Case Studies Telephone Seminars

How to Revitalize an Impoverished Neighborhood: Thirty Years of Successful Green Urbanism ...articles on green urban planning. He will share how these case studies have helped renew, rebuild and recycle a neighborhood. Dr. Gilderbloom has won two teacher of the year awards and is consistently ranked as one of the best teachers and keynote speakers. He mixes humor, passion, factoids and slides into compelling and upbeat accounts of how to renew our depressed neighborhoods. The bottom  more...

Effective Use of the Internet in Criminal Investigations BenefitsToday's increasingly-connected society relies more and more upon the Internet. As these connections grow, criminals are conducting a larger number of activities online. They use the Internet to communicate, store data, and even perpetrate a new class of digital crime. This live audio conference will cover several recent case studies along with the methods used to track the offenders, cover  more...

Pervious Pavement Alternatives ...pervious concrete and open-jointed block. A discussion of case studies from all over North America illustrating results in diverse soil, climate and traffic situations, and applications for investment and environmental purposes will be addressed. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss applications. - You will be able to describe open-jointed block. - You will be able to recognize  more...

Reduce Unemployment and Turnover Costs With Decision Making Leave BenefitsThis audio conference will teach you about decision-making leave - a concept offering several potential advantages for employers. These benefits break down to immediate and long-term legal benefits when properly implemented. Practical considerations for implementing decision making leave, including a case studies involving decision making leave will be discussed. This audio conference is  more...

Perpetual Pavement Design and Sustainability BenefitsEnvironmental sustainability in road construction is becoming increasingly important as the public demands more sustainable practices and economic considerations make sustainable solutions more attractive. Asphalt pavements are widely recognized as being sustainable because they can be recycled easily and effectively, but an even more sustainable practice is to ensure the long life of a  more...

A/R Management: Converting Receivables Into Cash BenefitsCash flow is the lifeblood of any business. Payments from customers are the major source of cash for most businesses. It would be much easier if all sales were paid in advance or at the time of product/service delivery (like in a retail store). Unfortunately, competitive markets demand that credit be extended to customers and this is where AR management becomes so important. This  more...

Rewards Transformation: A Unique Approach to Total Rewards Strategy and Design in the Current Economy ...ng rewards ROI. This teleconference will present multiple case studies and examples, including some sample cost reduction solutions. The material is especially useful to business leaders, HR, finance and total rewards professionals who are interested in retaining top talent while reducing total rewards costs. You will gain an understanding of the rewards transformation approach, how it can be  more...

ADA Interaction with Addictions and Personal Habits BenefitsOne of the most confounding problems for employers is what to do when an employee comes forward with a drug problem or when an employee appears to be intoxicated while at work. This teleconference is designed to educate legal and HR professionals in addressing those situations within the boundaries of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which generally protects recovering drug addicts and  more...

Measuring Inefficiency on a Construction Project ...they will also teach you, through practical exercises and case studies, how to perform a measured-mile analysis. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify potential sources of inefficiency. - You will be able to manage and measure productivity. - You will be able to describe methods of measuring inefficiency. - You will be able to breakdown pricing inefficiencies. Construction and  more...

Practical Transportation Design and Solutions: Concepts and Implementation BenefitsDue to the increasing age of our nation's transportation infrastructure, in conjunction with the increasing demand for travel, the need for ongoing road preservation, safety and mobility projects has continually increased. However, the long term availability of funds for such improvements continues to diminish. Typical planning and design approaches may prioritize projects at the planning  more...

Nanotech Materials for Sustainable Buildings ...d furnishings, and more. Illustrated with actual as-built case studies that spell out tangible economic benefits, this is nontechnical teleconference for everyone in the real estate and construction industries. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe nanotech 'smart' materials created through molecular manipulation. - You will be able to discover how available nanotech materials  more...

Ground Failures and Other Groundwater-Related Property Damage ... and other building systems. - You will be able to recite case studies involving groundwater intrusion. - You will be able to describe characteristics of preconstruction site conditions. - You will be able to apply control of ground and surface water. Engineers, environmental professionals, project managers, public works and utilities directors, presidents, vice presidents, architects,  more...

Health Care Facility Design and Development ...ct risk. Also included in this teleconference are project case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of integrated project delivery, and the tools and approaches that can be used for collaborative project success. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss conceptions and misconceptions of each delivery model. - You will be able to review case studies. - You will be able to define  more...

Green Building: LEED Water Efficiency Credits ...cy prerequisite and credits. - You will be able to review case studies. LEED is a registered trademark of U.S. Green Building Council and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with U.S. Green Building Council. LEED AP is a registered trademark of U.S. Green Building Council and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with U.S. Green Building Council. Engineers, architects,  more...

Managing Benefit Options for Part-Time Employees ...y industry. The presentation will include benchmark data, case studies and practical solutions to the administrative challenges of providing benefits to a variable workforce. An improperly structured approach can be more costly than the employer intended or may not be valued by the targeted workforce. We will discuss the ways to properly structure your program to achieve your intended  more...

Stormwater Management for TMDLs BenefitsTotal Maximum Daily Loads are increasingly identifying stormwater as a significant or even major source of loading to impaired waters. Stormwater loading is difficult to identify and quantify even when regulated stormwater dischargers exist in the system. Often, TMDLs that include stormwater loading allocations give target reductions in loading, but give little guidance as to how to obtain  more...

Mixed-Mode Building Design Basics ...he feasibility of natural ventilation in a given climate. Case studies and examples of projects will be used throughout to demonstrate the energy savings, opportunities and risks associated with mixed-mode conditioning systems. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review the opportunities and risks of mixed-mode design. - You will be able to discuss prevailing codes and standards. - You  more...

Practical and Legal Aspects of Real Estate Auctions nIn today's uncertain real estate economy, many real estate developers, investors and fiduciaries are holding surplus inventory with poor turnover performance and a grim outlook on return on investment. The carrying costs to maintain the property during a lengthy conventional brokerage sale weaken the asset's physical properties and investment potential. Real estate auctions have been a viable  more...

Water Well Rehabilitation - Technical Considerations and Economic Advantages ...spects of well rehabilitation. Practical applications and case studies will be used to exemplify the usefulness, and also the pitfalls, of well rehabilitation. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to recite techniques for scale removal. n- You will be able to review economic rationale for well cleaning. n- You will be able to propose structural modification of wells to improve water  more...

Tax and Practical Aspects of Business Succession Planning nClosely held family businesses are often as important to the owners of that business as are their own children. With business failures increasing in today's economic environment, the importance of a well planned, dynamic and long-term succession plan is vital to the continuation of the family business as it is passes from generation to generation. Tax considerations are one part of that plan, but  more...

More Affordable and Sustainable Communities: The Role of Good Design for Workforce Housing ...case studies of completed affordable workforce housing developments which were well-received by their neighbors and residents. These will be explained using images of plans and photos of the completed developments. This teleconference will help you understand how to successfully organize a community to engage rationally and creatively in the design of new housing developments which meet the  more...

Supply Chain Strategies in a Down Economy nOrganizations of all sizes and across all industries are struggling to meet earning targets in this down economy. Hardly a day goes by when you don't read about layoffs or other drastic measures that companies are taking to cope during the current economic downturn. What can companies do to help weather the storm? Taking an aggressive look at supplier costs can be a key strategy for shoring up  more...

Implementing Green Initiatives in Government nPublic agencies across the country are implementing green mandates and determining the best routes to meet their objectives in an efficient and effective manner. Green experts and experienced agencies are sharing their best practices and information so as to help other public agencies reap the benefits of their tested proven methodologies. Register for this teleconference and gain access to a  more...