Civil Engineering
Designing Disaster Resilient Buildings to Minimize Debris - 5 PDH
This course begins by exploring the growing challenges posed by natural disasters. Participants will be introduced to a range of resilience strategies aimed at minimizing structural damage and debris.
Innovative Rainwater Management and Green Design - 3 PDH
This course provides an in-depth exploration of sustainable rainwater management through case studies and best practices. By learning about green infrastructure solutions such as wetlands, bioswales, and rain gardens, participants will be equipped to …
Stormwater Calculator: Guide and Application - 6 PDH
This course provides a step-by-step guide on how to use the SWC Web App, analyze site data, and implement LID practices to improve stormwater sustainability.
Construction & Demolition Landfills: Regulations and Best Practices - 7 PDH
This course provides a roadmap for developing and managing C&D landfills while incorporating best practices for waste reduction, site security, and climate resilience.
Collapse Resistance in Federal Buildings - 10 PDH
Progressive collapse can lead to catastrophic failures, causing widespread damage and loss of life. This course introduces the GSA guidelines, equipping participants with knowledge and tools to design structures capable of withstanding these risks.
Design Standards for Federal Public Buildings - 20 PDH
This course introduces participants to its core principles, equipping them with the knowledge to navigate complex standards, implement innovative solutions, and achieve excellence in every project phase.
Retrofit and Repair of Reinforced Concrete Walls with Fiber-Reinforced Polymers - 2 PDH
This course explores how FRP can improve structural resilience, increase safety in seismic zones, and reduce long-term maintenance costs.
Methods for Cleaning Contaminated Soils - 4 PDH
EPA uses many methods to clean up pollution at Superfund and other sites. This course presents various EPA-approved methods for cleaning contaminated soils. For each method, the course describes 1) how the method works, 2) how safe it is, 3) how long it …
OSHA: Fatalities from Improper Work Practices - 4 PDH
This course is based on case studies taken from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s “Fatal Facts” —descriptions of accidents in which one or more workers died because of improper work practices. Reading and thinking about these case …
FHWA Bridge Inspection Fundamentals - 6 PDH
The Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Inspector’s Reference Manual (BIRM) is a comprehensive manual on programs, procedures, and techniques for inspecting and evaluating a variety of in-service highway bridges. BIRM serves as the basis of a …
FHWA Bridge Inspection Reporting - 5 PDH
The Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Inspector’s Reference Manual (BIRM) is a comprehensive manual on programs, procedures, and techniques for inspecting and evaluating a variety of in-service highway bridges. BIRM serves as the basis of a …
Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry - 5 PDH
In the construction industry, asbestos is found in installed products such as sprayed-on fireproofing, pipe insulation, floor tiles, cement pipe and sheet, roofing felts and shingles, ceiling tiles, fire-resistant drywall, drywall joint compounds, and …
Building in Coastal Areas - 5 PDH
The design and construction of residential buildings in coastal zones presents problems not usually found in more inland locations. For example, all elements of the building must be able to withstand the large forces associated with high wind speeds and …
OSHA: Construction, Demolition & Cleanup Safety Issues - 6 PDH
Construction, demolition, and cleanup projects are inherently hazardous. Accident rates in these industries are accordingly higher than in other industries. OSHA’s mission is to reduce these accident rates through safety rules and regulations. This course …
Water System Pumps Operation and Maintenance - 3 PDH
This course covers the operation and maintenance of pumps used in water supply and treatment facilities. It also covers the motors, engines, and accessories (together called pump drivers) that provide the mechanical source of energy to pumps.
Industrial Makeup Water - 3 PDH
This course discusses makeup water for industrial water systems. Industrial water systems usually use fresh water and, often, potable water. Makeup water, often referred to as “makeup,” is fresh water that is added to an industrial water system to replace …
Incinerator Emissions and Permitting - 3 PDH
This course describes and quantifies whenever possible the air pollution particulate emissions which are the direct result of the incineration process. The incineration process consists of burning solid, semisolid, liquid, or gaseous waste to produce …
Settlement and Volume Expansion in Soils -5 PDH
This course concerns (a) immediate settlements, (b) long-term settlements, (c) rate of settlement, (d) criteria for tolerable settlement, (e) methods of reducing or accelerating settlements for saturated fine-grained soils and (f) methods for controlling …
Security Fences - 3 PDH
This course applies to all construction, renovation, and repair projects including temporary construction that includes security fencing and gates. Security fences and gates are installed and used primarily to define the perimeter of protected areas, such …
Soil Stabilization for Pavements - 3 PDH
This course will introduce you to accepted methods for stabilizing soils underlying new pavements to improve strength and durability. You will also learn about methods to achieve better soil gradation, and reduction of plasticity index or swelling …