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The outreach efforts of the Program for Resource Efficient Communities has already helped several thousand licensed building professionals across Florida achieve their required continuing education units while promoting resource efficient design and construction practices. These course selections are continually expanding as we try to meet the needs of a growing Florida. The PREC provider numbers for each continuing education board are 1129 (CILB/BOLA/ECLB), 8074 (BOAR/ID), 1178 (BCAI), and 00108 (FBPE EXP). Below is a synopsis of our current course offerings.

CILB = Construction Industry Licensing Board
BOAR/ID = Board of Architecture and Interior Design (*courses approved separately)
BCAI = Building Code Administrators and Inspectors
BOLA =Board of Landscape Architects
FBPE = Florida Board of Professional Engineers
ECLB = Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
CAM = Community Association Managers

Best Management Practice for Landscape Property Management Associations – The focus and goals of the course are to provide information and guidance on turfgrass and landscape management practices to conserve and protect Florida's water resources. The participant will learn to: identify the impacts of storm water run-off on water bodies;
apply Best Manage Practices including Pesticide, Landscape, Fertilizer and Irrigation Management to increase property beauty and value; develop a landscape management plan utilizing the Best Manage Practices for the protection of storm water resources.
Materials used in the development of the program come from a variety of agencies, including University of Florida/IFAS/Extension and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.(CAM 9625316) 5 CEH's

Building Envelope – Reviews current and emerging construction techniques that limit building moisture and water damage. Introduces the insurance discount program and Moisture Control Checklists. (CILB/BCAI 0007947; FBPE EXP 4040) 1CEH

Buildings and Moisture Control – The insurance discount program uses Moisture Control Checklist to verify certification. Program requires general and HVAC contractors to be familiar with checklist and construction methods that minimize water damage claims. Moisture Control Checklist is presented in detail.(CILB/BCAI 0009802; FBPE EXP 4040) 2 CEH's

Construction Operations to Reduce Environmental Impact – Reviews techniques to minimize damage to wildlife habitats, native vegetation, and other natural resources. (CILB/BCAI 0001744) 2 CEH's

Cooling Load Analysis Issues – Describes current load analysis techniques with emphasis on new construction. Differences between Manual J V7 and V8 will be discussed. Emphasis will be directed to windows, infiltration, and fresh air load calculations. Important for both general and HVAC contractors.(CILB/BCAI 0007948; FBPE EXP 4040) 2 CEH's

Duct Systems for Florida’s Hot, Humid Climate – Discusses correlation between IEQ problems and duct design issues. Goals include minimizing energy costs and problems relating to health issues.(CILB/BCAI 0007367; AR 9876676; FBPE EXP 4040) 2 CEH's

Energy – An overview of residential energy conservation through understanding heat and moisture movement in a building, plus energy saving considerations for windows, appliances, lighting, site lay-out, and landscaping.(CILB/BCAI 0005582; AR 0007391; ID 9876549; FBPE EXP 4040) 1 CEH

Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida – Energy Efficient Construction: Review 8 key elements of energy efficient construction and identify related benefits (economic, IEQ, comfort, durability…) Topics include: Building as a System; Air Leakage-Materials and Techniques; Insulation-Materials and Techniques; Windows and Doors; Design for Cooling and Heating (HVAC) System Efficiency; Duct Systems for Florida's Hot, Humid Climate; Domestic Water Heating; Appliances and Lighting; and Siting and Passive Design Features (CILB/BCAI 0008991; FBPE exp 4040; AR 9877436l) 10 CEH's

Financial Regulations for Contracting – This one-hour "business practices" course will review the Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code pursuant to financial responsibility and management of finance for State licensed construction contractors. The course will provide information to assist the contractor in avoiding financial problems or discipline in the operation of a contracting business. (CILB/BCAI 0009749) 1 CEH

Florida Yards and Neighborhoods – Florida Water Systems, Concepts and Practices, Protecting Water Systems through Ecologically Sound Maintenance/Irrigation for Landscapes and Turfgrass, Creating Wildlife Habitat in Home Landscapes. (BOLA 0007551) 4 CEH's

Hurricane Preparedness Workshop – To facilitate development of a disaster plan, UF has developed a new 4-hour training program for the hospitality industry. The program includes: Planning for hurricanes, fires, terrorism, and other emergency responses. Family planning and stress management in an emergency, and detailed information about recovery efforts. Wind loads on structures with design considerations including exposure categories, wind speeds, and wind-borne debris protection requirements (CAM 8311197) 4 CEH's

HVAC Systems for Florida’s Hot, Humid Climate – Discusses HVAC system design issues regulated by the new Florida Building Code and how these and other issues affect the comfort, health, and utility bills of a typical Florida home.(CILB/BCAI 0007368; AR 9876676; FBPE EXP 4040) 2 CEH's

Indoor Environmental Quality – Describes building materials and conditions that contribute to Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) problems along with techniques designed to minimize these problems.(CILB/BCAI 0001749; AR 9876688; ID 9876690; FBPE EXP 4040) 2 CEH's

Insulation and the Building System – A reference for understanding the building as a system with explanations of materials and techniques for creating efficient ducts and insulation. (CILB/BCAI 0001763; AR 0007392; ID 9876787) 2 CEH's

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