Stormwater, Grading, and Erosion Control Design
Agenda
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Thursday, December 10, 2026
8:30 am – 12:50 pm CT (includes breaks)
Agenda:
Presented by Jeffrey A. Brem, PE
Stormwater and Drainage
- Hydrologic cycle
- Hydrology
- Using HydroCAD modeling
- Hydraulics
- Regulatory compliance
- Quantity Controls
- Quality controls – stormwater treatment
- Low Impact Development (LID) and Best Management Practices (BMP)
- Environmental Sensitive Site Design (ESSD)
Break
Grading Design
- Grading for subdivision and residential developments
- Grading design for commercial site plans
- Grading exercise
- Earthwork quantities using CAD
Break
Erosion Controls
- US EPA regulatory framework & NDPES
- Erosion control plans
- Erosion control devices
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
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Credits
Engineers
4.0 PDHs
Architects
4.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
4.0 HSW LUs
Landscape Architects
4.0 HSW CE Hours
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
4.0 HSW PDHs (Pending)
ICC - International Code Council
0.4 CEUs (Sitework)
Floodplain Managers
4.0 ASFPM CECs
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 4.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 4.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 4.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 4.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved HalfMoon Education as a provider of continuing education. This course has been submitted for LA CES approval and is currently pending. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .4 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
The Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 4.0 CECs for floodplain managers.
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On-Demand Credits
The credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included subject to approval:
- 4.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
- 4.0 HSW PDHs (LA/CES) (Pending)
Speakers
Jeffrey A. Brem, P.E.
Owner and Registered Professional Engineer, Meisner Brem CorporationMr. Brem is a registered professional engineer since 1987 in California and holds active registration in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. He has led his own small civil engineering and land surveying practice for over 36 years with two offices and up to 28 employees. His experience includes designing private land developments, storm water management systems, sanitary sewer systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and roadways. His firm provides land surveying, construction management, engineering site design and a host of other professional services primarily for private, for-profit companies. He has been involved in the design of over 4000 residential single-family house lots many of which were open space or cluster developments, thousands of condominium units, and over 3 million square feet of commercial/ industrial/institutional space. He has advised MassDEP in numerous task forces and committees including as a present full member of the Stormwater Advisory Committee and on the Title 5, Septic System Stakeholders Group. He is currently the past president, past treasurer and member of the Board of Directors for HBRAM (the Massachusetts Homebuilders Association), past president of NEBA, and a national delegate of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) based in Washington, DC. In 2024 Mr Brem was appointed by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey to serve on the prestigious “Unlocking Housing Production Commission” to advise the Governor and the Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities on strategies and recommendations to create over 230,000 new residential units in Massachusetts over the next 10 years. He is a proud 35+ year member of the Westford Rotary Club. He has co-authored, with Harvard Law School Professors Joseph William Singer and Brandon Storm, a legal case study on real estate development entitled the “Case of the Interfaith Neighbors”, July 2016 (PSW021-SM01). In addition to engineering, Mr. Brem has been a land developer and homebuilder recently constructing 25 residential homes in the metrowest area of Massachusetts. He enjoys skiing, golfing, Cape Cod, and his family.
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: Stormwater, Grading, and Erosion Control Design
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This four-hour course will focus on the essential skills needed to effectively manage stormwater through comprehensive grading and erosion control strategies. It emphasizes regulatory compliance, best management practices, and innovative design principles to enhance water quality and environmental sustainability.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to analyze the hydrologic cycle and its impact on stormwater management using HydroCAD modeling.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to implement quality controls, best management practices (BMPs), and Low Impact Design (LID) principles to treat stormwater.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to develop grading plans for residential and commercial developments while calculating earthwork quantities to ensure site stability.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to develop erosion control plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) in compliance with US EPA regulatory requirements and NPDES standards.
LUs: 4.0
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 10/03/2027
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.
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