Development Telephone Seminars

DISC Training and Certification ...stest growing professional human resources assessment and development tools. You will become a Certified Human Behavior Consultant and accredited to purchase DISC products at wholesale prices, produce your own reports, and conduct training using any of the assessment profiling and surveying tools. As a Certified Human Behavior Consultant, you will be able to: * Establish stronger  more...

ITIl V3 SOATraining In Bangalore Contact Service Desk1800-200-2003 ...ternational user group. The course will guide the design, development and use of training materials as well as training aimed at raising individual's understanding of, and competence in, IT Service Management as described in the 1. ITIL ® Service Strategy, 2. ITIL ® Service Design, 3. ITIL ® Service Transition, 4. ITIL ® Service Operation, 5. ITIL ® Continual  more...

What You Need to Know About Section 404 Permits ...t process can represent a significant part of a project's development. The identification of wetlands or other waters on a project site, determination of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act and ultimately the need for any permits can influence project design, schedule and cost. In today's atmosphere of changing regulatory practices, particularly with respect to the determination of  more...

Cell Tower Zoning: Overview and Current Issues BenefitsThis live audio conference will describe the major elements and issues under the 1996 Federal cell tower zoning statute, including the FCC's 2009 shot clock rule setting 90/150 day deadlines to act on zoning applications, the pending FCC Notice of Inquiry on cell tower zoning, the major federal zoning cases involving cellular towers and practice pointers on how municipalities can  more...

Best Practices in Networking and Referral Generation ...o use the Internet including social media, blogs, website development, emails, cell phones, videos, and other technologies to effectively build your network. Regardless of whether you plan to travel, or work exclusively with clients in your local markets, these techniques will help you create lasting relationship that will dramatically increase your business and personal satisfaction. This  more...

Best Practices in Networking and Referral Generation ...o use the Internet including social media, blogs, website development, emails, cell phones, videos, and other technologies to effectively build your network. Regardless of whether you plan to travel, or work exclusively with clients in your local markets, these techniques will help you create lasting relationship that will dramatically increase your business and personal satisfaction. This  more...

Strategies for Successful Mixed Use Development ...ill in their relative infancy as part of the 21st century development vocabulary. Ironically, the ideals behind the tremendous push for this development form reference the urban fabric of our oldest cities. The driving factors behind the attraction to the mixed use model include current trends and attitudes toward a more urban lifestyle, changing demographics and psychographics, sustainable  more...

Economic Development Financing Update ...ce will be on defining and describing effective economic development plans that fit the current circumstances. While this presentation will cover the drivers of economic growth, our focus will be on a number of generally applicable and practical ideas to assist local governments in funding badly needed services in these tough economic times as well as planning for the future. This live audio  more...

Section 199 Deduction for Qualified Construction Activities Income ...ms, expressly applies to the construction and real estate development industries. As the phase-in of the deduction became complete in tax years beginning in 2010, construction contractors may be eligible for the full 9% of their total taxable income or 9% of their qualified production activities income. This live audio conference will outline the basic operation of the 199 deduction and its  more...

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP): Developing a SWPPP and the New EPA Storm Water Rules ...cal governments to take steps to reduce runoff, including development of a SWPPP or MS4 program and incorporation of best management practices. This live audio conference will inform you about regulatory compliance with NPDES storm water discharge regulations and provide information for development of an effective SWPPP. Information provided in this audio conference will assist you in  more...

Potholes: Causes, Maintenance and Pitfalls BenefitsRoads are built to provide a safe and comfortable ride for road users. To fill this function, a pavement surface must be smooth, thus free of breaches such as potholes. Potholes are circular holes in asphalt pavement extending through an entire pavement layer. In certain conditions, they develop in a matter of hours. If potholes are not fixed immediately after they appear, a safety risk  more...

Prepaid Cards: An Alternative to Traditional Checking Accounts? BenefitsThis live audio conference will provide banking and other financial services companies with essential information to evaluate prepaid card/access products that will best complement their current business models and risk tolerance. The program will explore the advantages and disadvantages of this rapidly evolving financial product line. It will provide organization with solid guidance on  more...

Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits: Using Tax Incentives to Develop and Invest in Historic Properties ...it (HTC) has grown into a key financing tool for economic development, historic preservation, and neighborhood revitalization. Combined in many areas with available state historic rehabilitation tax credits, HTCs have been used to rehabilitate historic city centers, theatres, warehouses and other historic buildings across the country. This live audio conference will start with the basic tax  more...

Fundamentals of Section 382 ...development stage company can be its federal income tax loss carry-forward (NOL). Protecting its value to offset future federal income tax income, however, can be challenging as there are a number of tax rules designed to limit the availability of the NOLs. In particular, Section 382 limits a corporation's ability to offset taxable income with its NOLs after a change in ownership. Our panel of  more...

AIA Document D503(TM) - 2011: Guide for Sustainable Projects ...etween potential objectives, and have a clear process for development and implementation of the project design. In May of 2011, the American Institute of Architects released AIA Document D503 -2011, Guide for Sustainable Projects, in order to assist owners, architects, contractors and other project participants in understanding the various issues associated with sustainable projects and to  more...

Hot Topics in Native American Financing 2011 ...developments on the following topics: 1) principal practice guidelines to ensure your financing documents are enforceable and compliant with federal law, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act; 2) the National Indian Gaming Commission 'declination letter' review process - how long does it take, what to include in your submission, and what does receiving a 'declination letter' really mean?  more...

Making Friends: Social Understanding for Students with Autism and Asperger's ...ch on how to make a child socially successful, as well as development of a social program in the classroom. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss strategies to develop social skills for children with ASD. - You will be able to identify skills children need to interact with their peers. - You will be able to review how a person with Aspergers's Syndrom/High Functioning Autism can  more...

How to Develop an Effective Mentoring Program ... a powerful way to support the personal growth and career development of employees. Mentoring also enhances the stability and productivity of an organization through employee retention, succession planning, transfer of knowledge, and leadership development. The problem is that many businesses believe that mentoring consists of just 'putting two people together'- this is not accurate. Without  more...

Drafting a Green Ordinance: Case Study ...nces that mandate and incentivize more efficient forms of development. Unfortunately, there are few good models to follow and little operating experience to judge what works and what will not. There is an obvious need for real world, practical, and proven approaches to reaching achievable and sustainable local controls. This live audio conference will equip local planners and elected and  more...

How to Use LinkedIn as the Best Sales Tool Ever Invented ...nd sales opportunities. LinkedIn is a tremendous business development, sales management and revenue generation tool. This exciting live audio conference will teach you why LinkedIn should be a strategic component of your business. You will learn how to create robust profiles that highlight you and your business, as well as identify and connect with prospective clients, customers, networking  more...

De-Mystifying The Excel(R) Real Estate Pro-Forma ...readsheet-based analysis. This is the case in real estate development and investment, yet many practitioners are still not very familiar with how projection models are built or work. This audio conference breaks down the real estate pro-forma into its essential components, analyzes the pieces individually in easy-to-understand language, and then re-assembles them into the original whole. The  more...

Keys to Understanding and Writing Purchasing Contracts BenefitsProfessional purchasers demonstrate their level of professionalism by their degree of sophistication in writing their own contracts. Many purchasers relinquish their responsibility for writing contracts and leave it up to their legal staff to accomplish this critical skill. A few purchasers develop their knowledge, skills and ability writing contracts, and thus distinguish themselves  more...

Commercial Site Development: A Case Study ... audio conference presents an overview of commercial site development from both a new and renovation approach. It will address issues of site assessment, budget, jurisdictional research and other aspects for development. You will receive a step-by-step guide and checklist for commercial site development for both new and existing projects. This audio conference will assist in establishing a  more...

Reactive Attachment Disorder ...to a loving caregiver is the foundation for healthy brain development. Trauma, abuse, neglect and loss derails normal neural connections. Chaotic inappropriate behaviors result when this occurs. Nancy Thomas is renowned for keeping audiences on the edge of their seat as she brings home the powerful message of hope and healing for children struggling with the challenges of reactive attachment  more...

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED in 2010: What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? ...nd that large-scale, community transforming brownfields redevelopment in the United States is going green. This audio conference will help you understand the contributing factors to ROI of the maturing green building practices on brownfields. Many professionals in the real estate investment business have witnessed how the redevelopment of brownfields has increased over time due to the market  more...

Digital Manufacturing: Improve Productivity, Lower Costs and Compress Delivery Times ...nk and better integrate their overall approach to product development, from concept to product design to manufacturing engineering and beyond. As a result, many companies are seeking new ways to improve their competitive position through the proper adoption of digital manufacturing and other product development enabling technologies. This teleconference will help you understand the fundamentals  more...

Public/Private Partnerships: Major Infrastructure and Other Development Projects ...s recently emerged as one of the latest buzz words in the development area. States and local governments are struggling with resource limitations and ever increasing demands of infrastructure. The involvement of the private sector offers an enticing solution for meeting massive infrastructure needs. At the same time, P3s provide an opportunity for developers and contractors to weather this  more...

Land Use Law Update ...anner - are critical steps to the ultimate success of any development or activity. A review of several key land use issues relating to federal land use laws, alternative energy and the ever-evolving law on governmental takings of property will be discussed. Additionally, you will receive an update on recent land use decisions having far-reaching effects. We will offer practical and strategic  more...

Land Development Right Transfer Issues and Complexities ...development rights to preserve environmental areas, farmland, historic landmarks and open space. TDR uses development rather than taxation to pay for permanent protection of these and other threatened resources. Working though the zoning code, TDR helps implement the preservation as well as the development goals of a community's land use plans. When TDR works, property owners are compensated  more...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Leases BenefitsThe wireless industry has built more than 250,000 cell sites in the United States in the past 20 years. But many more cell sites are needed as iPhones, iPads and the like strain existing network capacity with data, email, computer and video applications, as well as to fill gaps in coverage. New cell sites and significant modifications to existing cell sites will also be needed due to the  more...

Implications of the Michigan Budget Shortfall ... a direct impact on Michigan's quality of life and future development. Most people do not understand how Michigan's economy works and how it relates to the State Budget process. This teleconference will help shed some light on what economic factors go into the development of the state budget and the impact the current recession and budget shortfall is having on the citizens of Michigan. The  more...

California Wetlands: New Issues and Regulations Affecting Land Use Planning ...tature due to their significance to land use planning and development in California. Impacts to wetlands invite the involvement of a myriad of federal, state and local agencies, and their accompanying regulations. Permit processing is complex and time consuming, and many policies are inconsistent. Failure to understand these layered regulations can lead to costly mistakes. This  more...

Understanding, Preventing and Addressing Well Performance Issues ...ly preventable and often start with well construction and development, and are then exacerbated by water quality conditions, well operation and rehabilitation efforts. This teleconference will discuss the key factors affecting well performance, including well design, initial screen development, biological and mechanical plugging, and well rehabilitation methods. Over the past several years,  more...

Land Banking, Off-Balance-Sheet Financing and Joint Ventures in Residential Development ...o provide those involved with the residential real estate development industry a detailed review of the risks and benefits of such acquisition devices for both home-builders and land bankers. It will explore the accounting treatment of off-balance-sheet options and the risk of having a transaction recharacterized as a hidden mortgage. It will also explain the various terms, conditions and  more...

ASTM Standard on Vapor Intrusion ... and the lack of clear guidance has complicated planning, development, remediation and ultimately, litigation regarding contamination allegedly caused by this phenomenon. Until recently, the disparate methods of approaching and evaluating vapor intrusion concerns frustrated administrative agencies and consultants responsible for advising communities, industry, clients and counsel. This  more...

Land Abandonment and Vacation Fundamentals BenefitsDisputes over real property happen all too frequently and many times the issues involve who has the right to a particular parcel or strip of land. In some situations, a government will reserve a road that never gets opened or falls out of use over time. In others, neighbors will agree on use of another's property for access but a problem arises or a use will be established without anyone  more...

Introduction to California Subdivision Law ...ciples and variety of players in this essential aspect of development law. Experienced practitioners provide practical tips on avoiding common pitfalls in the subdivision process. Learn how the subdivision process works with other land use and permitting processes. Discover the differences between tentative maps, parcel maps, final maps and certificates of compliance. Make sure you are up to  more...

Avoiding Exposure Under The Illinois Wage Payment And Collection Act ...f control, keeping abreast of the current rules and legal developments regarding pay practices has now become a matter of basic survival. The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act is full of traps for unwary employers and the penalties for noncompliance can be significant. This teleconference will bring you up-to-date on the latest development under the IWPCA, including how creative  more...

Not in My Backyard (NIMBY): Overcoming Development Resistance ...Not long ago, few places ever said no' to new real estate development. Then came environmental movements, smart growth, anti-sprawl and people who said 'not in my backyard.' Because a politician who annoys enough people will be voted out of office, public officials started listening to them - and the process of deciding who gets to build what, where, was politicized. Today, land use decisions  more...

Development Challenges for Small Commercial Sites ...Development constraints are present in all building construction projects, with small site commercial development presenting unique challenges in regards to matching the existing character of the area, conformity with local zoning, land use and environmental regulations, and if all approvals and permitting are ultimately obtained, construction-related challenges and end-user occupancy issues.  more...

Low-Impact Development Maintenance and Upkeep Techniques ...ments, engineers and planners are implementing low impact development concepts into their site development plans. This results in the use of many complex storm water BMPs such as bioinfiltration systems, infiltration basins, constructed wetlands, wet ponds, green roofs and porous pavement. Unlike conventional detention basins which require little maintenance, these complex BMPs require  more...

Current Issues in CEQA ...he reality of climate change, those of us who work on new development or projects in California only have time to fight to keep up with the enormous changes in California law and jurisprudence concerning climate change. This teleconference will provide an update on the proposed changes to the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions as well as  more...

Top Sales and Use, Credits and Incentives Tips to Improve Your Bottom Line ...capital, capital improvements, acquisitions, research and development, etc. This teleconference will focus on unprecedented tax credits and economic incentives currently offered by state and local jurisdictions to stimulate business investment and the indices that may trigger such benefits. This program will also focus on commonly overlooked sales and use tax cash tax savings opportunities,  more...

Air Rights in Development: Current Trends and Legal Concerns ... of subdivision, zoning, and building codes; transfers of development rights; title insurance including insured access; and valuation of air parcels for property tax and other purposes. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review scenarios in which air rights are essential or useful in facilitating separate ownership of project components. - You will be able to discuss choosing a legal  more...

Well Agreements: Legal Issues and Contract Solutions ...for other types of well agreements, such as regional well development agreements, agreements on mitigating damages to wells, monitor well agreements and agreements restricting the installation of wells. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review points that should be included in well sharing agreements. - You will be able to discuss terms and potential pitfalls. - You will be able to  more...

Strengthening Self-Esteem, Resilience and Body Image in Adolescents ...luencers of youth will be guided to understand body image development - how to engage young people in understanding that in the interest of boosting sales, advertisers purposefully increase viewers' dissatisfaction with themselves, and strategies to help bolster body-esteem and develop a healthy relationship to food. Recognizing that emotional resilience and strong self-esteem is essential to  more...

Float Ownership Issues in Construction Project Management ...ill also review the effect of contract provisions and the development of case law related to the use of float. This teleconference will increase awareness of issues related to float and better idea of how you can address those issues. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss contract provisions. - You will be able to analyze techniques to minimize and or manipulate float. - You will  more...

Understanding the New GFE and HUD-1/1A Settlement Statements ...ently adopted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. /strong The new rule dramatically changes both the Good Faith Estimate and the HUD-1 and HUD-1A Uniform Settlement Statements required by the federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and creates significant new responsibilities and potential liabilities in connection with the preparation and provision of those forms. No  more...

Current Issues in Digital Billboards and Sign Regulations BenefitsLocal governments, 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  more...

Access Management Design and Development ...tical element of every private and public roadway or site development project. As a transportation engineer and/or planner, understanding the basics of access design and access development is crucial in delivering a successful project to your client. Driveway access to a site can have positive or negative consequences on the amount of potential business a retail site can expect, and at the same  more...

Affordable Housing: Finance and Development, How to Maximize the Available Resources BenefitsToday's housing market has been severely impacted by the subprime mortgage crisis and a downturn in the general 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  more...

Effective Job Rotation Programs: Development and Implementation ...nt that job rotations, stretch assignments and on-the-job development projects are some of the most effective development tools in the talent management arsenal today. However, the design of many programs currently in operation date back to a time when the speed of organizational change was much slower than it is today, when the pressures of global competition were not as pervasive, and when  more...

Internet and Email: Monitoring Employee Conduct ... issues a hot bed of legal, moral and ethical debate. The development of new technology in recent years has created the ability to access seemingly limitless information resources and has changed irrevocably the way business is conducted. Companies literally have the world at their fingertips. The ever increasing developments in technology will only add to the level of access to information  more...

Construction Project Management in Remote Locations: Site Considerations and Unique Challenges ...tations: 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 sum price to perform the work, all due in 3 to 6 weeks. A sense of urgency is the common thread that runs through all of the construction planning steps and is essential to the success of the project. Carefully  more...

Product Development Metrics for Manufacturers: Measuring Your Productivity ...development organizations are behind transaction processing and operations functions in their understanding of measurement and its place in the organization. Six Sigma and Lean initiatives have facilitated great improvements in corporations without significantly benefiting most marketing, R D and product development organizations. Inventive professionals resist measurement citing that it  more...

Using Green Strategies for Your Business to Increase Your Profits ...ot more so (source: World Business Council on Sustainable Development). Obama's Stimulus Plan is focused on green jobs and infrastructure. Monster.com surveys show that green is a critical talent retention strategy. Discover what is driving this wave toward green and sustainable products and services. Find out how your company can profit from this world-wide trend, where to look for cost  more...

Taxation Issues When Conducting Business With Native American Tribes ...ded a number of provisions designed to encourage economic development on Native American reservations, including expanded authority for American Indian tribes to issue tax-exempt bonds for projects on American Indian lands and a $500 million investment of funds for infrastructure, renewable energy, tribal detention facilities and other such projects. As the stimulus measures give rise to  more...

Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risk in Sustainable Design and Construction Contracts ...e combining to produce a surge of interest in sustainable development. The introduction of new green practices and processes requires a fresh review of old design and construction template agreements. In this teleconference, you will learn to identify areas of contractual risk in the green development context. You will also learn how to manage and mitigate emerging risks present in green design  more...

FEMA's Critical Flood Plain Regulation ...d community impact. These impacts include restrictions on development, mandatory flood insurance, higher insurance premiums, and disqualification from disaster assistance. This teleconference will explain how the different parts of the NFIP work to reduce flood risk and summarize the process that FEMA uses to finalize flood maps and floodplain management restrictions. It will help community  more...

Major Issues in WiMAX Tower Leases and Zoning BenefitsHigh speed over the air broadband service for your computer, home or office, often called WiMAX service, is being rolled out in more than 80 U.S. metropolitan areas in 2009 and 2010. WiMAX is like Wi-Fi computer service, but covers an entire city or county. WiMAX will lead to more leases of land for communications towers because an entire new set of antennas and some new towers will be  more...

Multifamily Project Finance and Development ...ecessary debt and equity for acquisition, refinancing and development continues to be a challenge, even for well-capitalized owner/developers with good track records and performing or well conceived new projects. The looming 'refinance crisis' for multifamily projects financed with CMBS and with soon-to-expire construction loans will only add to the challenges. This teleconference will explore  more...

Nonprofit Gift Acceptance Policies ...enhance its donor relationships and run a more successful development program. This teleconference will address the issues that should be covered in a basic gift acceptance policy for a public charity, as well as some of the nuances involved in more complicated gifts. Accountants, CPAs, executive directors, attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, accounting managers, officers, controllers,  more...

Practical Transportation Design and Solutions: Concepts and Implementation ...rgeted project design goals. This approach allows for the development of properly sized facilities and minimizes overbuilt alternatives. Evaluation of the Kentucky practical solution approach indicates that given a constrained budget, a practical solution approach can treat three times as many miles of road as a traditional design approach, with a 20 percent reduction in system-wide crashes and  more...

Common Annexation Issues in Development ...pros and cons of annexation and how it is used to control development. You will gain useful information regarding the general requirements for annexation and the remedies available to those opposing the annexation. Learning objectives: You will be able to discuss annexation agreements. You will be able to identify what constitutes contiguous or adjacent territory. You will be able to describe  more...

Understanding the Basics of Lean Accounting BenefitsAs mid level manufacturing firms migrate to advanced manufacturing processes, they have become uncertain about the ability of traditional cost accounting tools to provide meaningful and accurate measurements. This teleconference outlines a hands-on view of the process needed to evaluate, establish and maintain lean accounting in a mid-level manufacturing environment. While lean accounting  more...

Ground Failures and Other Groundwater-Related Property Damage ...lain procedures for identifying potential problems before development and for incorporating mitigation methods into project design and construction. Learning Objectives - You will be able to predict the impact of groundwater on soil, foundations and other building systems. - You will be able to recite case studies involving groundwater intrusion. - You will be able to describe characteristics  more...

Recent Updates to the EPA's Brownfields Program ...tatus of the program and some of the risks to brownfields development resulting from a recent Supreme Court case and environmental risks associated with vapor intrusion. Learning Objectives - You will be able to summarize regulatory updates. - You will be able to predict how the stimulus package will affect Brownfields programs. - You will be able to analyze global warming and the brownfields  more...

Zoning Variances: Nonconforming Uses and Structures ...eful in determining how to devise and apply nonconforming development and land use regulations, how to review evidence documenting nonconforming development and uses, and how to determine whether a nonconforming development or use has been terminated, abandoned or modified. Learning Objectives - You will be able to report and document a nonconforming use. - You will be able to differentiate  more...

Infill Development Fundamentals ...forces have operated to create a trend toward more infill development and less development of greenfields or agricultural land. But infill development poses a unique set of challenges compared to more traditional development on vacant land. This teleconference will summarize the principal differences between infill development and greenfield development, identify the barriers to infill  more...

Retaining Wall and Slope Design Considerations ...development are becoming scarce as growth continues to increase in high density population centers. As a result, sites considered less ideal (small sites, sites with limited right-of-way, and/or sites with excessive topographic relief, etc.) are becoming more attractive. As a result, the design and construction of retaining walls and slopes are becoming more commonplace. A great number of wall  more...

IRC Section 41: Credit for Increasing Research Activities Update ...industry on what can and can't be considered research and development under IRS guidelines. Several topics that will be discussed include understanding the broad range of companies in many industries that can qualify for the research credit, potential pitfalls and significant opportunities to bring value to your clients by using the research credit, and various elections and opportunities that  more...

Health Care Facility Design and Development ...ery models that can be applied to health care real estate development. We will discuss the importance of collaboration between all members of the project team from the outset of the planning process and how the appropriate inclusion of data-based modeling and planning at the front-end can help mitigate project risk. Also included in this teleconference are project case studies that demonstrate  more...

Maintain and Gain Downtown Businesses in a Tough Economy: Key Retention and Recruitment Concepts ...ct, we believe that it should be a goal of every economic development or downtown to have a balanced 'maintaining and gaining' approach to economic growth. This teleconference will illuminate a number strategies and tactics to consider as you pursue this goal. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define reasons why businesses succeed and fail. - You will be able to identify when a  more...

Green Building: LEED Water Efficiency Credits ...or design driver and, in some cases, a limiting factor in development. As demographics continue to change and water becomes less available these issues will only increase in importance. This teleconference discusses how the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Version 3 Building Rating Systems addresses the supply and demand issues of water in the built  more...

A Guide to Hybrid Coding ...onous residential subdivisions or out-of-character infill development. To remedy this, some communities have looked to form-based coding as a solution. In many situations, hybrid codes represent a viable alternative. A hybrid code combines traditional zoning controls with form-based zoning techniques. Where traditional controls establish a three-dimensional box in which a property owner is  more...

Understanding the Development Approval Process ...Development Approval Process' is a coherent and concise program that will lead you through the essential steps that need to be taken in preparing for and completing the approval process for the development of land with county and municipal authorities, permitting authorities, surrounding property owners and other interest groups. The teleconference will explain the pre application analysis and  more...

Best Practices in Budget Development and Analysis BenefitsIn difficult fiscal times many budget officers and municipal managers begin the process by a rather simple approach: 'Revenues are down 10%, we need to cut the budget by 10%'. Then they wait for the battles to begin, internally with department heads, externally with council members and other public stakeholders. This teleconference will provide budget preparers with a comprehensive  more...

Restrictive Covenants: Common Disclosures, Restrictions and Land Use Issues ... of virtually every aspect of the real estate finance and development landscape. Restrictive covenants have long been a part of that landscape as property developers and owners have sought long-term protection for a variety of interests, including commercial territories, community character and architectural style. Over the last forty years, however, restrictive covenants have become  more...

Understanding the Bridging Project Delivery Method ...ads to less-than-good results is using traditional design development documents or even schematic design documents as bidding documents. Bridging contract documents are substantially different from design development documents and are usually somewhat more extensive in some areas while less extensive in other areas. Another common failing is for the owner not to have the right to terminate the  more...

Decentralized Wastewater Solutions ...development is becoming increasingly important in urban and rural areas alike. In areas of rapid growth where a centralized infrastructure does not yet exist, managing this growth becomes a challenge for communities, regulators and developers. As part of the sustainable development movement, decentralized wastewater technology is providing many creative and eco-friendly alternatives for  more...

Google Wave(TM): Effective Uses and Applications for Businesses ... about anything you want it to be. Wave is a platform for development. This 90 minute teleconference will show you how everything from corporations to collegiate blogs are using Google Wave to save time, save money and be more productive. Be ready to see the future of not just web apps, but the web apps you will need for your company to compete in the new virtual office model of the next  more...

To Test or Not to Test: The Legal Implications of Pre-Employment Testing ...yment testing, including statutory restrictions, case law development and regulatory considerations from the EEOC and other sources. This teleconference will assist you in developing comprehensive policies for pre-employment testing, including best practices for using different technologies in testing programs as well as proper compliance and tracking considerations for protecting applicant  more...

Current Issues in Development Impact Fees ...Development impact fees, mitigation fees, connection charges and similar exactions imposed as conditions of approval for development activity continue to multiply and play an increasingly dominant role in the development approval process. Public agencies, from cities to regional air quality regulators to local sanitation districts, increasingly depend upon fee-type revenues not only to address  more...

Community Benefit Agreements ...local governments, and private interests together to make development projects more sustainable, transparent and accountable. Negotiating a CBA can be a win-win solution for community groups and developers. The community receives assurances about job benefits, affordable housing, environmental impacts and other issues related to the development and to the community's needs. The project  more...

Key Components of an Effective Mentor Program ...popular and powerful initiatives to create positive youth development is mentoring. New research reports a reduction in depression among youth who are mentored as well as improvements in self esteem, social skills, peer and family relationships, academic performance and school attendance. n nThis teleconference will provide you with all the necessary tools to establish or expand a quality  more...

Construction Delays Caused by Permitting ...s carefully considering the permitting process during the development of the design and construction schedule. You will also learn how to handle claims that arise from permitting delays. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to plan for permitting and permitting delays in your contract documents. n- You will be able to interpret force majeure provisions. n- You will be able to discover  more...

Education-Based Marketing Techniques nIn this fast-paced teleconference, you'll discover how to magnetically attract new customers into your business, while maintaining the dignity, professionalism and respect you deserve. If you're an independent professional, business development manager, sales representative or small business owner, or if you have the responsibility to bring in new business, then this is a must-attend event.  more...

Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Guidance Under the New Administration - Rapanos or Oberstar? ...development in and around waters of the United States was significantly altered by the Rapanos decision. Indeed, that landscape continues to shift as the Army Corps and the courts respond in new ways to a perceived loss of jurisdiction. This teleconference will help you understand the ever-changing jurisdictional landscape and navigate a course to project approval. The teleconference will  more...

Current Issues in Construction Lending ...hifted to portfolio management as opposed to new business development. With this in mind, this teleconference will review loan portfolio techniques and strategies required to stay on top of troubled borrowers who cannot sell their products. Some of the techniques include performing adequate interest carry analysis, understanding your rights afforded in the Construction Loan Agreement,  more...

Current Trends in Transit-Oriented Development ... Depression, one sector of real estate - transit-oriented development - is situated to protect investors from the economic downturn and deliver attractive long-term profits. TOD provides a new investment opportunity for both the public and private sectors as our cities are faced with the challenges of rapid price fluctuations in oil, traffic congestion and stagnating real estate markets. TODs  more...

Sustainable Development and Land Use: The Future is Here and it is Green ...ny United States jurisdictions. Pending and likely future developments will be discussed with an eye toward new policies and funding sources being put in place by the Obama administration. This teleconference will provide you professional with a solid introduction to green building as well as an up-to-date tour of federal, state and local enactments in the area of sustainable land use laws,  more...

Auditory Processing Disorders: An Effective AUD/SLP Collaborative Approach To Evaluation And Treatment ...and how auditory processing disorders can impact language development, academic performance and social interactions. Most importantly, the teleconference will provide practical information about APD management approaches to include direct treatment, compensatory procedures and environmental modifications which can produce positive changes for children diagnosed with auditory processing  more...

Aging Building Management: Best Practices in Development Long-Term Capital Plans nUp to 30% of the average organization's annual capital outlay is spent on facilities and related infrastructure. How can an organization ensure it is most effectively leveraging this investment to support operations today and meet the needs of the future? n nOptimally managing capital assets requires detailed information about the condition of an organization's facilities and major building  more...