2005 Conference Schedule

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

A	Smoking Gun or Case Killer: Legal Impacts of Digital Photography - Kris Thompson Learn about potential legal consequences of taking digital photography during inspections.
B	Plumbing - Mike Casey Common and not so common plumbing defects, how to find them and how to report it.
C	New Technologies in Construction - Mike Hart This seminar will discuss the evolution of new construction technologies of which every inspector needs to be aware.  One thing is for certain; nothing stays the same, and new building methods from light gauge steel to "ICF" to "PEX" are here.
D	Homes that are not what you expect - Shannon Cory We all have driven up to a house, looked at it and said to ourselves, "this one is a piece of cake," but the house turned out the be the house from Hades!

12:30 - 2:00 pm     Lunch - Exhibit Hall

2:00 - 3:30 pm

A	Can You "Talk the Talk"? - Peter Drenan Learn effective techniques in verbal communication ... and learn what not to say. The key to success is being understood!
B	Framing 101 - Richard Whitsitt What's under that drywall anyway? Learn about framing basics.
C	Stucco Inspection - Ted Johnson Learn how to identify potential problems with stucco. Many think staining and cracking is normal. Just wait 'til you see what's going on under the stucco. If you're an inspector, you can't afford to miss this class.
D	Allergens Inspection - Mike Hart Add this exciting service in a growing field to your full service menu to provide your customers with knowledge they seek.  Seminar will cover dust mites, cockroach, dog and cat allergen survey and sampling methods.

3:30 - 4:00 pm     Break - Exhibit Hall

4:00 - 6:00 pm

A	Your Phone - Maximizing Revenue, Customer Service, & Image - Paul Zak The home inspector's phone is the "front door" to their business. The phone answered first and professionally will get the inspection. But of the many phone answering alternatives available, which one is best for each inspector? Learn about each in-depth and turn your phone into your biggest asset!
B	Precast Foundation - John Bouldin One of the newer technologies in residential construction today is a precast concrete foundation.  This course will examine the manufacturing of this product, it's installation and conditions we as home inspectors will need to inspect.  A radically different concept than traditional cast-in-place and CMU foundations, precast offers reduced construction time, less vulnerability to weather and site conditions, and improved insulation.
C	Manufactured Home - Peter Tehany Learn the ins and outs of inspecting Manufactured Homes from one of the profession's leaders.
D	Infrared Camera - Steve Gladstone Infrared imagery is cutting edge technology to detect moisture and other related issues. Learn how you can add this technology to your menu of services.

7:00 - 10:00 pm

Adventure Dome Welcome Reception! We've rented Circus Circus' Adventure Dome theme park to give Expo attendees exclusive access to thrill rides and fun!

Tuesday, October 4th

8:00 - 8:30 am     Coffee only - Exhibit Hall

8:30 - 9:30 am

A	Marketing Consistency - Caroline Knox Stop sending mixed marketing messages!  Learn the importance of consistent marketing and watch your sales increase.  Learn how repetition and consistency when marketing builds awareness, credibility and sales with your prospects and customers.  Boost your sales immediately with a consistent marketing campaign.
B	Before the Pour - Foundations Inspections - Richard Whitsitt Learn what to look for before the placement of concrete - Post Tension Cable Slabs.
C	New Construction Part 1 - Bob Davidson Course of Construction: Marketing, Logistics and Inspecting.
D	Radon Part 1: Talk the Talk; Walk the Walk - Spruce - Trudy Smith The rules for how and when you can perform a radon test often seem fuzzy. This course offers practical answers to help you navigate the tricky points of radon measurement.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Home Inspector Fear Factor Game Show Brunch! Compete and face your biggest inspection fears and challenges in this live game show to win prizes and the title: "Home Inspector Fear Factor Champion"! Click here to view the trailer.

12:30 - 2:00 pm

A	Safety - Mike Casey Learn through humor and real life situations the potential hazards for inspectors. Emphasis will be placed upon understanding the ramifications and magnitude of safety issues found, or potentially encountered, during the inspection. Added bonus, a synopsis of stupid things I have done as a home inspector.
B	Intro to Steel Framing - John Bouldin Light gauge steel framing is increasingly becoming a part of residential construction.  This program will provide a basic understanding of  this construction technology, and the basics of inspecting it.  Will include topics such as the components of steel framing, the fasteners, pre-manufactured trusses and field-built trusses.
C	New Construction Part 2 - Bob Davidson Course of Construction: Marketing, Logistics and Inspecting.
D	Radon Part 2: Cutting Edge Radon - Spruce - Trudy Smith Learn how to use the newest radon developments in the scientific, regulatory and business arenas.

2:00 - 3:00 pm     Break - Exhibit Hall

3:00 - 4:30 pm

A	Marketing Your Business - Opportunities & Diversification - Don Norman Want your business to take off? Learn the marketing “secrets” successful inspection companies don’t want you to know.
B	Safety Glazing - Douglas Hansen This session will discuss requirements for safety glazing and what to be looking for.
C	Pool/Spa Part 1 - Mitch Sudy Learn about electrical requirements, how the different equipment and equipment types operate, and common problems found in and around pools and spas.
D	Radon Part 3: Marketing the Radon Message: Concepts - Spruce - Trudy Smith To increase a radon business, it is important for professionals to understand marketing concepts as applied to the radon message. Explore effective methods to market the radon message.

4:30 - 5:00 pm     Break - Exhibit Hall

5:00 - 6:30 pm

A	Cost Of Business - Brian Hannigan Are you earning enough money? The Cost Of Business has been designed specifically for the home inspection industry. This presentation is extremely important for every inspector. The Cost Of Business could be the most important inspection presentation you will ever attend and could be responsible for ensuring that you run a profitable business, take vacations, and plan for retirement.
B	Low slope Roofing - Dennis Parra, Jr. The lower the slope, the slower the water exits. How do we prevent it from entering the building? Attend this session to find out.
C	Pool/Spa Part 2 - Mitch Sudy Pool and Spa inspection consists of four phases that are discussed: inspection of the pool/spa placement and protection fencing, inspection of the pool/spa shell (the vessel) and coping, inspection of the equipment, including gas and electrical connections, and function test of equipment.
D	Radon Part 4: Marketing the Radon Message: Tools - Spruce - Trudy Smith Marketing radon does NOT require reinventing the wheel. Get all the tools you'll ever need to sell radon.

Wednesday, October 5th

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