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Expert Interview Series: Architect and Yacht Designer Svetlana Mojic Dzakula on Advanced Training for Architects

Architecture

Svetlana Mojić Džakula is an award-winning architect and yacht designer with Salt & Water, which  in residential and commercial architecture, interior design, as well as yacht design and aircraft interiors. Their mission is to improve people’s lives by developing high-end spaces and premium products, focusing on developing solutions to advance the client’s well-being, we focus…

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How 2 Florida Architect Continuing Education Courses Apply in the Real World

Architecture

As long as you hold a license to practice, architect continuing education will be part of the job. But how do required courses for Florida architects apply to everyday practice? Here are two courses offered by PDH Academy that you’ll use throughout your career and why they’re so important. New Construction is on an Upswing…

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Florida Engineer Continuing Education: Get Ready, More Roundabouts are on Their Way

Engineering

Some Florida residents couldn’t be happier about the trend toward more traffic roundabouts. Others, not so much. Regardless, traffic engineers have pushed to increase their numbers to trim down the volume of vehicle incidents and improve traffic flow in busier areas. Roundabouts tend to save lives. That’s the view from cruising altitude. On the ground,…

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Use This Summer to Redefine Your Practice and Get CPA Continuing Education

Continuing Education

The hectic pace of tax season slows down dramatically during the summer months. That makes it the best time to focus on processes and upgrades inside the office. Maybe your filing system needs a bit of an update. Or maybe the whole accounting team could use a software refresher course or continuing education credits. Wherever…

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Here’s What Florida Architects Can Expect From the Florida Advanced Building Code Course

Architecture

The 2014 Florida Building Code (5th Edition) features some important changes over the previous edition from 2010. Our PDH Academy course covers many of significant changes in accordance with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Advanced Florida Building Code Module. For architects practicing in Florida, this continuing education course is approved by the…

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3 CPA Software Packages Rated and Reviewed

Continuing Education

Accounting software is the cornerstone of every CPA firm. Some names are practically legends in the industry, and for good reason. They consistently earn high marks for integration, ease of use and improved workflow. Which packages are tops in the industry right now? Drake, Intuit Pro Series and ATX. Here’s how they stack up. Series…

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Florida Architect Continuing Education Digs Into Green Building Guidelines

Architecture

The current political climate and threats to green initiatives notwithstanding, architects are still charged with making the best choices for clients and for the future of the planet. Green building isn’t just about adhering to regulations. It’s more about minimizing the negative effects of construction and, hopefully, leaving the Earth in better condition going forward.…

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Florida Engineers Need Emergency Operations Center Planning and Design

Engineering

Another storm season is here, and that means emergency crews need state-of-the-art operations centers to manage whatever comes. Florida engineer continuing education supplements training and experience with planning requirements that cover the layout and construction of briefing rooms, conference rooms, kitchens and dining areas as well as technology that keeps emergency responders and the public…

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Continuing Education for Rhode Island Architects in 2018

Continuing Education

Every architect knows that learning is a career-long pursuit, and continuing education is part of the package deal. For Rhode Island architects, professional development is regulated by the Board of Examination and Registration of Architects. In 2014, the official rules and regulations for Rhode Island Registered Architects were amended to include provisions that align with…

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Are Your Land Surveyor Prices Right? Here’s How to Tell

Engineering

How do your fees for land survey work compare to others in your market and around the country? Numerous factors affect the scale. It can sometimes require a balance between competition and earning a reasonable profit. If your fees are too high, you’ll price yourself out of the market. If they’re too low, you’ll undercut…

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