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Implementing Overhead Cost in Your Business on 8-Feb-12 8:00 AM

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Implementing Overhead Cost in Your Business
Start Date: 8-Feb-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 8-Feb-12 10:00 AM
Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, Omaha, NE 68106

Comfort Inn & Suites

7007 Grover Street

Omaha, NE 68106

Landscape Design 101 on 8-Feb-12 8:00 AM

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Landscape Design 101
Start Date: 8-Feb-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 8-Feb-12 10:00 AM
Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, Omaha, NE 68106
Speaker: Kim Davidson

Event Details:

An overview of basic design principles and processes will be discussed, along with discussion on the sequence of building a landscape. Participants will have an opportunity to develop a residential site based upon the design principles given.

Comfort Inn & Suites

7007 Grover Street

Omaha, NE 68106

Advanced Ponds and Pond Free Systems on 8-Feb-12 9:00 AM

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Advanced Ponds and Pond Free Systems
Start Date: 8-Feb-12 9:00 AM
End Time: 8-Feb-12 11:00 AM
Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, Omaha, NE 68106
Speaker: Demi Frotuna

Event Details:

This Advanced Class will attack Water Feature Construction in greater depth, covering Balance in Ponds, Pond Profiles and Bog Construction the first hour, and Pond Free Construction, Reservoir Sizing and Rainwater Harvesting in the second half. A Handbook with useful formulas and study material will be provided.

Comfort Inn & Suites

7007 Grover Street

Omaha, NE 68106

Landscape Lighting Estimating and Proposals on 8-Feb-12 10:00 AM

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Landscape Lighting Estimating and Proposals
Start Date: 8-Feb-12 10:00 AM
End Time: 8-Feb-12 12:00 PM
Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, Omaha, NE 68106
Speaker: Darin Ayres

Event Details:

An Intro to Estimating

Its importance as it relates to profitability
Its components
The biggest mistakes and myths

Developing a reliable, efficient estimating process

Determining overhead
Establishing profit needs
Calculating labor

The Estimating Matrix for Outdoor Lighting

What it is
How it’s used
Installation “Bundling”
Calculating the Multiplier

An Estimating Example

Determining Degree of Difficulty
Halogen vs. LED

Some Thoughts on Proposals

What to include
Format
When is it TMI (too much information)
Adding fixtures to a project
Omitting fixtures from a project

Comfort Inn & Suites

7007 Grover Street

Omaha, NE 68106

Drainage Design & Calculating Flow/Pipe Size on 8-Feb-12 11:00 AM

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Drainage Design & Calculating Flow/Pipe Size
Start Date: 8-Feb-12 11:00 AM
End Time: 8-Feb-12 1:00 PM
Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, Omaha, NE 68106
Speaker: Ed Huffman

Comfort Inn & Suites

7007 Grover Street

Omaha, NE 68106

Electrical Irrigation Field Wire Troubleshooting on 8-Feb-12 12:00 PM

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Electrical Irrigation Field Wire Troubleshooting
Start Date: 8-Feb-12 12:00 PM
End Time: 8-Feb-12 2:00 PM
Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, Lincoln, NE 68106
Speaker: Doug Simpson & Ron Bousquet

Event Details:

This course in electrical irrigation field wire troubleshooting will help save you time and money. This two hour class will cover diagnosing field wiring problems, along with the correct way to use a volt-ohm meter. You will learn how to systematically assess and resolve some of the most difficult electrical issues.

Comfort Inn & Suites

7007 Grover Street

Lincoln, NE 68106

Benefits of Using GPS in Your Business on 8-Feb-12 1:00 PM

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Benefits of Using GPS in Your Business
Start Date: 8-Feb-12 1:00 PM
End Time: 8-Feb-12 3:00 PM
Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, Omaha, NE 68106

Comfort Inn & Suites

7007 Grover Street

Omaha, NE 68106

Bonding on 8-Feb-12 1:00 PM

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Bonding
Start Date: 8-Feb-12 1:00 PM
End Time: 8-Feb-12 3:00 PM
Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, Omaha, NE 68106
Speaker: Jake Buss

Event Details:

Bonding Basics-This discussion will touch on a variety of topics relating to contract surety bonds and how they relate to construction projects. We will look at the different types of bonds and what they do as well as some basic principles of suretyship. We will talk about what it takes to get bonded and things that contractors can do to improve their level of “bondability”.

Comfort Inn & Suites

7007 Grover Street

Omaha, NE 68106

Pump 101 on 8-Feb-12 2:00 PM

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Pump 101
Start Date: 8-Feb-12 2:00 PM
End Time: 8-Feb-12 4:00 PM
Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, Omaha, NE 68106
Speaker: Gail Mueller

Event Details:

This class will break down the information needed to determine a pump within a specific application - emphasizes an irrigation application. The elements of Total Dynamic Head (TDH) - Friction Loss, Suction Lift, Operating Pressure, and Elevation – are reviewed, explained, and used on a curve to determine pump size. Additional general pump information covered includes booster applications, limitations of pumps, and troubleshooting pump systems.

Comfort Inn & Suites

7007 Grover Street

Omaha, NE 68106

Equiptment Leasing vs. Purchasing on 8-Feb-12 3:00 PM

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Equiptment Leasing vs. Purchasing
Start Date: 8-Feb-12 3:00 PM
End Time: 8-Feb-12 5:00 PM
Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, Omaha, NE 68106
Speaker: Wesley Cole

Comfort Inn & Suites

7007 Grover Street

Omaha, NE 68106

Backflow on 9-Feb-12 8:00 AM

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Backflow
Start Date: 9-Feb-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 9-Feb-12 10:30 AM
Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, Omaha, NE 68106
Speaker: Bob Jedlicka

Event Details:

Bob will be presenting bad installs and how to correct, easy simple troubleshooting tips should there be problems with start up of RPZ's and PVB's. Will also review Backflows from AVB's to RPZ's .........concentrating on which valves should be used in different scenarios.

Comfort Inn & Suites

7007 Grover Street

Omaha, NE 68106

Conventional vs. VFD Pumps on 9-Feb-12 8:00 AM

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Conventional vs. VFD Pumps
Start Date: 9-Feb-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 9-Feb-12 10:00 AM
Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, Omaha, NE 68106
Speaker: Gail Mueller

Event Details:

A basic controls class with an emphasis on using the right level of controls for the appropriate application. Controls from Pump Start Relays to Variable Frequency Drives will be explained and discussed; including a cost analysis of each.

Comfort Inn & Suites

7007 Grover Street

Omaha, NE 68106

Drainage Pricing for Profit on 9-Feb-12 10:00 AM

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Drainage Pricing for Profit
Start Date: 9-Feb-12 10:00 AM
End Time: 9-Feb-12 12:00 PM
Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, Omaha, NE 68106
Speaker: Ed Huffman

Comfort Inn & Suites

7007 Grover Street

Omaha, NE 68106

Herbicide & Pesticide on 9-Feb-12 1:00 PM

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Herbicide & Pesticide
Start Date: 9-Feb-12 1:00 PM
End Time: 9-Feb-12 5:00 PM
Location: Comfort Inn and Suites, Omaha, NE 68106
Speaker: Brad Stice

Event Details:

A. Labels & Label Fromat

a. Definitions of Label and Labeling

b. Example Labels (several general use and restricted-use examples)

i. Show different restricted use labels with varying reasons for restricted use status to explain importance of reading the entire label before using each product

c. Review all major components of a label

i. Brand Name

ii. Common and chemical name of active ingredient

iii. Formulation

iv. EPA Numbers

v. Signal words and symbols

vi. Precautionary statements

vii. Statement of practical treatment or first aid

viii. Statement of pesticide classification (RUP vs. general use)

ix. Directions for Use (several examples with different warnings and restrictions)

x. Misuse statement

xi. Re-entry statement

xii. Directions for storage and disposal

B. Pesticide Safety and First Aid

a. Explain different types of exposure and their causes

i. Oral exposure

ii. Inhalation exposure

iii. Ocular exposure

iv. Dermal exposure

b. Define toxicity and the different types of harmful effects

i. Acute effects

ii. Delayed effects

iii. Chronic effects

iv. Developmental and reproductive effects

1. Allergic effects

v. Explain signs and symptoms of harmful effects

1. External irritants

2. Pesticide poisoning

vi. How to respond to pesticide poisoning

1. Pesticides on skin

2. Pesticides in eyes

3. Inhaled pesticides

vii. Show examples of different labels with precautions of effects above

c. Personal Protective Equipment

i. Explain different types of chemical resistant PPE and knowing the materials you use

ii. How to protect your skin

1. Body protection (with examples on labels)

2. Hand and foot protection (with examples)

3. Head and neck protection

4. Eye protection

5. Respiratory tract protection

6. Disposables vs. Reusables

a. Care for reusables

b. Washing PPE

d. Pesticide Handling Decisions

i. Personal safety concerns

ii. Always read the label before using a product

iii. Know how to avoid exposure of the pesticides you are to us

iv. What PPE is needed to maintain safety of yourself and others

v. Is the equipment working properly?

vi. If there are other handlers, are they properly instructed as well?

vii. Do you have the proper first aid and spill containment equipment available in case of an accident?

viii. Is the area to be treated clear and people and animals?

e. Integrated Pest Management

i. Know your target pest and explore all options

ii. Economic Threshold

f. Pre-Application Decisions

i. Choice of pesticide

ii. Choice of formulation, explain effects of different formulations and precautionary statements on labels

iii. Chances of pesticide movement

iv. Know your target pest

v. Explain how surface characteristics effect which formulations to use

e. Choice of Application Procedures

i. Treated spaces

ii. Soil surfaces

iii. Plant surfaces

iv. Effects of cleanliness of surface

v. Effects of temperature, sunlight, and humidity

vi. Know effects of potential for rain and irrigation water

vii. Air movement and ventilation issues

f. Mixing, Loading, and Application

i. Safe mixing and loading practices

1. Select an appropriate area

2. Protect your water source

3. Wear proper PPE

4. Opening containers

5. Transferring pesticides

a. Spills

b. Empty containers

c. Non-rinseable and rinseable containers

i. Triple-rinse process

6. Combining pesticides

a. Compatibility tests

b. Order of formulations for proper mixing

ii. Application Procedures

1. Check the delivery rate

2. Check for appearance

3. Avoid non-target organisms

4. Avoid non-target surfaces

5. Proper operation of equipment

iii. Equipment cleaning after application

1. Benefits of proper cleaning

2. Cleaning procedures

3. Rinsates and proper disposal

4. Personal cleanup

5. Recordkeeping

a. Benefits of good records

iv. Proper Application Techniques and Equipment Calibration

1. Applying the correct amount

a. Effects of under-applying

b. Effects of over-applying

2. Determining how much to apply

3. Calibrating your equipment

a. Speed

b. Uniform release

4. Calibration Methods

a. Procedures for calibrating a spreader

b. Procedures for calibrating different types of sprayers

c. Do a test application

i. Figure the application rate

d. Check calibration often

5. Measuring accurately

a. Diluting pesticides correctly

b. Importance of knowing size of target site

v. Transportation, Storage, Disposal and Spill Cleanup

1. Transportation of Pesticides

a. Vehicle safety

b. Transporting pesticide containers

c. Readinglabel statements about transportation

2. Pesticide storage

a. Establishing a storage site

b. Maintaining the storage site

3. Readinglabel statements on storage

4. Proper disposal

a. Used pesticide containers

b. Spill management

c. Label statements about spill management

g. Pesticide Properties and Selection

i. Advantages and disadvantages of the different types of chemical formulations

1. Residues and hazards associated with each

2. Proper selection for most effective application method

ii. Use of adjuvants for increased effectiveness when applicable

iii. Knowing the factors that can affect pesticide effectiveness

1. Photodegradation

2. Tank agitation

3. Pesticide compatibility when tank mixing

4. Persistence of application

5. Plant and animal resistance

a. Knowing chemical families and classes

h. Pesticide Laws and Regulations

i. NebraskaPesticide Act

ii. Nebraska Department of Revenue website for information and questions

iii. Recordkeeping Requirements

iv. Categories and sub-categories of applicator licenses

v. 60 day training period for non-licensed applicators and proper procedures

Comfort Inn and Suites

7007 Grover Street

Omaha, NE 68106

Irrigation Smart Controllers on 9-Feb-12 1:00 PM

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Irrigation Smart Controllers
Start Date: 9-Feb-12 1:00 PM
End Time: 9-Feb-12 3:00 PM
Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, Omaha, NE 68106
Speaker: Doug Simpson & Ron Bousquet

Event Details:

Gain skills and figure out how to operate smart controllers to their peek performance and function that will increase irrigation efficiency. This two hour session will cover an array of Smart Controllers including weather and soil moisture based controllers also giving instructions on how to manage the controllers for its optimal performance.

Comfort Inn & Suites

7007 Grover Street

Omaha, NE 68106

Irrigation Scheduling on 9-Feb-12 3:00 PM

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Irrigation Scheduling
Start Date: 9-Feb-12 3:00 PM
End Time: 9-Feb-12 5:00 PM
Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, Omaha, NE 68106
Speaker: Doug Simpson & Ron Bousquet

Event Details:

Obtain the skills to set up an irrigation watering schedule using controllers on automatic systems. This two hour session teaches simple, accurate scheduling techniques. You will learn evapotranspiration rates, root zones, soil types and precipitation rates.

Comfort Inn & Suites

7007 Grover Street

Omaha, NE 68106