System Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

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...

Dealing With Employees Who Have Been Charged With a Crime ...s been arrested and charged with a crime. Under our legal system, the familiar mantra is that an arrested person is 'innocent until proven guilty'. So, what can an employer do to address situations where an employee has been arrested or has been charge or incarcerated for a crime but has not yet been convicted? For example, can an employer fire such an employee before any charges have been the  more...

Enterprise Resource Planning - Getting the Payback From Your ERP System ... businesses and how the planning process utilizes the ERP system. You will better understand the need for robust metrics and an accountability infrastructure, and will become more aware of the power the ERP discipline has in getting the most return for the effort invested. It will become apparent that there is a lot of opportunity to utilize your ERP system as most people are only scratching  more...

Internal Controls ...s. In addition to helping you comply with the law, a good system of internal control can dramatically improve your bottom line. In this 90-minute teleconference, you'll learn about basic internal control concepts that will help you design and implement a system of internal controls that's right for your business. Controllers, CPAs, accountants, presidents, vice presidents, CFOs, CEOs, business  more...

15- Minute Expert Adult Patient Assessments: Practical Strategies, Tips, and Updates for Health Care Professionals ... for any adult patient with a straightforward head to toe system. - You will be able to define the most important steps in each section of the head to toe 15 minute expert exam. - You will be able to describe the most common disorders encountered by health care professionals and the key clues and symptoms to watch for to determine the need for immediate follow-up. - You will be able to review  more...

LEED Tax Incentives and Credits for Green Buildings ... information concerning the LEED rating and certification system, and is not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green Building 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  more...

Efficiency Estimations and Payback Periods for New Equipment ...ns of the real world such as initial purchase, accounting system roadblocks, and installation and operating cost, must be part of the decision process. This teleconference will explain basic principles of electric motor life cycle costs to understand how and when a new energy efficient motor can significantly save on total expenses. Special emphasis will be on understanding what affects the  more...

Employee Safety and Health Systems: Cutting Injuries Using the Team Approach ...individual responsible for the facility safety and health system. The problem is that the success of the committee, and thus the system success, is predicated by the authority given to the committee and its leadership which in most cases is low to nonexistent. The bottom line is that employee safety will be as good as management wants it to be or as poor as management will allow it to be. And  more...

The UCC Article 9 Update ...e drafting committee. The changes to the Article 9 filing system were significant and the prevalence of filing cases suggests that secured parties need to be reminded to do a better job. You also need to be aware of characterization issues and the potentially significant adverse impact if a deal that is documented in a manner that a court later determines does not reflect the true character of  more...

Water Supply and Groundwater Well Design ...e most important component in a ground water based supply system is the wells used to extract water from underground aquifers. Maintaining the long term performance of wells requires an understanding of the factors that effect well performance. Problems with well performance are usually preventable and often start with well construction and development, and are then exacerbated by water quality  more...

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

Form-Based Coding: An Alternative to Conventional Zoning ... information concerning the LEED rating and certification system, and is not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to interpret key issues addressed by form-based codes. - You will be able to list elements of form-based codes. - You will be able to repeat legal considerations and regulations. - You will be able to review  more...

Documenting and Organizing LEED Projects: Lessons Learned for Better LEED Submissions ... information concerning the LEED rating and certification system, and is not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. Learning Objectives - You will be able to summarize the LEED documentation process. - You will be able to compile information for LEED submittals. - You will be able to record progress toward achieving LEED points. - You will be able to formulate  more...

Developing a Community Nonemergency Response System BenefitsCitizens are demanding fast, easy access to government services in an efficient manner that optimizes their investment. Municipal executives are consistently seeking government solutions to improve service without increasing budgets. Elected officials know the quality of services can mean the difference between re-election and defeat. This teleconference will provide municipal leaders the  more...

Practical Transportation Design and Solutions: Concepts and Implementation ...e planning and programming stage in order to best address system needs; however, project designs are then developed with the intent to deliver the best or optimum project. While some general financial bounds may be used, this design approach can often result in an over-designed roadway. In order to meet the challenge of increasing demands with limited financial resources, the planning,  more...

Lighting Design and Control for Commercial Buildings: Increase Sales, Increase Productivity and Save Energy ...a fast paced teleconference with many real life examples. System efficiencies, impact on other architectural systems and integrated controls will all be discussed. We will discuss daylighting, a 100 year old feature that is more relevant now than ever. This teleconference will take you past LEED and show you how proper illumination will improve your bottom line. Learning Objectives - You will  more...

Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risk in Sustainable Design and Construction Contracts BenefitsRising energy costs, government mandates and market forces are combining to produce a surge of interest in sustainable development. The introduction of new green practices and processes requires a fresh review of old design and construction template agreements. In this teleconference, you will learn to identify areas of contractual risk in the green development context. You will also learn  more...

Minimize Risk with Legal Case, Matter and Practice Management Systems ...systems and processes will help your practice become more efficient and effective in all aspects of operating your practice and addressing the needs of clients. Whether you are a litigator or a transactional attorney, in private practice or in a legal department, this seminar will focus on the functions and advantages of case, matter, and practice management system software and related  more...

Automated Meter Reading and Advanced Metering Infrastructure: A Guide for Municipal Water and Energy Utilities ... What does it take to have a successful advanced metering system project? Advanced metering systems are evolving to meet municipal needs for efficient customer service, infrastructure management and conservation. But, acquiring and successfully integrating automatic meter reading/advanced metering infrastructure presents unique challenges to municipal utilities. Procurement policies, physical  more...

5 Principles for Successful Design-Build Projects ...systems differ from the traditional design-bid-build system, how to evaluate whether design-build may be advantageous for your particular situation and project, how to structure a design-build approach to maximize the probability of a successful project in either the private or the public sector and how to select an appropriate contract format. Learning Objectives - You will be able to propose  more...

Collection Issues for Attorneys: Practical and Ethical Considerations ...getting paid is to establish an effective business intake system through investigation of the client, the use of engagement letters and adequate retainers. Also, intake is only the first step. The teleconference will explain how to effectively monitor client payments and proactively pursue collections. If those efforts do not result in payment, the teleconference will explore the ethical ways  more...

Developing A Sound HR Metrics System ...system fall short of expectations? How can we effectively measure the value that our employees bring to our organizations? How do we measure the effectiveness of our human resources department? Utilizing proper metrics and benchmarking can provide the answers to these questions. Attend this teleconference and learn the importance of demonstrating HR's value to the organization, ways to avoid  more...

Understanding LEED for Sustainable Building ...known green building performance rating and certification system, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. This latest LEED system results from more than four-years of technical research, reviews of many actual LEED certified projects and advisory activities of hundreds of technical experts. The 2009 revisions are comprehensive and may reduce building environmental impacts by 10 percent  more...

Design Codes and Standards for Noise Control ...ion. Topics will include material selection, construction systems, sustainability and design pitfalls. n nThis teleconference is based on publicly available information concerning the LEED® rating and certification system, and is not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. n nLearning Objectives nYou will be able to discuss criteria and codes. nYou will be able to  more...

Construction Site Hazard Prevention ...t of proactive hazard recognition and accident prevention systems. We all want our workers to go home at the end of the day safe and sound to their families. This teleconference will help you achieve that goal by understanding 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  more...

Developing an Effective Property Management Plan nThe world of real estate and finance has changed dramatically. Are you interested in making more money? Having more free time? Living life with less stress? If you are a professional HOA property or community manager, or if you are thinking of becoming a HOA property manager, you will want to know what's new in property management. Become acquainted with the newest technology and how you can  more...

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED. in 2009 - What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? ...information concerning the LEED® rating and certification system, and is not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. n nLearning Objectives: n- You will be able to breakdown the benefits and synergies when developers, architects, engineers, contractors, lawyers and stakeholders mix green - planning, design and construction methods into brownfields. n- You will be  more...

Tax Law Research Best Practices ...arching 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 to  more...

2009 Updates to the International Residential Codes ...e new codes, such as residential fire code provisions, as system manufacturers and installers work to keep up with the mandates. Some professionals view the changes as unnecessary, express technical concerns or unjustified expense. On the other hand, homes that are constructed under the new 2009 IECC are forecasted to save 15-20 percent more energy than homes built under the 2006 code. This  more...

IRS Form 941 Reporting Update ...s lie at the heart of the IRS's employment tax collection system. Much of the administrative burden under that system falls on employers. An employer's failure to understand and comply with its obligations can result in IRS assessments, audits and penalties. This teleconference will help tax and payroll specialists and others with an interest in this issue to understand the employer's  more...

Understanding LEED. for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance ...nd efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. The system addresses whole-building energy and water use, indoor comfort and air quality, cleaning and maintenance issues (including chemical use), recycling programs, purchasing activity, transportation integration and exterior maintenance programs. LEED® EB helps building owners and operators assess the performance of their buildings and  more...

Green Leases: Negotiating Renewals and Direct Leases Under Sustainability Mandates nA steadily increasing number of tenants, along with state pension funds and other institutional partners of commercial landlords, and state and local legislators are combining forces to press commercial landlords into moving forward with green buildings and the greening of existing buildings. The LEED® movement for green building leases started with encouraging energy efficiency and then  more...

Keys to Understanding Land Records ...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 the purchaser and lender concerning minimizing risks associated with the title. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to learn available sources of land records information. n- You will be able to describe  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...

Maximizing Innovation and Design Process Credits for LEED. Certification ...its for advanced green building practices, including both system technologies and design innovations, which may qualify under the Innovation and Design Process section. The IDP section and qualifications policy has been reworked under the 2009 revisions to the LEED® program. n nThe information in this teleconference is important to anyone involved with major green building projects and is  more...

The Streamlined Sales Tax Project - How and Why It Affects Your Business ...presentatives to implement a national uniform, simplified system of sales and use tax compliance. After more than five years of their efforts, the Simplified Sales and Use Tax Agreement came into effect on October 1, 2005. The SSTP now includes 19 full member states and three associate member states. Although initially taking effect as a voluntary program for taxpayer participation, legislation  more...

Writing the Critical Teacher Evaluation ... To that end, a well-developed and wisely used evaluation system is the most important tool of school administration. Teacher associations will (appropriately) protect memberships from evaluations that are poorly constructed or poorly delivered. Teacher associations also understand the importance of working with colleagues who are successful practitioners. Register for this teleconference and  more...

E-Verify Mandates and Mechanisms for Compliance ...system that allows participating employers to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from an employee's Form I-9 against Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security databases. Although initially implemented as a voluntary program, many states now require the use of E-Verify. Additionally, as a result of a presidential executive order released in  more...

Electronic Record Retention: Mistakes HR Professionals Can Avoid ...ns that attempt to implement paperless records management systems fail. Don't be one of them. This teleconference will help HR managers and anyone attempting to implement paperless records management to go paperless effectively. You will learn how to set up an appropriate system with all the items you'll need to be efficient. You will learn about the importance of keeping your media fresh and  more...

Grant Applications From Beginning to End nGrants are highly competitive. With the down turn in today's market they are becoming even more competitive as business and investors are looking at grants to leverage their position. Grants that are easy to find are the most competitive and most difficult to receive. Grant money is free money, in the sense that it does not have to be repaid like a loan. Getting grant funding takes skill,  more...

Understanding the Rules of Legal Citations ... reader interprets the authority. The Bluebook, A Uniform System of Citation, published by the Harvard Law Review Association, provides the most widely used, though not exclusive, citation format used in the United States. This teleconference will explore the ins and outs of the Bluebook's citation system, with a focus on understanding the purposes behind the citation rules as well as the  more...

Avoiding the Pitfalls of GMP Contracting ...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 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 (a) the differences between GMP contracts and the contracts the  more...

Reduce Downtime and Enable Lean With Total Productive Maintenance nEquipment breakdowns create chaos and reduce effective capacity in most companies. They are often a significant roadblock to lean manufacturing. Total productive maintenance is the proven approach for minimizing surprise breakdowns and increasing the utilization of plant and equipment. It is a major component of lean manufacturing and the Toyota Production System. n nThis teleconference will  more...

From Contact to Contract: The Ladder Approach to Managing a Sale nMost salespeople follow a chaos theory of managing a sale - whatever happens, happens. Consequently, after leaving an initial meeting with a prospect they wonder how, when and why they should reconnect with the prospect. Not only does this lead to lost opportunities, even with prospects who do become clients the process is difficult, fraught with worry and uncertainty, and wastes a great deal of  more...