West Yost has a number of technical workshops that we can deliver
to clients and agency staff members at your offices or ours. An
overview of current workshop topics is provided below, and we can
customize a program to meet your specific project or staff needs.
For more information on our technical workshops and technology
transfer sessions, contact Dianne Lee at 530.756.5905 or dlee@westyost.com.
Overview and case studies on construction techniques, and pros
and cons for rehabilitation methods including, CIPP; sliplining;
machine spiral wound PVC; fold and form PVC; and pipe bursting.
Overview of trenchless construction methods including
microtunneling and Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD).
Technology transfer on lessons learned from over five backyard
main replacement programs. Includes information on alternative
design approaches to reduce bids and improve customer
interaction, meter administration, utility coordination,
maintaining service during construction, and coordinating new
connection with new water mains.
Overview of Primavera Contract Manager (formerly Expedition) for
paperless document control. Case study from a current Northern
California treatment plant project and overview of the web-based
system for management of:
West Yost is proud to be presenting the following topics at the
California Nevada Section American Water Works Association (AWWA)
2012 Spring Conference in Santa Clara, April 2 – 5.
Continuing in our leadership role in wastewater planning, design,
and construction management, West Yost staff will be giving eight
presentations at the CWEA 2012 Annual Conference in Sacramento,
April 17-20.
West Yost was proud to sponsor the 28th Biennial Groundwater
Conference and 20th Groundwater Resource Association’s Annual
Meeting in Sacramento this October. Over 230 professionals
representing municipal utilities, irrigation districts, and
private parties attended the two-day conference. Groundwater use
and management continues to provide opportunities and challenges
to our client’s in California. Below, we’ve provided links to
useful online resources on groundwater management.
West Yost is providing space in our Davis office
for Acme Theatre Co. to conduct its management and business
activities. Acme is a non-profit, primarily volunteer
organization that provides a rich environment for youth
development by offering direct experience in all aspects of
theater arts such as performance, directing, management, public
relations, and theater technology. West Yost is proud to be
supporting organizations like Acme who play an
important role in the Davis community.
Explorit is a nonprofit California Corporation, founded in 1982
and located in Davis, California. Their mission is: “To involve
people in science experiences that touch our lives.” They provide
opportunities for hands-on science exploration serving 13
counties in the greater Sacramento region.
In March of 2011, West Yost committed to a fundraising campaign
to assist in suppling clean drinking water for those impacted by
the earthquake, tsunami and related disasters in Japan. West
Yost committed to match employee contributions to the American
Red Cross and in just over one week $5,840.00 was raised, with
contributions from employees throughout our seven
offices.
