Wilson & Company's hosted client workshops provide a forum to discuss the topics that are important to our clients. From exploring innovation in engineering practices to changes in the industry, our technical experts offer hands-on, real world experience to stimulate ideas and engage conversation. Please scroll down to see all of the workshops we have to offer. To find out more about attending a future Hosted Client Workshop or to arrange one at your facility please use the Contact Us link on this page and send us an e-mail.

Led by Tom Melton, come explore the theoretical and practical applications of accelerated bridge construction. Learn who's using it, the different methods available, its benefits and risks, and what to consider if using it in your next project. This workshop includes examples of real life projects as well as additional resources to explore this innovative practice.
Tom has more than 30 years of experience in managing and designing transportation projects with an emphasis in structures.
   

Led by Dan Paulsen and Nathan Kempf.  This workshop will present examples of stereo photography, DTM, LiDAR, and bathymetry via 3-D visualization to monitor sediment deposition in reservoirs. Using real life examples, join us in exploring the key issues involved with methodology, data compilation, analysis, and ArcGIS.
Dan has more than 26 years of experience in aerial mapping; he is an ASPRS CP and GISP.
Nathan has more than 10 years of experience; he is an ASPRS PT.
 

Led by Mike Falini, this workshop encourages discussion about the applicability and applications of diverging diamond interchanges (DDI).  With only 11 DDIs in the nation right now, it is a concept which is seeing increased interest.  Mike will share with you the Pioneer Crossing Diverging Diamond Interchange results and comparison to the Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI).
Mike has more than 34 years of experience in managing and designing transportation projects and is an expert in Single Point Urban Interchanges. His concept for the Albuquerque Paseo Del Norte will be the 12^th DDI in the nation.

Led by Dan Marum, learn about how Arizona adapted the Michigan indirect left-turn intersection for its Arizona Parkway prototype facility. Gain insights on the history of its development and operational issues encountered, and discuss its benefits and potential applications. Also learn about how an innovative parkway grade-separated interchange (PGSI) can accommodate indirect left turns at intersections requiring grade separation.
Dan has more than 30 years of experience managing and analyzing complex long-range transportation planning studies and traffic impact analyses..
 

Led by Jim Townsend, explore how design-build delivery can be used to address local agency maintenance projects. Not only for large-scale construction projects, come learn about how the City of Kansas City, Missouri, was able to quickly assemble, procure, and complete maintenance projects of any scale or size.
Jim has more than 19 years of experience in managing and developing plans and programs throughout the Midwest, West, and Rocky Mountain region. He is currently serving as the program manager for the City of Kansas City’s roadway maintenance program.
 

Led by Jim Townsend, come learn about how a growing community is phasing in its right-of-way infrastructure to maximize developer-funded contributions for system development and minimize local agency maintenance waste, while integrating access management principles and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.
Jim has more than 19 years of experience in managing and developing multimodal corridor, subarea, and regional plan developments throughout the Midwest, West, and Rocky Mountain region.
 

Led by Bob Paulette, this workshop is a condensed version of Bob’s seminar used at the NM Water/Wastewater Association Operator’s School.  Join us in getting a “taste” of the components for reuse of wastewater treatment facilities effluent. This workshop uses the USEPA Effluent Reuse Guidelines Manual as the basis, includes state regulations, and both large and small examples of local reuse systems.
Bob has more than 40 years of experience in water and wastewater facilities improvements in dozens of states as well as international locations.
 

Led by Mark Scholfield, if you missed this workshop at the TRB and at WASHTO in 2012, please join us as Mark presents a case study of the Pioneer Crossing Design-Build Project in Utah, and how a best value design-build procurement process resulted in one of the first Diverging Diamond interchanges to be constructed in the United States. Participate in discussions on how design-build procurement works, using the Alternative Technical Concept (ATC) process and how it can provide both low cost and innovative solutions for a project.
Mark has more than 35 years of experience and is certified by the Design-Build Institute of America.
 

Led by David Olson, this workshop walks you through the challenges of creating a 11.5 mile long, 0.8 mile wide, 2,200 acre facility that houses a Run-Through Fueling Facility, Intermodal Ramp and Block Swap Yard. The Strauss Yard is located in Santa Teresa, New Mexico and maybe a precursor to others interested in streamlining the rail block swap process, and increasing the railroad’s efficiency and effectiveness in delivering goods and services to the nation.
David is the Rail Division’s East Region Operations Manager and is the senior project manager and lead structural designer for railroad structures.