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Professional Development
See below for
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Upcoming Workshop Dates
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Workshop Descriptions
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Registration
Upcoming Event Dates
See below for descriptions of each event and how to register.
30
January
2024
Project Mgmt
611435502-2401
Ashland
Wisconsin
5
February
2024
Project Mgmt
611435526-2402
Eagle River
Wisconsin
7
February
2024
Project Mgmt
611435565-2403
Spooner
Wisconsin
13
February
2023
Project
Mgmt
611435560-2404
Medford
Wisconsin
20
February
2024
Project
Mgmt
611435517-2405
Menomonee
Wisconsin
25
March
2024
NEPA
Process
TBA
11
November
2024
Home Inspection PDH
Online
Open Enroll
8
June
2025
Phase I
ESA
TBA
1
January
2025
Reading
Plans &
Specs
TBA
1
January
2026
Estimating
a Project
TBA
The following are our Professional Development Workshops
Learn more about what we offer.
Project Management
Designed for large and small construction trades municipalities and businesses to help Project foreman, supervisors, etc. manage a project and understand worker productivity. You will gain knowledge of:
* How Worker Productivity is affected by:
– Crew Size
– Hours Worked
– Overtime
* Production Rates
* Equipment Rates
* Project Development
* QA/QC
* Gantt Charts
– When to Use
– How to Use
This is a 1-1/2-day Workshop with most of second day dedicated to developing a Gantt Chart.
Note that supervisors and foreman know their crews and the individual personalities involved – this Workshop is only intended to give these individuals tools to make better decisions.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Overview
This Workshop is designed for the Commercial Real Estate industry to help familiarize with the Phase I ESA process and what to expect. Experienced Professionals in ASTM and DOT Phase I explain what is needed, where the information is obtained, and what it typically means. Includes information on:
* Standards and Codes
* Site Visits and Interviews
* Regulatory Databases (UST, RCRA, etc.)
* Sanborn Maps
* Topographic Maps
* Historic Aerial Photos
* Historic Records (Tax, City, Health, etc.)
* Reports and Recommendations (General)
This is typically a 2-day Workshop with most of the second day being a hands-on example process. Because Phase 2, 3, 4… investigations are site specific, discussions of these will be general only.
Estimating a Project
Designed for large and small construction businesses to assist those new to the field of Estimating. Including:
* Scope
* What to Measure
* How to Measure
* Effort / Cost / Resource Estimating
* Top-Down -or- Bottom-Up
* Parametric
* PERT
To be coming in 2026.
Reading Plans and Specifications
Designed for large and small construction companies to assist those new to the field of reading Project Plans and how they interact with the Project Specifications. Including:
* Plan & Spec Standard format
* May / Shall / Will
* Voice
* Discrepancies between Plan & Spec
To be coming in 2025.
Home Inspection
Overview
Learn what is involved in a Home Inspection from experienced inspectors. Designed for those involved in the Real Estate transaction industry. An overview of the elements of a Home Inspection include:
*State Regulations *Construction Types
*Construction Materials *Parts of a Home
*Foundations *Roofs
*Windows/Doors *Interior
*Exterior *Drainage
Please note this is Unit 1 of a Multi-Unit series. The following Units cover the above subjects in more detail and also includes mechanical and electrical, and plumbing systems, Building Codes, material deterioration and signs, radon testing, water testing, insect infestation and more.
Client designed workshops are also available.
Home Inspection – Online
An 8-part Series for the experienced Home Inspector. Designed for meeting bi-annual PDH credits in State of Wisconsin (please check requirements for applying PDHs in other states.)
Designed to be a one-stop training to meet your bi-annual PDH requirements. Every 2 years a new 21-hr online training module is developed primarily for the experienced inspector.
Module 1 Includes:
* State Regulations & Codes
* Design and Loads
* Stress Strain and Mechanics
* Construction Types
* Construction Materials
* Parts of a Home
* Foundations
* Roofs
* More…
See Online Page for more Details.
The Dirt on Soils
Designed for large and small construction businesses to assist those new to the field of Construction and dirt moving. Learn about soil properties and how they work. Including:
* Loading * Drainage
* Slope Stability * Field Capacity
* Compaction * In-situ
To be coming in Winter 2023/24.
Bridge Maintenance
This Workshop is designed for smaller governmental units (City, County, Town) that maintain structures in their jurisdiction. Use for new employees or to refresh experienced workers. Includes:
* Parts of a Bridge
* Construction Materials
* Loads and Defects
* Repair Strategies
* Repair Materials
This is a 1-1/2 day workshop with second day dedicated to field work.
To be coming in 2024/25.
NEPA Process
This Workshop is designed for the Commercial Real Estate industry to help familiarize with the NEPA Process for development in areas with wetlands.
To be coming in Summer of 2025.
Workshop Registration
Fill out the Registration Form below and we will email the availability and confirmation.
For more information:
Email:
workshop@auxiliumnorth.com
Workshop Phone:
715.919.7640