The Applied Technology Council and the Japan Structural Consultants Association are cosponsoring the 13th U.S.-Japan Workshop on the Improvement of Structural Desin and Construction Practices being held April 20-22, 2010, on the Big Island of Hawai'i. The special focus of this workshop will be on the following topics:

• reliability and risk of structural systems and business continuity planning,
• the role of the structural engineer in minimizing damage and responding to natural disasters in developing nations,
• the design of tall buildings, and
• nuclear power plant earthquake engineering.

The registration fee is US$675 ($650 for ATC Subscribers) until April 10, with an additional $50 after that date. Register or get more information at www.atcouncil.org/.