Efficiency Telephone Seminars

New Building Construction - Why Tilt-Up Is The Right Choice! ...novations in tilt-up construction as they apply to energy efficiency, LEED , and security. Finally, you will see several case studies of completed tilt-up projects that have saved business owners time and money while still producing award-winning designs. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe what tilt-up construction is. - You will be able to discuss dispelling common  more...

International Payroll Compliance Issues BenefitsThe emergence of the global economy has created opportunities for a large number of companies to expand internationally. This has resulted in an increase in cross-border transfer of their employees, thereby creating a host of challenges for companies that must administer payrolls in different jurisdictions with a myriad of reporting and tax withholding rules. Companies must find a way to  more...

Control Costs and Increase Efficiency With P&C Claims Predictive Models BenefitsNearly every P C insurance company has a latent 6 to 8 loss ratio point improvement available to them through better claims handling with predictive models. Up until recently, insurance companies have focused the vast majority of their analytics horsepower on the front end of the insurance equation - underwriting predictive models. However, with the soft market continuing to adversely  more...

Problems and Risks Associated With Green Construction ...iteria and standards, design elements that enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact, discussion of direct and hidden costs of failure, and provisions in traditional design and construction contract documents that need to be reevaluated when going green. Documentation is particularly vital in rated green buildings to ensure performance goals are met. We will also discuss  more...

Making Shared Services Work ...s in these lean times. In addition to internal budget and efficiency initiatives, many governments are looking to partner with other governments or the private sector in an effort to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. These approaches include contracting, privatization, functional consolidations, collaboration, asset sales, and the like. Shared Services, where governments join  more...

Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives for Residential Builders and Commercial Building Owners BenefitsThere are a number of energy incentives available for builders and owners of residential and commercial real estate. These federal tax incentives are available for projects ranging from relatively simple building upgrades to the implementation of new electrical systems. The types of tax incentives available to taxpayers include tax deductions, tax credits, and payments of cash grants in  more...

The Essentials of Wastewater Grit Removal BenefitsWastewater treatment plant personnel and consulting engineers have a common desire, select a grit removal system to remove as much grit as possible from their operations. A properly designed and operated grit removal system prevents grit build up in unit processes, scouring and plugging in lines, and fouling of diffusers and membranes, all while preserving the intended service life of the  more...

A Paralegal's Guide for Drafting Pleadings ...g documents, developing computer competencies for maximum efficiency and the importance of keeping essential forms. The speaker will discuss brief and memorandum banks as well as provide an understanding of how to analyze a fact situation, identify the legal issues, research the issues and prepare the appropriate pleadings. Learn how to approach pleadings in an organized and efficient manner  more...

Best Practices in Performance-Based Service Procurement ...isfactory efforts. It creates competition, innovation and efficiency, as well as improved customer and bottom line satisfaction. The buying organization actually gets what it pays for and suppliers are required to perform to standards. If not, they should be made to re-perform at supplier expense. This teleconference is designed for purchasing managers, material managers, contract  more...

Paralegal's Role at Trial BenefitsThis teleconference will provide valuable information to help you develop, improve and enhance your trial preparation and trial skills. You will be able to better assist attorneys in a more efficient and productive manner. Helpful hints and key tools of the trade will be shared to help you improve your efficiency and effectiveness as a key member of the trial team. This teleconference is  more...

Emerging Trends in Metal Roofing ...allation techniques have been found to improve the energy efficiency of the roof assembly. Research is revealing how new components used in a metal roof system can significantly reduce heat gain and loss, and improve savings on energy costs. The growing interest in sustainable building design is allowing metal roofing to promote its high recycled content, recyclability, durability, energy  more...

Is Your Health Care Plan Grandfathered Under the Health Care Reform? ...o their plans that are designed to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve employee health and productivity. As plan sponsors consider design changes for 2011, they must also take into account new federal mandates under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as modified by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (collectively, the 'Act'). The Act provides  more...

How to Set Pay Ranges That Are Fair and Effective ... data available, employee compensation can run counter to efficiency and performance objectives set by the organization. The implementation of market-based pay structures is increasingly necessary in order for organizations to remain competitive, administer compensation fairly and easily, and allocate limited financial resources where they are most needed. This teleconference will review  more...

LEED Tax Incentives and Credits for Green Buildings ...duce the cost of investment in green buildings and energy efficiency by appropriately utilizing business incentives and tax credits. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review the various tax incentives and credits for federal, state and utility rebates. - You will be able to define the impact of American Recovery Reinvestment Act. - You will be able to discuss financing and loan  more...

Efficiency Estimations and Payback Periods for New Equipment ...but there are obstacles to buying and installing a higher efficiency motor. Practical considerations of the real world such as initial purchase, accounting system roadblocks, and installation and operating cost, must be part of the decision process. This teleconference will explain basic principles of electric motor life cycle costs to understand how and when a new energy efficient motor can  more...

Data Mapping and Electronic Information Management (EIM) - Risk Management for Daily Efficiency and Litigation-Preparedness BenefitsIn the digitized world of the twenty-first century, it is more important than ever for every organization to know as much as possible about the information it creates, stores, receives and maintains. As an attendee at this teleconference, you will learn from an expert how to develop multipurpose menus or charts of key storage locations and contents and use data-mapping to achieve  more...

The Vital Role Paralegals Play in Appellate Practice BenefitsLitigation paralegals provide invaluable aid to attorneys in the litigation process. They are the backbone of the trial team, coordinating thousands of details that must be accomplished before, during and after trial. In appellate practice, paralegals are a valuable asset if properly utilized. This teleconference outlines some of the major duties and responsibilities of litigation  more...

Green Leases: Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Agreements ...for green building leases started with encouraging energy efficiency and then addressing environmental concerns. Now the movement is heading toward tracking individual carbon usage. Green building leases need to be drafted and negotiated to protect the landlords and the tenants as sustainability programs are implemented. These green leases need to address provisions such as those dealing with  more...

Understanding LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance ... LEED EBO M emphasizes maximizing operational service and efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. The system addresses whole-building energy and water use, indoor comfort and air quality, cleaning and maintenance issues (including chemical use), recycling programs, purchasing activity, transportation integration and exterior maintenance programs. LEED EB helps building owners and  more...

Measuring Inefficiency on a Construction Project ...Efficiency is often the key to profitability. Conversely, inefficiency boosts costs, busts budgets and kills profits. Given the consequences, understanding and managing the efficiency of construction is important to everyone on the project - from the contractors, subcontractors and suppliers that experience inefficiency to the owners and design consultants whose actions can lead to  more...

Determining the Best Service Delivery Options for Public Works and Utility Projects: In-House or Contract? BenefitsIn this teleconference, you will learn principles and techniques for determining when a project or activity is best delivered by in-house staff, through a contract with a neighboring government or a private contractor, or a combined approach with some tasks performed in-house and others by a contractor. The teleconference will present a practical, nuts-and-bolts approach with examples to  more...

Health Care Facility Design and Development .... Incorporating thought leadership in design, operational efficiency and sustainability, as well as efficient project delivery are important differentiators for project teams. This teleconference will help you understand the various project delivery models that can be applied to health care real estate development. We will discuss the importance of collaboration between all members of the  more...

Green Building: LEED Water Efficiency Credits ...erformance green buildings. An overview of the LEED Water Efficiency Prerequisite and Credits is included to familiarize the attendees with how LEED looks at the requirements and certification submission documentation for each. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe regional aspects of water regarding availability and distribution. - You will be able to discuss water supply and  more...

All About Insulating Concrete Forms ...at is poorly understood by many. ICFs provide high energy-efficiency, high-comfort, low-sound attenuation and disaster-resistant exterior walls for a wide range of buildings up to15 stories. They are widely used in high-LEED projects based mostly on their energy efficiency and indoor air quality properties. However, many owners and designers who might benefit are not familiar enough with them  more...

Uses and Abuses of In Limine Motions ... beginning of trial. Their purpose is to promote judicial efficiency and fairness by expediting trial, avoiding prejudicial questions, and excluding irrelevant evidence and objections from entering the courtroom and record. They were not intended to supplant dispositive motions such as those for summary judgment or judgment on the pleadings. However, it has increasingly become common practice  more...

Value Engineering Change Proposals in Government Contracting ...s will benefit the contractor, both in terms of increased efficiency, as well as financial gain. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to paraphrase VECP regulations. - You will be able to discuss the purpose of VE clauses. - You will be able to specify contested VE issues in the Courts and Boards of Contract Appeals. - You will be able to plan successful VE programs in your company.  more...

Sales Follow-Up Do's and Don'ts nMost of us have good intentions. We want to follow up on a timely basis with prospects, but we often run into a dead end. This teleconference will show you what's necessary to transform follow-up calls into closed transactions. Our strategies will decrease the complexity of the follow up call, increase efficiency and keep you focused on the end result. n n  more...

Increasing the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Manufacturing Logistics ... wasting human, technical or financial resources. This is efficiency. What most companies do in logistics is pursue efficiency at the expense of effectiveness, curtailing service by delivering parts in crates to assembly lines and delaying deliveries by waiting for trucks to be full, and there is plenty of evidence that this approach is counterproductive for the company as a whole. n nInstead,  more...

Demand-Side Water Conservation Initiatives ...d implementation to help your organiza¬tion achieve water efficiency objectives. This teleconference will help your organization understand the factors causing the problems and provides tested, workable solutions to address them. Without demand side management the risks are costly and unmanageable impacts on the public water supply. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to quote specific  more...

Effective Fundraising Techniques for Nonprofit Organizations nNonprofit organizations always need to diversify their revenue from earned income, government grants with philanthropic fundraising. Now, in tough economic times, you must determine how to maximize the effectiveness of your fundraising program. This teleconference will cover the basic elements of a complete fundraising program for annual operating support as well as ways every organization can  more...