List Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

Mechanics Liens in Massachusetts: Protecting Your Lien Rights in Uncertain Times ... lien process. Learning Objectives - You will be able to list the four basic requirements for a perfected mechanics lien. - You will be able to summarize the rules and procedures for filing and dissolving liens. - You will be able to give examples of prohibited practices. - You will be able to discover cost effective methods of commencing liens without attorneys. Attorneys, presidents, vice  more...

Documentation and Proof of Construction Delay BenefitsTime truly is money, especially in construction. Consequently, being able to determine and document delay is a crucial skill for owners, contractors, subcontractors, design consultants, project managers and their legal team. This teleconference will focus on the key terms, important contract provisions and the most successful approaches to the determination of delay. It will include a  more...

LEED Tax Incentives and Credits for Green Buildings ...ding Council. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to list federal, state and utility incentives and rebates. - You will be able to discuss financing and loan programs. - You will be able to explain the impact of American Recovery Reinvestment Act. - You will be able to state potential impact of pending federal legislation. Engineers, project managers, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Pupil Records: Rules, Responsibilities and Requirements ...hool defend its decision? 2. Local newspaper asks for a list of students in the top 5 percent of their class for an upcoming article. Do you provide the information and if so, do you need parental consent? What if the request was for the bottom 5 percent? 3. Student has been injured in an auto accident and litigation ensues. The party opposing the student's claim for damages subpoenas the  more...

Determining the Best Service Delivery Options for Public Works and Utility Projects: In-House or Contract? ...native service delivery approaches. - You will be able to list examples of creative uses of contracts to gain efficiency and effectiveness. - You will be able to outline techniques for cost of service and efficiency analysis. - You will be able to compile in-house or contracting decision-making criteria. Public works and utilities directors, engineers, government officials, construction and  more...

Emerging Trends in Infrastructure Finance - The Stimulus and Beyond BenefitsOur nation's competitiveness has long relied on an efficient, effective and affordable infrastructure network. Over time, both private and public sector investors have played roles in developing our infrastructure. Unfortunately, as the era of government-led and government-financed infrastructure comes to an end because of diminishing resources, alternatives must be explored. Governments  more...

Form-Based Coding: An Alternative to Conventional Zoning BenefitsThis teleconference will provide a basic understanding of form-based codes: how they are different, how they can be applied and how they can help implement more sustainable communities. Lessons learned and steps toward beginning the process will provide you with a clear path toward a successful form-based code. Legal and practical considerations associated with adopting form-based zoning  more...

Working Capital Management: Effective Policies and Techniques ...ithin their organizations. One area that is on everyone's list of sources is working capital, but most companies fail to reap the full opportunity that is available to them. What are leading companies doing to effectively drive cash flow from working capital? This teleconference will provide best practices for releasing cash flow that's tied up in working capital. Accountants, controllers,  more...

Subleasing Issues In A Down and Recovering Market ...s, or master landlords or their lenders, a thorough check list should be created to assure that every sublease angle has been explored, from consent to implementation. In this teleconference we will review and analyze each subletting issue in an office and retail lease from the point of view of all of the affected parties. Equitable compromises will be suggested in order to get through the  more...

ALTA Policy, Endorsements and Transaction Strategies with Title Insurance BenefitsThis teleconference will examine the role of title insurance in real estate transactions and review policy forms, with an emphasis on the 2006 ALTA Policy. Using the commitment for title insurance, the course will discuss how counsel, investors and lenders can avoid title pitfalls and coverage gaps, expedite a pre-closing response to coverage requests, and ultimately enhance coverage.  more...

Storm Water Best Management Practice (BMP) Inspection and Maintenance BenefitsAvoid costly permit violations and problems meeting storm water discharge benchmark criteria with proper inspection and maintenance of BMPs. Storm water best management practices require regular inspections and maintenance to ensure long-term proper function. Inspections are the most effective way to detect and avoid potential problems before they become a liability. This teleconference  more...

Design Codes and Standards for Noise Control ... to our environment and yet noise rises to the top of any list of user complaints in buildings. Complaints relate to poor hearing conditions, annoyance from neighbors, inadequate privacy, noisy mechanical equipment and a plethora of other issues. This teleconference will provide you with information on how to use building design to control sound and noise. The session will discuss the general  more...

Getting to the Root of Root Cause Analysis nFailures are a fact of life. In every industry and occupation we are faced with failures. Failures of products, processes, systems and services abound. n nSome of us are tasked with fixing the processes that lead to failures. The customer wants "faster, better, cheaper" but we are delivering "slower, worse and costly." Failure can mean not meeting a customer requirement. It can relate to form,  more...

Understanding Warranties and Guarantees in the Standard AIA Contract nUnderstanding the interplay between warranties and call-back periods and the limitations on each is critical to both successful negotiation of a construction contract and the successful completion of a construction project. This teleconference will help you understand the issues concerning warranties and call-back periods, including the legal limitations on them, which will in turn allow you to  more...

401(k) Plan Costs Including Recent Update on Supreme Court Rule LaRue v. DeWolff, Boberg & Associates Inc. ...ations, massive class action lawsuits - an ever-expanding list of factors bombards sponsors of 401(k) plans and places companies and their management potentially in the cross hairs. From Enron, Worldcom and Sarbanes-Oxley, to the more recent massive class actions filed against Fortune 500 companies regarding 401(k) plan service fees, decision makers face increasingly tough choices and more  more...