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Affordable Housing: Finance and Development, How to Maximize the Available Resources ...neral economy. As a result, finding capital and equity to build affordable housing has become more and more difficult as investors sit this one out while the market stabilizes. This teleconference will highlight the issues, problems, causes, recent trends, what can be done and what is being done to address and stabilize the affordable housing market. It will also discuss how the various  more...

Current Issues in Digital Billboards and Sign Regulations ...rnments, elected officials, municipal lawyers, zoning and building officials, and professional planners face increasing litigation threats due to the proliferation of digital signs. One national expert has predicted a wave of litigation at localities across the country that is trying to maintain attractive communities and prevent visual blight. What is the role of the Federal Highway  more...

Case Study: What Makes Dixon Schwabl One of the "Best Small Companies to Work for in America" ...itsLearn how to motivate, empower and excite employees to build a great place to work. Dixon Schwabl, Inc., CEO Lauren Dixon will share her experiences developing a company culture built on flexibility, freedom and respect for employees, inspiring an innovative approach to everyday workplace practices. No matter the size, geography or industry - any company can be a great place to work. Ms.  more...

LEED Tax Incentives and Credits for Green Buildings ...buildings. Key elements of the program are water conservation, energy conservation and a reduction in waste going to landfill. Federal, state and local jurisdictions are looking for ways to incentivize improved performance in these key areas. The President is working with Congress to pass comprehensive legislation to protect our nation from the serious economic and strategic risks associated  more...

Developing a Community Nonemergency Response System ...ill provide municipal leaders the information required to build a business case to deploy a non-emergency call center. During this discussion, we will explore conducting a cost-benefit analysis and calculating return on investment which is even more critical in these lean times. In addition, we will focus on how to develop a change management program to help ensure that changes enabled by a new  more...

Not in My Backyard (NIMBY): Overcoming Development Resistance ...stance to controversial land use projects and to actively build community enthusiasm for the proposal. We'll begin with an in-depth look at managing hostile audiences - how to avoid triggering angry feelings, how to head off aggressive behavior and what do to when a good audience goes bad. We'll next be looking at the four causes of opposition to land use projects and discuss how to deal with  more...

Understanding the Complexities of OCIPs and CCIPs Insurance Programs ...ling wrap-up is becoming more popular for businesses that build multiple projects or maintain a number of large facilities. In order to realize the significant price advantages afforded by these programs, it is imperative to understand how they are structured and managed. This teleconference will provide guidance on identifying projects that could benefit from an OCIP or CCIP program and  more...

Automated Meter Reading and Advanced Metering Infrastructure: A Guide for Municipal Water and Energy Utilities ...s. This teleconference will provide a road map for you to build a business case for AMR/AMI for your utilities and identify appropriate technologies. Practical guidelines for procuring, deploying and integrating systems, including negotiating solid contracts, creating robust project controls, and managing and effectively using all the information provided by the system will be discussed.  more...

Construction Project Management in Remote Locations: Site Considerations and Unique Challenges ...locations are increasingly demanding comprehensive design-build solutions for projects where the defined scope is often little more than a half-page concept of the desired output or regulatory result. The client expectations: technical and commercial analysis, scope of work development, a detailed execution plan, a detailed CPM schedule with day certain financial closing and a fixed price lump  more...

5 Principles for Successful Design-Build Projects ...build project delivery systems differ from the traditional design-bid-build system, how to evaluate whether design-build may be advantageous for your particular situation and project, how to structure a design-build approach to maximize the probability of a successful project in either the private or the public sector and how to select an appropriate contract format. Learning Objectives - You  more...

Developing an Effective Property Management Plan nThe world of real estate and finance has changed dramatically. Are you interested in making more money? Having more free time? Living life with less stress? If you are a professional HOA property or community manager, or if you are thinking of becoming a HOA property manager, you will want to know what's new in property management. Become acquainted with the newest technology and how you can  more...

Commercial Leases: A Discussion of Legal, Negotiating and Drafting Considerations For Build-Out, Operating Expense, Tax and Othe nBy attending this teleconference, you will learn the types of expenses commercial tenants should expect to incur and how to appropriately attempt to limit such expenses. By limiting expenses, you'll go a long way toward protecting the tenants you represent against unforeseen leasing costs. Such expenses include the cost of improving the premises, operating cost pass-throughs, real estate taxes,  more...

Avoid Wrongful Termination Lawsuits: Strategies to Keep Your Managers Out of Legal Trouble nThis teleconference will review tried-and-true methods for eliminating employment litigation risks, will build managers' confidence in dealing with a range of common-place employee issues, and sharpen their understanding of workplace practices and policies which will dramatically reduce exposure to litigation risks for themselves and their companies.  more...

Asset Protection Planning and Techniques: Safeguard Your Retirement and Other Assets Benefits When building retirement wealth for yourself or your clients, you want to protect it. For this reason, asset protection strategies for retirement are necessary as part of your wealth building strategy for the future. This teleconference will give you the tools to protect yourself or your client's retirement wealth, help build more wealth and help secure your future.  more...