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Pruning isn't just about cutting branches; it's like giving trees a haircut that helps them grow stronger, healthier, and more resilient to the elements! ???? ??Webinar Alert: Pruniversity: The Short Course on Pruning and Training Trees?? ??Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 ??Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm CST ??Register Now: https://buff.ly/4iaFybW HalfMoon Education Inc. presents a live interactive webinar for professional growth presented by John Palmer, BCMA. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, check out the On Demand option! Here's some highlights: ??Processes and morphophysiology: genetics, biological influences, form, function, and the line between defects and features. ??Biomechanics: loads, damping, thigmomorphogenesis; Young tree training: structure, growth, and timing. ??Standards and techniques: guidelines vs. laws, pruning practices, art vs. science, and root pruning. ??Challenges: client demands, aesthetic perspectives, and balancing budget with time. #Pruniversity #TreePruning #TreeTraining #Arboriculture #HorticultureEducation #TreeCare #PruningTechniques #TreeGrowth #PlantScience #TreeMaintenance #UrbanForestry #TreeHealth #SustainableLandscaping #ProfessionalPruning #TreeKnowledge #LandscapeArchitect #LandschapeArchitects #Arborist #Arborists #Forester #Foresters #Webinar #LiveWebinar

In 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrated its 50th anniversary, and to mark the occasion, they launched a series of interactive timelines and digital resources, making the history of environmental law both educational and engaging for the public! ??Webinar Alert: Current Issues in Federal Environmental Law?? ??Date: Monday, December 9, 2024 ??Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST ??Register Now: https://buff.ly/4fE4RBt HalfMoon Education Inc. presents a live interactive webinar for professional growth presented by Scott W. Badenoch, Jr., Esq., MDR, Nadia B. Ahmad, JD, LLM, and William J. Brotherton. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, check out the On Demand option! Here's some highlights: ??The implications of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce will guide discussions on the potential risks to environmental protection in a post-Chevron world, its impact on federal agencies and legislators, and the viability of a federal bill to restore Chevron's principles. ??Discuss federal environmental justice legislation, including definitions, community involvement, and equitable resource distribution for health and economic benefits. ??Examine key principles of just energy transitions, their impact on place, and the challenges involved. ??Review the key provisions, impacts, and benefits of greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, including environmental, economic, and public health considerations, as well as stakeholder perspectives and challenges. ??Examine the key provisions, impacts, and benefits of the PFAS drinking water standard, focusing on health, environmental protection, public confidence, stakeholder perspectives, and challenges. #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateChangeLaw #CleanAirAct #EPARegulations #GreenhouseGasEmissions #PFASContamination #EnvironmentalProtection #SustainablePolicy #EnergyTransition #EnvironmentalPolicy #ClimateAction #GreenNewDeal #EnvironmentalLaw #Attorney #Attorneys #EnvironmentalLaw #AdministrativeLaw #Business #Webinar #LiveWebinar

??Black Friday/Cyber Monday HalfMoon Sale Event!!!?? ??Dates: Monday, November 25 to Monday, December 2, 2024 ??Register Now: https://buff.ly/3CmUqAe HalfMoon Education Inc. presents our first ever Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale event! During this event you can get 30% off any product using this coupon code at check out: FRIDAY24

Hot-mix asphalt pavements are 100% recyclable, making them one of the most sustainable construction materials—old asphalt can be reused in new pavements, reducing waste and conserving resources! ??Webinar Alert: Hot-Mix Asphalt Pavement Design, Maintenance and Rehabilitation?? ??Date: Friday, December 6, 2024 ??Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST ??Register Now: https://buff.ly/4eFUpIn HalfMoon Education Inc. presents a live interactive webinar for professional growth presented by Shenghua Wu, Ph.D. PE. LEED AP. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, check out the On Demand option! Here's some highlights: ??Exploring the principles of pavement design, with a focus on hot-mix asphalt applications, goals, key characteristics like smoothness and density, essential terminology, and relevant codes and standards. Delve into asphalt mix design considerations, including aggregates, recycled materials, design methods, and asphalt binders. Discover strategies for enhancing the sustainability of asphalt pavements. Learn the asphalt installation process, explore options, understand joints and transitions, and examine quality assurance and control practices. Gain insights into maintenance and rehabilitation by establishing effective programs, identifying causes and types of distress, and exploring repair and rehabilitation techniques. #HotMixAsphalt #PavementDesign #AsphaltMaintenance #RoadRehabilitation #SustainablePaving #InfrastructureInnovation #CivilEngineering #RoadConstruction #AsphaltTechnology #PavementEngineering #RecycledAsphalt #SmoothRoads #AsphaltDesign #DurablePavements #Architect #Architects #Engineer #Engineers #Contractor #Contractors #Webinar #LiveWebinar

Some of the earliest ethical dilemmas in the field led to modern codes of conduct. For example, when the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed in 1940, engineers learned the hard way that cutting-edge designs required a better understanding of aerodynamics and material behavior. This disaster spurred discussions about professional responsibility in ensuring public safety. ??Webinar Alert: Ethical Issues in Structural Forensic Engineering?? ??Date: Wednesday December 4, 2024 ??Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM CT ??Register Now: https://buff.ly/4fGtOws ??James D'Aloisio, P.E., LEED AP HalfMoon Education Inc. presents a live interactive webinar for professional growth presented by James D'Aloisio, P.E., LEED AP. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, check out the On Demand option! Agenda: ??Understand the nature and extent of professional ethical obligations of engineers who perform forensic engineering. ??Define the boundaries of professional responsibilities for categories of engineering assignments including independent reviews, insurance loss reviews, expert witness legal services, and subrogation. ??Consider situations encountered in forensic engineering practice that could professionally oblige an engineer to take action beyond the scope of contracted engineering services. ??Become familiar with different types of conflicts of interest, including actual and perceived. #StructuralEthics #ForensicEngineering #EngineeringIntegrity #PublicSafetyFirst #EthicsInEngineering #EngineeringAccountability #BuildingSafety #ProfessionalResponsibility #StructuralFailures #EngineeringEthics #ForensicInvestigations #EngineeringTransparency #Whistleblowing #StructuralForensics #ConstructionEthics #Webinar #LiveWebinar

Lightweight cellular concrete (LCC) can be pumped over a mile from the mixing site, making it perfect for large-scale geotechnical projects in hard-to-reach areas! ??Webinar Alert: Lightweight Cellular Concrete for Geotechnical Applications?? ??Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 ??Time: 9:00 am - 12:10 pm CST ??Register Now: https://buff.ly/3YTom1V HalfMoon Education Inc. presents a live interactive webinar for professional growth presented by Greg Halsted P.E. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, check out the On Demand option! Here's some highlights: ??Exploring cellular concrete through its background and definitions, comparing it to flowable fill, and highlighting its benefits and applications. ??Delving into lightweight cellular concrete (LCC) for lightweight fills, covering its materials and properties, design considerations, and mixture design. ??Understanding LCC for lightweight fills by examining its materials, properties, design considerations, and mixture design. ??Examining geotechnical applications through case studies and exploring sustainability aspects. #LightweightCellularConcrete #GeotechnicalEngineering #SustainableConstruction #LCCApplications #LightweightFills #CivilEngineering #InfrastructureInnovation #SoilStabilization #ConstructionMaterials #SeismicResilience #EngineeringSolutions #Engineer #Engineers #Architect #Architects #LandscapeArchitect #LandscapeArchitects #Contractor #Contractors #Webinar #LiveWebinar

The NEC mandates that kitchen countertops have outlets placed every 4 feet, ensuring you’re never far from power when using small appliances like blenders, toasters, or coffee makers! ??Webinar Alert: Residential Wiring Basics under the National Electrical Code?? ??Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 ??Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm CT ??Register Now: https://buff.ly/4fsD2w5 HalfMoon Education Inc. presents a live interactive webinar for professional growth presented by Chad Kurdi , P.E. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, check out the On Demand option! Here's some highlights: ??Understanding the application of the 2023 National Electrical Code to residential buildings, including its purpose, development, key definitions, chapters, and general installation requirements. ??Exploring residential electrical requirements, including outlet and branch circuit determination, conductor types and sizes, wiring methods, connections, and switches. ??Examining the fundamentals of residential electrical design, including grounding and bonding, GFCI and AFCI protection, surge suppressors, and overcurrent protection devices. ??Designing residential lighting systems, focusing on fixtures and circuits for kitchens, baths, living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and hallways. ??Addressing special purpose equipment and appliances, including HVAC systems, pumps, water heaters, and major appliances. ??Focusing on safety and specialty equipment, including fire and carbon monoxide detection, security systems, renewable energy systems, and installations for swimming pools and spas. #ResidentialWiring #NEC #NationalElectricalCode #ElectricalSafety #WiringBasics #HomeElectrical #Electric #ElectricalCode #WiringStandards #HomeImprovement #ElectricalDesign #NECRules #CodeCompliance #ElectricalInstallation #SafeWiring #Engineer #Engineers #Architect #Architects #Contractor #Contractors #Webinar #LiveWebinar

Did you know that the Great Fire of London in 1666, which destroyed much of the city, led to some of the earliest fire safety regulations? These rules included banning wooden buildings and requiring wider streets—laying the groundwork for modern fire protection codes! ??Webinar Alert: Complying with Fire Protection and Building Codes?? ??Date: Monday, November 25, 2024 ??Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CT ??Register Now: https://buff.ly/3YMUlAX HalfMoon Education Inc. presents a live interactive webinar for professional growth presented by Michael Fiebig, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, CFPS, CEP Here's some highlights: ??Understand the development of fire protection and life safety design through the history of building codes and regulatory advancements. ??Examine national, state, and local fire codes, including key frameworks like the International Fire Code, NFPA standards, and IBC, along with their purpose, scope, and enforcement processes. ??Review construction types and occupancy classifications, focusing on their role in fire protection and life safety design. ??Analyze life safety considerations, including separated vs. non-separated occupancies, and explore design specifications for various scenarios. ??Break down the components of means of egress, including exit access, exits, and exit discharge, while addressing their design implications. ??Learn methods for calculating occupant loads, exploring factors like gross vs. net loads, egress capacity, and the arrangement and number of exits. ??Examine fire protection features, including passive measures like fireproofing and construction types, and active systems such as sprinklers and fire and smoke alarms. ??Explore code compliance through case studies involving new construction and occupancy changes in existing buildings. #Fire #FireSafety #BuildingCodes #FireProtection #LifeSafety #CodeCompliance #ConstructionSafety #FirePrevention #SafetyStandards #BuildingRegulations #FireProtectionDesign #EgressPlanning #PassiveFireProtection #ActiveFireProtection #OccupancySafety #CodeEnforcement #Architect #Architects #Engineer @Engineers #Contractor #Contractors #Webinar #LiveWebinar

?? Calling all Arizona Legal Assistants!?? Webinar Friday, December 20, 2024, "Trial Preparation for Arizona Legal Assistants" https://lnkd.in/grdVyqyT 9:00 am – 4:00 pm MST. This full-day training covers essential skills for trial preparation and civil trial procedures. ? Expert Speakers & Topics: ?? Mary Katherine Mayer: Pre-trial steps, discovery, and trial anatomy ?? Leonard Aragon: Investigations, depositions, and coordinating witnesses ?? Rachel Moss: Evidence management and admissibility rules ?? Andrew B. Turk: Communication standards and court interactions ?? Amy Jo McGuigan: Trial notebook essentials, organization, and uses ?? Giancarlo Sapelli: Ethics in litigation and avoiding unauthorized practices Reserve your spot now! ?? #ArizonaLegalAssistants #Webinar #LegalTraining #triallaw #paralegal #arizonalaw

In 2024, Oregon is advancing stormwater management with innovative green infrastructure projects, like integrating rain gardens and vegetated swales along major roadways. These efforts not only enhance water filtration and reduce runoff but also align with the state’s goals of combining functionality with ecological conservation, protecting habitats while meeting Clean Water Act standards. ??Webinar Alert: Oregon Stormwater Management 2024?? ??Date: Monday, November 25, 2024 ??Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT ??Register Now: https://buff.ly/4hKVl0Q HalfMoon Education Inc. presents a live interactive webinar for professional growth presented by Frank Hammond, Christine Nancarrow QISP, QSP/QSD, CESCL, Robert Sweeney, MS, REHS Here's some highlights: ??Dive into the fundamentals of stormwater permitting, exploring the Federal Clean Water Act, Oregon state regulations, and exemptions from general construction stormwater permits. ??Unpack the NPDES and DEQ compliance process, including permit coverage, application steps, standard conditions, and the effective development and evaluation of SWPPPs. ??Explore the science behind stormwater management, delving into hydrology, soil science, and drainage principles. ??Analyze storm event impacts, stormwater modeling techniques, and strategies for runoff reduction, routing, storage, infiltration, and percolation. ??Gain insights into stormwater management planning, sizing criteria, and the implementation of green infrastructure practices. ??Learn to select and apply BMPs such as conservation designs, detention ponds, vegetated swales, rain gardens, green roofs, pervious pavement, and more to effectively manage stormwater. ??Master the process of developing Stormwater Pollution Control Plans (SWPCPs), including essential elements, site assessment, and BMP selection. ??Understand the requirements for inspections, maintenance, recordkeeping, implementation, and plan certification. ??Build expertise in inspection, monitoring, maintenance, and recordkeeping by understanding stormwater management science and terminology. ??Learn to implement effective monitoring plans and analyze BMP case studies for practical insights. #OregonStormwater #CleanWaterAct #GreenInfrastructure #SustainableWater #StormwaterSolutions #RainGarden #RunoffReduction #EnvironmentalProtection #WaterQualityMatters #ClimateResilience #UrbanEcology #InfrastructureInnovation #NPDESCompliance #StormwaterManagement #EcoFriendlyDesign #Architect #Architects #Engineer #Engineers #LandscapeArchitect #LandscapeArchitects #Contractor #Contractors #FloodplainManager #FloodplainManagers #Webinar #LiveWebinar