Presentations

Draper Aden Associates’ employees are featured speakers and presenters on a number of subjects. The presentations listed on this page are but of few of the many actively involved in many community projects. We encourage our staff members to give back to their community through volunteering and leadership in community and service organizations. Click on the titles to learn more.

Environmental

Evaluating the Impact of Nanoparticles on Wastewater Collection and Treatment Systems in Virginia
Rick DiSalvo, PE, VP and COO, Gary McCollum, PE, Senior Project Manager, and Andrew Whelton, E.I.T. explore how nanotechnology may be beneficial in municipalities’ need for wastewater pretreatment. ( Power Point: ppt, Paper: pdf, txt )

Five Active Karst Landfill Groundwater and Gas Assessment Programs In the Valley and Ridge Geologic Province of Tennessee and Virginia
Jeff Smith, P.G., presents the challenges faced by landfill located above karst located in the Tennessee-Virginia Valley and Ridge Geologic Province. ( doc )
contact: jsmith@daa.com

GIS/GPS

GIS and GPS for Trail Route Identification in Wildland Settings
Michael LaRoche, CLA, ASLA, and Michael Futrell gave a technical presentation discussing the use of GIS and GPS when developing new trails for recreational purposes. ( ppt )
contact: mfutrelll@daa.com

Sustainable Design

Sustainable State: an Overview of the Growth and Challenges to Sustainable Design and Construction
Glenn Telfer, PE, LEED AP, discusses the effect of regulations on green technology, new project technology and notable examples of sustainable projects in Virginia. ( ppt )
contact: gtelfer@daa.com

Asset Management

Communicating Capital Needs
(presentation, handouts)