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NACE Connect

What is NACE Connect?
NACE Connect is our distance learning webinar series that began in 2020 during the pandemic to meet the continuing education needs for our engineers and provide an opportunity for our Corporate Members to virtually connect and network with our engineers.  While these sessions are educational in nature and often satisfy continuing education requirements, it’s also a great opportunity for our corporates members to showcase their products and services.
Upcoming NACE Connect Webinars

June 23, 2026 - 2pm EST
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Managing Complexity at Scale: Lessons Learned from a $120M Flood Mitigation Project

Delivering a $120M+ infrastructure investment is anything but simple, involving a series of interdependent efforts that must be planned and managed with precision. The Harbor Brook Channel Improvements Project in Meriden, CT, is a prime example: a $120 million program composed of 15 coordinated projects aimed at mitigating flood risk, modernizing aging infrastructure, and improving public access.

In this webinar, hear directly from the engineers and project owners who navigated the project’s complexity, from environmental constraints and contaminated soil management to intricate construction staging that required multiple temporary access roads and stockpile areas. The end result was a transformative project that reduced flood risk, removed 50+ homes from FEMA flood zones, and created lasting environmental and community impacts.

Our discussion will cover:

Strategies for managing large-scale, multi-project initiatives

Controlling environmental contamination costs

Exploring innovative planning and design

Executing complicated construction staging

Leveraging construction management technology to maintain oversight

Attendees will walk away with actionable best practices for delivering successful outcomes on large-scale, complex infrastructure projects.

July 8, 2026 - 2pm EST
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Breaking Down Silos: How Cities and Counties Are Connecting Project Delivery  

Cities and counties face mounting pressure to deliver more infrastructure projects with fewer resources and tighter timelines. Join Jeff Dankenbring, Infrastructure Group Manager at NACE, and Deborah Snyder, Public Works Director for Sumter County, FL, for an insightful webinar on Breaking Down Silos: How Cities and Counties Are Connecting Project Delivery. Our expert speakers will cover:

Rising Infrastructure Demand and Risk
Aligning People, Roles, and Communication for Better Project Outcomes
Limited Resources Make Every Decision Critical
How an Integrated System Changes the Game


August 4, 2026 - 2pm EST

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How Counties Get It Done: A Step‑by‑Step Project Management Guide to Culvert & Bridge Replacements

Real examples of county engineers coordinating consultants, contractors, and county forces to deliver projects faster.

 

 

 

Many counties already self‑perform culvert replacements – but when it comes to bridges, most still rely on traditional delivery methods. The difference isn’t capability – it’s project management approach. In fact, with the right system, a modular bridge can be as straightforward – or even easier – to install than a culvert.

In this practical, experience-based webinar, Steven Noble shares a step‑by‑step guide to managing bridge replacement projects using a hybrid delivery model – helping counties take greater control of schedule, cost, and construction.

Drawing on real projects from counties across the nation, this session breaks down how county engineers successfully coordinated consulting engineers and contractors, managed construction and installation sequencing, and effectively utilized county forces alongside specialized subcontractors. By aligning these efforts through strong project management, counties were able to deliver projects faster while minimizing road closures and reducing overall costs.

Attendees will gain actionable insights into how counties are bridging the gap from culverts to bridges, what decisions have the biggest impact on outcomes, and how to confidently manage projects that were traditionally outsourced.

Whether you’re currently replacing culverts in-house, exploring your first bridge replacement, or have an experienced crew, this webinar provides a clear, practical playbook to deliver faster, more predictable, and more resilient infrastructure.

Learn how counties like yours are expanding their capabilities – and getting it done.

 


September 23, 2026 - 1pm EST

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If you are a corporate member and would like to learn more about hosting a one hour NACE Connect session, please contact Dan Ketelsen at dketelsen@countyengineers.org.
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