Site Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

Traffic Management for Construction Work Zones: Unique Challenges and Solutions ...rk begins, while additional elements must be addressed on-site and on an on-going basis. Many contractors who are required to prepare and implement traffic control plans often do not understand how to process the approval and satisfy the agencies requirements, as well as federal and state occupational regulations. Understanding the MUTCD and agency requirements, as well as their newly  more...

EPA's Rules on Compensatory Mitigation for Impact on Wetlands, Streams and Other Waters ...ierarchy that moves away from the prior preference for on-site, in-kind mitigation in favor of mitigation banks and watershed-based mitigation programs. The rules also clarify the financial measures the corps will require to ensure that the mitigation is actually carried out. Finally, the rules change a wide range of requirements in the Section 404 program, including new requirements for the  more...

Real Estate Due Diligence: Managing Risk and Developing a Winning Strategy in the Face of Challenging Credit Markets ...stment decision is made at the outset regarding potential site acquisition, leasing and financing. We will discuss the key elements of the due diligence process, including the state of title, availability of utilities, ability to obtain permits or approvals, review of financial documents and environmental condition of the property against the backdrop of a tough and anxious market to provide  more...

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

The Claims Process on Federal Government Contracts - Maximizing the Return on Your Investment ...ors incur additional costs for changes, delays, differing site conditions and contract terminations. However, all too often these contractors do not understand how to effectively seek compensation for these additional costs. This teleconference will help you understand the types of costs you can recover, the circumstances under which certain costs may be recovered and how to go about recovering  more...

Ground Failures and Other Groundwater-Related Property Damage BenefitsOne ground failure can destroy your professional reputation or decimate your life savings. A ground failure doesn't have to make the national news to be a catastrophic loss to a property owner. Ground failure mechanisms come in many forms - landslides, sinkholes, soil expansion, bedrock heave, soil collapse, erosion - all of which typically include water as a major contributing factor.  more...

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

How to Legally Handle Travel Pay ...spent traveling to destinations other than a regular work site. Many companies send employees to conferences and other work sites using commercial travel and personal vehicles. This teleconference will enable you to understand how and when to compensate an employee for travel time away from a work site. You'll find out how to determine which employees are entitled to travel time pay and at what  more...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Leases ...itsThe wireless industry has built more than 220,000 cell sites in the United States in the past 20 years. But many more cell sites are needed as the wireless industry expands coverage and extends the capabilities of cell phones and wireless devices into data, email, computer and video applications. New cell sites and significant modifications to existing cell sites will also be needed to  more...

Effective Management of Off-Site Employees BenefitsHaving employees telecommute has evolved from being a personal convenience to a good business strategy, and now taking our current economic challenges it is a business necessity. It has become an imperative to effectively manage employees who are not reporting daily to the normal work site. This 90-minute teleconference will discuss how to properly manage off-site employees, the pitfalls  more...

Construction Project Management in Remote Locations: Site Considerations and Unique Challenges BenefitsClients that are developing projects in remote locations are increasingly demanding comprehensive design-build solutions for projects where the defined scope is often little more than a half-page concept of the desired output or regulatory result. The client expectations: technical and commercial analysis, scope of work development, a detailed execution plan, a detailed CPM schedule with  more...

Major Issues in WiMAX Tower Leases and Zoning ...ouch on some of the other key business issues in wireless site leases, including lease rates and who gets the revenues from additional antennas or carriers being co-located at a site. Learning Objectives You will be able to differentiate whether WiMAX antennas can be added to an existing tower under the current lease or whether a lease amendment and rent increase are appropriate. You will be  more...

Pervious Concrete - The Pavement That Drinks! ...ically. Rather than directing and storing storm water off-site, the pavement's open-cell structure models natural ground cover, allowing rainwater to filter through to the underlying soil. This leads to an equivalent aquifer recharge and groundwater increase as would occur in a grass-covered area. Furthermore, the air voids of pervious concrete provide a medium for aerobic bacteria that  more...

Construction Site Hazard Prevention nSerious injuries, fatalities and citations issued by OSHA tend to involve the same violations over and over again. Penalties can be quite severe and may also result in lost business. Although most companies have detailed safety programs, translation of requirements to field activities may not be consistent. The most difficult aspect of establishing an effective safety plan involves the  more...

Presenteeism: Measurement and Intervention Issues for Employers and Health Plans ...nd all benefit costs) were lost due to presenteeism. Work site wellness programs can potentially make many important contributions to the measurement and reduction of productivity losses associated with presenteeism. This teleconference will cover a working definition of presenteeism, the major methodological approaches to its measurement, some of the common perceptions and misperceptions about  more...

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED. in 2009 - What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? ...costs may not enhance the market value even on greenfield sites. Now studies indicate that increased energy efficiencies and a market demand for a limited supply of green buildings can provide ROI when measured against the up-front development and construction costs. Green buildings can also yield an increase to net operating income and enhance real estate market value. n nA survey by the  more...

Differing Site Conditions ...Accordingly, there should be less in the way of differing site condition claims as between those subtrades if BIM is in use. However, BIM has only been used in the most complex and high-dollar construction projects to date as the investment, both for the initial start up costs in software and training, and in the data input is not insignificant. Accordingly, for those projects that are not  more...

Strategies for Successful Mixed Use Development ...ities available for common mixed use design elements from site selection to plan approvals and operations. We'll discuss selected topics from a 360-degree perspective of the designer, developer, tenant, resident, municipality and end user. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to identify factors contributing to the growth and the demand for mixed use projects. n- You will be able to  more...

What You Need to Know About Section 404 Permits ...e identification of wetlands or other waters on a project site, determination of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act and ultimately the need for any permits can influence project design, schedule and cost. In today's atmosphere of changing regulatory practices, particularly with respect to the determination of federal jurisdiction, it is critical to understand how the Corps  more...

On-Site Power Generation: Challenges, Opportunities and New Developments ... understanding of proper design and safe operations of on-site generator equipment and controls. n nNew developments in this field include new air quality requirements under federal New Source Performance Standards and federal NESHAPS. These new requirements are in effect now and additional NSPS requirements are being implemented in a tiered approach over the next few years. You will learn how  more...

Compliance With the PCI/CISP Credit Card Security Standards ...SA Cardholder Information Security Program and MasterCard Site Data Protection program, PCI-DSS's now 245 distinct requirements have troubled merchants and financial institutions alike for years. This teleconference will help you understand how PCI-DSS applies to your organization and will provide time-saving and money-saving tips to get you compliant with the standard. Failure to comply will  more...

Environmental Issues in Commercial Leases ...on 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, the proper treatment of environmental issues - whether in a ground, industrial, office or retail lease - can make or break the transaction. Whether you are a landlord, tenant, property  more...