Course Listing
Below are the available courses.
IN-PERSON COURSES
| Date | Category | Course | Member | Non- member | |
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| 04/11/20127:30 am - 5:00 pm | Building Information Modeling | BIM: Virtually Undeniable Real World Benefits | $299.00 | $329.00 |  |
Location Description BIM TECHNICAL SEMINAR Attention all architects, engineers, contractors, trade contractors and owners! Come and learn from industry experts, owners and your peers and enhance your knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) within an organization and on a project. The seminar will target mid-level and upper management professionals who not only need to manage projects, but need to understand the BIM requirements within a project. Explore the “Virtually Undeniable Real World Benefits” of BIM in real work environments by attending this seminar. [more] |
ONLINE SCHEDULED COURSES
ONLINE ANY TIME COURSES
| Date | Category | Course | Member | Non- member | |
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| Any time | Alternative Project Delivery Methods | APDM 2010 Legislation SB1406 | $60.00 | $70.00 | |
| Any time | Sustainability | Construction IAQ Management for LEED Projects | $90.00 | $100.00 | |
| Any time | Sustainability | LEED for Specialty Contractors | $67.50 | $75.00 | |
| Any time | Sustainability | Energy Modeling for LEED Projects | $67.50 | $75.00 | |
| Any time | Sustainability | Material Strategies that Work for LEED | $90.00 | $100.00 | |
| Any time | Construction Management | Common Elements of Contractor Failure (and How to Avoid Them!) | $60.00 | $70.00 | |
| Any time | Construction Management, Owner | Taking Control of Your Financial Health | $40.00 | $50.00 | |
Description This special session looks at the 2010 Alternative Project Delivery Method (APDM) legislation, SB 1406. Hank Traeger, who has authored the majority of the APDM legislation for Arizona, leads the participants through the changes and new requirments of the SB 1406. Learn not only what is in the language, but how and why the new language came to be. Topics to be covered:
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Description Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management for LEED ProjectsMade possible through a strategic partnership with: Green Ideas - Environmental Education 2 LEED BD+C Specific GBCI CE Hours Identify the key IEQ credit requirements and strategies before, during and after construction, and review a detailed analysis of a LEED compliant Indoor Air Quality Management Plan that can be used to drive the achievement of all applicable IEQ credits. [more] | |||||
Description LEED for Specialty ContractorsMade possible through a strategic partnership with: Green Ideas - Environmental Education 1.5 LEED BD+C Specific GBCI CE Hour This course was designed to remove the intimidation factor for subcontractors and product professionals by demystifying the LEED process. We begin with an overview of LEED and the different construction plans and procedures required, present recommendations for selecting products, then conclude with examples of how to properly complete LEED documentation. [more] | |||||
Description Energy Modeling -for LEED ProjectsMade possible through a strategic partnership with: Green Ideas - Environmental Education 1.5 GBCI CE Hours Beginning with an introduction to Energy Modeling, this course delineates the need for a model and provides guidance for selecting the modeler. This is followed by an overview and comparison of various modeling tools such as DOE2 and Energy Plus and a comparison of energy use in different types of buildings. The course concludes with an overview of what to include in a LEED energy model and a sample energy analysis presentation.
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Description Material Strategies -that Work for LEEDMade possible through a strategic partnership with: Green Ideas - Environmental Education 2.0 GBCI CE Hours Review the current LEED for New Construction Rating system, the key Materials & Resources Credit requirements and strategies to identify before and during the buyout of materials, and review an actual LEED Platinum case study. Participants will gain an understanding of the information required to successfully document material costs and contributing product data, with tips and strategies to reduce the documentation burden on their projects. [more] | |||||
Description The turnover rate for companies in the construction industry is high. This course identifies the ten key elements of contractor failure and shows you how to avoid them. Each element of failure is defined and illustrated by real world examples, and ways are discussed to avoid or minimize the risks involved. Dr. Tom Schleifer brings his brand of wisdom and pragmatism to the course as well as his experience. This survival guide should prove invaluable to the 1.4 million individual construction-industry businesses in this country. [more] | |||||
Description Dr Schleifer recommends “Bullet Proof” survival strategies described as painful, but effective and explains how your business can be structured and organized to endure during a declining market. He will explore the length of the market slow down and its impact on our industry including unprecedented aggressive pricing, changes in owner attitudes, evolving delivery methods and declining margins. Schleifer contends the primary consideration is to remain credit worthy in order to enjoy and exploit the recovery and he clearly explains that if current strategies are causing losses, depleting capital or diminishing equity the company will not be able to finance recovery and growth when the time comes. Current economic and industry developments will be defined in terms that are easy to understand and specifically directed to our industry. [more] |