Please join us for our Fall Annual in at the Renaissance Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina. The agenda for Thursday includes a field trip in the morning, technical sessions in the afternoon, and dinner with a keynote speech by Cathey Ball who is the Assistant City Manager of Asheville. Friday's agenda consists of technical sessions in the morning, lunch with awards/announcements, and ending the day with additional sessions.
The rates for the event are as follows:
ASCE Members: $185.00
ASCE Life Members: $120.00
Non-members: $210.00
Exhibitor: $750.00
Conference Sponsor: $250.00
Hotel Reservations at the special group rate have been extended. However, you must call our group booking agent, Mr. Scott Crotty, to insure the reduced rate. Make your reservation today with Scott Crotty at: 336-992-8717. The group rate for hotel rooms is $159 per night, plus taxes.
When registering, you can also choose one of the following tours for an additional fee:
• Biltmore Estate ($60): A guided, behind the scenes tour of the Estate House. Discussion of infrastructure initiatives underway on the Estate, including solar energy, biodeisel, and major construction projects. Transportation and buffet lunch included. Participants will receive a voucher for a return visit on the following Saturday, September 13.
• Lake Craig ($20): Tour guided by Joel Storrow, PE, President of McGill Associates. This is a major flood mitigation project for the City of Asheville. The project includes streambank restoration/stabilization, roadway re-alignment, and bridge construction. Transportation and box lunch included.
• Sierra-Nevada Brewery ($20): Guided tour of the new, state-of-the art brewing facility. Discussion of site civil and geotechnical features including stormwater detention, deep foundations, and use of Ductil-crete in slabs and paving applications. Transportation and box lunch included.