NTC ROLLS OUT ONLINE STRUCTURAL STEEL TECHNICAL DIPLOMADesign Data has partnered with Northcentral Technical College (NTC) to provide training to current and aspiring detailers in an online format that eliminates geographical constraints through NTC's Virtual College. The program provides individuals with the training necessary to excel in this high-demand profession. The program covers general structural steel detailing concepts, along with blueprint reading, soft skills training and general welding concepts. A large focus is on SDS/2, and all detailing activities are performed using the SDS/2 software. This 10-course, 26-credit structural steel detailing technical diploma will typically be completed in two semesters by students who are attending full-time. However, given the flexible nature of Virtual College, the amount of time invested might be less or more than that, based on an individual student's responsibilities outside of the educational sector. Through NTC's Virtual College, classes begin weekly and can be completed on a student's own schedule. Students simply login when they have time, complete assignments, communicate with their instructor and earn a diploma. For more information about this innovative training resource, click here. |
2015 SDS/2 TRAINING DATES ANNOUNCEDDesign Data has announced the 2015 schedule for its SDS/2 Basic Training and Continuing Education courses. |
REGISTRATION FOR 2015 NASCC NOW OPENRegistration for the 2015 NASCC steel conference — which runs from March 25-27 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee —is now open. This year's conference also includes the SRRC Annual Stability Conference. NASCC offers more than 100 technical sessions and is the premier educational event for structural engineers, fabricators, erectors and detailers. In addition to practical seminars on the latest design concepts and construction techniques, the conference offers an extensive tradeshow featuring products ranging from software to machinery. Design Data will be exhibiting in booths #800 and #808. Be sure to register early; the rate increases $10 every week until the conference opens, when registration is $480. To register or learn more, click here. |
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