Housing Industry Education Seminars

This year, our combined Associations have served up a smorgasbord of forum discussions and training sessions that address the hot-button issues you face every day. Get your questions answered and your concerns addressed from experts in the legal and housing industries.

AM SEMINARS

   The Landlord-Tenant Better Business Buffet / 9AM - 11:30AM  / $50              

• HR Employment Practices - Wage and Hour Law Update; The Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act; PA Medical Marijuana Update; An Introduction to the E-Verify System; Changes in the Credit Reporting Process. Speaker: Curtis M. Schaffner
• Landlord-Tenant Relations - Service & Emotional Support Animals; Medical Marijuana & Smoking; "Hot-button" Fair Housing Issues; Best Practices for How Landlords Can Be Proactive to Prevent Problems with Tenants. Speakers: Lawrence Fisher, Brad Dornish
•  Landlord-Tenant Litigation - Working with District Justices, Appeals, Possessions, Enforcement of Judgments.  Speakers: Lawrence Fisher, Brad Dornish

OSHA Fall Prevention in Residential Construction Training                    8:00AM-12PM/ $25 

 Supervisors, maintenance workers, trade contractors and builders will benefit from this seminar. This program identifies accidental fall hazards found in residential maintenance and construction. The course covers OSHA fall protection regulations and safe work practices to prevent fall-related injuries and deaths.

PM SEMINARS

EPA - Lead-Safe Refresher Certification / 12:30pm-4:30pm / $165

This certification is required when performing work that disturbs painted surfaces in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities such as daycares and pre-K classrooms. Please note that certifications are valid for five years. If you received Lead-Safe Refresher Certification in 2015, this course offers the opportunity to remain current with the EPA'sRenovation, Repair & Painting regulations. For those interested in attending this course, please make sure your current certificate has not expired before March 5, 2020.

Participants May Attend ALL Following Sessions @ 1 Price-$50

Construction Contracts & Employment Practices / 1PM-2PM

This program discusses recent changes in employment that will not only impact the way you hire and manage employees but also oversite of subcontractors retained on your various construction projects. The presenters will review the new requirements of state Act 75 of 2019, which requires employers in the construction industry to use the federal E-verify system. This law extends to staffing agencies you may utilize as well as the subcontractors under contract and what language you should include in your contracts to ensure your subcontractors are in compliance. Our program also examines recent developments with employment practicesas they relate to medical marijuana participants as well as recent regulatory and court decisions as they pertain to mandatory payment of overtime.

What is Quartz? The Solution for Commercial & Residential Surface/1PM-2PM                                                            Sponsored by Vangura

 Quartz surfacing is a man-made material consisting of more than 90% natural quartz crystal. In this course you will discover the other components behind the beauty, durability and flexibility of this surfacing material. You will see the composition, production and quality assurance processes that go into making the material and the resultant attributes, capabilities and the installation basics of quartz surfacing materials.  AIA Info: Course #WAQTZ2016 / IDCED Info: Course #104076 (Qualifies for 1.0LU/HSW)

                   How to Get the Most Out of LED Lighting /2PM-3PM                          Sponsored by Don's Appliances

This session reviews LED lighting as it stands today and shares how we can take advantage of its qualities and work around its perceived deficiencies. FCC and warranties related to LED will also be discussed. Participants will learn about the adoptions of LED technology to date and where it is expected to go in the next few years. Attendees will also learn how to use LED most effectively in a home. These lessons include information on color, when to use integrated luminaires, how to assess the real cost of LED and how to determine the correct quantity of light needed in a home.  IDCEC Class Code #108432 (designated Healthy/Safety/Welfare-HSW. Valid for ASID, IDC & IIDA members. Many AIA state boards also allow- please check. NKBA CEU approved. ALA 1-credit hr. 

                     Natural Gas Hookup at the Building Site / 2PM-3PM                               Sponsored by Columbia Gas

Last year, the process of having gas hook ups to homes changed. Come to hear about the new procedures from Columbia Gas and learn how to be most effective in obtaining a timely tap in.

Factors Specifying Treated Engineered Wood Siding as Exterior Cladding     3PM - 4PM / Sponsored by LP Building Products

An introduction to treated engineered wood siding and its use in residential, light commercial and multi-family construction projects with explanations of and comparisons to other cladding options commonly specified for these projects. Course content also includes the key benefits of treated engineered wood siding such as design potential, workability, durability, sustainability and use in fire-rated assemblies.                                                  AIA Info: Course #LPSS082017 (Qualifies for 1.0 LU / HSW)

Codes Update / 3PM-4PM 

A roundtable discussion covering current code updates and issues.

After the Seminars, visit the Trade Show from 11:30AM - 1:00 PM    DoubleTree Ballroom - FREE TO ATTEND

Buffet Lunch Included

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