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Not only will students learn the language associated with plans and specs, they will also work directly with contract documents, and learn to read sitework/foundation plans and understand building structures and masonry finishes.
BIM Process, Adoption, and Integration is a full-day (8-hour) course that provides a foundation for participants to establish and execute the BIM process, facilitate its adoption, and achieve integration on a single project and at a company level to execute multiple BIM projects simultaneously.
OSHA 2045 MACHINERY AND MACHINE GUARDING STANDARDS - April 10, 2012
This course will help you become familiar with a wide variety of common machinery and the associated hazards of the machinery along with related safety standards and appropriate guarding methods including protection about hazardous energy sources (lockout/tagout). Participants will learn to apply hazard recognition concepts on a site inspection using a process of identifying and evaluating the machinery and machine guarding hazards; researching the related standards; and exploring hazard abatement options.
TURNING TECHNOLOGIES LUNCH AND LEARN - April 12, 2012
This is your chance to increase product knowledge, network with peers and see how others are using response technology. Discover how TurningPoint can be used as a true learning solution. The integraton fo Turning Technologies' response systems in meeting and training environments can help increase engagement, knowledge astery and confirm retention with immediate feedback and detailed, exportable reports. In ddition to learning best practices and implementation techniques, we well also offer sessions geared towards new and intermediate TurningPoint users.
LEAN CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION UNIT 1: VARIATION IN PRODUCTION SYSTEMS - April 17, 2012
Lean Construction challenges all project stakeholders to develop and apply better ways to manage the overall construction process. Unit 1: Variation in Production Systems is a half-day course that introduces one of the foundational concepts of Lean Construction, variation.
This course will familiarize participants with OSHA standards regarding fall protection as well as with the latest technology, equipment and methods to protect employees from falls. Specific topics include components of fall arrest systems and the limitations of fall arrest equipment as well as an emphasis on the most hazardous situations and most frequently cited OSHA violations.
COMPLYING WITH STORM WATER REGUALATIONS- April 18, 2012
Being in compliance with SWPPP regulations has become an economic imperative. Growing enforcement efforts are driving growing fines and penalties; LEEDŽ Green Building projects make strict SWPPP compliance a prerequisite for receiving any certification points; and now the Texas General Permit renewal adds new wrinkles that make compliance planning before projects start even more important.
OSHA 10-HOUR - April 19, 2012
Construction 10 hour Safety: Covers the safety requirements as contained in 29 CFR 1926. Specific OSHA requirements will be covered as well as easy tips on keeping your jobsite safe. Participants who complete the full 10 hour course will obtain an certificate of completion.
TEXAS SALES AND USE TAXES FOR CONTRACTORS - April 20, 2012
Attend this program and learn: The different tax responsibilities for lump sum and separated contracts; the different tax responsibilities for real property repair, remodeling, and maintenance; to calculate and pay the appropriate local taxes; the effects of successor liability; and audit tips.
EXAM: CERTIFICATE OF MANAGEMENT - BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (CM-BIM) - April 27, 2012
For AEC professionals, the AGC Certificate of Management-Building Information Modeling (CM-BIM) is an assessment-based certificate credential that denotes knowledge and understanding of concepts related to BIM adoption, practice and process transformation outlined in the AGC BIM Education Program. Successful candidates will carry the CM-BIM designation. | 
