Case Studies Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

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...

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...

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...

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...

Documenting and Organizing LEED Projects: Lessons Learned for Better LEED Submissions ...t a building LEED certified? This teleconference will use case studies and the experiences of designers who have completed the LEED certification process to help you better understand how to organize your LEED project, how to track progress toward achieving your LEED goals and how to compose your LEED submissions. This teleconference is based on publicly available information concerning the  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...

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 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...

Pervious Pavement Alternatives ...ls: pervious concrete and open-jointed block. It provides case studies from all over North America that illustrate results in diverse soil, climate and traffic situations, and applications for investment and environmental purposes. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to debate performance. n- You will be able to analyze and create successful pavement. n- You will be able to describe  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...