Upcoming Events

Taking registrations now . . .

For Professional Engineers, Architects and Contractors
"FBC Advanced Code: Wind Load Calculations and Other Wind Issues"

Provides an overview of the FBC wind load provisions. Discusses wind characteristics and structural dynamic fundamentals. Wind load analyses examples (simplified, high rise etc.) performed on various residential/ commercial structures using several formats including Mathcad programming. Wind driven rain characteristics are discussed and various wind/rain flow patterns derived from fluid flow mechanics are depicted. Findings from current hurricane research are presented. Demonstration of a commercial wind load software. CILB 0009206/AR 9877473/FBPE exp00108 7 CEHs

classes to be held in St. Augustine, Davie, West Palm Beach, Largo, Pensacola, Kissimmee and Ft. Pierce
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Taking registrations now . . .New Workshop!

For area landscape architects, irrigation designers, technicians, vendors, contractors, developers, builders, educators and government employees

"Osceola County Landscape Irrigation Workshop: New Technologies and Certification Programs"

Monday, March 31, 2008, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Get the facts on new water-saving technology for Florida landscapes. Be aware of the new requirement by Toho Water Authority that all new single family homes be Florida Water Star SM certified beginning April 1, 2008.

This workshop, coming to Osceola County on March 31st, will feature University of Florida's soil moisture testing and other advanced technologies, plus manufacturers' displays. You will be better equipped to deal with the mounting problem of less water and more people.

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Coming soon in 2008 . .

For Architects, Landscape Architects and Professional Engineers
"Low Impact Development (LID) Practices for Florida: Stormwater"

Includes an overview of Florida's fast growing urbanization, its impact on water quality and quantity, and the laws regulating these issues. Low impact development stormwater practices are covered in detail including: conveyance and treatment (swales, curb cuts, bioretention, etc.), volume controls (permeable pavements, exfiltration, green roofs, etc.), resource efficient irrigation (soil moisture sensors, stormwater reuse, etc.), and nutrient source controls (Florida-friendly landscapes, operations and maintenance, etc.).

For Contractors, Architects, and Professional Engineers
Build Green & Profit - Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida

Build Green and Profit is a series of modules providing up to 14 continuing education hours, approved by the Construction Industry Licensing Board, the Board of Architecture and the FBPE. These programs review green building practices and techniques that minimize the impact of construction on the environment. The 2 day, 14 hour course meets OSHA, Worker's Compensation, and Business Practices requirements.Provider Numbers: CILB/BCAI/BOLA 1129, BOAR/ID 8074 BCAI 1178, FBPE EXP 00108

My Safe Florida Home

The first part of this presentation is intended to provide background information on wind characteristics, wind and building/structural interaction and common terms associated with structural design for wind loads. It will also introduce the My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) Program that was established by the Legislature to help Floridians identify how they can strengthen their homes against hurricane force winds and to reduce hurricane damage exposure in our state. The second part of this presentation is to provide a process for assessing the current condition of a residential building and providing an outline for potential cost effect measures to strengthen the home. The My Safe Florida Home procedures will be provided and those participants who wish to take part in the program can voluntarily take the certification exam following the class. AR 9877572
CILB 0009617 7 CEH's. Visit the website http://www.mysafefloridahome.com for more information.