector
  • Outstanding Civil Engineer in the Public Sector
  • Excellence in Journalism Award
  • Outstanding Civil Engineer in Community Service
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Outstanding ASCE Life Member
  • Outstanding Civil Engineering Faculty Advisor
  • Outstanding ASCE Practitioner Advisor (Engineering Mentor)
  • Outstanding Civil Engineering Student
  • Outstanding Younger Civil Engineer
  • Outstanding ASCE Branch Officer
  • Outstanding ASCE Student Chapter Officer
  • Outstanding ASCE YMF Officer

    Project Awards

  • Project of the Year, Large Project
  • Project of the Year, Small Project
  • Sustainable Technology Project of the Year
  • Architectural Engineering Project of the Year
  • Water/Wastewater Project of the Year
  • Transportation Project of the Year
  • Environmental Project of the Year
  • Bridge Project of the Year
  • Structural Engineering Project of the Year
  • Geotechnical Project of the Year

Thank you for helping us recognize those most deserving in our Section!

 
Hoover Dam 75th Anniversary Celebration
Written by the SF Section   

The History and Heritage Committee of the American Society of Civil Engineers is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the completion of the Hoover Dam – one of the first great mega projects – with a two-day Symposium covering everything from the advances in concrete technology to performance of spillway structures and the seismic evaluation of power-plants.

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More on the Mechanic’s Liens and the Preliminary Notice
Written by Eugene Bass, Esq.   

A preliminary twenty-day notice is a notice that may be required as a prerequisite to enforcement of mechanic’s lien. Obtaining the information required in a preliminary notice can be problematic. In last month’s article, various sources were described where the identity of the parties to receive the preliminary notice may be obtained. It was noted that lender and owner information was required to be included in any mortgage or deed of trust or other instrument securing a loan for construction. The identity of the construction lender and property owner may also be obtained from the contract between the owner and original contractor.

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July 2010 President's Column
Written by Anthony Cinquini, President-Elect, San Francisco Section   

July has always been my favorite month. The renewed faith in the American spirit and the stars and stripes showcased throughout the land. The warm weather does not hurt either. One of the most important American ideals to remember is our government is of the people, for the people, and by the people. Please do not forget to vote this year.

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July 2010 Continuing Education
Written by the SF Section   

ASCE is offering the following courses. Call 800-548-2723 for more information.

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July 2010 Region 9 Board of Governors’ Report
Written by Kathy Haynes, Region 9 Governor   

In November 2008, ASCE Board raised sustainability to a priority strategy. Following that action, then-President Wayne Klotz appointed a Task Committee on Sustainable Design to develop a plan. Now changed to the Committee on Sustainability, with the guidance and support of ASCE’s leadership, the committee is working to make ASCE a leader in promoting the goals of sustainable civil infrastructure. The committee believes that as stewards of the built environment, civil engineers must lead the way in planning, designing, and constructing sustainable infrastructure.

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Golden Gate Branch: July 2010 Update
Written by the Golden Gate Branch   

July Meeting

The Golden Gate Branch will be having a joint dinner meeting on Thursday, July 15 with the San Francisco Geo-Institute. The featured speaker is Jennifer Donahue from Geosyntec Consultants, who is also a Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy Reserves. She will give a presentation on the US Navy Seabees and her unique construction experience in Iraq. For more details about the event see the Geo-Institute news.

 
Construction Instutute: July 2010 Update
Written by the Construction Institute   

July Meeting

A Laser Scanning system developed in the last 15 years, utilizing Leica equipment, produces very accurate 3D dimensions, including architectural details, structural framing, electrical, mechanical and HVAC piping and equipment and can be converted into Building Information modeling [BIM]. Recent local projects include: UCB Memorial Stadium Renovation; Chevron Headquarters; Kaiser Hospital; 12th Street BART Station; 50 UN Plaza; UC Berkeley Boalt Hall Renovation; and Lawrence Livermore Laboratory.

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Geo Institute: July 2010 Update
Written by the Geo Institute   

July Meeting

For the past 68 years, the US Navy Seabees have performed expeditionary construction for the Marines, Army, and local populace. The Seabees were created in 1942 from a cadre of middle-aged construction workers and served proudly throughout WWII campaigns in the Pacific theater. With the ongoing Global War on Terrorism, the Seabees’ participation in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom has continually increased in direct support of the Coalition Forces. Lieutenant Commander Jennifer Donahue served in Iraq as the Operations Officer for 600 personnel.

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Water Resources Group: July 2010 Update
Written by The Water Resources Group   

Fall Season on the Delta

Our Fall season focusing on the California Delta will kick off August 10 with Jonas Minton of the Planning and Conservation League (PCL). Mr. Minton will discuss why many environmental groups are opposing the $11.1 billion bond on this November’s ballot. He will also walk us through PCL’s new “8 Affordable Water Solutions for California.” Jonas Minton is currently Water Policy Advisor at PCL. Previously he was Deputy Director of the California Department of Water Resources, and before that Executive Director of the Sacramento Water Forum and General Manager of the El Dorado County Water Agency.

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San Jose Branch: July 2010 Update
Written by the San Jose Branch   

Annual Banquet and Officer Induction Ceremony

San Jose Branch has had a great year in serving its members throughout the year. The monthly lunch meetings and presentations were well received and included diverse topics ranging from topics on Sustainable Resource Management to Asphalt Rubber-Chip & Cape Seals to San Pablo Dam Seismic Upgrades. The annual students essay competition saw 48 students from San Jose State, Santa Clara and Stanford Universities submitting their essays to win over $9,000 total in prizes. The award money was generously donated by local firms and individuals.

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Redwood Empire Branch: July 2010 Update
Written by the Redwood Empire Branch   

July Meeting

Our luncheon speaker for Wednesday, July 14 is Ron Keith with the Marin Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District. He will be talking about recent regulations from the Regional Water Quality Control Board requiring that stormwater be retained on-site after rainfall. This program presents the problems this can create from a mosquito control point of view and potential remediation techniques. Program: Mosquito and Vector Control as it Relates to Recent Low Impact Development Stormwater Retention Requirements

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