Agenda

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Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.

Wednesday, February 16, 2022
8:30 am – 4:30 pm CST (incl. a 60-min break)

 

Presented by:
Chuck Adams CEO

Agenda
Overview of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Construction
Uses for UAS in construction
• Mapping
• Monitor progress
• Site reconnaissance
• Improve safety
Types of UAS
Economics of using UAS
In-house vs. outsource UAS

UAS Regulation, Risk and Liability
Federal and state regulation of drones
FAA remote pilot certification
Potential liability risks
Commercial drone insurance

Construction Site Mapping with UAS
Benefits
Software
Process
Data analysis and use

Using UAS to Monitor Progress, and Maintain Safety and Quality
Monitoring construction progress
Maintaining safety
Quality control

Post-Construction: Using UAS to Conduct Periodic Structural Inspections
High-risk inspections
UAS inspection capabilities
Case studies

 

 Webinar Instructions

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Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.

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Credits

Professional Engineers:
6.5 PDHs

Architects:
6.5 Non-HSW CE Hours

AIA:     (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
6.5 LU| Elective

Landscape Architects:
6.5 HSW CE Hours

LA CES:     (LA CES credits only available for attending live Webinar)
6.5 HSW PDHs

 

Continuing Education Credit Information
Drones in Construction
This webinar offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers in all states, 6.5 non-HSW continuing education hours to architects in all states that accept non-HSW coursework, and 6.5 HSW CE hours to landscape architects in all states except New Jersey.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects via its registration with the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2), §69.6(i)(2) and §79-1.5(i)(2)). LA CES approval qualifies this course for landscape architects licensed in Florida and North Carolina. HalfMoon Education is not seeking approval for landscape architects in New Jersey. Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 LU|Elective (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to LA CES.

Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond to prompts and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).

Speakers

Chuck Adams, CEO

1UP Aerial Drone Services, headquartered in Golden, CO

Mr. Adams is CEO of 1UP Aerial Drone Service, which sells drones and sensors, and provides expert consultation & aerial services to a range of industries, including engineering, commercial real estate, land development, construction, insurance, forensic science, & surveying. Mr. Adams is an FAA Part 107 certified pilot, and a tenured information technology and cloud industry veteran who has spent more than 25 years in the high-tech industry: the last 7 in UAS, AI, & Machine Learning.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: Drones in Construction

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This courses examines unmanned aircraft system (UAS) usage in construction, applicable federal and state regulations, potential liability risks, construction site mapping, monitoring construction progress, safety and quality, and post-construction structural inspections.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to describe the applications of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones in construction, including site mapping, site reconnaissance, monitoring progress, and improve worker safety.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference federal and state regulation of drones, discuss FAA remote pilot certification procedures, potential risks associated with drone usage, and available commercial drone insurance.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explain the benefits of using UAS technology to monitor the construction progress, maintain safe site conditions, and to ensure project quality standards.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explain how drones can be used to conduct post-construction inspections in cases that present high-risks to inspection officials or design/construction personnel.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with construction site management and safety

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 08/17/2023

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to tcase@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.