Designers Telephone Seminars

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Scope Creep on Construction Projects ... the planning stages of any construction project, owners, designers and contractors each have a vested interest in defining the full project scope and developing an accurate budget. However, as the project progresses, scope creep can go unnoticed, gradually work its way into a project's scope as expectations evolve, and result in significant negative impacts. This live audio conference will  more...

Extensive Green Roof Design BenefitsThe market for green roofs in North America has grown dramatically in the last 10 years. Green roofs, while still only a tiny fraction of the overall roofing and landscaping market have become increasingly important in the green building marketplace. As with many young markets there are common misconceptions, and like many other green building techniques there is a lot of hype surrounding  more...

Pervious Pavement Alternatives ...nd rehabilitating cities in a sustainable manner. However designers, developers and municipal officials are reluctant to use porous pavements until numerous questions about their practicality and feasibility are answered. This audio conference conveys the scientific results and on-the-ground experiences that answer those questions. We will review performance results and important provisions for  more...

LEED Credits That Don't Break the Bank! ...are captured. This results in projects going over budget, designers having to choose sub-par systems as a result of cost control, and a significant loss in value for owners. This audio conference helps you understand how the LEED system can serve as a foundation to most green incentive and rebate programs. By examining common mistakes, best practices, and how the many available incentives fit  more...

Emerging Trends in Metal Roofing ... grow. It is becoming a product of choice for architects, designers and facility managers looking for a durable and energy efficient roof material. Metal roofing is evolving with new energy-reducing coatings, substrates, profiles, textures and finishes. New installation techniques have been found to improve the energy efficiency of the roof assembly. Research is revealing how new components  more...

Building Information Modeling: Planning, Design and Legal Considerations BenefitsWhether you are an owner, a designer or a builder, you need information about building information modeling. The good news is that there is lots of information out there; the bad news is that much of it is not useful. No one knows everything about BIM but we can start by talking about authoritative sources for BIM information, then sprinkle in some basic BIM concepts. Information will be  more...

Design Tips for Retention and Detention Ponds BenefitsYou will learn design tips for both dry and wet stormwater management ponds. You will understand the relationship between variables in hydrologic and hydraulic runoff models and their impact on pond design. You will learn about the impact of USEPA Phase II stormwater regulation. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify maintenance issues. - You will be able to explain weir and  more...

Integrated Project Delivery Principles and Building Information Modeling ...designers, builders and owners, need a hand understanding IPD and BIM. What does it all mean? Who benefits and how? Some that have heard about IPD and BIM may be wondering how to either ask for it in their projects or implement these principles in their firms. There are some basic concepts in IPD and BIM that can be used in every project large or small. Dialogue among the project team members  more...

Understanding LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance BenefitsThe U.S. Green Building Councils' LEED for Existing Buildings Operations Maintenance program goal is obtaining higher performance in buildings that have already been constructed and are currently in operation. LEED EBO M emphasizes maximizing operational service and efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. The system addresses whole-building energy and water use, indoor comfort  more...

FEMA's Critical Flood Plain Regulation BenefitsFEMA's National Flood Insurance Program plays a very important role in protecting communities and their residents and businesses from the disaster caused by flooding. It publicizes the areas of greatest flood risk, restricts construction with high flood risk, and provides insurance for the flood losses that are excluded from most homeowners and general business policies. These activities  more...

Retaining Wall and Slope Design Considerations ...t and increasing selection of retaining walls, owners and designers are now tasked with having to select an applicable retention system, design the system and ensure its proper construction. This teleconference is designed to increase your retaining wall knowledge base. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to explain the relevance of slopes and walls. - You will be able to describe types of  more...

Preliminary Project Description Fundamentals ...h the advent of BIM and its built-in UniFormat numbering, designers and specifiers find PPDs a great tool to document the project during the schematic design phase of a project, especially for improving communication with cost estimators who already use UniFormat to model costs on nearly every project. This teleconference will highlight the major updates from earlier PPD versions, show you how  more...

All About Insulating Concrete Forms ...d indoor air quality properties. However, many owners and designers who might benefit are not familiar enough with them to specify them comfortably or use them to full benefit. Many contractors do not bid ICF projects because they do not know enough to estimate costs and assemble a crew. This teleconference will provide a comprehensive introduction to ICFs for all types of building  more...

Mitigating the Impact of Construction Projects: Hurdles to Project Success ...e is critical for owners, contractors, subcontractors and designers who wish to minimize project risks, reduce project costs and delays, and eliminate common barriers to project success. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to identify and recognize project risks. n- You will be able to tell why unhappy neighbors impact project productivity. n- You will be able to manage public  more...

Maximizing Innovation and Design Process Credits for LEED. Certification nThis teleconference will help you understand how to gain credits for advanced green building practices, including both system technologies and design innovations, which may qualify under the Innovation and Design Process section. The IDP section and qualifications policy has been reworked under the 2009 revisions to the LEED® program. n nThe information in this teleconference is important to  more...

Noise Control Design for Condominium and Multifamily Dwellings ...l be adequately controlled. This teleconference will help designers and contractors address noise issues by identifying what the design, sales and construction pitfalls can be, and addressing those issues during the different phases of the project. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to discuss goals and expectations. n- You will be able to review structural planning. n- You will be  more...