ASSOCIATE TRACK: JUNE 2 & 3

An introduction to becoming a Certified CREIA Inspector
With CREIA Board Member Bill Bryan, CCI & CREIA Chairman Taylor Vreeken, CCI

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

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You and Your Business - Focused on Success

Geotechnical Issues & Foundations

This presentation will focus on the interaction of soils with foundations and provides a background of why different foundations are utilized for different developments. Various types of foundations including "Post-Tension" are discussed and and reviewed with  "pros & Cons" for each type. Grading operations and their importance to developments will be discussed. Differences will be highlighted between development process for projects constructed in the 70s and 80s versus those constructed after year 2000. The presentation is filled with project cases worked in previous years demonstrating the how issues with soils, grading, and hydrology impact performance of these developments. "Red flags" will be highlighted to aid the inspectors with their inspections of foundations and to increase their overall knowledge of engineering issues with residential developments.

How to Protect and Further Your Business

What differentiates one company from another? Why do they stand out? What's their strategy? Get the inside scoop from CREIA's Premier Affiliates on what sets them apart from others in the industry.

Legal Follies and Best Practices in Report Writing

This session will provide participants a rare opportunity to learn the top claim areas and report writing errors from a consultant who has been retained as an expert or consultant regarding over 800 inspector claims. Topics will include inspection limitations, criteria for inspection reports, common problem areas, recommendations for improvement and on-site suggestions as well as sample lawsuits. This class is applicable to anyone desiring to learn about inspections and best practices regarding report writing risk management.

How Not to Get Hacked, Backing Up Everything, and Social Media Marketing

Taking advantage of technology, and staying safe while doing so, is still a foreign concept for many inspectors. This class is meant to show inspectors how to utilize the technology available to them, whether it's smartphone apps, special websites, or hardware to make their job easier, and most importantly, how to protect themselves online. It only takes minutes for someone to get access to a weakly secured email account, website, or bank account, whether it be personal or business accounts. Learning how to properly secure your information and back it up is paramount to running a successful business in today's world.

Residential Energy Production and Storage

This session covers on-site energy production sources, including solar, wind, & generators, as well as battery storage systems. Residential electrical demand is expected to increase as we move away from fossil fuels, including use of electric vehicles to replace fuel-fired vehicles. The seminar topics include California regulations, microinverter PV systems, series-connected DC systems, inverters, generators, transfer switches, battery storage systems, electric vehicle charging stations, and requirements of the California Energy Code to replace fossil fuels as an energy source. We will also discuss the impact of electronics in the design of the next generation of residential electrical systems. 

Safety: You and Your Inspections

Gas Appliance Venting