WHEN: 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Dinner Meeting and Education 6:30 pm
WHERE: Sconni's Alehouse & Eatery, 1229 Schofield Avenue, Schofield, 54467
FEES: $30.00 for the meeting, dinner and continuing education credits
Where: Great Dane Pub and Brewing, 2980 Cahill Main, Fitchburg
Education House
This on-site inspection event is comprised of 2 parts - an inspection review in the morning, followed by inspection training in the afternoon. WAHI has obtained the use of a home in the area for this program.
Part 1: Inspection Review - Friday Morning
This inspection review event is an opportunity for you to evaluate and refine your inspection skills with the aid of a panel of your peers, rather than a person with a black robe and a big “hammer” (i.e. gavel). Results will be kept strictly confidential.
The inspections will begin at 8:00 AM. Participants will have two hours to complete their inspection - electrical panels will already be removed, ladders in place, cover off the furnace, etc. to aid in the time limit. Upon completion participants will immediately present their findings and their completed report to the panel as if to a client. The panel of judges are experienced inspectors who have inspected the house and identified defects. Participants are required to bring 2 recently completed inspection reports for review by the panel to further access if they are meeting state standards with their customers.
There will be “must find, must report” items the panel will be looking for - the panel will be focusing on the identification of major defects, not issues such as windows or doors sticking. During the inspection process communication between participants will not be allowed - this event is intended to help participants evaluate their personal skill level.
The morning session will be worth 3 continuing education credits. Space is limited; register early to ensure your participation.
Part 2: Inspection Training - Friday afternoon
The afternoon session will be inspection training at the same property. Experienced inspectors, experts and contractors will be posted throughout the house in numerous locations to provide presentations on how to inspect various components - participants will then rotate to the next area/presenter.
The afternoon training will take place from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and will be worth 4 continuing education credits. Space is limited; register early to ensure your participation.
WAHI Member cost to attend this event is as follows: Educational Review (morning) - $75.00 Rotation Training (afternoon) - $60.00
Non-Members add $30.00 to the fees stated above
All participants must preregister as space is limited.
All participants will be notified the week of the event with the specific location. Lunch (pizza) from 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm for the morning and all day participants.
For further information contact Education House Chair Mike Carson at
715.212.4051 or carsonhomeinspector@gmail.com
Cocktail Party in the Vendor Room!
7-9 pm at the Four Points by Sheraton
Drinks, appetizers and raffle prizes donated by our vendors!
7 - 8 am Registration and Breakfast Buffet
8:00 am Welcome
The Business Side of Home Inspecting
Mark Thomas, Thomas Building Consulting
Arbitration Program Update
Andy Helgeson, WAHI State President David Nason, WAHI Arbitration Committee Chair
Andy Helgeson, WAHI State President
David Nason, WAHI Arbitration Committee Chair
9:45 am Break and Visit the Vendors
10:15 am Wisconsin Foundation Repair Standards
Jim Jendusa, Jendusa Design and Engineering
12:00 pm Lunch/Annual Meeting/Visit the Vendors
1:30 pm New Technologies in Residential Construction
Steve Preins, Quality Education Group
3:15 pm Break and Visit the Vendors
3:45 pm Electrical...Grounding and Bonding
5:30 pm Conclusion
WAHI Member rate for Saturday - $175.00
Non-Member rate for Saturday - $205.00
Walk-In Registrations are accepted (Saturday) - add $30.00
Lodging
Four Points by Sheraton - Milwaukee Airport 5311 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207
The inspections will begin at 8:00 AM. Participants will have two hours to complete their inspection (electrical panels will already be removed, ladders in place, cover off the furnace, etc. to aid in the time limit) Upon completion participants will immediately present their findings and their completed report to the panel as if to a client - the panel of judges have inspected the house and identified defects. Participants are required to bring 2 additional inspection reports (recently completed) for review by the panel to access if they are meeting state standards. There will be “must find, must report” items, previously identified by the review panel, the panel will be looking for (the panel will be focusing on the identification of major defects, not issues such as windows or doors sticking). During the inspection process communication between participants will not be allowed - this event is intended to help participants evaluate their personal skill level. The morning session will be worth 3 continuing education credits. Space is limited; register early to ensure your participation.
The afternoon session will be inspection training at the same property. Experienced inspectors and contractors will be posted throughout the house in numerous locations to provide approximately 45 minute presentations on how to inspect various components - participants will then rotate to the next area/presenter. The training will take place from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and will be worth 4 continuing education credits. Space is limited; register early to ensure your participation.
7 - 8 am Registration and Breakfast
8:00 am Attic Insulation
Ed Cottingham, Zonolite Attic Insulatin Trust
Steps to Perform RV Inspections
Bob and Sally Nielsen, RV Inspection Connection
10:15 am Siding and Flashing Deficiencies
Joe Martis & Matt Sneider, Guardian Exteriors
1:30 pm In-Floor Radiant Heat
Howie Heier, Hydro-Flo Products, Inc.
3:45 pm Smoke Alarms - Deadly Differences
Skip Walker, Walker Property Evaluation Services
5:30 pm Distribution of CEU Certificates
Ho-Chunk Casino, S3214 Hwy 12, Baraboo, WI
To reserve a room, call 1-800-746-2486. A block of rooms is being held for March 12, March 13 and
March 14 at a rate of $89.00. Be sure to mention “3747” when making your reservation.
Room block expires on Sunday March 1, 2015
