This seminar is designed specifically for parking professionals with an interest in the design and maintenance functions of garage operations, and includes information for municipal and institutional parking administrators, commercial operators, engineers, consultants, transportation planners, garage owners and others affiliated with parking, both public and private.  It is specifically designed to meet the additional challenges placed upon the candidates in the Certified Administrator of Public Parking (CAPP) program.  CAPP candidates may earn 7.5 points for attending this seminar.  Parking professionals who are not CAPP candidates are encouraged to attend and benefit from this seminar format.

The topics presented cover areas important to your operations in terms of specialized design and engineering issues.  Other professionals will be on hand to discuss their operations, trends, and to share ideas and experiences with you.  Registration includes two full days of intensive technical sessions, all seminar materials, exhibits, continental breakfasts, luncheon and two evening receptions and a dinner.

The Wynhdam Hotel and Resort
Miami Beach, Florida

Seminar Agenda

Wednesday, October 13 7:30 a.m. Golf Outing Miami Beach Golf Club $100 per player 10:00 a.m. to Noon Beach Volleyball Wyndham Hotel and Resort $10 per player Noon to 1:30 p.m. Golf/Volleyball Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Welcome, Introduction and Program Notes - Parking Demands, Needs Analysis, Site Selection Key Considerations:  land use inventory; determining parking demands; determing facility needs; establishing evaluation critera; and zone requirements. 2:00 p.m. Functional Design Key Considerations:  engaging the design team; ramp systems; parking layout; traffic demands; and revenue control. 3:00 p.m. Structural Design Key Considerations:  alternative structural systems; durability; alternative contracting methods; and construction administration. 4:30 p.m. People Features Key Considerations:  signage; lighting; security designs; and handicapped access. 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Vendor Registration Opens 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Conference Registration/Exhibit Hall Opens 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception

Thursday, October 14 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Registration Open/Exhibit Hall Opens Coffee Service 9:00 a.m. Instructor:  Christopher Przywara, P.E., THP Limited Planning Restoration Projects Key Considerations:  history; recognizing possible durability problems in your facility; relationship of maintenance to restoration; and selecting and working with consultants. 10:30 a.m. Restoration Concerns Key Considerations:  reinforcement corrosion; freeze-thaw; joint system and post tensioning system deterioration; cast-in-place vs. precast concrete construction; and recognizing the scope of your facilities needs. 12:00 noon Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Restoration Solutions Key Considerations:  concrete repair; waterproofing systems; joint systems; structural concerns; and cathodic protection. 2:30 p.m. Project Follow-Up and Maintenance Key Considerations:  implementing new maintenance programs; documenting conditions; enforcing warranties; and basic maintenance needs. 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Opens 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception 7:30 p.m. Dinner

Friday, October 15 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Business Meeting/Buffet Breakfast Vendor Appreciation Adjournment