Attractive Telephone Seminars

Perpetual Pavement Design and Sustainability ...d economic considerations make sustainable solutions more attractive. Asphalt pavements are widely recognized as being sustainable because they can be recycled easily and effectively, but an even more sustainable practice is to ensure the long life of a pavement in place. Perpetual pavements may be the ultimate in sustainable roadways because they are designed and constructed to perform for 50  more...

Strengthening Self-Esteem, Resilience and Body Image in Adolescents ...nrealistic and narrow standards of what is acceptable and attractive, increasing stress that can all too often undermine self-esteem and encourage feelings of inadequacy. This teleconference will look at some of the unspoken messages implicit in common day media images and explore the negative and critical self-talk that they generate. Influencers of youth will be guided to understand body  more...

Current Issues in Digital Billboards and Sign Regulations ... localities across the country that is trying to maintain attractive communities and prevent visual blight. What is the role of the Federal Highway Administration in controlling digital signs that create distractions to drivers and degrade aesthetics? What tricks are used by the billboard industry to secure permits from local officials to build or operate unlawful digital signs? How can local  more...

Retaining Wall and Slope Design Considerations ...ith excessive topographic relief, etc.) are becoming more attractive. As a result, the design and construction of retaining walls and slopes are becoming more commonplace. A great number of wall systems have been developed in the last two decades, many by specialty contractors. Due to the rapid development and increasing selection of retaining walls, owners and designers are now tasked with  more...

Decentralized Wastewater Solutions ... management are critical to the design of environmentally attractive open space developments. Decentralized, on-site wastewater management provides an alternative that breaks the economic binds placed on developers and allows sensible land use decisions within the economic realities of the development community. As the residential development sector emerges from the economic slowdown,  more...

Current Trends in Transit-Oriented Development ... protect investors from the economic downturn and deliver attractive long-term profits. TOD provides a new investment opportunity for both the public and private sectors as our cities are faced with the challenges of rapid price fluctuations in oil, traffic congestion and stagnating real estate markets. TODs are attractive, vibrant communities that include a mix of uses including residential,  more...