Articles, Newsletters & Misc.
A CTI Chairman Update
Written by: Chairman Bob Latz
Dear CALBO Colleagues,
Pandemic. I don’t know about
you, but that was a word that was new to my vocabulary until this
past March. Since that time, like you I have been
working to change practices and procedures in this aggressively
changing environment. CALBO has been no exception to this,
and I wanted to share with you some insights over the past nine
months as the CTI Chair.
Just like our members, CALBO and CTI has adapted to the ever-changing protocols. We have tried hard to keep our educational offerings afloat and staggered throughout our populous state, but unfortunately, we had to cancel our in-person ABM and two of three of our Education Weeks. However, with adversity comes opportunity and I’m very proud of how we have seized great moments to shine as an organization and profession.
CALBO had “dabbled” in online training, but our goal was to roll out a robust, holistic virtual model that would offer an enhanced and personalized experience for the student. With the pandemic, we rolled these offerings out sooner than expected and they have been an unparalleled success. CALBO webinars last from 90-120 minutes each but are instructed by subject matter experts in real-time. This enables all students to participate, pose questions and participate in a simulated in-person setting. We have been very pleased by the response from both our students and online instructors. Please continue to check the CALBO website for the latest offerings. At this time, registration is open for 12 future webinars over the coming weeks.
Get Familiar with GoToWebinar – CALBO’s Online Training Platform!
Whether you are attending a CALBO webinar or Virtual Education Week courses, get familiar with GoToWebinar online training platform to ensure you are prepared for your next online training experience.
IMPORTANT: All webinars and virtual courses are broadcasted live on the GoToWebinar online platform. Follow these directions below to receive emails with your GoToWebinar personalized emails and to access the GoToWebinar platform. These steps are required for online attendance and CEU verification.
2020 CALBO Education Week: New Course Highlights
Did you know that there are almost a dozen newly developed courses offered this year at 2020 CALBO Education Week: Newport Beach?
The CALBO Training Institute (CTI) Commissioners have worked tirelessly to develop courses that are not only technically insightful and proficient, but provide real-life experiences that building-safety department staff encounter on a day-to-day basis. CTI’s goal is to furnish building department staff with tools to keep up-to-date on code changes and amendments, new technology, and advanced thinking on issues related to our industry.
With both in-person and virtual training options available, don’t miss one of these newly developed courses – register today!
New courses include:
- 2019 California Plumbing Code: Inspection Fundamentals (AM Half Day Course) - Monday, December 14, 2020
- 2019 California Mechanical Code: Inspection Fundamentals (PM Half Day Course) - Monday, December 14, 2020
- Accessory Dwelling Units and Accessory Structures for One and Two Family Dwellings - Monday, December 14, 2020
- How to Recognize and Avoid Common Errors and Oversights of Fire Protection System Inspections - Monday, December 14, 2020
- Understanding Wildfire Mitigation, Response and Recovery - Tuesday, December 15, 2020
- Code Compliance for Existing Residential Buildings - Tuesday, December 15, 2020
- 2019 California Electrical Code: Residential and Commercial Inspection Procedures - Wednesday, December 16, 2020
- Residential Plan Review - Wednesday, December 16, 2020
- Swimming Pools and Spas - Wednesday, December 16, 2020
- Tenant Improvements for Building Department Staff - Thursday, December 17, 2020
- Advanced Overview for Permit Technicians - Thursday, December 17, 2020
We look forward in seeing you either in-person or virtual at the 2020 CALBO Education Week: Newport Beach.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the CALBO Office or call 916-457-1103.
A Special Message from Your 2020-21 CALBO President
Dear CALBO Friends and Colleagues,
Autumn is upon us. This time of year brings changes. Leaves turn bright colors; temperatures drop; conferences and trainings get cancelled, moved, and improved.
I hope that everyone’s families and staffs are healthy and safe. Whether it’s the continued threat of Covid-19, the impressive heatwaves we saw over the summer, or wildfires so many of us are dealing with, 2020 continues to have its challenges to meet and overcome. And overcome them we will. CALBO has long championed resilience, and not just in the seismic sense. CALBO as an organization, and you as its members, have spent the last 6 months developing new strategies to serve our industry and ensure that building safety does not take a backseat as other challenges arise. As CALBO President I, too, have adopted an attitude of resilience and innovation. I continue to reinforce that though we cannot serve you in the ways we are used to, with in-person trainings and conferences, CALBO needs to be a leader in finding new ways to ensure its members remain the best educated in our industry, with the best advocacy efforts in government.
Our upcoming hybrid Education Week is one of those innovative ways that CALBO is leading the way. We understand that for many in-person training is not practical or advisable right now, while some are looking forward to and able to go to such training. Well, I am pleased to report that we have something for everyone. From our on-going webinars, covering focused training topics, to in-person full-day training in Newport Beach in December, to the ability to attend that same full-day training via professional telecast, CALBO has improved how we train to cover all contingencies. Information about all these possibilities is on Professional Development page on the CALBO Website.
Being innovative means being flexible, and that is something we are very good at doing. As we look ahead to what 2021 brings, you have mine and the CALBO Board’s commitment to continue to find ways to serve and lead. As always, we cannot express how much we appreciate your feedback and support as we continue to move forward, and we look forward to exciting times ahead.
Stay well,
Shane G. Diller, M.P.A
Assistant Director, Development Services
City of Elk Grove