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NACE Connect

What is NACE Connect?
NACE Connect is our distance learning webinar series that began in 2020 during the pandemic to meet the continuing education needs for our engineers and provide an opportunity for our Corporate Members to virtually connect and network with our engineers.  While these sessions are educational in nature and often satisfy continuing education requirements, it’s also a great opportunity for our corporates members to showcase their products and services.
Upcoming NACE Connect Webinars

August 4, 2026 - 2pm EST

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How Counties Get It Done: A Step‑by‑Step Project Management Guide to Culvert & Bridge Replacements

Real examples of county engineers coordinating consultants, contractors, and county forces to deliver projects faster.

 

Many counties already self‑perform culvert replacements – but when it comes to bridges, most still rely on traditional delivery methods. The difference isn’t capability – it’s project management approach. In fact, with the right system, a modular bridge can be as straightforward – or even easier – to install than a culvert.

In this practical, experience-based webinar, Steven Noble shares a step‑by‑step guide to managing bridge replacement projects using a hybrid delivery model – helping counties take greater control of schedule, cost, and construction.

Drawing on real projects from counties across the nation, this session breaks down how county engineers successfully coordinated consulting engineers and contractors, managed construction and installation sequencing, and effectively utilized county forces alongside specialized subcontractors. By aligning these efforts through strong project management, counties were able to deliver projects faster while minimizing road closures and reducing overall costs.

Attendees will gain actionable insights into how counties are bridging the gap from culverts to bridges, what decisions have the biggest impact on outcomes, and how to confidently manage projects that were traditionally outsourced.

Whether you’re currently replacing culverts in-house, exploring your first bridge replacement, or have an experienced crew, this webinar provides a clear, practical playbook to deliver faster, more predictable, and more resilient infrastructure.

Learn how counties like yours are expanding their capabilities – and getting it done.


September 23, 2026 - 1pm EST

ACPA Presents: Maximizing County Road Investments with Concrete Pavements

 

County engineers are frequently tasked with maintaining a large roadway network on shoestring budgets. Making the most out of those roadway investments is critical to ensure a long-lasting and well performing network. Concrete pavements and overlays are often overlooked at the county level, as they are sometimes perceived as being only for interstate-level traffic or too expensive. This presentation will provide examples and perspectives on how many counties and smaller agencies across the country have successfully utilized concrete pavements and overlays. It will present a number of resources available to assist with introducing and implementing concrete pavements, including the new guide, “A Fresh Look at Concrete Pavements for Local Agencies,” from the CP Tech Center, and demonstrate how easy concrete pavement design can be with PavementDesigner.org.

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October 6, 2026 - 2pm EST

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October 21, 2026 - 2pm EST

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November 4, 2026 - 2pm EST

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Preservation of Asphalt: Solutions for Long-Term Pavement Performance

Roads cost more. Maintenance budgets don't keep pace. And a worst-first strategy quietly guarantees you'll fall further behind every year.

This 45-minute session shows county engineers an alternative path: pavement preservation through Maltene Replacement Technology. You'll learn why asphalt deteriorates the moment resurfacing ends, how rejuvenators differ chemically — and why that difference matters — and what independent data, including a three-year Minnesota DOT evaluation, reveals real-world performance.

You'll leave with hard numbers you can take to your board: 6.45 years of documented service-life extension, $18,574 average net benefit per lane-mile, and a 203% ROI. Stop managing the decline. Start deferring capital. Bring your toughest pavement questions.

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If you are a corporate member and would like to learn more about hosting a one hour NACE Connect session, please contact Dan Ketelsen at dketelsen@countyengineers.org.
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