SUSTAINABLE MUNICIPALITIES CONFERENCE<strong>2014</strong> HALIFAXOn behalf of the <strong>CSCE</strong> <strong>2014</strong> Local Organizing Committee, we are delighted to invite you to attend and become a partner in theAnnual Conference of the <strong>Canadian</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong> Civil Engineering in <strong>Halifax</strong>. The conference will be held from May 28-31, <strong>2014</strong> atthe Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, with associated events held at other landmark venues in downtown <strong>Halifax</strong>.The conference theme, “Sustainable Municipalities,” promotes and celebrates the central role that civil engineering plays in oursociety nationally and internationally. All aspects of civil engineering are incorporated into the conference, with special focus on thelatest research findings, technical innovations, and project excellence in the civil engineering profession.The Conference will also host three bi-annual International Specialty Conferences on Structural Engineering, TransportationEngineering and Environmental Engineering as well as the 1 st International Conference <strong>for</strong> sustaining Public Infrastructure.Early in 2015, the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge which links <strong>Halifax</strong> to Dartmouth, will undergo a major retrofit. After nearly 60 years,the suspended spans must be replaced. The project includes replacement of the road deck, floor beams, stiffening trusses andsuspender ropes on the suspended spans of the bridge, leaving only the original towers and main cables. Upon completion in thefall of 2016, a significant amount of the bridge infrastructure will be new. This project will be only the second in the world to havethis technique completed on a suspension bridge and is sure to attract worldwide attention. (The first was its sister bridge; theLions Gate Bridge in Vancouver, British Columbia.)<strong>Halifax</strong>, Dartmouth, Bed<strong>for</strong>d and the greater surrounding areas continue to grow and generate increased movement within theRegion. This growth provides continuous challenges <strong>for</strong> the existing transportation system. The Regional Plan, adopted by Councilin 2006 and the 5-year review, provides guidance to the municipality on the implementation of tactics to improve the transportationsystem. Recent infrastructure enhancements include the new Larry Uteck Interchange with dual roundabouts and the newDartmouth Bridge Terminal which opened on October 1, 2012, serving 23,000 passengers per day.Environmental engineering has come to the <strong>for</strong>efront in Canada and <strong>Halifax</strong> has followed suit. With recent completion of the $330million Harbour Solutions project, raw sewage that previously flowed into <strong>Halifax</strong> Harbour is now treated with a further commitmentto meet new regulations tied to the federal Fisheries Act. <strong>Halifax</strong> also has an abundance of high quality drinking water but none tobe wasted. Through adoption of an international best practice, regional utility ‘<strong>Halifax</strong> Water’ has reduced leakage in its distributionsystem by 40 million litres per day. Come see our environmental stewardship first-hand and leave with a lasting impression.Presentation <strong>for</strong>mats at the conference are designed to encourage participation from industry, academia and government.Distinguished keynote speakers, a large industrial exhibition, and several practical courses will be offered. Technical tours to localsites of interest and an offsite social evening will give delegates a chance to experience <strong>Halifax</strong>. Please join us!Questions about the conference?Dr. John Newhook, P.Eng., M<strong>CSCE</strong>Chair, <strong>CSCE</strong> <strong>2014</strong> <strong>Halifax</strong>Department of Civil EngineeringDalhousie University,<strong>Halifax</strong>, NSB3J 1Z1 CANADAJohn.newhook@dal.caTelephone: 902 494 5160Questions about the conference?Mr. Carl Yates, MASc., P.Eng, M<strong>CSCE</strong>Honorary Chair, <strong>CSCE</strong> <strong>2014</strong> <strong>Halifax</strong><strong>Halifax</strong> Water450 Cowie Hill RoadPO Box 8388, RPO CSC<strong>Halifax</strong>, NSB3K 5M1 CANADACarl.yates@halifaxwater.caTelephone: 902 490 4840Questions about becoming a conference partner?Mr. Vic Perry, MASc., P.Eng., F<strong>CSCE</strong><strong>Sponsorship</strong> Chair, <strong>CSCE</strong> <strong>2014</strong> <strong>Halifax</strong>Lafarge North America, Inc1200 - 10655 Southport Road SWCalgary, ABT2W 4Y1 CANADAVic.perry@lafarge-na.comTelephone: 403 292 9423PHOTO: ROBERT LEMERMEYER COURTESY THE ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA<strong>Halifax</strong> Citadel, built in 1856. Chain Lakes Southgate House, built in 1945.
<strong>CSCE</strong> <strong>2014</strong> SPONSORSHIP BENEFITSADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABLEINFRASTRUCTURE | 2012 <strong>CSCE</strong>ANNUAL CONFERENCE |WWW.<strong>CSCE</strong>2012.CALong Lake Wier, circa 1883.EXECUTIVE SPONSOR$40,0001 availablePLATINUM SPONSOR$20,0002 availableName Recognition and Logo Placement Largest display of corporate logo at conferenceRegistration and In<strong>for</strong>mation Centre throughout theconference Corporate logo on front and back cover of all conferencedocuments, including the Conference Program Logo included on the Conference website Web link from Conference site to sponsor’s site Placement of Corporate logo on delegate bag Possible Keynote speaker sponsorship <strong>Sponsorship</strong> benefits can be negotiated Prominent headline sponsor recognition throughoutconference dates (signage) Acknowledgement of support at the Opening Receptionand Closing Luncheon Corporate logo on table centerpiece in plenary ballroom(tent card with corporate logos) Distribution of Corporate Material Space <strong>for</strong> full-page, colour advertisement in ConferenceProgram Placement of corporate promotional item in delegatebag (provided by the sponsor, such as water bottle,memory stick, pen, notepad, etc.) Placement of corporate brochure in delegate bag(provided by the sponsor) Placement of corporate brochure on Sponsor TableTrade Show Complimentary high profile booth at the ConferenceTrade Show ($3000 value) Delegate Attendance + Complimentary Passes Two complimentary full Registrations ($1800 value) Four complimentary tickets <strong>for</strong> all social events(Opening Reception, Awards Banquet with first rowreserved seating and Social Event).Name Recognition and Logo Placement Prominent display of corporate logo at conferenceRegistration and In<strong>for</strong>mation Centre throughout theconference Corporate logo on back cover of all conferencedocuments, including the Conference Program Logo included on the Conference website Web link from Conference site to sponsor’s site Placement of Corporate logo on delegate bag Prominent headline sponsor recognition throughoutconference dates (signage) Acknowledgement of support at the Opening Receptionand Closing Luncheon Corporate logo on table centerpiece in plenary ballroom(tent card with corporate logos) Distribution of Corporate Material Space <strong>for</strong> full-page, colour advertisement in ConferenceProgram Placement of corporate promotional item in delegatebag (provided by the sponsor, such as water bottle,memory stick, pen, notepad, etc.) Placement of corporate brochure in delegate bag(provided by the sponsor) Placement of corporate brochure on Sponsor TableTrade Show Complimentary high profile booth at the ConferenceTrade Show ($3000 value) Delegate Attendance + Complimentary Passes One complimentary full Registration ($900 value) Two complimentary tickets <strong>for</strong> all social events(Opening Reception, Awards Banquet with reservedseating and Social Event).