By Eileen Monesson, PRCounts, llc
February 3, 2012 Hamilton, NJ – Professionals seeking continuing education credits and certifications can register for accredited seminars at the 63rd Annual Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC). Participants can earn continuing education credits towards The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification Maintenance (CM) program, State of New Jersey Continuing Education Credits for New Jersey Electrician’s License, as well as American Institute of Architects (AIA), Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits and new this year – Continuing Education Units (CEU for Engineers). The convention is scheduled for March 28-30, 2012 at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ.
The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification Maintenance (CM) Accredited Courses:
· NJ’s New Green Building Manual/AICP CM, CEU Engineers, CLE
· Affordable Housing/AICP CM, CLE
· Growth in Mixed Use Developments/AICP CM, CLE
· Annual Environmental Review/AICP CM, CEU Engineers, CLE
· Legal Trends I – Land Use Law/AICP CM, CEU Engineers, CLE
· Legal Trends II – Environmental Law/AICP CM, CEU Engineers, CLE
· New Strategies and Financial Options for Home Builders/AICP CM, CLE
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Accredited Courses:
· Photovoltaic Systems & the State of the Solar Industry/AIA, NJECA CEU
· Wall Bracing for the 2009 IRC Code/AIA, HSW
· ABCs of Portable & Home Standby Generators/AIA, NJECA CEU
· Residential Framing for Green Certification/AIA, Sustainable Design
· Evaluating Floor Performance/AIA, HSW
· Traditional Stucco/AIA
· Understanding Weather Resistive Barriers (WRBs)/AIA
· Structural Lumber Connector Design & Specification/AIA, CES LU, HSW
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Accredited Courses:
· The New Regulatory Framework for Site Remediation in New Jersey/CEU Engineers, CLE
· NJ’s New Green Building Manual/AICP CM, CEU Engineers, CLE
· Ethics in Land Use Law/CLE
· Affordable Housing/AICP CM, CLE
· Growth in Mixed Use Developments/AICP CM, CLE
· Annual Environmental Review/AICP CM, CEU Engineers, CLE
· DEP Rules/CEU Engineers, CLE
· Legal Trends I – Land Use Law/AICP CM, CEU Engineers, CLE
· Legal Trends II- Environmental Law/AICP CM, CEU Engineers, CLE
· Renewable Energy Alternatives/CEU Engineers, CLE
· New Strategies and Financial Options for Home Builders/AICP CM, CLE
New Jersey Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors Continuing Education Units (CEU’s)
Accredited Courses:
· Photovoltaic Systems & the State of the Solar Industry/AIA, NJ Electrical CEU
· ABCs of Portable & Home Standby Generators/AIA, NJ Electrical CEU
As the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors finalize its criteria for Continuing Educational Requirements, NJBA believes that the following courses would be appropriate to fulfill these requirements.
· The New Regulatory Framework for Site Remediation in New Jersey/CEU Engineers, CLE
· NJ’s New Green Building Manual/AICP CM, CEU Engineers, CLE
· Annual Environmental Review/AICP CM, CEU Engineers, CLE
· DEP Rules/CEU Engineers, CLE
· Legal Trends I – Land Use Law/AICP CM, CEU Engineers, CLE
· Legal Trends II- Environmental Law/AICP CM, CEU Engineers, CLE
· Renewable Energy Alternatives/CEU Engineers, CLE
· Uniform Construction Codes (UCC) Updates/CEU Engineers
For information about the Atlantic Builders Convention, including registration, events, exhibits and other educational programs, visit www.abconvention.comor call 609-587-5577. Updates to the site are made regularly.
About the Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC)
Now in its 63rd year, ABC is the largest building industry trade show in the Northeast, drawing approximately 6,500 participants from a six-state region, including residential and commercial builders, developers, remodelers and subcontractors, plus a variety of consulting professionals. The three-day convention features 450 exhibits showcasing the latest products and services to a large and diverse audience of decision makers. Attendees gain up-to-date information about the latest market trends, government policies and technical developments at educational seminars. Additional information is available online, at www.abconvention.com.
About the New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA)
The New Jersey Builders Association is a housing industry trade association of builders, developers, remodelers, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, architects, consultants and other professionals dedicated to meeting the housing needs of all New Jersey residents and facilitating their realization of the American Dream. NJBA serves as a resource for its members through continuing education and advocacy. NJBA and its members strive for a better, greener, more affordable New Jersey. Additional information is available at www.njba.org.

