Course Objectives
By the end of this webinar you will be able to:
- Explain 10 practical strategies for increasing competence in technical and ethical matters that ultimately enhance public welfare.
- Honestly evaluate current competencies and understand how to grow effectively, which reduces risk to public safety.
- Identify relevant industry trends that help promote life safety through social and technical advancements.
- Propose tasks to other engineers to help mentor them in their personal growth and impact on their communities.
- Recognize roadblocks to growth and means of adaptation and avoidance that have an impact on society.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Dave Adams
Dave Adams has been practicing structural engineering since graduation from the University of California, San Diego in 1990. He is currently a Principal Associate with BWE in San Diego, CA, and continues to serve as a subject matter expert for the California engineer's licensing board (BPELSG). He regularly designs and details structures of all materials and collaborates with other engineers and draftspersons. Dave also investigates structural failures or damage for a variety of building types and has written comprehensive reports to summarize findings and retrofit recommendation. Mr. Adams is actively involved in the engineering community through committee membership, paper publication, and student mentoring.