Condo & HOA Expo
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Miami Beach Convention Center - Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 10:30 am to 5:00 pm


LEARN FROM THE INDUSTRY LEADERS


Get the tools and information you need to manage your condo or HOA more efficiently. 

 

Regional and national experts will offer insights into the latest industry trends and best practices in legal oversight, financing, maintenance, renovations, energy efficiency, administration, communication and more. 

 

Bring your questions to these lively, informative sessions and come away with a clear blueprint for improved management for the future.



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SEMINARS
Condo, HOA's and Property Management Expo & Seminars

We are adding to our list of presenters regularly.  Please check back often for updates.






Board Certification Course - 2 CEU's
9am - 11am
PRESENTED BY: Michael Bender of Kaye Bender Rembaum Attorneys At Law
Fulfill your legally mandated education requirements while learning valuable and integral information in this comprehensive board member certification course. Topics discussed will include condominium management and operations, proper procedures for board member election, budgeting and fiscal responsibilities, as well as an overview of current condominium laws to assist in the understanding of board members' legal duties. This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.


Building Condition Assessment Course - 2 CEU's (OPP/ELE)
9am-11am
PRESENTED BY: Raul Schwerdt, PE - RAS Engineers
Buildings in South Florida are exposed to one of the most aggressive environments on earth. The dynamic interaction between the environment, envelope of the building, and air conditioning affects the indoor air quality, energy expenses, materials degradation, and the health of people inside. The seminar will show steps for assessing the condition of the buildings in order to achieve a healthier indoor air quality, saving energy, and extending durability of major repairs on the envelope. In addition to formulate a performance testing plan for monitoring remaining life of major items to be used for annual reserve studies and state of the art testing for restoration of the building.


Mold - The Myths, The Mystery & The Methods - 2 CEU's (OPP/ELE)
9am-11am
PRESENTED BY: Leeyen Sieza of Super Restoration
Recent changes in the Mold-Related Services Industry has led to many misconceptions about the profession. This seminar lays out the statutes in the State of Florida that dictate how a mold remediation project should be handled and executed. The workshop focuses on uncovering the mystery of mold, how it grows, the different species and how it may affect people. Being equipped with sound information will help property managers, maintenance personnel and unit owners tackle these projects with more confidence and fewer challenges. This course also explains in detail the method that must be followed to properly conduct mold remediation projects from start to finish.


Man’s Best Friend: An Association’s Worst Nightmare? A Guide to Understanding and Responding to Requests for Emotional Support Animals - 2 CEU's (ELE)
9am-11am
PRESENTED BY: Paul Milberg, Esq. - Katzman Garfinkel & Berger
This course will explain the basics of the Fair Housing Act, the impact of this act upon no-pet communities, and provide strategies to assist boards and managers in handling support animal requests in a manner that best protects the association’s interests while maintaining compliance with Fair Housing regulations.


LED Lighting and Property Management: A Triple Play
9:30am-10:30am
PRESENTED BY: Rodney Smith, MSc. - uSave LED
This course will provide an overview of LED lighting types and how installation of LED lighting can reduce energy and maintenance costs, improve the quality, safety and comfort of residents, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Specific examples of LED lighting projects will be given, including analysis of payback period, net-present-value, and internal rates of return essential to making sound cost savings decisions on lighting projects.


Bankruptcy And Community Association Law - 1 CEU (OPP/ELE)
12:15pm-1:15pm
PRESENTED BY: Jeffrey S. Berlowitz, Esq. - Siegfried Rivera Lerner De La Torre & Sobel, P.A.
This course will describe how Bankruptcy relates to Community Association Law. Included in the course will be topics such as a creditor's rights in bankruptcy, "straight" and "liquidation" bankruptcy, and the benefits of having a bankruptcy attorney on your side. This course will educate to protect and preserve creditors' rights in a bankruptcy proceeding.


Commercial Roofing 101 - 1 CEU (OPP/ELE)
12:15pm-1:15pm
PRESENTED BY: Gregg Wallick, CEO & President of Best Roofing
This course will discuss the different roofing systems, advantages, materials, and demographic concerns of roofs, and common problems associated with roof failures and how to identify them.


Preparing Condos for Plug-In Electric Vehicle Charging
12:30pm - 1:30pm
PRESENTED BY: Anne-Louise Seabury - Florida Power & Light Company (FPL)
This course will cover all the important aspects of preparing your building for plug-in electric vehicle charging, including gaining approval from management and the HOA, determining installation costs, determining the most equitable electricity payment system and facilitating changes to assigned parking for lower cost installations.


Concrete - It's Harder Than You Think! - 1 CEU (OPP/ELE)
12:45pm-1:45pm
PRESENTED BY: Marty Applebaum - Driveway Maintenance
This course will cover the essentials of concrete pavements, from the production of Portland cement to the elements of proper finishing techniques and all points in between. Topics will include new technologies in additives and reinforcement, as well as the debunking of multiple myths about the ancient construction material.


Waterproofing & Painting Essentials - 1 CEU (ELE)
12:45pm-1:45pm
PRESENTED BY: Richard Camino of M2E Consulting Engineers
The objective of this course is to educate community association managers on the importance and essentials of waterproofing and painting of buildings. This will preserve and prolong the life expectancy of the building's life, while protecting its contents.


Plumbing Systems 101 - 1 CEU (OPP/ELE)
2:45pm-3:45pm
PRESENTED BY: Marcus Spiegelberg - Douglas Orr Plumbing
This course provides a basic overview of Backflow preventers (maintenance and annual certification), pressure reducing valves (purpose and proper pressures), pumps/lift stations, basic plumbing systems, drain cleaning and safety. Attendees will come away from the class with a basic understanding of the plumbing systems in their buildings and how to mitigate damages and repairs through proper maintenance.


Water Damage Restoration - 1 CEU (OPP/ELE)
2:45pm-3:45pm
PRESENTED BY: Michael T. Jatoft Jr. - Dry Concepts
This course presents a review of what happens minutes, hours, days and weeks after a water intrusion. Topics will include the science behind water damage restoration, the proper restoration techniques, and what a good contractor should know when dealing with water damage restoration.


Maintenance, Rules and Fines Enforcement - 2 CEU's (ELE)
3pm-5pm
PRESENTED BY: Andrew Cuevas of Cuevas & Associates, P.A.
Learn how to enforce the rules and restrictions in your property. This comprehensive course will cover topics such as maintenance arrears, interest and late charges, and procedures for collection of maintenance arrears. Also discussed, will be estoppel and demand letters, and foreclosure action.


2013 Legal Update - 2 CEU's (LU1)
3pm-5pm
PRESENTED BY: Howard J. Perl, Esq. - Katzman Garfinkel & Berger
Get updated on legislative changes made in 2012, and a preview of changes on the way for 2013. This course will discuss the pros and cons of the changes made by legislature in 2012, and how they affect your community, and how this impacts collections from tenants in delinquent units, suspension of use rights, fire-sprinkler retrofit extensions, and foreclosure practices. You will also get a bird’s-eye- view of legislation workings its way through the Capital.


"Vida en el Mundo de Condominios" (Spanish Board Certification) - 2 CEU's
3pm-5pm
PRESENTED BY: Dania S. Fernandez, Esq. & Monica Amador, Esq. of Dania S. Fernandez & Associates, P.A.
"Vida en el Mundo de Condominios" is a spanish DBPR approved Board Certification course. The course incorporates Association laws, Board duties and responsibilities, handling a board meeting, insurance requirements, collection tactics, budget, elections and assessments. Throughout the course, all guests will be encouraged to participate in question and answer dialogue.


The Top 5 Things Managers Wish All Board Members Knew
4pm - 5pm
PRESENTED BY: Joanne Willoughby, CMCA, AMS, PCAM & Marc Rodriguez, L-CAMAssocation Services of Florida (Associa)
Discover what every manager wants their Board members to know in this sometimes light hearted look at Board education. The speakers will cover a variety of topics that Board members may be familiar with yet not realize the importance a manager may place on them. Topics such as fiduciary duty, community involvement and Board roles are all explored.


Emotional Intelligence: Your Life Preserver - 1 CEU (HR)
4pm-5pm
PRESENTED BY: Michael G. Zawaki of Presentation Dynamics
To be successful in today's society, individuals need to have the necessary skills to make sound decisions and interact with each other. This seminar was designed for all Community Association Managers and Board Members wanting to enhance their ability to be aware of their emotions and the emotions of others, using that knowledge to help manage the emotional expression to foster success instead of causing barriers.