Agenda

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Thursday, May 23, 2024
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CDT

 

Presented by: Qing Lana Luo, PLA, MLA, ASLA

Site Design Considerations in Oklahoma

  • Land use and zoning considerations
  • Site size and shape
  • Utilities and utility location
  • Stormwater management
  • Landscape aesthetics
  • Sustainability goals: minimizing disturbance and preserving natural features

Considering the Impact of Soils and Topography

  • Understanding the role of soils
  • Soil characteristics, classification and engineering properties
  • Identifying the underlying geological conditions
  • Understanding the watershed
  • Considering site topography

Site Engineering for Stormwater Management and Erosion Control

  • Reviewing state and local regulations
  • Drainage systems
  • Sediment traps and basins
  • Buffer zones
  • Slope stabilization
  • Establishing proper building material handling and storage
  • Establishing equipment/vehicle fueling and maintenance practices

Doing Earthwork and Maintaining Safety

  • Stripping and excavating soil
  • Weight of soil and excavation hazards
  • Underground installations
  • Water accumulation
  • Equipment safety

Site Grading

  • Grading for roads, sidewalks and paths
  • Grading for stairs and ramps
  • Grading for retaining walls
  • Grading slopes

Site Plans

  • Site plan contents
  • Soil investigation and considerations
  • Surface water and groundwater considerations
  • Excavation specifications and hauling
  • Construction grade staking
  • Paving and surfacing

Site Program Management

  • Initiation, planning, execution and closure
  • Program governance
  • Quality control

 

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Credits

Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs

Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 AIA LU| HSW

International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Sitework)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors does not pre-approve continuing education courses for engineers; the Board has final authority with respect to acceptability.

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

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

On-Demand Credits

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.

6.5 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Qing Lana Luo, PLA, MLA, ASLA

Associate Professor & State Specialist of Landscape Architecture Oklahoma State University

Ms. Luo is a Licensed Landscape Architect, and an Associate Professor and State Extension Specialist of Landscape Architecture at Oklahoma State University. Before joining the academic position, she had been practicing landscape architectural design in leadership roles in international design firms for 17 years in Boston, Massachusetts, and Beijing, China. Ms. Luo has served in several prestigious design firms including EDSA, CRJA (current IBI-Placemaking) and Turen Scape. She has designed a wide range of outdoor environments, including urban parks, plazas, streetscapes, residential landscapes, and mixed-use developments. Ms. Luo projects are located broadly in the world including the USA, South America, Middle East, Europe, and China. Her work has been recognized with many international, national, and regional design awards. Ms. Luo currently teaches a number of core design classes at Oklahoma State University. She has been invited to give a wide range of talks and to teach workshops relating to landscape design, sustainable landscape, cultural landscapes in regional programs, national conferences, and international universities. Ms. Luo has a deep understanding of landscapes, design, culture, and sustainability issues. She has traveled to many places in the world and used photographs as her journal to record her experiences.

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: Oklahoma Site Design and Engineering

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This 6.5-hour course explores site design practices and considerations in Oklahoma. The course focuses on project siting, stormwater management, erosion control, earthwork, site grading and planning and explores the impact of soils and topography.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify key site design considerations in Oklahoma, including land use, zoning, landscape aesthetics, disturbance minimization and utility locations.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explain the role of soils and consider soil characteristics and engineering properties when assessing the underlying geological conditions.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to utilize drainage systems, sediment traps, basins and buffer zones to manage stormwater and control site erosion.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss grading requirements and strategies for roads, sidewalks, retaining walls and slopes.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with site development planning and construction

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 03/18/2027

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@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.

USB MP4/PDF Price: $349.00