This conference focuses on geological hazards associated with dipping layers of bedrock, which have caused extensive damage to buildings and roads along Colorado s Front Range. The April 27 session will highlight policy and technical issues that are involved in mitigating the hazard. The April 28-29 field trips will visit areas that have been damaged by dipping bedrock, as well as new construction sites where innovative mitigation techniques are being used. The conference and field trip will provide useful information for a variety of stakeholders including developers, home builders, contractors, engineers, geologists, home inspectors, landscape architects, real estate professionals, warranty insurers, water and sanitation districts, city and county planners and officials, legislators, and the general public.
Student discounts are available.
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