STRANSCOM's Acquisition Directorate, Distribution Process Owner (DPO) Division, will be conducting the 4th Annual Information Technology (IT) and Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) Industry Day meeting. An overview of upcoming procurements for the IT and A&AS programs will be presented in the morning. The Government will also be conducting one-on-one break-out sessions for each program in the afternoon. Please continue to monitor...

Learn to work more effectively with those who design signal systems through this entry-level training designed to build your awareness of base system architecture, the jargon, and operational aspects of signal and train control systems. Key Learning Outcomes 1. Gain a working knowledge of fundamentals for railway train control and signalling systems for freight, intercity passenger and urban light rail transit operations2. Learn how many of to...

This course provides participants with a sound basis in science and practical examples for understanding and problem solving with earthing systems in the rail environment. The course begins with an introduction to the physics of earthing including the areas of circuit fundamentals, conductive effects, proximity, mutual earth resistance and inductive coupling. It will then cover soil resistivity fundamentals, field testing and model assessment...

The Pipeline Safety Trust is a nonprofit public charity promoting pipeline safety through education and advocacy by increasing access to information, and by building partnerships with residents, safety advocates, government, and industry, that result in safer communities and a healthier environment. Each year since 2006, the Pipeline Safety Trust has hosted unique pipeline safety conferences. What makes them unique is the mix of attendees, who...

ACI’s 9th Vessel Efficiency & Fuel Management Summit will examine the performance enhancing options available to ship owners and ship managers for efficiency maximisation and increased profitability. Special focus will be put on how to increase the fleet’s fuel optimisation rate, providing proven techniques as showcased by real case studies. Reporting tools for measuring performance and specific fuel-efficiency devices will als...

As the mining boom ends, the government is relying on major infrastructure projects to deliver sound strategic national economic benefit. Do you want to learn how to balance competing demands for robust road infrastructure development? This National conference will strengthen networks and provide an opportunity for Road Authorities to benchmark across jurisdictions on value-for-money, innovation and sustainability in procurement. You will hear...

Evolving the Government Acquisition Marketplace Today's Government acquisition environment is fragmented and leads to many agencies duplicating efforts and establishing redundant acquisition programs. This meetings’ panel will focus on GSA's vision of mobilizing federal-wide expertise and guidance to improve federal buying by creating the "Government Acquisition Marketplace", to assist in procurement decision making for all government bu...

To remain competitive in a rapidly changing global economy, renewing investment in American infrastructure is crucial. In the first decades of the 21st century, our global economic competitors have led the way in planning and building the transportation, power and trade networks of the future. To modernize America’s aging infrastructure, the President’s Infrastructure Finance Working Group is readying an action plan to set a course...

Seminar Information: Learn to fully comply with Letters of Credit requirements. Get involved in the set-up process, learn the basic terminology and significance of various documents, and learn how to prevent and handle discrepancies. Learn how to insure that you receive payment for your shipments, how to get paid faster and how to lower bank fees. Registration includes a copy of "Export & Import Letters of Credit" reference book. Classes E...

With 19 existing Free Trade Agreements covering 20 countries and more to come, it is essential for U.S. exporters to learn how to properly determine origin in order to take advantage of the duty preferences allowed under these agreements. Many small and medium-sized exporters do not understand how to use FTAs to their advantage and may lose a critical competitive edge in key foreign markets as a result. Attendees will learn the origin determin...