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“Show Me” the CertificationsTHE 16TH ANNUAL ICB CONFERENCE

May 1 – May 5, 2017 | St. Charles, MO

The 16th Annual ICB conference will begin on Monday May 1, 2017 at 8 a.m. and conclude on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 5 p.m. in St. Charles, Missouri.

This year’s joint labor and management event will offer numerous classes, workshops and seminars on a variety of current topics geared toward working professionals, with a focus on codes, standards and certification requirements that control our industry. For the first time, all classes, workshops and seminars will be open to all attendees from both labor and management.

ICB through NEMIC will provide certification testing for supervisors, technicians, and contractors who qualify. In today’s marketplace, being “certified” is very desirable. The ICB certification is a statement that ICB-certified technicians, supervisors, and contractors are competent, reliable, and qualified professionals. Through certification, ICB and NEMIC aim to increase employment and business opportunities.

Historic St. Charles, Missouri, our host city in the “Show-Me State,” is a short 30-minute drive from St. Louis. Founded in

1769 on the Missouri River, it served as the departure point for the famed Lewis and Clark expedition in 1804. St. Charles was also Missouri’s state capital from 1821 to 1826, as well as the home of explorer Daniel Boone.

The ICB Conference will feature a vendor tradeshow to be held May 1 at noon and all day May 2, both days in the general meeting area.

In addition, a reception will be held Tuesday, May 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Local 36 Training Center, 2319 Chouteau Ave., Suite 200, St. Louis, 63103.

Certification classes, followed by certification exams, will be held for TAB Supervisor, HVAC Fire Life Safety Level 1 Supervisor, HVAC Fire Life Safety Level 2 Supervisor, EPA 608 Technician, NAFA NCT Level 1 Technician, In addition, an ASHE Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) course for certification will be offered for an additional price. See details below.

Additional classes will include 70E Electrical Safety based on SMOHIT materials, Bluebeam software and usage, Chilled Beam ASHRAE 200, and Architectural Sheet Metal. There will also be presentations by all three Funds administrators (NEMIC, ITI, SMOHIT) followed by an open Q & A session.

Attendees will receive 12 CEUs for the entire Conference. Please CLICK HERE for the full schedule.

Registration is easy. CLICK HERE Seats are still available.

Registration is $375/individual and $175/additional participant.For registration questions, contact Charlett Hardaway at 703-299-5646 ext. 670.

For hotel reservations, call 1-800-EMBASSY. Be sure to reference BLOCK CODE ICB.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please keep an eye out for additional emails and updates about the conference on our website, www.icbcertified.org.

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPSNEMI TABB Supervisor

The TABB Certified Supervisor directs and oversees work performed by TABB Certified Technicians. The class will discuss the necessary skill sets, required tools and work procedures to meet TABB standards, including the ICB Code of Conduct. This class will instruct supervisors on their responsibilities in overseeing the work performed and reviewing and signing off on the TAB report. This class will be followed by a certification exam.

NEMI HVAC Fire Life Safety Level 1 Supervisor

The HVAC Fire Life Safety Level 1 Supervisor class focuses on the skills and tools required to direct and oversee the work performed by one or several ICB Certified HVAC Fire Life Safety Level 1 Technicians. This class will instruct Supervisors on their responsibilities in developing procedures needed to perform an inspection of a building’s fire and smoke dampers, as well as explain the responsibilities before, during and after a damper inspection. This class will be followed by a certification exam.

NEMI HVAC Fire Life Safety Level 2 Supervisor

The HVAC Fire Life Safety Level 2 Supervisor class focuses on the skills and tools required to direct and oversee the work performed by one or several ICB Certified HVAC Fire Life Safety Level 2 Technicians. This class outlines the National Fire Protection Association standards on which most local and state fire and life safety codes are based, and trains supervisors on how to inspect, test, and maintain smoke control and smoke management systems in a building. This class will be followed by a certification exam.

EPA 608 Technician

The EPA has established a certification program for technicians who perform maintenance, service, repair, or disposal that could be reasonably expected to release refrigerants into the atmosphere. This will be a 16-hour course. It is intended for both service and TAB technicians who wish to become Section 608 certified to work with refrigerants and are required to use gages to take system pressure readings.

This certification is an EPA requirement for any technician who puts refrigerant gages on a system. It is no longer just for service technicians, and will soon be needed for some TAB-related work.

This two-day course will include the following instruction on the various parts of Section 608:

• CORE: Core is required knowledge for anyone touching the system

• TYPE I: Type I is required for anyone working with small systems, such as refrigerators

• TYPE II: Type II is required for anyone working with split, roof top or built-up systems

• TYPE III: Type III is required for working with large, low pressure, centrifugal type chillers

A participant can become a Type I, Type II or Type III certified technician by passing the Core exam along with the relevant Type. A technician can become “Universal Certified” by passing Type I, Type II, and Type III with the Core section. This class will be followed by a certification exam.

It is highly recommended that participants review the “Module 0200 Study Guide” prior to attending the class. This easy-to-use four-color manual contains learning techniques that are geared toward your needs, and is packed with more than 30 illustrations to improve learning and retention. This manual is divided by exam sections and allows you to study specific problem areas more thoroughly. A copy will be shipped to you automatically at no additional charge when you register for the course. You must register early to make sure you get the book two weeks prior to the conference.

NAFA Level 1 Technician

The National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) Certified Technician (NCT) Program was first introduced to NAFA members in January 1999 as an effort to add more credibility and professionalism to the air filtration industry. Since its introduction, nearly 300 air filter service technicians have taken the 100-question, open-book exam based on the NAFA Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Air Filtration Systems manual.

This course will prepare students to take the Certified Technician exam by enabling them to become proficient in knowledge and understand the skill necessary in the following areas:

Air filters, mathematics, air flow, filter systems, filter systems in operation, HEPA and HEPA filter systems, electronic air cleaners, gas phase filters, air filter pressure, ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, industrial finishing supply and exhaust filters, and safety.

It is highly recommended that participants study the “Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Air Filtration Systems - 3rd Edition” prior to the class. To obtain a copy, please contact Sheila Livingston at ICB/TABB at [email protected] or 800-458-6525 ext. 636. This class will be followed by a certification exam.

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety based on SMOHIT Materials

Electrocution is a well-known hazard associated with direct contact with electrical energy. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, it is estimated that more than 400 fatalities and nearly 10,000 serious injuries occur each year due to electrocution and arc flash incidents. Arc flash incidents alone are estimated to occur five to 10 times each day – resulting in a fatality every workday. According to OSHA, electrocution was the third-leading cause of worker fatalities in the construction industry in calendar year 2015.

To help prevent these type of electrical accidents, the recent 2015 version of the “National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace” makes essential updates in the areas of safety, maintenance, and training.

2015 NFPA 70E updates affect your most valuable assets. Subjects covered include arc flash hazards, arc flash risk assessment, arc flash labeling and proper PPE.

Bluebeam Software

This all-day presentation will cover the benefits and advantages of using Bluebeam® Software. Bluebeam develops solutions that push the limits of collaboration, mobility and project communication. Built for the design and construction industry, Bluebeam’s flagship product, Bluebeam Revu®, allows you to digitally redline 2D and 3D PDFs with customizable markups, perform electronic takeoffs 70% faster, automatically compare drawing revisions, and create punchlists that achieve 90% completion on first back check. Go mobile on a tablet PC or iPad, and use Revu’s integrated cloud solution, Bluebeam Studio™, for online file storage and real-time collaboration.

NEW! Architectural Sheet Metal

Architectural sheet metal is a combination of technical skills and artistry. The shaping of metal into functional and beautiful forms is a centuries-old craft, going back to the very beginnings of the sheet metal industry. Notable 19th and 20th century structures that are built of, clad with, or roofed using sheet metals of various types and thicknesses include:

• Fordham Spire, Chicago• Experience Music, Seattle• CN Tower, Toronto• Empire State Building, New York• Statue of Liberty, New York

An architectural sheet metal worker is a person who does

the installation, welding, burning, cutting, layout, caulking, fastening, repair, hoisting and rigging of metal and translucent sheets, insulation, ventilators, flashings, gutters, louvers, soffits, skylights, and metal doors associated with the construction of buildings. Skilled architectural workers are in demand. Due to the vital importance of architectural sheet metal to our industry, as well as the ever-changing methods and materials, this course will include presentations by manufacturers and will be divided into three sessions:

Session 1 will provide attendees an overview of the ITI’s architectural sheet metal “Building Enclosure” training programs for 2017 and 2018.

Session 2 will cover Building Enclosure – Insulated Metal Wall Panel Systems by Centria and the “Means & Methods” to install these types of panels.

Session 3 will discuss OSHA 1926.35 “Emergency Action Plan” and 1926.502 (d)(2) “Post-Fall Rescue Plan,” as well as the employer’s responsibility to comply with these OSHA standards on architectural sheet metal roofing/wall system projects.

NEW! Chilled Beam ASHRAE 200

This class will provide an introduction to chilled beams, their fundamentals and how and where they are applied, as well as an introduction to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 200-2015, Methods of Testing Chilled Beams. It will conclude with a panel discussion on issues and challenges of how to test, adjust and balance chilled beams.

NEW! ASHE Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) Course and Exam for Certification

For the first time, the ICB Conference is offering the ASHE Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) Review Course and Exam. According to the American Hospital Association, “CHC status provides both internal and external rewards. CHCs enjoy the pride of recognition of being among the elite in a critical

field of healthcare. CHC is a premier credential based on a sound assessment that provides distinction in an increasingly competitive marketplace.”

If you work in healthcare construction and want to compete for the best positions in healthcare facility engineering, it is important that you apply for credentials that demonstrate your knowledge and your commitment to the field. Becoming a Certified Healthcare Constructor can increase your earning potential by as much as $10,000 per year, according to a 2012 salary survey conducted by ASHE and Health Facilities Management.

In addition, the CHC certification is increasingly mandated by hospitals and other healthcare facilities in order to participate in the bidding process. This one-day CHC Exam Review Course is designed to give you the tools for passing the CHC Exam, including:

• Test taking tips• Key topics• Sample questions • Interactive polling technology

*CHC Exam Review Course - $325 CHC Exam - $400 (ASHE Members) CHC Exam - $575 (Non-members)

This course is limited to 30 participants and will fill up fast, so be sure to register early. Please include your ASHE number when registering to take advantage of discount.

To register for this course, please log in to icbcertified.org and follow the prompts. You must first register for the Conference before you can sign up for the CHC Course and Exam.*

Don’t miss out on the increasing number of opportunities in the field of healthcare facility construction. Take the first step in becoming a CHC professional by signing up today!

* Please note, the course fee does not include the CHC exam fee, nor does it register you for the exam. Participation in this program does not guarantee a passing grade.

HOW DO I REGISTER?Registration is easy. Just CLICK HERE to register and follow the link.

Registration is $375/individual and $175/additional participant. For registration questions, contact Charlett Hardaway at 703-299-5646 ext. 670.

MAKING RESERVATIONSCall 1-800-EMBASSY. Be sure to reference BLOCK CODE ICB.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Personnel Certification ProgramICB TABB Technician and SupervisorICB FLS1 Technician and SupervisorICB FLS2 Technician and Supervisor

#0728ISO/IEC 17024

ACCREDITED