Announcing the First Joint Seminar by Long Island ASHI and the Metropolitan Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI)
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Melville, NY, February 25th and 26th, 2010
All day classes approved for up to 12 NYS / ASHI / NAHI credits
Course descriptions
Commercial grade systems in residential and mixed-use buildings.
with Richard Weldon, PE
Commercial grade building components, such as flat roofs, rooftop heating/cooling units, 3-phase electricity, etc. are very different than ones typically found in residential structures, but they are encountered periodically in some larger homes and mutli-family and mixed use buildings, especially in New York City. Find out about the basics of how these small commercial building systems operate.
Report Writing for Home Inspectors
with Alan Carson
Alan Carson, who has been in the home inspection business for thirty years, will discuss report writing. We'll start with the basics: why we write reports and the conflicting goals in report writing. He'll discuss reports as education tools, liability control tools, and marketing tools. We will describe the key elements of reports and some discretionary items. Options for report formats will be explored as well as the identification of some words and phrases to avoid in your reports.
Course descriptions continued…
Pitfalls of Synthetic Stucco (EIFS)
with Scott "Spiderman" Mulholland
Despite a well-documented history of problems with Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS), this material continues to be installed and installed improperly. The possibility for major damage to wood structures can be tremendous. Learn about how to identify potential problems with the installation of this siding from a veteran certified EIFS inspector.
How to Deal With Complaints After the Home Inspection
with Ivan Kaplan and Larry Van Dyke, Esq.
As inspectors, we are exposed to a certain level of liability in our reporting. This course will focus on inspection agreements, complaint handling and prevention, lawsuits, and the court system. The class will also allow for questions and answers.
Special Thursday Evening Class
What is a Home Inspection and How Can We Sell It?
with Alan Carson
Alan Carson returns in the evening for this class on marketing house inspections to real estate professionals and the public. Join us for a unique perspective from the owner of a company that performs thousands of inspections each year. This class is optional and does not offer credits. Dinner is included.
Course Schedule
Thursday February 25th
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Friday February 26th
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Price structure
| Before 2/22 | After 2/22 | |
| 1 day - 6 CEUs | $115 | $140 |
| Both days - 12 CEUs | $190 | $240 |
| Thursday night marketing class | $75 | $75 |
(Note that anyone who has already paid full price will be credited accordingly)
To register: Send a note with your contact info (incl. name, email and phone #),
the days you plan to attend, and a check payable to Long Island ASHI to:
Robert Silverman,
49 Broadview Dr,
Commack NY 11725
516-236-9620
Instructor Bios
Alan Carson lives home inspections. Since he co-founded Carson Dunlop & Associates, Ltd. in 1978, he has focused his professional life on the development of this profession. He has used his expertise along with the latest information technologies to create services that help consumers, home inspectors and other professionals, and corporations. Alan's technical experience has also shown up in the writing of a number of reports and articles on building inspection. Alan has lectured in several parts of North America to home inspectors.
Ivan Kaplan has been in the home inspection business for many years and runs a large multi-inspector franchise in Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens. He has very specialized knowledge in dealing with customer complaints and legal claims.
Scott "Spiderman" Mulholland has experience involving all types of construction but he primarily focuses on building envelope water intrusion, environmental analysis, forensic investigations, quality control and building science and research. He has been recognized as a national consultant and specialist in the areas of stucco and EIFS systems regarding design, application, and investigative work.
Larry Van Dyke, Esq. has many years experience in the specific area of defending home inspectors against claims. He has been retained by high-profile local inspection and engineering firms and has a wealth of information to offer in this area.
Richard Weldon, PE graduated from the University of Toronto in 1987 with a degree in mechanical engineering and started with Carson Dunlop & Associates Ltd. doing house and building inspections. In 1997, Richard became a partner Carson Dunlop Weldon & Associates Ltd. Richard has served in various capacities with the Association of Professional Engineers in Ontario.
Vendors
Along with great instructors, we have many vendors attending to display wares and provide information, including:
Americas Call Center - Inspector answering and back office support
Inspection Support Network -Inspector schedule software and reporting system
Global Test Supply - testing and measuring products from the leading manufacturers
3D Inspections Reporting Software
Horizon Inspection Reporting Software
Carson Dunlop - Residential and Commercial Inspector Training
Elliot Lee Promotions - Promotional items and campaigns
Location and Directions
Day classes:
Hub Training Center at National Grid, 25 Hub Dr, Melville, NY 11747
Directions from Long Island Expressway: Exit at Route 110 (49 south). Turn right onto Spagnoli Rd (about 1 mile south of LIE). Turn left onto Hub Drive (about ¾ mile from 110). Follow down to National Grid facility, which is on the left. Proceed through driveway to rear parking lot and walk in through the main entrance.
Thursday evening class:
Melville Marriott, 1350 Old Walt Whitman Rd, Melville NY 11747
Directions from Hub Dr: Leave the way you came. Turn right out of the National Grid parking lot onto Hub Dr. Turn right onto Spagnoli Rd. Turn Left at light onto Route 110. Cross over the LIE and turn left onto the North Service Rd. Turn right onto (Old) Walt Whitman Rd. The hotel is on the right.
