AIA Courses Hillis-Carnes Offers
Is it Hazardous or Not?
Provides information and awareness of potential Environmental Hazards that could be present in restoring and renovating Historic Structures, and what steps to take to determine if a site contains hazards.
♦ 1-Hour Course
Asbestos Fundamentals
Provides information and awareness of what Asbestos is, the risks associated, OSHA standards, and how Asbestos surveys are utilized and can help in the budgeting process.
♦ 1-Hour Course
Environmental Due Diligence
Provides information and the purpose behind environmental due diligence (for ESAs, Asbestos Surveys, and Lead Surveys), the methods associated, and how/where these services integrate into the site selection process.
♦ 1-Hour Course
Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) Phase I Workshop Recognized Environmental Conditions
Provides information and insight regarding the purpose and drivers of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), the three types of ESAs, recognized environmental conditions, and the key components of a Phase I ESA report.
♦ 1-Hour Course
Using Geotechnical Engineering to Reduce Project Risks
Provides information and further insight on detecting when geotechnical engineering services are applicable, understanding what the Geotechnical Consultant’s role is, how geotechnical engineering services provide value to a project, reduce risk, and save on project costs, and how to effectively incorporate geotechnical engineering services into the Design/Build Process.
♦ 1-Hour Course
Geotechnical Engineering, Sampling/Testing Methods, & What A Geotechnical Report Entails
Provides information and further insight on what geotechnical engineering is, understanding what types of sampling and testing methods there are, what items are covered in a typical Geotechnical Engineering Report, and the difference between foundation types – Shallow vs. Deep and Ground Improvement.
♦ 1-Hour Course
Determining the Causes of Structural Distress
Evaluations of existing structures, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), MSE retaining wall design, foundations and substructures design, sheeting and shoring, and excavation support.
♦ 1-Hour Course
International Building Code – Special Inspections
Provides Information about Special Inspections as defined by the International Building Code (IBC) in Chapter 17, Section 1704, including required tests and inspections, qualifications of special inspectors, and new geotechnical engineering requirements.
♦ 1-Hour Course