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Become a Certified Christian Life Coach ...areer where you use your gifts and talents to help others identify goals and values and make significant changes in their lives. Our premier program is affordable and comprehensive program and delivered in a 16 week all which is offered through weekly group webinars, or through one-on-one sessions with a Master Trainer. You will not only learn about coaching, you become a coach and get great  more...

Fair Housing Act Design and Construction Requirements BenefitsThis live audio conference will provide an overview of the design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act. We will focus on specific building types that are required to comply, safe harbors and practical application of the design and construction requirements. The presenters have worked with residential builders across the country providing plan and construction reviews. In  more...

Current Issues in Wetland Delineation ...t opponents who grasp the regulatory process are adept at identifying inconsistencies in the implementation of the delineation process. This live audio conference helps the regulated community understand the importance of an accurate and defensible delineation and how it affects the lifecycle of a project. The audio conference begins with a discussion of wetland ecology that will serve as the  more...

Essential Concepts In Construction Contracting BenefitsThis live audio conference is designed to educate persons responsible for construction contracting about project delivery systems, basic concepts and contract terms, and the allocation and avoidance of risk in construction contracts. Pitfalls for the unwary will be addressed, especially when using standard form agreements and informal contracting on small projects. This program is  more...

What You Need to Know About Section 404 Permits ...uss how jurisdiction is determined. - You will be able to identify what goes in the application and why. - You will be able to describe what is involved in evaluating the permit application. - You will be able to review the statement of findings and permit decisions. This live audio conference is designed for engineers, project managers, environmental professionals, contractors,  more...

UCC Article 9 Update ...ase law is developing, and practitioners are beginning to identify issues not contemplated by the original drafting committee. As a result, a Joint Review Committee was formed and has recommended changes to Article 9 that are expected to be approved this summer. In addition to learning about the proposed changes we will review significant cases, including those that serve as reminders to be  more...

Cell Tower Zoning: Overview and Current Issues ... applications. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify the basics of wireless technology for municipalities and municipal attorneys. - You will be able to discuss practice pointers for municipalities, providers and their attorneys on complying with the Federal statute and FCC orders. - You will be able to review the FCC shot clock order and its practical implications for  more...

What's that Smell? Sewer System Overflow Prevention and Management ...g objectives. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify sources and causes of overflows. - You will be able to discuss system characterization. - You will be able to explain system maintenance and management. - You will be able to review control strategies. This live audio conference is designed for public works managers, engineers, utility directors, city officials, project  more...

What's that Smell? Sewer System Overflow Prevention and Management ...g objectives. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify sources and causes of overflows. - You will be able to discuss system characterization. - You will be able to explain system maintenance and management. - You will be able to review control strategies. This live audio conference is designed for public works managers, engineers, utility directors, city officials, project  more...

Taxation and Accounting Conflicts of Interest ...t or the appearance of a conflict of interest. Failure to identify an actual or potential conflict of interest and to disclose or avoid it can lead to expensive legal fees, loss of a client or employment, a claim against malpractice insurance, bad publicity, or an unflattering and enduring case study in a business school textbook. The absence of any conflict of interest is a prerequisite to  more...

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Scope Creep on Construction Projects ...ng best practices to proactively avoid, timely detect and identify, and manage and mitigate the impact of scope creep. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe what scope creep is and why it is bad for your project. - You will be able to discuss contract language. - You will be able to identify project control and reporting tools. - You will be able to review how to control and  more...

Prevailing Wage Law: An Understanding of Davis-Bacon ...ks contracts. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify contract provisions that implicate the Davis-Bacon Act. - You will be able to recognize the potential consequences of noncompliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. - You will be able to define and apply the key aspects of the Davis-Bacon Act. - You will be able to describe the importance of complying with the Davis-Bacon Act. This  more...

Intermittent Leave Under FMLA BenefitsMany employers are confronted with various issues related to intermittent leave under FMLA. This live audio conference will help front line personnel identify and handle intermittent leave issues. The program will address the legal and human resources issues confronted by employers and provide practical steps and procedures for employers to follow. This live audio conference is designed  more...

Collaborative Delivery Method Fundamentals ...to review project delivery methods. - You will be able to identify IPD and other collaborative project delivery approaches. - You will be able to discuss collaborating without a multi-party contract. - You will be able to explain which practices are emerging as 'best'. This live audio conference is designed for construction and project managers, engineers, presidents, vice presidents, building  more...

Powers of Attorney: Medical Records Release Concerns ...es? This live audio conference will educate you on how to identify a valid power of attorney to determine whether information should be disclosed. Additional discussions will be held on other issues surrounding access to patient health information such as health care proxies and subpoenas. You need to understand the nuances of patient information requests and the authority you can rely on when  more...

Section 199 Deduction for Qualified Construction Activities Income ...rements for construction companies. - You will be able to identify the type of income that qualifies for the deduction. - You will be able to explain the safe harbors for de minimis nonconstruction activity and land values. This live audio conference is designed for construction and project managers, contractors, subcontractors, presidents, vice presidents, business owners and managers,  more...

NEPA: Understanding the Basics ... in implementing the law. This live audio conference will identify some of the most common mistakes made under NEPA and reveal the best ways to avoid them. You will get practical advice for preparing useful and legally sufficient NEPA documents. This program is critical for federal agency staff, consultants working for federal agencies and others interested in the NEPA process. Learning  more...

Best Practices in Nursing Documentation: Writing Effective and Legal Proof Notes ...lete documentation of patient care. - You will be able to identify consequences of incomplete documentation. - You will be able to recognize the purposes of patient care documentation. - You will be able to discuss how the legal system uses documentation and how to respond to questioning of patient care documentation. This activity has been submitted to WNA CEAP for approval to award contact  more...

Response to Intervention: Addressing Emerging Issues ...he outcomes for all of their learners and more accurately identify those learners with disabilities. On the other hand, to achieve these benefits school staffs must have a high fidelity of implementation. Since RTI is not just a technical solution of new tests, curricula or instructional practices, careful consideration is needed to achieve positive results. This live audio conference will  more...

Divorce Taxation: Practical Issues ...client. This live audio conference provides the skills to identify them before they create a problem for you and your client at settlement. We will begin with the recent changes to the tax law and provide a key road map in navigating the numerous pitfalls that may appear in your case. Whether it is when your client may qualify for innocent spouse relief or how to identify the potential for  more...

The New ADA Design Standards: When, Where and How? BenefitsOn September 15, 2010, the Department of Justice adopted new design standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the 2004 ADA and ABA guidelines. This live audio conference will provide you with an overview of the new rules, highlights of the major changes, and the potential implications for your business and clients. Presenters include two of the past chairs of the U.S.  more...

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP): Developing a SWPPP and the New EPA Storm Water Rules ...ns and fines. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify who is responsible and applicable for construction and industrial sites. - You will be able to review NPDES regulatory changes. - You will be able to recognize and avoid potential storm water violations and fines. - You will be able to discuss best management practices. This live audio conference is designed for engineers,  more...

Weight Loss At the Workplace: Legal Issues For Employers Seeking To Reduce Health Care Costs ...identify and address when formulating and implementing a corporate wellness program that is aimed at weight loss reduction. The number of potentially applicable federal and state laws requires careful consideration of the potential issues raised with drafting and managing a corporate wellness program. The multiple relevant laws and regulations only heighten the need for a deliberate review and  more...

OSHA's Cranes and Derricks Standards Update: The Litigators' Perspective BenefitsDefense of crane litigation is inherently risky given the typical stakes in an accident scenario, whether involving personal injury (typically catastrophic in nature) or property damage. This live audio conference will orient those who defend crane litigation, whether manufacturers, architects, engineers, maintainers, lessors or otherwise to understand the new OSHA standards, what they  more...

Basic Principles of Construction Insurance ...xplain general liability insurance. - You will be able to identify what are typical exclusions and endorsements in builder risk and general liability insurance. - You will be able to define appropriate insurance coverage at projects inception. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, construction and  more...

Rain Water Harvesting ... from ancient times to the present. - You will be able to identify engineering solutions. - You will be able to review objectives of rainwater harvesting. - You will be able to explain costs for harvested water. This live audio conference is designed for engineers, construction and project managers, city administrators, public works and utilities directors, architects, presidents, vice  more...

Understanding Warranties and Guarantees in the Standard AIA Contract ...e provisions. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify and negotiate the warranties and guarantees included in the standard AIA contract. - You will be able to recognize what those warranty provisions cover. - You will be able to suggest revisions to those provisions to better protect yourself or your clients. - You will be able to identify how those provisions may affect the  more...

Extensive Green Roof Design ...the benefits of green roof systems. - You will be able to identify green roof materials and systems and interpret standard test results. - You will be able to explain how design, media, and climate influence plant selection, establishment and vegetation maintenance requirements. - You will be able to review design, plant selection, and climate and determine the potential need for irrigation.  more...

Advanced Issues in GMP Contracting BenefitsAs owners have searched for project delivery systems that reduce the overall duration from project conception to project completion without increasing their risks or their costs disproportionately, one of the most common approaches has included the use of guaranteed maximum price, or GMP, contracts. However, as the use of the various GMP contract formats has proliferated, so have disputes.  more...

Wetlands Challenges and Use of Mitigation Bank Credits ...on, and extensive delays in construction. Planning ahead, identifying wetlands, and developing a mitigation strategy before moving dirt is critical to the success of projects involving or affecting wetlands. This live audio conference will provide the background and guide to the use of wetlands mitigation credits as a means of addressing the legal and ecological issues arising from filling or  more...

Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits: Using Tax Incentives to Develop and Invest in Historic Properties ...ues and potential stumbling blocks. - You will be able to identify how to find investors for your project. - You will be able to explain investing in historic tax credit projects and exploring the benefits. - You will be able to review the structure of the tax credit. This live audio conference is designed for presidents, vice presidents, developers, real estate professionals, property  more...

Creating Successful Employee Surveys ...identify opportunities to improve their employment brand; identify employment practices problem areas; improve employee relations, morale and teamwork; enhance employee commitment and engagement; and assess the implementation and effectiveness of HR management systems and processes. In today's economy and workplace, this however is just the starting point. Identifying the drivers of employee  more...

Understanding LEED for Sustainable Building BenefitsMystified by the new LEED certification process? Concerned about whether you need a new approach for your next LEED project? Confused about the requirements for maintaining your existing AP status? This live audio conference provides the answers! By attending you will understand how the project certification and professional accreditation requirements have changed with the release of  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...

Withholding of Taxes on Payments to Foreign Persons and Entities BenefitsIn an increasingly global society, many U.S. payors of items of income are unknowingly subject to withholding tax obligations for payments to foreign individuals and entities. Understanding the rules for withholding on these payments can reduce liability to the IRS. After attending this live audio conference, you will be able to identify when income is subject to withholding, evaluate the  more...

Problems and Risks Associated With Green Construction ...truction, failure modes that may be encountered, steps to identify and help to avoid failures that could impact qualification of a project under green rating systems, how the design process can help avoid material and operational failures, the necessity of communication among all project participants to enhance achievement of green criteria and standards, design elements that enhance energy  more...

AIA Document D503(TM) - 2011: Guide for Sustainable Projects BenefitsThe movement toward a sustainable built environment is rapidly evolving, significantly impacting the way buildings are planned, designed, constructed and used. Different and potentially competing forces, such as owners' goals, code requirements, and basic liability considerations, can impact the sustainable objective targeted for a project and the sustainable measures needed to achieve the  more...

How to Sell to the U.S. Government ...ing sales to the U.S. federal government. We will clearly identify how to find the agencies, offices and people who buy specific services and products. We will cover the mandatory tools needed as door-openers, how to sell to the military and civilian agencies, and how the government actually buys - credit card purchases, bids, contracts and grants. Failing to understand the key differences  more...

Form-Based Zoning: An Alternative to Traditional Ordinances ...ding Council. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify key issues addressed by form-based codes. - You will be able to define elements of form-based codes. - You will be able to explain legal considerations and regulations. - You will be able to review the application and approval processes. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

The WE in Wellness--5 Skills Every Case Manager Should Know for Effective Case Management ...ces available for client education. - You will be able to identify barriers to wellness. - You will be able to describe management of client expectations of wellness and chronic health problems. This live audio conference is designed for registered nurses, LPNs, directors of nursing, administrators, nursing assistants, directors, physician assistants, personal care providers, pediatricians,  more...

Documentation and Proof of Construction Delay ... actually applied. At the conclusion, you will be able to identify and quantify delays before they occur, preventing unnecessary disputes and claims. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to recognize the importance of contemporaneous documents. - You will be able to identify what schedules should be used. - You will be able to explain common approaches to the analysis of delay. - You will  more...

Medical Records Update for Paralegals: Releases, Retention and Confidentiality Requirements BenefitsMedical providers and health plans, vendors, and others who retain medical or health records are often subjected to complex and conflicting requirements to maintain the confidentiality and restrict the disclosure of the information. Complex and overlapping rules and regulations impose rigid requirements that must be met before information is released and require medical record repositories  more...

Making Friends: Social Understanding for Students with Autism and Asperger's BenefitsThis live audio conference describes the social challenges that children with Asperger's Syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder may encounter while in the classroom. As the speaker notes, 'Play is work for a child with ASD' and children with ASD typically do not become 'social butterflies.' Dr. Norall would like to give teachers the resources to help a child with Asperger's Syndrome or ASD  more...

Smartphone Policies For The Health Care Industry BenefitsThe proliferation of smartphones in the workplace have created legal compliance issues for many employers, ranging from how to monitor and control usage during working hours, to how to protect company information being disseminated by such devices. Many of these issues are even more acute in the health care industry because of the 24/7 nature of the facilities, and the regulations  more...

Making Shared Services Work BenefitsLocal governments across the country are looking for more efficient ways to deliver services 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  more...

Turbidity Control and Testing on Construction Sites BenefitsThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has prepared a draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit which will replace the 2008 Construction General Permit. The public notice period expired July 11, 2011. The 2008 Construction General Permit will expire February 15, 2012. Turbidity (cloudiness or haziness of a fluid) is an important parameter  more...

Pupil Records: Best Practices Concerning Access, Release, Content and Storage of Educational Documents BenefitsSchool districts frequently receive requests for access to student records from state agencies, federal agencies, parents and members of the public. This live audio conference will provide school officials, parents, school staff and school lawyers with an overview of the laws relating to access, release, content and storage of student records. The live audio conference will define the  more...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals BenefitsProject delivery systems continue to evolve as owners and contractors continue to look for better ways to manage the risks associated with the time and money it takes to get from project concept to project completion. The adversarial nature of the traditional design-bid-build approach has led many to look for ways to create more collaborative approaches. Construction management at-risk is  more...

Difficult and Disruptive Students ... the law, depression, and substance abuse. Knowing how to identify these students early on, understanding the nature of their problems, and implementing positive strategies can literally be a life-changing event for them. This live audio conference will cover a range of empirically-supported, practical, state-of-the-art assessment and intervention strategies that can reduce the frequency and  more...

Handling Your Post-Judgment Files ... of the jurisdiction. This audio conference will help you identify issues in advance of bankruptcy, how to avoid them and how to address the avoidance powers of the Chapter 7 trustee. The program will provide guidance as to how to avoid the discharge, as well as identify and describe various methods of effective discovery, including supplemental proceedings examinations of the judgment debtor  more...

Key Legal Distinctions Between Business Entities BenefitsA critical issue in starting any new business is to decide the best type of entity for the business. The choices can be numerous and bewildering, and the consequences of a wrong choice can be problematic. For example, for multi-owner businesses, the choices may include (depending on the relevant state): (i) general partnerships; (ii) limited liability partnerships; (iii) limited  more...

Legal Implications of Environmental Contamination ...ontamination. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify the legal sources of liability. - You will be able to discuss compensatory and punitive damages. - You will be able to explain site remediation liability. - You will be able to review contractual liability and risk allocation. This live audio conference is designed for environmental professionals, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Bikeway Design Principles, Planning, and Best Practices BenefitsBicycling is gaining popularity in the United States as a recreational activity and a utilitarian mode of transportation. By expanding their bikeway networks, cities throughout the US have increased bicycle ridership and broadened the transportation options available in their community. However, significant barriers to bicycling keep many could-be riders off of their bikes. Additionally,  more...

Effective Quality Control and Quality Assurance BenefitsDelivering quality in building design and construction faces two major challenges. The first is that buildings are becoming ever more complex and less resilient against normal use. HVAC, Controls, and Lighting systems in even simple buildings can be quite challenging and innovative. Building enclosure technology is rapidly changing with new ideas such as rainscreen walls and air barriers.  more...

Self-Auditing Your Employee Benefits:A Guide to What May Need Fixing BenefitsStaying in compliance with the numerous complex requirements and the specific terms of your employee benefits plans is a monumental task. It is easy to have your time consumed by the day-to-day issues and questions that arise under your benefit plans and the typical annual processes and compliance requirements already in place. It is difficult to take the time to step back and ask what  more...

Construction Project Accounting ...all analogy for construction project accounting. Learn to identify up-front issues and procedures needed to have a successful bid, assure yourself you are prepared once you get 'up to bat' by pinpointing the areas you need to control and monitor as the job progresses, identify the obstacles that get in the way and how you address them so cash flow is supporting the costs of the project and not  more...

Workers' Compensation Issues for the Construction Industry ...ne experience modification factors. - You will be able to identify specific tips to earn cost savings. - You will be able to discuss ideas to help your firm in the project selection process. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, compliance officers, construction and project managers, owners, presidents, vice presidents, accountants, human resource managers, contractors,  more...

Preventing and Recognizing Financial Elder Abuse BenefitsFinancial crimes against the elderly are generally considered to fall into two categories: fraud committed by strangers, and financial exploitation by relatives and caregivers. These categories are not discreet, and sometimes overlap. A clever stranger can often become a trusted caregiver. Although financial exploitation of the elderly has long been recognized as a 'national disgrace,'  more...

Commercial Ground Leases: A Conceptual Framework ...th ground leasing, he may be unprepared to anticipate and identify the issues important to his bottom line. Solution - This live audio conference will provide a conceptual framework for ground leasing and then go into some specific areas designed to enable persons responsible for ground leasing from the owner's side to help the owner avoid unpleasant surprises with respect to the cost of the  more...

Solar Photovoltaics: How Do You Get This Stuff On Your Roof Anyway? BenefitsAttend our live audio conference and get your questions and answers about installing photovoltaics! We will discuss advantages and disadvantages to off grid installations, how modules and batteries are wired, how to ready a structure for PV and some of the do's and don'ts. Rebates, tax credits and other incentives will also be covered. Lessons learned and fire code changes will be  more...

How to Use LinkedIn as the Best Sales Tool Ever Invented ...profiles that highlight you and your business, as well as identify and connect with prospective clients, customers, networking partners and strategic alliances. Methods of communicating with millions of people that result in greater visibility for you and your business will be discussed. This live audio conference will show you how to showcase your credibility and add value to your network, and  more...

GASB 45 Strategies ...oid the potentially disastrous consequences of failing to identify, control and fund its OPEB liabilities. Most states, municipalities and governmental agencies are aware that they are required to comply with GASB 43 and 45, but it is very important to understand the implications that a large unfunded OPEB liability will have upon their credit rating and their ability to borrow. It is also  more...

Strategies to Reduce Bullying and Social Aggression BenefitsIncreasingly, educators, health professionals, parents and lawmakers realize the seriousness of bullying, cyber bullying and social aggression in school. Certain state laws and regulations now hold schools personally responsible for the effects of bullying, including cyber bullying. Whether your school plans to implement one or more bullying prevention strategies or a comprehensive  more...

Planning for Renewable Incentives in 2011 and Beyond ...r incentives. Learning Objectives You will be able to identify the requirements of the incentives for renewables. You will be able to recognize the requirements for 'beginning construction' for the 1603 grant. You will be able to discuss what the future is likely to hold for tax incentives for renewables. You will be able to review the structures used to monetize tax incentives for  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records ...ises many legal concerns. This live audio conference will identify the key legal issues and pitfalls associated with using and maintaining EHR systems, with an emphasis on potential litigation issues. This program is critical for hospitals considering an EHR implementation - whether for internal use or for use by community physicians - and for physicians and other users of EHR technology. You  more...

Client Nonpayment: Ethical Considerations in Collections and Termination BenefitsYou have worked many hours on your client's matter and obtained a good result, only to find yourself in a dispute with your client over the payment of your fee. The client may complain about the quality of the service or may claim that they cannot pay your fees. Whatever the excuse, it is a problem that can be lessened. This audio conference is designed to provide you with practical and  more...

Avoiding the Basic Pitfalls of GMP Contracting BenefitsAs owners search for project delivery systems that reduce the duration from project conception to project completion one of the most common approaches has included the use of guaranteed maximum price, or GMP, contracts. However, as the use of these contract formats has proliferated so have disputes that strongly suggest that the parties using them do not fully understand: the differences  more...

De-Mystifying The Excel(R) Real Estate Pro-Forma ...ous functions. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify major components of the Excel Pro-Forma and their functions. - You will be able to review the importance of timing in real estate transactions. - You will be able to discuss the 'Cardinal Rules' of modeling with Excel . - You will be able to explain best practices for inheriting a model. This audio conference will be displayed  more...

GASB 51: Accounting Standards for Intangible Assets ...racking and reporting capital assets. You will be able to identify intangible assets and the initial measurement of those assets. Discussion will include how to determine the useful life of intangible assets, how to address amortization issues, and be cognizant to impairment indicators. Finally, you will have a better understanding of how to account for and report intangible assets in your  more...

CPM in Construction Management: Preventing and Measuring Delays ...ow to use today's project management tools effectively to identify project delays before they are insurmountable. You will learn how to use the schedules persuasively and reliably to measure and quantify project delays. The discussion will also provide the technical and legal foundation for the techniques presented. You will be brought up-to-date on the very latest scheduling tools and concepts  more...

2011 Affirmative Action Compliance Update BenefitsWhen was the last time you updated your narrative plan documents, your applicant self-identification forms, and your statistical and adverse impact analysis? As you update your plan documents for 2011, take an hour for an in-depth review of recent changes to the regulatory requirements and best practices that affect each aspect of your plan and related forms. If a letter from the OFCCP is  more...

Microsoft Project Best Practices: What's New on the Desktop ...e to explain new team planner view. - You will be able to identify user interface enhancements. This audio conference will be displayed for attendees via GoToWebinar's interactive component, for which Lorman will provide access and installation instructions in advance. GOTOWEBINAR is a registered trademark of Citrix Online, LLC and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with Citrix  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...

Structuring Renewable Energy Projects in Challenging Conditions ...se structures. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify risk assessment and mitigation in renewable energy projects. - You will be able to explain renewable project financial analysis and modeling. - You will be able to recognize incentives unique to financing renewable projects. - You will be able to describe structure renewable project financings - leveraged flip and lease  more...

Construction Substitutions: Current Issues and Complexities BenefitsSubstitution requests on construction projects have been around since the first contractor had to competitively bid for the work. In today's market, winning a contract for the provision of construction products has become even more competitive. This audio conference will help you understand the steps in the process and what the important considerations are in reviewing a substitution  more...

Best Practices for Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Small to Medium Size Dams ...tanding of the components of dams, how to inspect dams to identify potential problems and how to address those problems through maintenance and repair. This information will allow you to develop or participate effectively in the inspection and maintenance programs for dams. Learning Objectives - You will be able to provide and explain an understanding of the components of dams. - You will be  more...

Commercial Site Development: A Case Study BenefitsThis 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  more...

Google Analytics for Accountants: How To Measure Online Marketing and Website Performance BenefitsAre you really getting the most out of Google Analytics? Are you leveraging Google Analytics to its fullest potential? This audio conference will teach you about some of the critical features you can use to better understand the performance of your website and marketing initiatives, and the needs of your visitors. We'll begin with a review of some basic configuration settings you should  more...

LEED Credits That Don't Break the Bank! ...at Federal, state and local levels. - You will be able to identify no-cost and low-cost LEED credits to increase your certification level. - You will be able to describe and consolidate LEED requirements with incentive requirements to achieve lowest cost. This audio conference is designed for engineers, construction and project managers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, presidents,  more...

Options Under Section 504 ...this statute. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify the obligations imposed on public and private educational institutions. - You will be able to review the dimensions of FAPE as required by the U.S. Department of Education's regulations under Section 504. - You will be able to identify reasonable accommodations. - You will be able to define the class of individuals covered by  more...

Keys to Understanding Land Records ...rship and real estate financing. This teleconference will identify real property interests and sources of land information, explain how property interests are created and transferred, and discuss title search procedures. In addition, you'll learn about the recording system, property descriptions, the chain of title, off-record interests, rights and claims, and what resources are available to  more...

Owner Construction Risk: How a Controlled Insurance Program Can Protect Your Assets ...oject risks. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify those risks typically insured in construction projects. - You will be able to better explain and understand design and construction risk. - You will be able to define advantages and disadvantages of the three insurance options. - You will be able to recognize owner considerations for selecting the right insurance option. This  more...

False Claims Act Update ...ederal contracting and grants. This audio conference will identify and analyze many of the critically important issues in the interpretation and enforcement of the statute, and will review mandatory disclosure of credible evidence of False Claims Act violations. The recent amendments to the FCA will be covered, as well as key recent cases. This audio conference is primarily designed for  more...

Key Subcontracting Issues, Including Flow-Down and Paid-If-Paid Provisions BenefitsGain the skills necessary to understand every key issue in subcontracting today. This audio conference covers the complex relationships between prime contractors and subcontractors. This program is a must whether you are a buyer, seller or government official. After attending this audio conference, you will understand contract flow-down clauses, consent clauses, make or buy plans, privity,  more...

Legal Aspects in Representing Clients with Dementia BenefitsAttend this audio conference and be able to understand why preplanning measures are important to avoid crisis situations upon medical incapacity. The topics covered include everything from simple advanced directives and estate planning, to complex planning for the purpose of VA and Medicaid benefits. You will understand the process of legal crisis intervention if preplanning measures are  more...

Electronic Data, Discovery and Document Storage BenefitsDo you find yourself dreading your next e-discovery matter? Would you like to develop a road map that will guide you through the maze of collecting, processing, reviewing and producing electronic data? This audio conference will help you to develop a well-crafted discovery plan, intelligently set a budget, identify the sources of electronic documents, use best practices for data  more...

Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning ...se entities. This audio conference will help you learn to identify when the use of this entity for a particular client situation is warranted and what steps to take to maintain or correct an existing family entity to comply with recent changes in the law. This program will also explain the various valuation issues for gift and estate tax purposes, and asset protection benefits with the use of  more...

LEED Documentation and Recordkeeping Requirements BenefitsAn important step in achieving LEED certification for a project is both an understanding of the need for and implementing a plan of recordkeeping and documentation that makes filling out the submittal templates easy to perform. This audio conference will help you understand not only what recordkeeping and documentation is required, but how to compile it and what is needed to be submitted  more...

Trust Situs and State Taxation: Practical Planning Implications BenefitsState tax departments are becoming more aggressive at collecting revenues and the trend is likely to continue in light of state fiscal issues. Trusts are no exceptions. The rules under which a state can tax a trust are complex and changing in more aggressive ways. How can a state tax a trust? What planning steps can be taken? What must you understand when preparing tax returns? Each rule  more...

Reactive Attachment Disorder BenefitsAttachment 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  more...

A Paralegal's Guide for Drafting Pleadings BenefitsProviding the knowledge to know what pleadings and legal documents to file, when to file them and how to draft them is very important to the litigation process. You will learn the basic tools for locating 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  more...

EPA Requirements for Underground Storage Tanks: Recent Changes and Cleaning Up Contamination ...gulating underground storage tanks. - You will be able to identify when you are responsible for cleanup. - You will be able to define how to meet UST compliance requirements. - You will be able to discuss actual cleanup - methods and costs. This audio conference is designed for engineers, project managers, developers, environmental professionals, presidents, vice presidents, contractors,  more...

Today's Multigenerational Workforce: Transitioning from Baby Boomers to the Next Generations .... To be successful, you must understand those things that identify and differentiate the generations, and create strategies for bridging between them. Failure to address the generational issues could result in unplanned and dysfunctional paradigm shifts in your organization as the baby boomers leave in ever increasing numbers and the vacuum is filled by younger workers. As we continue to deal  more...

Risk Management in Telephone Triage: Lessons Learned From Telephone Triage Litigation BenefitsThe telephone, once used merely as an appointment scheduling device, has become an integral part of provider-patient interactions. Research indicates that approximately 20 to 28 percent of all primary health care is handled over the telephone. However, without proper training and accountability, telephone triage can result in improper diagnosis and management as well as legal liability.  more...

Roadway Rights of Way: Understanding the Legal and Practical Issues BenefitsThis teleconference will provide comprehensive and useful information about rights of way, easements and issues related to their creation, use and liability. If you are a land surveyor responsible for determining property boundaries, an engineer involved in highway and roadway design, a governmental official affected by route location and selection, or an attorney involved in real estate  more...

Competitive Public Bidding and Public Contract Code in Florida ...applicable statutes and ordinances. - You will be able to identify best practices in public procurement. - You will be able to explain recent bid protest cases. - You will be able to recognize award and evaluation issues. This teleconference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, purchasing professionals, construction and project managers, administrators, city officials,  more...

Understanding the Legal Concepts of Adverse Possession of Real Property in New York State BenefitsAdverse possession is a recognized legal doctrine in the state of New York that enables a party, through litigation, to acquire title or ownership to real property belonging to someone else, and to thereby extinguish the record owner's rights in and to that property. While the New York courts have historically disfavored settling property disputes in this manner and thus the courts have  more...

Public/Private Partnerships: Major Infrastructure and Other Development Projects ...a proposed P3. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify required and recommended documentation. - You will be able to discuss structures for public/private partnerships. - You will be able to recognize why public/private partnership. - You will be able to explain legal constraints. This teleconference is designed for attorneys, developers, municipal and elected officials, zoning  more...

Jeopardizing Exempt Status ...and overtime. This teleconference is designed to help you identify issues which jeopardize exempt status and correct them. It will also address certain myths regarding what you can and cannot do. The topics to be covered will include payment on a salary basis, permissible and impermissible deductions from salary, supplementing salary with additional payments, reducing salaries or hours,  more...

Land Development Right Transfer Issues and Complexities ...plementation. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify who uses TDR. - You will be able to review profiles of successful programs. - You will be able to discuss and simplify TDR's complexities. - You will be able to explain legal considerations. This teleconference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, developers, real estate professionals, project managers,  more...

S Corporations: How to Avoid Common and Often Overlooked Pitfalls (Simple to Complex) ...hen S corporations are involved. This teleconference will identify the most common pitfalls, such as not properly maintaining earning accounts, ineligible shareholders, the one class of stock principle, invalid or missing S corporation elections and built-in gain. You will not only learn how to identify these pitfalls, but you will also get practical tips on dealing with them. This  more...

Ohio Prompt Payment Act Update ...be able to explain the 10-day rule. - You will be able to identify the requirements that are critical to protecting project profitability. - You will be able to define your rights under Ohio's Prompt Payment Act. This teleconference is designed for presidents, vice presidents, construction managers, project managers, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, lending professionals,  more...

Immigration Issues for Construction Professionals BenefitsThis teleconference will provide strategies for you to evaluate and implement to avoid or minimize risk to your company. Government visits are increasing for all companies and it is important to have a plan of action in place prior to the government knocking on your company's door. We will review the proper steps to complete an I-9 form and to audit an I-9 form, while also encouraging the  more...

Real Estate and Land Valuation in Depressed Markets ...nals depending upon reliable estimates of market value to identify viable and reliable market data using methods available in the market but not commonly applied during active real estate markets. The teleconference will explain underlying valuation theory for these alternative applications using relevant information during the current real estate cycle. Lawyers, lenders, property owners,  more...

Understanding the Role of the Trust Protector ...anners were trained to envision? This teleconference will identify those unintended consequences and discuss how designing a trust with a trust protector, or an equivalent role and function, can protect against or deal with many of those problems. We will discuss the pioneering concept of rigid flexibility, offer illustrations of eight potential situations where a trust protector could be  more...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Leases ...ent involved in these efforts. You will be better able to identify and resolve issues that are unique to wireless siting, including what may be included in a lease that cannot be included in a government-issued permit, site location and value, lease term and terminations, access requirements, interference regulation and mitigation, design and camouflage, and radio frequency emissions issues.  more...

Social Media Guidelines for Estate and Financial Planners ...d score current digital/web presence. You will be able to identify steps to build an effective experience taking advantage of the latest web 2.0 features. This teleconference will teach you how to apply a top-down messaging model to craft positions along the 'long tail' and organize communications to reinforce your brand. Gain a better understanding of the role of integrated marketing campaigns  more...

Asperger's Syndrome, NVLD and High Functioning Autism: Diagnosis, Treatment Considerations and Controversies BenefitsThe benefits of this cutting-edge seminar are specifically because most presentations cover just autism, Asperger's syndrome or nonverbal learning disorders. We will compare symptoms, discuss the perils of misdiagnosis and attempt to understand why the vast majority of these children and teens are initially misdiagnosed, and what improper treatment can cause. Co-morbidity is the rule, not  more...

Obtaining Surety Bonds for Construction Projects BenefitsThe current heightened risk environment caused by increasing contractor failures have raised concerns in the surety markets, however underwriting standards have not materially changed. What has changed is that sureties are more closely scrutinizing contractors' balance sheets and underwriting information to meet these standards and this trend will remain until the construction industry  more...

Kaizen Principles and 5S Activities for Manufacturing ...ce, you will learn how to design and deploy a 5S program; identify waste and nonvalue adding activities; choose the right change vehicle; improve safety, productivity and morale; and integrate 5S with a lean management system. Register today and find out how others have achieved success in 5S deployments. This teleconference is designed for manufacturing engineers, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

California Wetlands: New Issues and Regulations Affecting Land Use Planning ...emerging wetland regulation issues. - You will be able to identify trends in In-Lieu Fee Programs (HCP). - You will be able to explain integration of 404 with HCP process. - You will be able to discuss CEQA issues and climate change issues. This teleconference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, developers, project managers, engineers, architects, planners, principals, real  more...

Current Issues in Subcontracts and Teaming Agreements ...and employers. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify mandatory clauses in subcontracts. - You will be able to discuss business terms to include or exclude in your subcontract. - You will be able to define E-Verify. - You will be able to review how to create a joint venture. This teleconference is designed for project managers, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects,  more...

Perpetual Pavement Design and Sustainability ...the concept of perpetual pavements. - You will be able to identify sustainable practices for pavement design, construction and renewal. - You will be able to discuss recent and on-going research efforts and case studies. - You will be able to review applicable design methods for perpetual pavements. This teleconference is designed for engineers, project managers, architects, presidents, vice  more...

Code Section 409A BenefitsThe IRS is giving employers one last chance to fix their plan documents and compensation agreements for Code Section 409A. However, the IRS has also announced some new interpretations of Section 409A provisions that will require most employers to make changes to their plans and agreements. Employers that make these changes before January 1, 2011, can avoid IRS penalties, in most cases. In  more...

Sustainable Design and LEED Specification Requirements ... and certification standards. Learn about these tools and identify truly sustainable products from those that are merely marketed as green products. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss CSI Division 1. - You will be able to explain environmental considerations. - You will be able to identify and evaluate green materials. - You will be able to define materials and LEED categories.  more...

Illinois Accessibility Codes ...and objectives of the state accessibility code as well as identify the code requirements in detail. Diagrams and examples will be used to clearly highlight how compliance should be met. A brief summary of differences between the IAC and other codes will be discussed, identifying the areas where the IAC is more restrictive. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss why a state  more...

Substance Abuse Among Today's Youth BenefitsSubstance abuse among today's youth is a continuing concern. Many parents and school officials report staggering statistics daily, related to the self-destructive behaviors of youth who use substances. What is the reason for this use? How would one recognize the use? This teleconference will help you understand the reasons for substance use among youth, how to recognize use and abuse,  more...

Planning and Zoning Techniques for Open Space Preservation BenefitsOpen space generates intense interest and support among citizens and elected officials as a key to making our communities livable and sustainable. Actually implementing a successful open space strategy is complex. Open space planning and implementation must take into account the regional context, community vision and ultimate function of the open space areas. The costs and means of  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...

Condition Assessments and Structural Evaluation of Existing Buildings BenefitsCondition assessment and structural evaluation of existing buildings is not a course that is taught in most engineering colleges. However, this is a task that many engineers are asked to do by their clients and not all of them have had the experience to take on this seemingly simple task but which has several pitfalls. The client's reasons for requesting this service could be due to  more...

Developing Storm Water Utilities and Impact Fee Programs ...ty, defining an effective storm water management program, identifying and analyzing adequate revenue sources to reliably support the program, and implementing a storm water utility and impact fee program. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review costs vs. revenue. - You will be able to discuss political issues and business interests. - You will be able to identify legacy systems. - You  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...

Change Order Basics ...modifications. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify typical change order concepts. - You will be able to describe the role of the owner, architect, contractor, subcontractor, lenders and surety. - You will be able to recognize causes of change. - You will be able to explain total cost method and modified total cost method. Construction and project managers, engineers,  more...

Design Professionals' Exposure for Design Errors and Omissions ...lity than ever before. For the individual responsible for identifying and evaluating risk for design professionals on a project-by-project basis, complex issues concerning measure of damages, insurance and other potential sources of risk must be understood and examined on every project. This teleconference will identify the areas of greatest risk and address how insurance and contractual  more...

EPA's Rules on Compensatory Mitigation for Impact on Wetlands, Streams and Other Waters BenefitsIn 2008, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers adopted new rules that dramatically changed its approach to mitigation under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, which regulates fill in wetlands and other waters of the United States. The new rules adopt a mitigation hierarchy that moves away from the prior preference for on-site, in-kind mitigation in favor of mitigation banks and watershed-based  more...

Introduction to California Subdivision Law ...ision process. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify the requirements for finalizing Maps. - You will be able to discuss judicial review and appeals. - You will be able to recognize the impact of CEQA and judicial review. - You will be able to explain how subdivisions fit into the hierarchy of land use approvals. Attorneys, engineers, presidents, vice presidents, planners,  more...

Climate and Energy Policy: Interpreting State, Regional and Federal Discrepancies ...ts of pending federal legislation. The speakers will also identify some of the opportunities that have been enacted, and the new technologies and practices coming into the market. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss EPA Actions under the Clean Air Act. - You will be able to identify regional greenhouse gas initiatives. - You will be able to recognize opportunities and potential  more...

Not in My Backyard (NIMBY): Overcoming Development Resistance ... to influencing land use decisions. - You will be able to identify why citizens oppose projects and how to overcome resistance to development. - You will be able to explain why good projects do not necessarily get approved. - You will be able to review why land use decisions are often times also political decisions. Developers, real estate professionals, presidents, vice presidents, city  more...

Planning Fundamentals for Illiquid Assets ...s advising clients with substantial liquid assets need to identify the unique problems and provide guidance and solutions to deal with them. This teleconference will review a broad range of issues and planning opportunities affecting illiquid assets, including both pre- and post-death planning. Addressing liquidity issues in buy-sell agreements, governing documents and insurance planning in a  more...

Development Challenges for Small Commercial Sites BenefitsDevelopment 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  more...

Protecting Assets for Long-Term Care Medi-Cal Benefits BenefitsFamilies with relatively substantial assets can often access California's Medi-Cal program to pay for long-term care. Attentive planning is required, however, to avoid the minefields of government rules and potentially disastrous consequences. Each family's needs beyond Medi-Cal and other government benefits must also be considered. Further complexity has been added to the planning process  more...

New Developments in Greywater Irrigation Systems BenefitsDue to drought, climate change, groundwater over-drafting and sheer population increase, pressure is on developers and builders to conserve water in new developments. The focus for such conservation is on the landscape, which currently uses about half of all urban water. This teleconference will teach you what greywater really is, all the environmental and financial benefits of reusing it,  more...

Current Issues in Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement Officials BenefitsPlaintiffs see suits against individual officers as a way to recover monetary damages because Monell claims against municipalities are often too difficult or expensive to litigate effectively. From strip searches to excessive force claims, qualified immunity is a powerful defensive tool. This teleconference will help you identify current trends in qualified immunity doctrine in some of the  more...

How to Successfully Identify, Propose, Win and Manage Government Contracts BenefitsSmall and medium-sized businesses often experience difficulty conducting business with the federal government. They also do not know of the many tools and resources at their disposal. This teleconference provides those responsible for or trying to penetrate the federal government market space with valuable insight into the intricacies of the federal government acquisition lifecycle. It  more...

Building Code Compliance Specifications BenefitsBuilding codes place responsibility for designing a building project in accordance with the appropriate adopted codes and standards in the location of the project while building officials are charged with reviewing the plans and specifications for compliance. Many design professionals do not understand how much information to include in their project specifications as it relates to code  more...

Avoiding the Risk of Subcontractor Default BenefitsIn today's construction market, many contractors find themselves expanding into new territories to secure profitable work. With this expansion comes the increased risk of subcontractor default due to unfamiliarity with local subcontractors and suppliers. The default of a critical subcontractor or supplier can have a substantial impact on a project causing delays that can adversely affect  more...

Best Practices in Technical Writing and User-Centered Documentation BenefitsThe bad news is that most technical writers don't have time to document everything; the good news is that most users don't have time to read everything. This teleconference puts these two facts together and shows how to focus on documenting only the things that real users need to know. You will learn how to make the most of the limited time you can devote to documentation while making that  more...

Statutory Research and Legislative History for Paralegals ...gress and the states in considering and passing statutes, identify the significance of these documents in creating an argument for interpreting statutory language and examine the rules of statutory construction as a context for using legislative history in an argument. You will gain an understanding of when to use legislative history in advocacy and how to examine the legislative record to  more...

The Art and Science of Ethically Firing a Client BenefitsSo you think distancing yourself from an uncooperative client is as simple as saying, in the words of Donald Trump, 'You're fired.'? Not so. Both ethical and fiduciary considerations come into play when a lawyer seeks to withdraw from ongoing representation of a client. This teleconference will provide a detailed discussion of those ethical rules, as well as the impact of withdrawal on  more...

Opportunities for Recycling Construction Waste and Demolition Debris BenefitsNationally and internationally, sustainable building is taking hold. One part of sustainable building is reusing and recycling materials during construction and demolition. More and more projects are requiring the recycling of materials during construction and demolition, and contractors and others will need to know how to potentially meet this requirement. This 90-minute teleconference  more...

The Construction Bidding Process BenefitsThe federal construction bidding process is complex. This teleconference will review the complicated federal construction bidding process, including sealed bidding procedures and negotiated procurements. The teleconference will also review practical substantive issues which commonly arise in preparing a bid or proposal for federal construction work, such as proprietary specifications,  more...

AIA Document A401 BenefitsConstruction subcontract agreements are often given less strategic consideration than prime contract documents. Whereas the prime contract may be analyzed and negotiated for an extended period, the subcontract may be pulled from an older project and put in place with a simple name change and scope of work change. Failure to consider the subcontract strategically may prove disastrous.  more...

New Developments in Greywater Irrigation Systems BenefitsDue to drought, climate change, groundwater over-drafting and sheer population increase, pressure is on developers and builders to conserve water in new developments. The focus for such conservation is on the landscape, which currently uses about half of all urban water. This teleconference will teach you what greywater really is, all the environmental and financial benefits of reusing it,  more...

Community Association Legal Issues - Charting the Course Through Rough Seas ... will help managers and members of the board of directors identify and solve the increasing number of financial and legal issues facing Associations today. Beginning with an examination and evaluation of the applicable law and the governance documents, the teleconference will then focus on the financial aspects of Association management, including the budgeting process, reserve funds,  more...

Construction Release Due Diligence ... actions or inactions during construction. The goal is to identify the pitfalls and suggest strategies to avoid them. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss release of disputed construction claims. - You will be able to review release of claims during contract negotiation or administration. - You will be able to explain common law theories to circumvent release. - You will be able  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...

Influenza: Seasonal to Pandemic BenefitsSeasonal influenza continues to be a regular challenge for health care and public health personnel. However, the events of April 2009 changed our perception of influenza when a novel Influenza A strain emerged and produced the first pandemic in almost 50 years. This teleconference will explore the changing influenza strains and the illnesses that result. You will come away enabled to  more...

Construction Recordkeeping and Documentation Requirements for Government Contracts ...general recordkeeping requirements. - You will be able to identify liability for noncompliance. - You will be able to specify statutes of limitation considerations. - You will be able to recall retention policies and procedures. Project managers, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, presidents, vice presidents, estimators, developers, suppliers, buyers, administrators, contract  more...

Understanding LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance ...9) rating and certification system. - You will be able to identify opportunities to reduce energy waste, save money, improve health and productivity, and exploit new technologies in existing buildings. - You will be able to review the methods used to obtain LEED credits for implementing environmental design in existing buildings. - You will be able to help building owners and operators  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...

Corrosion Control for Water System Piping & Storage Tanks ...expected to grow. The goal of this teleconference is to identify the corrosion process and proven measures that can be employed to reduce corrosion's negative impact on metallic piping and associated fittings. Eliminating or reducing corrosion will not only help conserve water, but also reduce leaks and extend the life of water piping systems. Topics to be reviewed and discussed will include  more...

Current Trends in Carbon Credits and Markets BenefitsThe world of greenhouse gas regulation is increasingly complex. International, national, state and regional greenhouse gas reduction programs typically include carbon offsets or allowances as one of the tools to achieve compliance. This teleconference will help those who are involved with and responsible for climate change programs and compliance to understand the nature, use and value of  more...

Automated Meter Reading and Advanced Metering Infrastructure: A Guide for Municipal Water and Energy Utilities ... build a business case for AMR/AMI for your utilities and identify appropriate technologies. Practical guidelines for procuring, deploying and integrating systems, including negotiating solid contracts, creating robust project controls, and managing and effectively using all the information provided by the system will be discussed. Finally, it will present real-world examples, highlighting  more...

Buying and Selling Partnerships, LLCs and Other Similar Entities ...tax consequences to the parties. This teleconference will identify some of the major differences between the corporate model and alternative entity model, and specific issues to address and pitfalls to avoid when structuring the purchase and sale of an equity interest in an alternative entity, such as a partnership or limited liability company taxed as a partnership. Accountants, attorneys,  more...

Valuation and Reporting of Gifts and Service Donations ... you will have a clear understanding of issues related to identify contributions and restrictions. We will discuss issues related to valuing and recording certain common donations of noncash items, such as pledges, stock, services and works of art. We will also discuss the impact of fair value measurements on recording contributions and how to implement the new fair value measurements from an  more...

Managing Post-Construction Claims ...rence will explore how to manage such claims, focusing on identifying and addressing the particular issues that have the potential to minimize the adverse impact of post-construction claims. You will be able to discuss physical failures and warranty issues. You will be able to point out code violations. You will be able to recognize difficult issues in responding to post-construction claims.  more...

Promoting Wellness and Recovery of People With Mental Illness Through Strengths-Based, Person-Centered Practice ...ng with people with mental illness. - You will be able to identify three critical concepts in strengths perspective. - You will be able to describe the six principles of strengths-based, persons-centered practice. - You will be able to explain seven core functions of strengths-based, person-centered practice. Social service directors, social workers, case managers, counselors, psychologists,  more...

Tax Treatment of Gift Card and Certificate Sales ...and state law issues. This teleconference will help you identify and handle the numerous federal and state tax issues surrounding the sale of gift cards. Specifically, this teleconference will provide you with insight as to the various issues of concern for the IRS and the IRS' current thinking in connection with these issues. You will gain an overview of strategies used by retailers for  more...

Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risk in Sustainable Design and Construction Contracts ...ate 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 and construction contracts. Contractual risk mitigation will be analyzed from the perspective of both the owner/developer and the design/construction professional. This teleconference  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...

Measuring Inefficiency on a Construction Project ...ile 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 project managers, attorneys, engineers, presidents, vice presidents, owners, architects, operations  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...

Cash Is King: Effective Cash Flow Management BenefitsA balance sheet is often described as a snapshot of your financial situation at a single point in time. (Think of it as the balance in your personal checking account.) An income statement summarizes revenue, expenses and net income for the entire year or other period of time. Both of these financial statements are important tools to measure the success of your business but do little to  more...

Eichleay Damages and Delay Claims ... delay claims. Leaning Objectives: - You will be able to identify the mathematical ingredients to calculating the Eichleay formula. - You will be able to review the pros and cons to Eichleay formula and Eichleay damages. - You will be able to explain what are non-Eichleay damages in delay claims. - You will be able to describe flow down contract clauses. Project managers, construction  more...

Practical Transportation Design and Solutions: Concepts and Implementation ...iorities based on a system-wide optimization model and 2) identify an approach that allows a project to achieve the maximum rate of return on investment. The cornerstone of the Kentucky practical solutions approach is system-wide performance evaluation and targeted project design goals. This approach allows for the development of properly sized facilities and minimizes overbuilt alternatives.  more...

Commodity Risks: How to Identify and Implement a Corporate Hedging Program ...here is a way to manage the risk differently - could they identify the risk in advance, anticipate the impact and mitigate the changes such that their bottom line is preserved? Yes. This teleconference will help you identify the risks of commodity price changes to your firm, communicate them clearly to executive management, follow a framework to identify and evaluate risk management options,  more...

Common Annexation Issues in Development BenefitsAnnexation is a process for the adjustment of government boundaries. Annexation can have a significant impact on the owners of the real property to be annexed, on the annexing government agency and on those who own property in the immediate area. This teleconference will discuss the pros and cons of annexation and how it is used to control development. You will gain useful information  more...

Setting the Stage for Rehiring: Logistic and Liability Issues ...ployers plan and prepare for that day so they can quickly identify and rehire the key talent necessary to meet their business needs moving forward. This teleconference will discuss some of the key planning steps you should take from before the rehire process begins through actual rehiring and on-boarding. Topics to be covered include setting the stage for a successful rehire process,  more...

15- Minute Expert Adult Patient Assessments: Practical Strategies, Tips, and Updates for Health Care Professionals ...and Updates for Health Care Professionals,' will help you identify practical strategies for completing an exam that efficiently evaluates your patient from head to toe, identifies areas of concern and those that need immediate intervention, and will give you helpful tips for common special patient needs. Whether you are a new or seasoned health care professional, this 90-minute teleconference  more...

Ground Failures and Other Groundwater-Related Property Damage ...to isolate and control. This teleconference will help you identify and minimize potential problems related to the effects of water on soils and building foundations. Case histories provide examples of groundwater-related ground failures that have resulted in expensive insurance claims and/or litigation. This teleconference will explain procedures for identifying potential problems before  more...

Slope Stabilization: Best Practices and Challenges BenefitsThis teleconference will address the types of slope stabilization failures and techniques used to avoid failures by the application of best practices. There are well-established engineering principles for the design and maintenance of stable slopes. This teleconference summarizes practices to overcome challenges to enhance slope stability. Many engineers are faced with challenges to  more...

Drafting Settlement Agreements in Personal Injury Cases: A Primer ...t in a personal injury matter understand how to correctly identify and address all of the issues that may arise. Only then can the lawyer properly structure and document the settlement. This teleconference presents both plaintiff and defendant perspectives on these and other relevant topics, and is critical for any lawyer practicing in the field of personal injury. This program is primarily  more...

Infill Development Fundamentals ...es between infill development and greenfield development, identify the barriers to infill development and some potential strategies for overcoming such barriers and highlight the major legal issues associated with infill development. Finally, the teleconference will include a brief case study to illustrate these principles. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss the trend toward  more...

Retaining Wall and Slope Design Considerations BenefitsLow cost sites ideal for 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  more...

Health Care Facility Design and Development BenefitsDeveloping or expanding a health care facility is particularly challenging in the modern economic and regulatory environment. Health care administrators are looking for project delivery models that ensure excellence in planning and delivery. Incorporating thought leadership in design, operational efficiency and sustainability, as well as efficient project delivery are important  more...

Maintain and Gain Downtown Businesses in a Tough Economy: Key Retention and Recruitment Concepts ...ns why businesses succeed and fail. - You will be able to identify when a business is struggling before it's too late to help them. - You will be able to review the most common business retention strategies available to downtown businesses. - You will be able to discuss techniques for good business recruitment. City managers, municipal officials, administrators, board members, city planners,  more...

Building Preservation: Preventive Measures to Combat Deterioration ...hem. Find out where to start, who can help you and how to identify the best qualified assistance. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss the investigation process. - You will be able to review restrictions and agency requirements. - You will be able to describe repair, maintenance and reuse. - You will be able to explain problems with structure, leaks and deterioration. Presidents,  more...

Recognizing and Responding to Excited Delirium ... the visible and/or demonstrated behavioral cues that may identify a high-risk individual for a sudden death. This teleconference will help first responders identify key behavioral cues of high-risk individuals for a sudden death, develop a response plan for the management of these individuals and situations, and identify the potential evidence that needs to be collected in addition to  more...

Damage to Adjacent Property and Structures ...actors. This teleconference focuses on best practices for identifying these risks at the outset of a project and their effective and appropriate transfer using contractual and insurance based risk transfer methods. You will also learn how to effectively manage claims when they arise. The presenters are experienced construction attorneys and you will benefit from a unique focus on construction  more...

Building Performance Benchmarking Strategies ... data quality and consistency issues. You will be able to identify industry wide benchmarking efforts. You will be able to describe tools and methods for energy benchmarking. 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. Engineers, project managers, presidents, vice presidents, architects,  more...

Techniques for Treating Young Clients Who Suffer From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder BenefitsYou will learn how to identify post-traumatic stress disorder, complicated grief and childhood traumatic grief, as well as learn techniques to treat symptoms of these conditions. Social service directors, social workers, case managers, counselors, psychologists, law enforcement officials, medical staff and administrators  more...

Measurement, Management, Reduction: Tools for Tracking Waste in Construction Projects ...e able to discuss regional variation. You will be able to identify LEED and other certifications. You will be able to define waste reduction and waste recycling. 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  more...

A Comprehensive Approach to Building Excellent ADA Facilities within the Public Right-of-Way BenefitsMany state and local entities have found full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act within the public right-of-way to be a difficult goal to achieve. This teleconference will provide proven techniques that will increase the chances of fully completing the ADA facilities the first time without costly mistakes or retrofits. This practical approach coordinates the survey,  more...

Dealing with Difficult Patients ...ew best-practices of leading health care institutions and identify specific approaches to manage the outcomes of most types of conflicts in a variety of health care settings. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe types of conflict in the health care setting. - You will be able to discuss patient and caregiver safety issues. - You will be able to identify strategies to diffuse  more...

Stormwater Management for TMDLs ...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 those reductions and quantify when those  more...

Green Building Design Basics ...e to define what green building is. - You will be able to identify principles of LEED. - You will be able to review what building types are covered by LEED. - You will be able to discuss information resources and tools. 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. Engineers, architects,  more...

OFCCP Compliance for Construction Contractors BenefitsConstruction employers who do business with the federal government are subject to numerous nondiscrimination obligations under Executive Order 11246, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act. Because of the renewed emphasis on construction contractors by the Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, contractors  more...

Valid Consents BenefitsEach day patients and their families are faced with the difficult decision of electing to undergo a medical procedure. Before obtaining an affirmative decision, it is important that the health care practitioner obtain informed consent. This teleconference will educate you on how to determine whether a patient is capable of giving informed consent. This teleconference also explains who may  more...

Legal Issues Arising From Nontraditional Checks BenefitsThe proliferation of nontraditional checks and the convergence of paper and electronic payment systems in recent years has created a number of significant operational and compliance issues for financial institutions. This teleconference will help you understand and identify these risks in your institution. It will also give you insight into ways you can manage and mitigate these risks  more...

Online Construction Bidding Fundamentals BenefitsAlong with other technical innovations and tools available through the internet, On-line Construction Bidding software is replacing the old fax machine solicitation and receipt method of locating, soliciting, receiving and evaluating bid quotes. This teleconference reviews the basic functions of bid solicitation, the traditional fax based approach and what new internet based tools are now  more...

Decentralized Wastewater Solutions BenefitsSensible and sustainable land 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  more...

A Primer on Land Surveys BenefitsThe land survey is a critical part of real estate practice. All parties involved need to be knowledgeable of the survey process so a proper survey can be assured instead of assumed. With this knowledge, a thoroughly researched, accurate and clear representation of the property can be achieved. Minor discrepancies can be resolved without the devastating effects that oftentimes result.  more...

Scope, Extent and Effect of EPA's New "All Appropriate Inquiry Standard" for Environmental Due Diligence BenefitsThis teleconference will explain who is affected by the EPA final rule, when all appropriate inquiries must be conducted or updated, and what specific activities the final rule requires. You will hear from one of the leading experts on CERCLA, brownfields and lender liability on the EPA's all appropriate inquiries final rule. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define all  more...

Suicidology: Your Responsibilities for Protecting Your Clients and the Public ...st or method of assessment. Therefore, it is necessary to identify, quantify and manage those factors that constitute clinical risk. This teleconference will focus on the recent research and findings in the area of suicide. Clinicians will learn contemporary methods of risk assessment, risk clarification, related clinical decision making, and short-term counseling and psychotherapy goals.  more...

Concrete Structural Repair Methods ...esign processes and construction requirements, as well as identify how to avoid concrete problems and how to repair or resolve existing problems. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify how to avoid concrete problems, or how to repair or resolve existing problems. - You will be able to explain concrete behavior, select appropriate materials and uses, and ultimately better apply  more...

Managing Construction Projects BenefitsUnderstanding and then executing the complex process of construction management can be daunting, especially during the initiation phase of a capital project. Getting your arms around a complex project and then delivering on the benefits is a challenging, yet rewarding, endeavor. This teleconference will introduce the process-based procedures utilized to manage construction projects. We  more...

Avoiding Reinjuries in Workers' Compensation Claimants ... themselves? In this teleconference you will learn how to identify the potential factors for reinjury and what you can do to reduce the overall risk. Additionally, you will learn skills to help you interact more effectively with engineers, production managers, supervisors/foremen, and safety professionals. This teleconference will give you the skills and understanding to help reduce the risk  more...

Basics of Reverse Osmosis for Brackish Groundwater Treatment nMany professionals in membrane desalination design, operation and maintenance are faced with the difficult task of keeping current on the rapidly changing technology. Reverse osmosis membrane products change as the suppliers introduce new models. How and when to best apply these products and what features and benefits they offer must be analyzed before optimum performance can be realized.  more...

Infection Control Programs ...ection prevention function. This teleconference will help identify specific elements of an effective infection prevention program and promote the collaborative nature of successful improvement processes. Lorman Business Center, Inc. dba Lorman Education Services is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program  more...

Collection Techniques for Landlords BenefitsFor many commercial landlords, consistent receipt of rent and other tenant charges is the key to their business. However, as a result of the recent economic downturn, fewer commercial tenants are making these payments on time and in full. Most leases specifically outline collection techniques and security mechanisms (such as security deposits and guaranties), but landlords are finding that  more...

Construction Contract Accounting: A Three-Dimensional Look at the Numbers nFinancial reports do more than help you comply with the terms of the contract. Financial reporting can help you become more profitable by giving you the information you need to make smart management decisions. This teleconference will discuss three types of accounting - financial, tax and internal/management. Learn how to combine the different methods to get a three-dimensional view of your  more...

Construction Site Hazard Prevention ...rstanding how to evaluate your current program and how to identify opportunities to develop a proactive system involving the establishment and communication of best practices, and employee participation in identifying and mitigating hazards before an injury can occur. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to formulate a company philosophy and culture. n- You will be able to give examples  more...

How To Prevent Construction Projects From Going Bad ...he steps that can and should be taken to help anticipate, identify and manage the problems inherent in the construction process. n nThis teleconference is intended to benefit attendees who want to have a better understanding of the pitfalls of the construction process and how to meet them head on. It will provide a summary level discussion of the aspects of construction that can often lead to  more...

Finding, Qualifying & Closing Sales Leads nIt's getting harder and harder to find new prospects. Once you find them you may think you have a hot one, and suddenly the sale slips through your fingers. There is nothing more frustrating for professional sales people than to spin their wheels with unqualified leads. In this fast paced teleconference learn how to identify good leads, qualify those leads to find the top prospects and then use  more...

Navigating the Troubled Construction Project: Recognizing, Analyzing and Handling the Risks ...st owners and contractors in dealing with these projects, identifying the risks, analyzing the potential path forward and to focus attention on the potential strategies to adopt in dealing with the troubled project. Representative cases and real-world examples will be used to illustrate the issues and will focus on the practical analysis of the options, rights and remedies available to the  more...

Patients' Rights Update nHealth care providers, particularly long term care providers, mental health providers and hospices, have become increasingly aware of patients' rights concerns in recent years. Many states have passed bills of rights for their residents living in mental health, skilled nursed or other health care facilities. These bills of rights cover basic and not so basic concerns. From the right to be treated  more...

Tax Law Research Best Practices nResearching tax issues involves an understanding of a complex system of legislation, regulations, and administrative document and decisions. Each of these elements of tax law has a different precedential value to the practitioner. Moreover, tax law is an area that changes constantly. Congress and the states regularly amend tax laws, and the Internal Revenue Service adds or amends its regulations  more...

Real Estate Market Studies: Critical Decision Tool or Superfluous Information? ...? This teleconference will help real estate professionals identify the best providers of market studies, formulate a scope of work to suit the needs of the assignment, assist the consultant without clouding the conclusions and understand the output. You will benefit from a better understanding of what is involved in the market study process and how to ensure the most insightful results. The  more...

Mitigating the Impact of Construction Projects: Hurdles to Project Success ...conference will provide you with practical strategies for identifying and controlling negative impacts to the surrounding community and environment. The teleconference will cover the most common nuisance complaints and methods to avoid each, including noise, air quality, vibration, water resource and erosion control, traffic, economic factors and public relations. The best method of controlling  more...

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Children nExposure to substantial amounts of alcohol during pregnancy is known to produce a wide spectrum of morphological and behavioral outcomes. The most affected children in the spectrum display a characteristic pattern of morphological anomalies known as fetal alcohol syndrome. The majority of children exposed to alcohol, however, do not display morphological anomalies, yet they may show significant  more...

Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Guidance Under the New Administration - Rapanos or Oberstar? nThe federal regulatory landscape affecting 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  more...

Current Issues in Construction Lending nIn view of the downturn in construction lending activity nationwide and the inability to sell developed lots, completed homes, condominiums and to lease-up commercial buildings, the focus of bankers has shifted 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  more...

Reducing Insulin Errors ...nd the Institute for Safe Medication Practice continue to identify insulin as one of the top 5 high alert medications. This teleconference will investigate the factors that contribute to insulin errors, practices that can be implemented to reduce errors and characteristics of a safety conscious culture. n nLorman Business Center, Inc. dba Lorman Education Services, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is an  more...

Green Contracting: the Federal Government's Procurement Policies nMany federal contractors will have questions regarding the effective implementation of the OFPP policy and will further be concerned as to whether its costs will impact their competitiveness or ability to perform economically. Additionally, the monitoring and reporting that the government will require will have an impact on time and costs and one wonders if contractual sanctions will be imposed  more...

Sustainable Development and Land Use: The Future is Here and it is Green ...g ordinances and building codes. This teleconference will identify the compelling public policies underpinning the wave of green building requirements, discuss green building practices, and explore how they are becoming part of the mandatory land use and zoning requirements in many United States jurisdictions. Pending and likely future developments will be discussed with an eye toward new  more...

Answers to Top 10 Common Payroll Questions nEvery week, unsuspecting employers throughout the country are hit with wage/house lawsuits, resulting in protracted litigation, business interruptions and costly settlements. Employers are often shocked to learn that their payroll practices, which may be entirely compliant under federal regulations, do not comply with differing state laws and regulations. Register for this teleconference and  more...

Noise Control Design for Condominium and Multifamily Dwellings ...ll 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 able to identify design details. n- You will be able  more...

AIA and ConsensusDOCS Contract Documents: Comparison and Contrast nHardly a business day goes by in the construction industry when the parties involved in the construction contracting process encounter standard form contract documents. Two of the principal sources of such standard form construction contract documents have both recently issued the 2007 editions of their respective families of contract forms. The long established family of documents published by  more...

Environmental Issues in Commercial Leases Benefits Environmental issues impact myriad provisions in a commercial lease and can have not only a material legal effect, but a material economic effect on the rights, duties and risk allocation between the landlord and the tenant. From pre-delivery site and building assessment to operational risks, insurance and indemnification obligations to premises surrender, restoration and abatement,  more...