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Conference and Trade Show Seminars
1A Opening Panel: Impact of Codes on the Hurricane Protection Industry
The panel will discuss Code Compliance, Product Approval, and the NEW Code Plus Program.
Moderated by Howard Shingle, Editor of Hurricane Protection
Panel Members:
Joe Belcher, JDB Code Services
Bob Boyer, Palm Beach County
Jaime Gascon, Miami Dade County
Bill York, W.H. York Consulting
Phil McMahan, ICC
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2A Measuring Techniques and Comprehension of FBC/HVHZ Approval Drawings
This course will cover shutter
testing procedures and requirements
for gaining approvals, understanding the
necessity of knowing design pressures in
order to properly build and install shutters.
This session will also cover FBC vs. HVHZ/
Miami Dade use of approval drawings.
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George Pfaller
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2B Introduction to Motorization
This session will provide an introduction
to the field of motorization. It will offer
an overview of what motors are available and
how these motors work. You will learn the
elements of a motor, the principle of motorization,
installation techniques and requirements,
basic wiring, controls, radio frequency
controls, roll-up shutter motors, lift capacities,
along with certifications and standards.
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Adrian Lemon
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2C Huricane Protection Meets Idea Protection: Securing Your Company's Intellectual Property Rights
Whether you realize it or not, intellectual property is likely one of your company’s most critical assets. This presentation will focus on developing and maximizing
these important rights. Learn how to get ahead in an increasingly competitive marketplace through the use of patents, and how to distinguish your company’s brand through
trademarks.
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Michael Colitz, III
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2D Hurricane Documents, Testing and Research
This presentation will cover American Architectural Manufacturers Association(AAMA)documents related to the hurricane protection industry, including those related to
wind-driven rain, impact, and forensic water leakage testing. In addition, he will discuss AAMA’s efforts to support hurricane research with the University of Florida.
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John Lewis, Jr.
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3A Significant Changes to the Florida Building Code Impacting the Hurricane Protection Industry
This course will be geared for contractors. This session will emphasize the areas of code which relate to the hurricane protection industry. The course will cover code changes and legislation that affect the industry in the State of Florida.
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Joe Belcher
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3B Selling in the New Millenium - Thinking Outside Your Niche
In order to keep up with the new millennium’s fast-paced competition; we need to think outside our niche and leave our old sales techniques behind. You need new sales tools to save your business, to retain your existing customers, and establish new ones. You will learn tools to influence customer buying criteria, ways to analyze and present strengths and weaknesses, and ways to anticipate buyer behavior, rather than reacting. This program uses a practical,how-to format and includes discussion and small-group exercises.
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John Dearden
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3C Impact Protective Coverings Part 1 and 2
This two-part session will cover understanding market force, the required product testing and approval, proper selection and specification, site-specific conditions,
preparing permits and proper installation and anchors.
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Darius Grimes
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3D Looking Beyond Windows for Storm Protection
The hurricane protection industry is rapidly coming up with many products that go beyond protecting windows only. This
session will explore what is and isn’t a real form of protection, as well as what types of protection are available. You will learn about new products and technologies that protect windows and beyond, plus the rules and legalities of each new product type.
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Frank Bennardo
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4A Mitigation and Code Plus Programs
This class will review several programs now operating in coastal states including: Coastal Code Plus, Blueprint for
Safety (FLASH), IBHS Fortified for Safer Living, My Safe Florida Home (MSFH), South Carolina Safe Home (SCSH), and Florida Windstorm Mitigation requirements.
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William York
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4B Workman's Comp and Business Practices
Part 1 of this seminar will define from A-Z Workers
Compensation Programs for the hurricane protection industry. Part 2 of this session will focus on Business Practices from performance bonds to performance reviews,
business management strategies and procedures that will allow your company to prosper during any business cycle.
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Don Leggett
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4C Wind-borne Debris Protection
An in-depth review of the structural potion of the Florida Building Code (FBC) including wind-borne debris requirements
and available options. You will learn to discuss design criteria and options with clients, building officials, contractors and engineers; explain where and why wind-borne protection is needed; discuss features, benefits and levels of protection and costs of each option; and explain the
differences in product testing and certification by FBC.
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David Olmstead
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