Breakdown Telephone Seminars

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED in 2010: What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? ...l. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain and breakdown the benefits and synergies when you mix green - planning, design and construction methods into brownfields. - You will be able to review and apply LEED and green building techniques, sustainable site development and remediation practices, and apply them to urban mixed-use redevelopments. - You will be able to recognize and  more...

Contractor Selection BenefitsIn today's difficult financial times when construction is considered, it is vital to have the best construction team members available. While design professionals, lenders and other professionals are important for a successful project, in these 'watch the bottom line' times, the contractor you place in charge of the work is the most important person on the project. This teleconference will  more...

Measuring Inefficiency on a Construction Project BenefitsEfficiency is often the key to profitability. Conversely, inefficiency boosts costs, busts budgets and kills profits. Given the consequences, understanding and managing the efficiency of construction is important to everyone on the project - from the contractors, subcontractors and suppliers that experience inefficiency to the owners and design consultants whose actions can lead to  more...

Slope Stabilization: Best Practices and Challenges ...gabion walls. Learning Objectives - You will be able to breakdown engineering principles for a stable slope. - You will be able to identify challenges and practices of slope stabilization. - You will be able to compile examples of sloughs, deep rotation or slide failure. - You will be able to apply design and maintenance of stable slopes. Engineers, architects, project managers,  more...

Demand-Side Water Conservation Initiatives nMany water utilities are having to prepare conservation, drought preparedness and diverse water supply plans to meet existing and future water demands. Internal and external factors are causing water shortages, rate impacts, conflicts among neighboring water users, and both real and perceived unreliable water supplies. These circumstances are impacting businesses, homeowners, and the health and  more...

Capital Improvements for Condominium and Homeowners' Associations nThe common elements of all forms of community associations are in a never ending cycle of deterioration. It is the fiduciary responsibility of the association's board of directors to protect and maintain the community. It is not optional to address the physical condition of the community in a well-considered manner. This teleconference will help you develop strategies. The board itself needs to  more...

Effective Job Cost Reports in Construction Project Management nIn today's fast-paced and complex construction environment, construction industry professionals require immediate access to timely and accurate information. One of the most important management tools available to project teams is the job cost report. Properly designed and used, the JCR can be a powerful document that provides an up-to-date snapshot of the project status that also highlights  more...