WTS Nebraska

Last week, WTS-NE wrapped up two events which were all about fun, learning and networking. On Friday, November 14th, we hosted Ben Fischer, PE and Maddie McArthur, EI from Felsburg Holt & Ullevig for a coffee chat on 'Transportation Resilience' which was well-attended and challenged common interpretations of resilient design by reframing resilience as a guiding principle rooted in risk management, systems thinking, and interdisciplinary practice rather than the common approach of treating resilience as an overly complex separate design objective.   On Saturday, November 15th, Jessica Jurzenski hosted a friendsgiving lunch which lined up really well with the beautiful weather here - 🍂☀️ Grateful hearts, full plates, and sunshine overhead!! Events like these remind me that connection fuels collaboration. Whether it’s around a conference table or a picnic bench, gratitude and good company go a long way! 🥂

☕ Virtual Coffee Chat: Redefining Resilience in Infrastructure 🌪️🌍 Join us on Friday, November 14th at 9:00 AM (CT) via Microsoft Teams for a thought-provoking Virtual Coffee Chat featuring Ben Fischer and Maddie McArthur from FHU. They’ll be presenting “Redefining Resilience: Reducing Risk from Natural Hazards” — a fresh take on what resilience really means in infrastructure planning and design. ✅ Open to all — no WTS membership required 📨 Please share with students, colleagues, and friends who might be interested 📅 Add it to your calendar and bring your coffee! Let’s rethink resilience together. #VirtualCoffeeChat #Resilience #InfrastructureDesign #NaturalHazards #RiskManagement #SystemsThinking #WTS #FHU #OpenToAll

🚀 Packed House at last week's WTS NE Lunch & Learn! We wrapped up an incredible session on Digital Project Delivery at the Nebraska Department of Transportation , and the energy was off the charts. With almost every seat taken and no lunch leftovers 😜, it was clear this topic struck a chord. Jon Starr provided a very useful review of the upcoming digital project delivery changes. He highlighted what to expect and the benefits, noting that even just having a digital centerline would create lasting positive effects. Although a model viewer has not yet been selected, the intent is that more than just engineers would use it to review and share project details, whether it be for environmental reviews or for public involvement. The insights shared were practical, forward-thinking, and sparked some great conversations. 💡 Key takeaways: Digital workflows are streamlining communication and reducing rework Real-time data access is improving decision-making across teams The shift to digital is driving better outcomes for clients and communities Thanks to everyone who joined us and made this such a dynamic event. Thank you to SRF Consulting Group for sponsoring the lunch and to Smita Sharma from Lindsay Corporation for organizing the event. #DigitalProjectDelivery #LunchAndLearn #InnovationInAction #ConstructionTech #BIM #Collaboration #ProjectManagement #FutureOfWork

Don't miss this 'Digital Delivery Presentation' tomorrow! Free in-person WTS Lunch & Learn event at NDOT, Lincoln - open to members/non-members. See you there!!

🚧 Join Us for a Digital Project Delivery – Lunch & Learn 🍽️ Excited to announce our upcoming Lunch & Learn session focused on the future of project delivery at Nebraska Department of Transportation ! This event will host Jon Starr to present on how digital tools are revolutionizing the way we plan, build, and collaborate in Nebraska for🔹 Smarter, more efficient project execution Come join us next Thursday for a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas that are shaping the next generation of construction. Let’s build the future—together. Don't forget to click on the event link to add it to your calendars and also help us plan for lunch 🌟 📅 October 2nd, 2025 (Thursday) 📍 NDOT Auditorium, 1500 Nebraska Parkway, Lincoln, NE 🕛 11:30 AM -1 PM #Transportation #DigitalProjectDelivery #LunchAndLearn #Collaboration

Come and meet an amazing group of people at this WTS-NE social event today at 4-6 pm. See you there!! 🥂 🙌

🌐 Networking isn’t just about exchanging business cards—it’s about building connections, exchanging ideas and discovering new tools and approaches that can elevate our work. That's why we are hosting a networking social next week on Thursday (Sep 18th) at 4 PM 🗓️. The event is free to attend for members and non-members so please join us to build relationships 🤝 that lead to collaborations. 🌟 Thanks to Felsburg Holt & Ullevig for hosting the event and sponsoring light refreshments and drinks. #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth #Events #Leadership #Community #CareerDevelopment

Can't make it either of our in-person events in September or October?? No worries 🙌 ! We have already planned a virtual coffee chat ☕ on November 14th to keep things moving :) Don't forget to check the agenda and add to your calendar 🗓️ using the event link 🌟 It is going to be a great session. 💯

Want to learn about Nebraska Department of Transportation's initiative to implement "Digital Project Delivery"? Join us to listen to Jon Starr during our Lunch & Learn event on October 2nd in Lincoln. Go ahead and add the event to your calendar using the event link. See you there!

We know how critical networking is for career success and we want you to join us for our networking social next month! Bring a friend or coworker and help us make this event an engaging one. 🧋 🥂 Thanks to Felsburg Holt & Ullevig for hosting the event and sponsoring light refreshments and drinks. 🙌