FREE INDUSTRY SEMINARS
It is NOT required to register individually for each FREE seminar. Attend as many as you like!
Please arrive at the room location for each seminar at least ten minutes before starting time.
WED. MARCH 6, 2024
W1 FREE:
AVOID CONTRACTOR RIPOFFS! Tips On Getting Reliable Bids.
You must be concise when preparing complete requests for proposals and deciding on the change-order process. Case studies on concrete spalling, cast iron pipe replacement, roofing, painting and more will be presented.
WED. March 6th • 8 am to 8:50 am • Hawaii Suite 1
SPEAKER:
Lance Luke
Construction Engineer
Construction Management Inspection LLC
Construction Engineer
Construction Management Inspection LLC
W2 FREE:
HOW PROACTIVE ASPHALT MAINTENANCE WILL EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR PARKING LOT.
Learn the 4 benefits of proactive pavement preservation including the #1 cause of pavement breakdown and what to do about it. This knowledge can help delay the need AND reduce the enormous cost to reconstruct a parking lot.
WED. March 6th • 8 am to 8:50 am • Hawaii Suite 2
SPEAKER:
Tee Sivia
Outside Sales Representative
G P Maintenance Solutions
Outside Sales Representative
G P Maintenance Solutions
Presented by:
W3 FREE:
RESERVE STUDIES: “Do Them Right! Sleep Well At Night!”
Reserve studies are often overlooked and misunderstood by an Association’s Board, the owners, and prospective buyers. In this presentation, we’ll cover capital expenditure planning and reserves from the macro to the micro, and we’ll explore best practices and how to avoid cash crunches.
WED. March 6th • 8 am to 8:50 am • Hawaii Suite 3
SPEAKER:
Ayres Christ
CAI Reserve Specialist #464
Director, Associa Hawaii
CAI Reserve Specialist #464
Director, Associa Hawaii
Presented by:
W4 FREE:
UN-EXPECTED NOTICES OF VIOLATIONS: “What are they? Why did we get it? What do we do?”
Notices of violations can seem to come from nowhere and can require immediate response. For example they might come from the Building Dept. or Fire Dept. and address such issues as un-permitted construction or fire code violation. How can you avoid getting them, and how should you respond if you do?
WED. March 6th • 10 am to 10:50 am • Hawaii Suite 1
SPEAKER:
Douglas Buhr
President
Douglas Engineering Pacific, Inc.
President
Douglas Engineering Pacific, Inc.
Presented by:
W5 FREE:
AGING WINDOWS & TECHNOLOGY UPDATE: Health, Safety, Security and Structural Integrity.
Aging windows and related technology can impact the health, safety and security of a building’s occupants as well as degrade the structural integrity of the building itself. How can you identify and prevent such problems as concrete spalling, high emission rates of UV rays and more resulting from aging windows?
WED. March 6th • 10 am to 10:50 am • Hawaii Suite 2
SPEAKER:
Bob Barrett
President
Coastal Windows
President
Coastal Windows
W6 FREE:
PERMEABLE CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY AND STORM WATER RUNOFF MANAGEMENT.
As cities seek more operating funds, storm water management as a revenue generating city service is gaining advocates. But, tax payers and the private sector aren’t sitting idly by. Hear how permeable concrete technology and pavers can bridge the gap to help the environment and provide cleaner water at less cost.
Wed. March 6th • 10:00 am to 10:50 am • Pikake Room
SPEAKER:
Jeff Pompadur
Sales Manager
Evergreen By Debra
Sales Manager
Evergreen By Debra
W7 FREE:
10 LESSONS LEARNED IN 20 YEARS OF POOL & RECREATION DECK RENOVATION.
For most AOAOs and hospitality facilities, renovating a pool- recreation deck will be a costly and complicated project. This presentation will provide the insights that Allana, Buick & Bers has learned from 20 years of designing and construction managing these projects.
WED. March 6th • 11:00 am to 11:50 am • Hawaii Suite 3
SPEAKER:
Gerson S. Bers, LEED-AP
Senior Principal and Vice Principal,
Allana, Buick & Bers
Senior Principal and Vice Principal,
Allana, Buick & Bers
Presented by:
W8 FREE:
BEYOND RESERVE STUDY BASICS: What’s Ahead Now?
The tragic collapse of Champlain Towers South condominum in Florida in 2021 led to the Community Association Institute’s new Reserve Study Standards urging funding for structural inspections and maintenance. This issue plus cash funding levels, projected ending balances, funding and timing of million dollar projects will be addressed in this session.
Wed. March 6th • 2 pm to 2:50 pm • Hawaii Suite 1
SPEAKER:
Jonathan Billings
President,
Vertical Hawaii Home Inspections
& Reserve Studies
President,
Vertical Hawaii Home Inspections
& Reserve Studies
Presented by:
W9 FREE:
HAWAIIAN TELCOM EXPANDS FIBER NETWORK: The Benefits and The Construction / Build Calendar.
At its own expense Hawaiian Telcom is expanding its fiber network across the State of Hawaii to provide reliable high-speed internet for our State and our communities to be fully connected. Get an update on the expansion, its objectives and the construction-build calendar for residents and communities to participate and benefit.
WED. March 6th • 2 pm to 2:50 pm • Hawaii Suite 2
SPEAKER:
Alaina Nash
MDU Sales
Hawaiian Telcom
MDU Sales
Hawaiian Telcom
Presented by:
W10 FREE:
CASE STUDIES TO MAXIMIZE BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY & REDUCE OPERATING COSTS.
Hawaii Energy presents case studies of common energy efficiency projects for commercial buildings, condominiums, hotels and office buildings with focus on energy-efficient lighting, high efficiency HVAC retrofits and submetering. Cost saving & benefits for building owners property managers and occupants will be reviewed PLUS how to leverage Hawaii Energy program incentives to reduce project costs.
WED. March 6th • 2 pm to 2:50 pm • Hawaii Suite 3
Presented by:
THUR. MARCH 7, 2024
T1 FREE:
THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF HAWAII’S CONDO LAWS.
The future of Hawaii’s Condos will cost owners more grief and money. Learn how recently enacted Bills and others proposed in the 2024 Legislature will drastically effect your Condo living and budget.
THUR. March 7th • 8 am to 8:50 am • Hawaii Suite 1
SPEAKER:
Richard Emery
Vice President, Hawaii Affairs
Associa
Vice President, Hawaii Affairs
Associa
Presented by:
T2 FREE:
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS: “Why Do I Need A New One?”
Nearly every building that had a Fire and Life Safety Review in the last 3 years has been told a new fire alarm system is needed. So, what’s wrong with the old one, and why must money now be spent on this? Get the answers to these questions and more about fire alarms.
THUR. March 7th • 8 am to 8:50 am • Hawaii Suite 2
SPEAKER:
Douglas Buhr
President
Douglas Engineering Pacific, Inc.
President
Douglas Engineering Pacific, Inc.
Presented by:
T3 FREE:
HAWAIIAN TELCOM EXPANDS FIBER NETWORK: The Benefits and the Construction / Build Calendar.
At its own expense Hawaiian Telcom is expanding its fiber network across Hawaii to provide reliable high-speed internet for our State and our communities to be fully connected. Get an update on the expansion, its objectives and the construction-build calendar for residents and communities to participate and benefit.
THUR. March 7th • 8 am to 8:50 am • Hawaii Suite 3
SPEAKER:
Alaina Nash
MDU Sales
Hawaiian Telcom
MDU Sales
Hawaiian Telcom
Presented by:
T4 FREE:
MANAGE AOAO FINANCIAL RISKS BY USING A WELL DEVELOPED RESERVE STUDY
A poorly structured reserve study can increase an Association’s exposure to the risks of costly special assessments, litigation, insurance claims, faulty accounting projections and more. Learn how a properly developed reserve study can mitigate these risks.
THUR. March 7th • 10 am to 10:50 am • Hawaii Suite 2
SPEAKERS:
Jonathan Billings
President,
Vertical Hawaii Home Inspections
& Reserve Studies
President,
Vertical Hawaii Home Inspections
& Reserve Studies
Sue Savio
President,
Insurance Associates, Inc.
President,
Insurance Associates, Inc.
Presented by:
T5 FREE:
AI IN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: “Enhancing workflow and efficiency.”
This session will not only demystify what AI really means in simple terms but also provide an easy-to-understand guide to AI basics. It’s also a perfect learning opportunity for those in the property management industry seeking information on how to utilize AI technology for better workflow, efficiency and productivity.
THUR. March 7th • 10 am to 10:50 am • Hawaii Suite 3
SPEAKERS:
Drew Schulz
Chief Technology Officer
at ManageCasa
Chief Technology Officer
at ManageCasa
David Yoon
Partner Integration Specialist
at Stergie/ Advisor
Partner Integration Specialist
at Stergie/ Advisor
T6 FREE:
10 LESSONS LEARNED IN 20 YEARS OF POOL & RECREATION DECK RENOVATION.
For most AOAOs and hospitality facilities, renovating a pool- recreation deck will be a costly and complicated project. This presentation will provide the insights that Allana, Buick & Bers has learned from 20 years of designing and construction managing these projects.
THUR. March 7th • 11 am to 11:50 am • Hawaii Suite 1
SPEAKER:
Gerson S. Bers, LEED-AP
Senior Principal and Vice Principal,
Allana, Buick & Bers
Senior Principal and Vice Principal,
Allana, Buick & Bers
Presented by:
T7 FREE:
THE DIGITAL DEFENSE AGAINST CYBERCRIME: A GUIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.
How can you safeguard your business against digital threats of cyber theft, phishing and malware? Certainly physical theft prevention is crucial, but staying ahead of digital crime today is no less important. Learn easy-to-implement strategies to reduce risk of cybercrime, and protect your livelihood in this insightful session.
THUR. March 7th • 2 pm to 2:50 pm • Hawaii Suite 1
SPEAKER:
Dale Dixon
Chief Innovation Officer
Better Business Bureau Great West+
Chief Innovation Officer
Better Business Bureau Great West+
Presented by:
T8 FREE:
HOW PROACTIVE ASPHALT MAINTENANCE WILL EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR PARKING LOT.
Learn the 4 benefits of proactive pavement preservation including the #1 cause of pavement breakdown and what to do about it. This knowledge can help delay the need AND reduce the enormous cost to reconstruct a parking lot.
THUR. March 7th • 2 pm to 2:50 pm • Hawaii Suite 2
SPEAKER:
Tee Sivia
Outside Sales Representative
G P Maintenance Solutions
Outside Sales Representative
G P Maintenance Solutions
Presented by:
T9 FREE:
HOW WILL A NEW CHANGE IN ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE STANDARDS IMPACT HAWAII BUILDING MANAGEMENT?
For 50 years performance of the National Fire Protection Assn. standards for electrical preventive maintenance was merely a recommendation, but now compliance to a new standard approved by the American National Standards Institute is enfocreable, and OSHA can issue citations for non-compliance. Learn about how this nationwide change will drastically impact Hawaii’s Building Management Industry.
THUR. March 7th • 2 pm to 2:50 pm • Hawaii Suite 3
SPEAKER:
Michael M. Dillard, MTS, CESCP
Founder, CEO
Massive Kinetiks Contracting
Founder, CEO
Massive Kinetiks Contracting