The purpose of the Pacific Northwest Bridge Maintenance Conference is to provide a forum for Bridge Maintenance Crews to share information, innovations, creative ideas, and tricks of the trade. Topics include Maintenance Procedures, Standards and Safety, Emergency Response, Prioritizing Maintenance Repairs, Deck Joint Repair, New Repair Methods and Materials, and Environmental Constraints.
Goals of the 2010 Pacific Northwest Bridge Maintenance Conference
· Provide a forum to share cradle-to-grave bridge maintenance information, innovations, ideas, and best practices
· Provide a means for bridge maintenance personnel to obtain training and a better understanding of bridge maintenance / repair techniques
· Foster the development of leadership skills
· Promote technology transfer within the bridge maintenance community
· Provide a forum for networking
Key Benefits of attending the 2010 conference
· Become better equipped and prepared to perform assigned tasks by being exposed to lessons
· Learn from others
· Become more efficient in the area of bridge maintenance
· Become more productive by using assigned resources wisely
· Ensure a higher level of On-the-Job Safety and Environmental Awareness
· Increase communication skill set by formulating and delivering presentations