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FHWA-RC-Construction and Project Management Team
David D. Platz, PE
Construction and Project Management Engineer
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Formal Education
February 8, 2012
1994
1996
1999
2008
Education Never Stops…
• High School• Technical College• University
B.S. Civil Engineering
M.S. Civil Engineering
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Engineering Education – The Foundation
High School Math:• Algebra• Geometry• Trigonometry• Calculus
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College Math:• Calculus I• Calculus II• Calculus III• Differential Equations• Linear Systems Analysis• Statistics
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Engineering Education – The Foundation
High School Science:• Natural Science• Biology• Chemistry• Physics
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College Science:• Chemistry I• Chemistry II• Physics I• Physics II
• Orbital Mechanics (just a fun physics class)
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Engineering Education – The Core Classes
Engineering:• Statics• Dynamics• Electrical Science• Thermodynamics• Computer Programs• Materials• Strength of Materials• Fluid Mechanics• Engineering Economics
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Civil Engineering:• Soil Mechanics• Water Resources• Surveying• Drafting• Concrete Design• Transportation Engineering• Environmental Impacts
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Engineering Education – The Fun Classes
Transportation Engineering:• Traffic Control• Physical Planning• Municipal Engineering• Urban Transportation• Senior Design Project
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Urban Planning:• Land Use • Urban Problems• Urban Solutions• Municipal Engineering• Urban Transportation
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• What do I do?
• Major Project Management• Cost Estimate Reviews• Contract Administration• Local Public Agencies• Construction Quality• Construction Inspection and Oversight
February 8, 2012
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Major Project Management - Critical Path Method
February 8, 2012
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Team Work
February 8, 2012
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Cost Estimate Reviews
February 8, 2012
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Contract Administration
February 8, 2012
Construction
Planning
NEPA Design ROW
CE, EA, EIS
Location & Design Concept approval
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Cool Projects! Marquette Interchange, Milwaukee, WI
February 8, 2012
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Cool Projects! United States Highway 12
February 8, 2012
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Cool Projects! Hangers in Iraq
February 8, 2012
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Cool Projects! Hangers in Iraq
February 8, 2012
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Cool Projects! United States Highway 41
February 8, 2012
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Cool Projects! Roads in Afghanistan
February 8, 2012
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Cool Projects! Roads in Afghanistan
February 8, 2012
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QUESTIONS?