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Friday, November 7, 2008 |
10:30-12:30pm |
3D INSPECTION SOFTWARE CLASS - $25 Class Fee to A.I.I. |
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 Jeff Herboldshimer - Will demonstrate 3D Version 11. Includes data gathering with a pocket pc, taking and entering photos, report writing, form modification, cover page options and creation, and using Action menu. Lunch is included. Advance reservations required.
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2:30-4:30 pm |
Board of Directors Meeting - A.I.I.™ members welcome. |
9:00am-4:30pm |
EXHIBITOR SET-UP |
5:30pm-7:30pm |
Vendor area open. |
TIME |
Saturday, November 8, 2008 |
A.I.I. CEU |
7:00-8:00am |
Continental breakfast in the exhibitor area |
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8:00-9:30am |
Registration |
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8:00-10:00am |
ENGINEERING AS IT RELATES TO HOME INSPECTING |
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Jeff Cloyd – This informative class will highlight the structural issues commonly found in residential structures. The class will finish with a brief introduction of new products currently on the market or soon to be seen in new homes. |
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10:15-12:00 noon |
INSPECTING SEWER LINES & WASTE SYSTEMS |
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Aric Outlaw – We will learn about the different types of piping that has been used over the years, what are the common defects with each type and how modern waste systems operate and what to look for during your inspection. We will also learn about the benefits of the sewer cams that are used by the pros to find blockages, leaks, tree roots and the hidden defects found in these pipes. |
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TIME |
Saturday, November 8, 2008 |
A.I.I. CEU |
12:00-1:00pm |
Lunch in the exhibitor area |
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1:00-3:00pm |
HVAC, GAS FURNACES AND HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS |
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Buck Shepard – Our featured speaker has over 30 years of experience in the heating and cooling business. This class will teach the home inspector what to look for and how to identify current issues while inspecting heating systems in residential structures. |
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3:00-3:30pm |
Afternoon Break |
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3:30-4:30pm |
INSURANCE AND CONTRACT UPDATES |
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 Greg Pyfrom - This class will cover updates regarding contracts and insurance issues that we as inspectors need to be aware of in this changing world.
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4:30-5:30pm |
HOW TO WRITE A BULLET PROOF CONTRACT Part 1 of 2 |
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Greg Pyfrom - Greg will show us how to improve our report writing skills that enable the inspector to avoid litigation by properly writing and wording your reports.
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING A COPY OF YOUR REPORT ON YOUR OWN COMPUTER TO FULLY BENEFIT FROM THIS CLASS. GREG WILL FIX REPORTS THAT WE BRING TO THE CLASS. |
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6:00-8:00pm |
Informal Dinner with Bar Service |
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Sunday, November 9, 2008 |
A.I.I.
CEU |
8:00-9:00am |
Continental breakfast in the exhibitor area |
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9:00-Noon |
HOW TO WRITE A BULLET PROOF CONTRACT Part 2 of 2 |
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Greg Pyfrom - Continuing from Saturday, Greg will show us how to improve our report writing skills that enable the inspector to avoid litigation by properly writing and wording your reports.
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING A COPY OF YOUR REPORT ON YOUR OWN COMPUTER TO FULLY BENEFIT FROM THIS CLASS. GREG WILL FIX REPORTS THAT WE BRING TO THE CLASS. |
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Noon-1:00pm |
Lunch |
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1:00-3:00pm |
CHIMNEY AND FIREPLACE INSPECTIONS |
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Steve Pietila - Our guest speaker is from American Chimney and Fireplace and will teach the home inspector how to properly inspect chimneys, stove pipes, fireplaces and woodstoves. We will also learn what to look for and how to identify current and potential issues commonly found with these heating devices. |
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1:00-3:00pm |
INTRODUCTION TO LIGHT COMMERCIAL INSPECTIONS |
2 |
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 Rick DeBoard – Part 1 will be devoted to Preparation and Training.
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3:00-3:15pm |
Afternoon Break |
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3:15-5:30pm |
INTRODUCTION TO LIGHT COMMERCIAL INSPECTIONS |
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(continued) Rick DeBoard – Part 2 will cover Field Practices and Report Writing. |
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