When
November 13, 2024
Time
8:30am - 4:00pm EST
Contact Hours
8
Location
VDOT Learning Center
Virginia Department of Transportation
811 Commerce Road
Staunton, VA 24401
Description
This Construction Math course is designed to provide basic training on methods for measuring and computing quantities such as linear, area, volume, weight, yield, etc. This goal is achieved by teaching the basic math theory needed to complete proper measurements and computations for verification of estimates performed by highway inspectors and estimating personnel. It can also be used by materials testing, design and other technical fields.
Workshop attendees will be provided with the concepts, knowledge, and tools used to analyze commonly-encountered questions demanding to know quantities for the purpose of payment or acceptance.
**A Scientific calculator with the ability to perform exponential operations.**
Agenda
Course Modules:
- The Basics: Significant figures, Rounding, Scales, Units of Measurement, Stations
- Computing Two-Dimensional (Area) Quantities, Pythagorean Theorem, Averages
- Computing Three-Dimensional (Volume) Quantities, and Measuring Weight.
- Rates of Application and Slope-Related Calculations.
Instructor
William M. (Billy) Green
William M. (Billy) Green is the Principal and Instructor for StraightPath Consulting. He brings over 40 years of “hands on” experience in the construction inspection and management field. Billy started as an Inspector Trainee and advanced through the Inspection field to Inspector, Senior Inspector, Project Engineer and before retiring from VDOT was the Senior Construction Manager for the NOVA District. He worked as the State Construction Manager for Volkert, Inc. after retiring from VDOT before creating StraightPath Consulting which specializes in teaching Work Zone Safety, Local Area Project Audits, LAP project management, OSHA training and other training activities. Billy is ATSSA certified as a Traffic Control Supervisor, and certified to conduct VDOT Flagger, Advanced, Intermediate and Basic Work Zone Safety Control. He holds VDOT certifications in Asphalt, Soils & Aggregate, Concrete, Surface Treatment, Slurry Seal, ACI Concrete, E & S, Storm Water Management and Guardrail Installation (GRIT). He is also a certified OSHA 10 & 30 trainer as well as a Partnering Facilitator. He was the principal organizer, designer and instructor for VDOT in the implementation of Inspector Level I & II Technical Certification Schools, Plan Reading, Survey and Bridge Certification Schools. He has attended the Certified Construction Manager program. He was twice the recipient of the VDOT Commissioner’s Award for Excellence and twice awarded the NOVA District Administrator’s award for Outstanding Achievement. StraightPath Consulting has recently been honored by being selected at a certified S.W.a.M. and Micro Business.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is intended for the field, or office transportation professional, whether in public or private practice, interested in acquiring the basic mathematical knowledge to perform the operations needed to calculate pay item quantities either for submission for payment, or for its verification for approval.
Registration and Payment
The following registration fees cover the session, all course materials and meals:
Local Government: $85.00
State/Federal: $140.00
Private Industry: $325.00
Click here for UVA TTA's general registration information, cancellation policy, and refund policy. UVA TTA accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover. Credit card information cannot be taken over the phone. Alternatively, after registering you can print out a voucher to send in with your payment. After you have completed the transaction you will receive an automatically generated email confirming registration and payment if applicable. Final confirmation and instructions will be sent out during the week prior to the class date.
Special Registration Instructions for Employees of the Virginia Department of Transportation
VDOT employees must register through the VDOT Virtual Campus. Registration fees and related expenses for all VDOT employees will be paid from the VDOT Learning Services Center budget. Registrants should contact their District Training Coordinator or the VDOT Learning Services Center (Central Office employees) for instructions on how to seek reimbursement for travel expenses.
Due to current travel restrictions, VDOT employees are strongly encouraged to attend U. Va. TTA workshops on a day trip basis. Overnight travel requires permission from your District Administrator or Chief -- and in some cases higher levels of authority. If you require overnight lodging to attend a U. Va. TTA workshop, consult with your supervisor, District Training Coordinator, or VDOT Learning Services Center on travel approval procedures.