2005 AASHTO/FHWA RIGHT OF WAY AND UTILITIES CONFERENCE May 16, 2005

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2005 AASHTO/FHWARIGHT OF WAY ANDUTILITIES
CONFERENCE May 16, 2005
Gordon E. MacNair, SR/WA International
President gordon.macnair_at_ottawa.ca
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WHO WE ARE

• Over 9,000 members and growing
• Members in the United States and Canada with
  affiliates in South Africa and Japan
• 81 Chapters/10 Regions
• The only association devoted to the right of way
  professional

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Partnering Agreements

• Federal Highway Administration
• Federal Aviation Administration
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Bureau of Land Management
• Federal Transit Administration (conceptually
  agreed)

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Partnering Agreements

• Cooperate in efforts to deliver training
  opportunities to agency employees
• Cooperate in areas of education and training to
  increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the
  overall training and learning environment
• Encourage professional certification of agency
  personnel
• Encourage professional industry association
  membership and participation

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Partnering Agreements, contd

• Participate in committees, meetings, education
  conferences, seminars and workshops at local
  chapter and national level
• Actively participate at annual meetings as
  speakers
• Provide vital presence and interaction with
  exhibits at annual meetings and specialty
  conferences

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Professional Development Initiatives in 2005

• 13 URA seminars developed in conjunction with the
  FHWA held from Feb March across the USA (will
  provide copy of manual)
• Special Task Force updating all IRWA courses due
  to URA changes
• Retained Adult learning consultant to make
  recommendations on revamping of courses with goal
  to revise all existing courses
• Educational Strategic Summit planned in 2005
• 200,000 Funding Grant approved

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National Conferences

• Uniform Act Symposium scheduled for November 7-9,
  2005 in Anaheim, CA
• 2006 Federal Agency Update scheduled for January
  26, Westin Embassy Row, Washington, DC
• LPA Symposium April 1, 2005 in Des Moines, Iowa
• IRWA International Education Conference in
  Toronto, ON June 13 - 16, 2005

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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Law
• Engineering
• Appraisal
• Negotiations
• Relocation Assistance
• Asset Management
• Environmental

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Examples of IRWA Courses

• Course 100 Principles of Land Acquisition
  (overview of the right of way process)
• Course 207 Practical Negotiations for US
  Federal Funded Land Acquisitions
• Course 303 Managing the Consultant Process
  (developed under the partnering agreement with
  FHWA)
• Course 401 Appraisal of Partial Acquisitions
• Course 410 Reviewing Appraisals in Eminent
  Domain

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Examples of IRWA Courses, contd

• Course 500 Uniform Relocation Act
• Course 602 Project Development and
  Environmental Process (plus 6 other in-depth
  courses)
• Course 803 Eminent Domain Law Basics for the
  Right of Way Professional
• Course 901 Engineering Plan Development and
  Application

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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

• Hot Topic Courses in specialized, timely topics
• Interactive CD and Web-based training
• Right of Way Magazine
• Industry/service committees

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Professional Development
To provide the right of way professional with the
educational tools to enhance their career
objectives. In 2004, we sponsored 352 courses
with more than 6,400 student enrollments.
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SR/WA Designation Senior Member, IRWA
Professional designation granted by IRWA to
members who have achieved professional status
through experience, education and examination.
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IRWA Certification Program
Further effectiveness of the services rendered to
the public by the right of way profession. Achieve
the aims and purposes of the IRWA by providing a
means of recognizing those right of way
practitioners who have attained unquestioned
professional status in a single discipline.
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Certification Disciplines
Right of Way Appraisal Certified Right of Way
Asset Management Certified Right of Way
Environmental Certified Right of Way
Negotiation/Acquisition Certified Right of Way
Relocation Assistance Certified
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IRWA Core Purpose
IRWA creates public awareness, trust and
confidence in the right of way process to build a
better world..
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Core Values

• We believe in professional development achieved
  through lifelong learning.
• We believe in providing a community to people in
  the row industry that fosters excellence in
  professional growth and opportunities.
• We believe in adherence to the highest standard
  of ethical practice.
• We believe in providing quality services to all
  of our stakeholders.
• We believe in responsible stewardship of the
  Associations financial resources.

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Benefits to Members
Demonstrates professional stature Increases
potential for financial reward Expands
employment opportunities Heightens chances for
career advancement Elevates personal satisfaction
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Benefits to Employers

• Helps identify employees with proven initiative,
  dedication and knowledge
• Increases morale by giving employees a sense of
  direction and continued growth
• Creates a training ladder
• Prepares employees for promotion through
  multi-disciplined training and examination
• Enhances the status of right of way professionals
• Assures continuous update of professional skills
  through re-certification

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Benefits of IRWA Involvement

• Build leadership and management skills
• Network with professionals in the right of way
  industry
• Improve public speaking skills
• Learn how to run an organization, build
  coalitions, and perfect the fine art of
  persuasion
• Satisfaction of giving back to the profession

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