Managing Snow and Ice Control Operations
Upcoming dates (2)
Fee
- $1,195
-
Fee covers course materials and live Zoom meetings.
ID
RA00322-D829
Credits
- CEU: 1.4
- PDH: 14
Schedule
Registration Date/Time:
9/5/2025 8:45am Central Time
Event Dates/Times:
- 9/5/2025 9:00am - 11:00am Central Time
- 9/12/2025 9:00am - 11:00am Central Time
- 9/19/2025 9:00am - 11:00am Central Time
- 9/26/2025 9:00am - 11:00am Central Time
- 10/3/2025 9:00am - 11:00am Central Time
- 10/10/2025 9:00am - 11:00am Central Time
Instructors
Michael Adams, Benjamin Jordan, Richard Balgowan
Location
This is an online course.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
Course Overview
Learn about winter storm operations and how to effectively use plowing, deicing chemicals and abrasives to manage snow and ice, while improving safety, maintaining level of service, reducing environmental impact and reducing costs. Examples of effective anti-icing applications will also be discussed.
Learning Outcomes
- Establish effective winter storm plans and policies
- Select proper equipment
- Learn best practices in timing the use of plowing, chemical deicers, and abrasives
Who Should Attend?
- Public works officials
- Engineers
- Superintendents
- Foremen
- Facility managers
- Grounds managers
- Contractors and others with responsibilities for winter maintenance
Course Outline
Winter Storms
- Understanding winter storms
- How to interpret forecasts
Using Winter Weather Technology
- Contract forecast services
- Pavement temperature sensors
- Road Weather Information Services (RWIS)
- Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)
- Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS)
Snow and Ice Chemicals
- Snow and ice pavement conditions
- Selecting materials and methods
- Salt properties and performance
- Alternative chemicals
- Anti-icing chemicals as a bond preventer
- Abrasives
Winter Maintenance Liability
- Liability concerns in winter operations
- How to minimize potential for liability
- Case examples
Winter Maintenance Environmental Considerations
- Environmental impacts of salt
- Salt impacts data and trends
- Stormwater permit conditions
- Changes in operations to address salt impacts
- Winter maintenance equipment calibration
Street Winter Maintenance Operations
- Planning & coordination of operations
- Staff training
- Equipment
- Mechanical Removal
- Deicing and Anti-icing
- Deicing Anti-icing policy
- Chemical blends
- Application rates
Winter Maintenance from a Contractor’s Perspective
- Coordination of winter operations
- Equipment selection/productivity
- Use of liquids for anti-icing and de-icing
- Innovative approaches to winter maintenance
- Effective winter services contract
Winter Maintenance for Facilities Buildings and Grounds
- Planning and policies for effective winter grounds maintenance
- Mobilizing personnel and equipment
- Sidewalks, steps, and building enterences
- Parking lots and parking structures
- Equipment and techniques
- Anti-icing
- Reducing environmental impacts
We reserve the right to alter course schedule and substitute speakers when necessary.
Testimonials
"Excellent training! There are not many seminars like this around. It is a must for all snow and ice supervisors and managers."
"A lot of insight into programs others operate that we can use to change and improve our operations"
Instructor
Benjamin Jordan
Benjamin J. Jordan, PE, is a program director with Interdisciplinary Professional Programs in the transportation sector. He has over 35 years of experience in civil engineering and public works. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and a Master of Public Affairs degree with a Certificate in Public Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois.
Managing Snow and Ice Control Operations
Location: Online
Course #: RA00322-D829
Fee: $1,195
Fee
- $1,195
-
Fee covers course materials and live Zoom meetings.
Credits
- CEU: 1.4
- PDH: 14
Schedule
Registration Date/Time:
9/5/2025 8:45am Central Time
Event Dates/Times:
- 9/5/2025 9:00am - 11:00am Central Time
- 9/12/2025 9:00am - 11:00am Central Time
- 9/19/2025 9:00am - 11:00am Central Time
- 9/26/2025 9:00am - 11:00am Central Time
- 10/3/2025 9:00am - 11:00am Central Time
- 10/10/2025 9:00am - 11:00am Central Time
Instructors
Michael Adams, Benjamin Jordan, Richard Balgowan
Location
This is an online course.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
Managing Snow and Ice Control Operations
Location: Madison, WI
Course #: RA00322-D830
Fee: $1,195
Fee
- $1,195
-
Fee covers morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials
Credits
- CEU: 1.4
- PDH: 14
Schedule
Registration Date/Time:
10/7/2025 8:0am Central Time
Event Dates/Times:
- 10/7/2025 8:30am - 5:00pm Central Time
- 10/8/2025 8:30am - 5:00pm Central Time
Instructors
Michael Adams, Benjamin Jordan, Richard Balgowan
Location
Accommodations
Room: rates start at $185
Accommodations include: Complimentary WiFi and Local/Airport Shuttle. Parking available $15/night.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
Managing Snow and Ice Control Operations
Course #: RA00322Managing Snow and Ice Control Operations
Date: Thu. October 17, 2024 – Fri. October 18, 2024ID: RA00322-D478
Fee:
- $1,195
- Fee covers morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches and course materials
- CEU: 1.4
- PDH: 14
One West Dayton Street
Madison, WI 53703
Managing Snow and Ice Control Operations
Date: Fri. September 06, 2024 – Fri. October 11, 2024ID: RA00322-D547
Fee:
- $1,095
- Fee covers on-line instruction and course materials
- CEU: 1.4
- PDH: 14
Managing Snow and Ice Control Operations
Date: Tue. October 10, 2023 – Wed. October 11, 2023ID: RA00322-D107
Fee:
- $1,095
-
Fee covers morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials
- CEU: 1.4
- PDH: 14
One West Dayton Street
Madison, WI 53703
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