Instructor Led Architects Training - Training Resources

The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Understanding the Issues Benefits strong Today's economic struggles demand a thorough knowledge of contracts - know your risks before you sign. /strong Keep your risks to a minimum and your profits to a maximum. Construction contracts can help you do this and much more! Sign up for this seminar and get a working understanding of contracts to minimize your risk of devastating financial loss in today's uncertain economic  more...

Understanding Geotechnical Reports and Designs Benefits strong Discover how to understand geotechnical reports and designs with ease. /strong Subsurface conditions can have a significant financial impact on all construction projects. Involving a qualified and experienced geotechnical engineer in the project development, design and construction is a proven way to reduce risks and deliver better designs and better performing projects. Learning  more...

Current Issues in Storm Water Regulation Benefits strong Storm water regulations are constantly evolving - have your practices evolved with them? /strong From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm water regulation is risky. In this seminar, you'll get answers to all your questions, such as: What are the most effective storm water sampling techniques? What new case  more...

SEQRA Benefits strong Find out how you can prosper in spite of complex laws and changing legal standards in New York. /strong We'll show you how to overcome any obstacles you may encounter - including issues surrounding the supplementation of SEQRA review. Hear about the latest trends in mitigation measures. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding bringing and defending SEQRA litigation.  more...

Managing Construction Projects Benefits strong Are you asking for construction claims and litigation - without even realizing it? /strong From preconstruction issues to project closeout, managing the construction process is complex. To maintain control and minimize the risks inherent in the construction process, you must stay current on construction issues and trends. Whether you're new to the profession or very experienced,  more...

Law of Easements and Eminent Domain: Legal Issues and Practical Considerations Benefits strong You've found yourself face-to-face with an easement - now what? /strong You can get what you need from your real estate despite the intimidating complexity of easements. Whether you're looking to comply with one, fight one or draft one, our local experts will give you the know-how you need to succeed - without getting caught in exhausting and expensive legal battles. Come to  more...

Wetland Regulation Benefits strong Wetland regulations are constantly evolving - have your practices evolved with them? /strong Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on what constitutes a wetland. Understand the intricacies of wetland and water regulation. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding the New York State Freshwater Wetlands Act. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself  more...

Construction Lien Law and Other Payment Rights Benefits strong Understanding mechanics' liens, stop notices and payment bonds - Don't be caught off guard! /strong Attend this seminar and learn strategies for tackling lien and bond issues in any project. Find out how to efficiently collect payment for your work or supplies - or protect your property from unwarranted liens. Or, if you're an attorney, learn how to properly advise your clients  more...

Public Contract Code Requirements and Competitive Bidding Benefits strong Discover how to navigate the minefields of public contracting and procurement with ease. /strong California public entities undertaking construction projects face comprehensive public contracting statutes and a contentious claims environment, which combine to pose legal and practice challenges unique to public construction. The faculty, from one of California's leading public  more...

Managing Construction Projects Benefits strong Don't lose valuable time and money - join us and find out how to improve your project management skills. /strong Make sure your projects are completed on time and within budget - minus costly claims and lawsuits. Staying current on construction issues and trends has never been this important and it's never been this easy. Attend this seminar and hear industry professionals share  more...

AIA Contracts Benefits strong Know what you're getting into before you sign your next AIA contract. /strong Help is available for understanding complex AIA contract provisions - get it now, before you wind up with costly delays or time-consuming lawsuits. Join us for this seminar and get a solid understanding of commonly used AIA documents and how to use them to minimize your liability. Discover how to  more...

Building Codes Benefits strong Don't just guess - know that your project is code-compliant. /strong Prevent mistakes and fines before they happen. Come to this seminar and find out how building code compliance at the front end will save you from headaches, charges and costly project delays throughout the building process. Register today and hear experts simplify building code issues and help you stay out of  more...

Green Building and Sustainable Design in New Jersey Green building isn't as costly as you think - find out how to save money while minimizing your risk. Yes, you can build green and save money. Unfortunately, many professionals lack the know-how to make sure their budgets don't suffer. Even for those who do, green technology and legal issues are changing so fast that it may seem impossible to keep up. That's where we can help! Attend this seminar  more...

Tricks, Traps and Ploys Used in Construction Scheduling Protect your project - understand the risk and benefits of the construction schedule. Efficiently plan and construct your next project - join us for this seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues surrounding construction scheduling. You'll gain an understanding of CPM as both a claims analysis tool and management tool. Register today to gain the practical insight you need to deal with any  more...

Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Law Use inventive techniques to get through the zoning and land development process in one piece. Go beyond zoning basics and learn what you need to know to succeed in land development. You'll learn what makes a project successful and how to present an effective case in the land use process. Register today and discover new strategies for preparing complete applications, working with local boards and  more...

Subdividing Real Property: Legal, Practical and Technical Issues Learn how to navigate through complex subdivision procedures - and prevent costly mistakes. Even in the current tight economy, you can be successful - and even prosper - in subdividing real property. Take advantage of this timely opportunity to boost your income by learning about the complex subdivision process under Georgia law. Discover how the subdivision process interacts with other land use  more...

Using OCIPs and CCIPs Increase your project efficiency and profitability - learn the intricacies of OCIPs and CCIPs. Increasingly, owners and contractors are turning to OCIPs and CCIPs to insure some or all parties to a construction project. Whether you're the sponsor of a program or an enrolled party in someone else's program, this seminar will help you navigate the complexities of contract language, bid credits,  more...

Legal Issues Facing the Construction Professional in Texas: The Most Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them Stop construction project nightmares in their tracks - get on the right track from the start. Attend this seminar and make sure your next project is free of claims and disputes - and learn how to effectively handle these problems when things go wrong. Regardless of how well-planned your construction project is, unexpected circumstances can impede your success and potentially cost you far more in  more...

Green or Sustainable Construction Stay ahead of the curve - learn how to incorporate the latest green building practices into your next project. Green technology and technical issues are changing so fast that it may seem impossible to keep up. That's where we can help! Attend this seminar and discover how green buildings can help you make more money because they're more attractive to buyers. Hear an informative case study to  more...

The Impact of the Great Lakes Water Compact in Ohio Discover how to navigate the Great Lakes Water Compact with ease. Attend this enlightening seminar and find out what you need to know about the impact of the Great Lakes Water Compact in Ohio. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about how this affects water law and practices in your area. You'll get an inside look at how the compact affects  more...

Construction Management/Design-Build How to avoid the pitfalls of ­­­construction management and design-build - what you don't know could hurt you. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to construction management and design-build. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about risk management. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to  more...

Eminent Domain Learn how to navigate through complex eminent domain procedures - and prevent costly mistakes. Attend this cutting-edge seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues related to eminent domain. You'll gain a clear understanding of appraising in eminent domain assignments. Meet the challenges ahead and find out what you need to know about condemnation lawsuits. These are just a few of the valuable  more...

What to Do When Construction Projects Go Bad Stop construction project nightmares in their tracks - get on the right track from the start. Attend this seminar and make sure your next project is free of claims and disputes - and learn how to effectively handle these problems when things go wrong. Regardless of how well-planned your construction project is, unexpected circumstances can impede your success and potentially cost you far more in  more...

Construction Insurance, Bonding and Liens Stop insurance nightmares in their tracks - get on the right track from the start. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to construction insurance, bonding and liens. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about Alabama mechanics lien law. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues  more...

Collecting Construction Payments Yes, you can collect your payments without fear! What every construction professional needs to know. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to collecting construction payments. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about extras and changes. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues  more...

How to Prevent the Potential Hazards of Green Design Green buildings are taking the LEED®. Don't just get in line - get ahead Stay ahead of the curve - learn how to incorporate sustainable designs into your next project. The green building industry is gaining market share and still growing. Green is everywhere - but how do you make it work in your project? Sign up for this seminar and get the knowledge you need to separate green design hype from  more...

Sustainable Development: Incorporating Green Design Into Your Building Projects Stay competitive in the changing marketplace and create a more sustainable future. The green building industry is gaining market share and still growing. Green is everywhere - but how do you make it work in your project? Sign up for this seminar and get the knowledge you need to separate green design hype from reality. Start making smart decisions about implementing green design strategies in  more...

Mitigation of Damage to Structures Adjacent to Construction Sites in Urban Environments Do you have the most effective strategies for mitigating damages to structures adjacent to construction sites? Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to mitigating damages to adjacent structures in urban environments. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about building damages. You'll get an inside look  more...

Water Considerations in Land Development Learn how to navigate through water considerations and prevent costly delays in development. Failing to account for wetlands when planning a project can result in long delays and increased expenses. What's more, a violation of wetlands law - even if inadvertent - will subject you to civil and criminal penalties, as well as the cost of restoring the impacted wetlands. The balance between private  more...

Builders Liens Exercise your lien rights and be prepared for any legal battles on the horizon - Don't be caught off guard! Attend this seminar and get a solid understanding of the key legal issues that commonly arise on construction projects in British Columbia in relation to builders liens - and an up-to-date knowledge of the latest developments in the law. You'll learn about related topics essential to  more...

Current Issues in Renewable Energy Sources Get on the road to success in using renewable energy sources - and get ahead in your field. Attend this cutting-edge seminar and stay informed of the latest issues related to renewable energy sources. You'll gain a clear understanding of emerging regulatory issues for renewable energy projects. Meet the challenges ahead and find out what you need to know about financing and tax-related issues.  more...

Real Estate Development From Beginning to End The basics are the same in good times and in bad - learn them from the experts. Developing real estate is tough - its even tougher in a down economy. Learn what others are doing to maneuver through and succeed in these challenging times. Each link in the complex and multifaceted real estate development process affects the success of the project. Do you have every angle covered? This seminar  more...

Easements, Covenants and Similar Rights You've found yourself face-to-face with an easement - now what? You can get what you need from your real estate despite the intimidating complexity of easements, covenants and rights of way. Whether you're looking to comply with them, fight them or draft them, our local experts will give you the know-how you need to succeed - without getting caught in exhausting and expensive legal battles. Come  more...

Low-Impact Development and Storm Water Management Do you have the latest and most effective strategies for low-impact development? Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to low-impact development and storm water management. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about land use trends that impact water quality. You'll get an inside look at how to respond  more...

Historic Preservation: Easements, Tax Incentives and Other Considerations Learn how to navigate through complex historic preservation procedures - and prevent costly mistakes. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to historic preservation in New York. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about tax incentives. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues  more...

Construction Management/Design-Build What you don't know can hurt you - stay informed on construction management and design-build. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on how construction projects are undertaken today. Understand the intricacies of two widely recognized methods - design-build and construction management. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding these delivery methods and the respective risk  more...

Sustainable Development: Incorporating Green Designs Into Your Building Projects Stay ahead of the curve - learn how to incorporate sustainable designs into your next project. The green building industry is gaining market share and still growing. Green is everywhere - but how do you make it work in your project? Sign up for this seminar and get the knowledge you need to separate green design hype from reality. Start making smart decisions about implementing green design  more...

The Development Approval Process Don't get lost on the road to development approval. Can't figure out how to get through complicated application, development review and other approval stages? Don't panic - get the guidance you need at this informative seminar. You'll learn about land use application and entitlements within the Las Vegas Valley, specifically for the planning and development departments. Discover strategies for  more...

Plan Reading and Scheduling How to avoid the pitfalls of plan reading and scheduling - what you don't know could hurt you. Attend this seminar and learn about the importance of documentation in the successful prosecution of construction projects, with special emphasis on the construction plans and progress schedules. Find out how to read, understand and interrelate all the parts of construction drawings - plans, sections,  more...

Construction Claims Don't let claims sneak up on you - learn the right way to avoid them and handle them when they do happen. You can learn, in just one day, how to better manage and mitigate any claims that arise on your next construction project. Our experienced professionals will give you knowledge to minimize or avoid construction claims without losing valuable project time or money. All you have to do is enroll  more...

Groundwater Wells, Rights and Uses in Arizona End confusion in the groundwater maze. Register for this information-packed seminar and get a win-win approach to the legal and technical issues of groundwater wells, rights and use. Hear about the latest trends in water well design and site selection. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding well sharing agreements. Find out how you can prosper in spite of complex laws and changing  more...

Change Orders Stop change order nightmares in their tracks - get on the right track from the start. As a professional involved in construction projects, you know how important it is for change orders to accurately reflect the intent of all parties. Hastily negotiated and vaguely drafted change orders fail to express the intent of parties and - more often than not - lead to unwanted and unnecessary disputes.  more...

How Design Documents Can Prevent or Cause Construction Claims Stop construction claim nightmares in their tracks - get on the right track from the start. Join us for this must-attend seminar and gain a clear understanding of the relationship of design documents to construction claims. Gain winning strategies for navigating the labyrinth of risk management issues. Solve your toughest problems regarding claims without worry. Avoid problems down the road by  more...

Building Codes Don't just guess - know that your project is code-compliant. Avoid having to re-build your building - and prevent mistakes and fines before they happen. Come to this seminar and be proactive in learning about the latest changes to building codes, especially since we have the new objective-based code. Register today and find out what building problems the industry is facing and how to prevent  more...

Approval and Funding of Infrastructure Discover how to navigate the minefields of infrastructure approval and funding. Colorado and the West face increasing needs for infrastructure, including highways, transit, electrical transmission, power, pipelines and water. At the same time, securing financing and governmental approvals for such infrastructure is often becoming more difficult. Attend this one-day seminar and get both essential  more...

Concrete From A to Z Stop concrete nightmares in their tracks - get on the right track from the start. Interested in learning more or in refreshing your knowledge about the nuts and bolts of concrete? Besides being the most popular and versatile building construction material, concrete can also be the most complicated to work with. As such, anyone involved in the construction process should have a working knowledge  more...

Coastal Engineering and Land Use Issues Stay up to speed and in compliance - learn the facts about coastal regulations and land use issues. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on the Coastal Zone Management Act. Understand the intricacies of regulations related to streams, wetlands and buffers. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding the one-stop coordination express permitting program. Avoid problems down  more...

Building a Future for Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Construction Materials - Nationally and internationally, sustainable building is taking hold. One part of sustainable building is reusing and recycling materials during construction and demolition. More and more projects are requiring the recycling of materials during construction and demolition, and contractors and others will need to know how to potentially meet this requirement. This  more...

Legal Issues in Construction Disputes-Three Key Questions Legal Issues in Construction Disputes - Over the last 20 years, the construction industry has changed significantly. Different delivery systems have developed making less relevant the traditional design-bid-build structure upon which most construction disputes have been decided. There has also been a substantial effort to use damage waivers and liability limits as a means of controlling runaway  more...

Understanding California's Public Construction Bidding Process The Construction Bidding Process - Learn how to navigate through complex public bidding procedures and prevent costly mistakes. Are you a construction contractor or subcontractor considering bidding on public contracts, but want to understand the process better? Are you employed by a public agency that wants to take advantage of construction contracting options while minimizing the likelihood  more...

Understanding Land and Title Surveys Understanding Land and Title Surveys - End confusion on the survey maze. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on different types of surveys and maps. Understand the intricacies of survey exception and survey reading. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding positional accuracy and mapping standards. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company  more...

The Financial Consultant s Role on Your Construction Projects and Capital Investments The Financial Consultant's Role on Your Project Design Team - If you have a multimillion-dollar capital project involving design, engineering and construction and you want to make sure the project is delivered within your budget, you will want to attend this teleconference. Many companies start large construction projects and do not know what the estimated payback will be in terms of increased  more...

Risk Transfer Provisions: The Hidden Traps in Construction Agreements 5 Risk Transfer Issues in Contracting - Tucked away in today s construction agreements is a number of risk shifting provisions. All too often, one or more parties in a construction project do not appreciate the significance of these provisions. These provisions can effectively transfer millions of dollars of risk, and the party accepting that risk must properly understand the implications of these  more...

Natural Resources Damage Litigation Natural Resources Damage Litigation - Natural resource damages have moved to the forefront of environmental law. Federal and state natural resource trustees have substantially stepped up their activities with respect to the natural resource damage assessments process and for recovery of alleged damages. Both federal and state resource trustees are blazing new ground in assessment and enforcement  more...

Planning for Renovation Projects Planning for Renovation Projects - As construction costs skyrocket, renovation of existing buildings become an attractive alternate. Besides cost savings, recycling buildings is becoming a green choice to facility development. The available national standards for renovation of existing buildings is peaking and solidifying the standard approach to existing building renovations. This  more...

Avoiding the Risk of Subcontractor Default Avoiding the Risk of Subcontractor Default - In today s construction market, many contractors find themselves expanding into new territories to secure profitable work. With this expansion comes the increased risk of subcontractor default due to unfamiliarity with local subcontractors and suppliers. The default of a critical subcontractor or supplier can have a substantial impact on a project  more...

What's New for LEED in 2009: The Overhaul of the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Program What's New for LEED in 2009 - This teleconference provides an update on the U.S. Green Building Council s newly refined green building performance rating and certification system. Nearly four years of technical research, reviews of many actual LEED certified projects and advisory activities by hundreds of technical experts have resulted in a major reworking of the well-known LEED green building  more...

Construction Litigation Stop construction litigation nightmares in their tracks get on the right track from the start. Successfully completing a construction project requires careful planning, execution and diligence at every stage. But even the most well-planned projects inevitably encounter problems and conflicts. The abilities of the owner, contractors, architect and engineers to foresee and respond to these  more...