IQPC’s Dredging & Reclamation USA Summit (March 31 – April 01, 2014, Miami, FL) is a global event that unites port authorities, engineers, port operators, construction companies, dredging contractors, and more in their quest to ensure the profitability and quality assurance of dredging projects.
“ Our expert speaking faculty will discuss the principles of dredging and reclamation projects with regard to architectural industry-waterborne trade, urbanization, energy and climate change, beneficial use, federal and state regulations, environmental protection and much more ,” the officials announced.
This Dredging & Reclamation Summit will discuss:
– Navigating the appropriations and contracting process, evaluating the results of Net Economic Development Benefits (NED), and working with the US Army Corps of Engineers;
– Establishing beneficial use of dredged material from capital dredging projects and utilizing beach restoration to recover from climate change and natural disasters;
– Identifying how to implement strategic plans to outline the growth of ports by improving container traffic;
– Evaluating the environmental risks associated with the release of contaminants from bedded and suspended sediments and challenges associated with release, suspension, risk and residual.
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Dredging Today Staff, January 9, 2014