ABF University - 2010

ABF Security is pleased to present ABF University, which was created to educate and inform business owners, property managers, first responders, and a host of others about ideas, concepts, and techniques that will increase product awareness and application.  We recognize the value of building knowledge within our industry and hope to become your source for low voltage education.

ABF University is a series of courses led by instructors chosen for their subject expertise and presentation skills.  The workshop format provides a practical and interactive learning environment which ensures significant value for our participants, which is an added benefit.

Stronger companies make for better clients and thus, better opportunities.  ABF strives every day to contribute to the success of our clients, and we believe ABF University will help you achieve even greater success.

You do not have to be an ABF client to register and there is no cost to you.
 

Previous Class Descriptions - New Schedule Coming in Fall 2010

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ABF University - 2010

ABF Security is pleased to present ABF University, which was created to educate and inform business owners, property managers, first responders, and a host of others about ideas, concepts, and techniques that will increase product awareness and application.  We recognize the value of building knowledge within our industry and hope to become your source for low voltage education.

ABF University is a series of courses led by instructors chosen for their subject expertise and presentation skills.  The workshop format provides a practical and interactive learning environment which ensures significant value for our participants, which is an added benefit.

Stronger companies make for better clients and thus, better opportunities.  ABF strives every day to contribute to the success of our clients, and we believe ABF University will help you achieve even greater success.

You do not have to be an ABF client to register and there is no cost to you.
 

Previous Class Descriptions - New Schedule Coming in Fall 2010

Click here to see pictures

101                         Residential Fire Sprinklers –  This panel of speakers will provide important information concerning upcoming changes in residential sprinkler code. Options and choices will be discussed.            

                                Instructors:  Emily Wineland, HBA; Wally Miller, St. Louis Sprinkler Alliance; John LaVenture, St. Louis Sprinkler Alliance; Dale Pruitt, Missouri American Water Company; Lou Hecht, Fenton Fire Marshal; Don Roddy, Accurate Fire Protection

                                Course Date:    Wednesday, January 27, 2010                           Time: 8:00-10:00am    

Continental breakfast will be served starting at 7:30am.

**This course will be held off site at Fenton's RiverChase Recreation Center at 990 Horan Dr.

Register for this course - click here

102                         Video Surveillance –  Discover the value of a comprehensive CCTV system and how it can protect the investment in your facility.  Learn the difference between analog and digital video, and find out the advantages of each.  This class will also introduce you to IP-based video surveillance and when and when not to implement it.

                                Instructor:             Tom Geders, Thomas Dowell & Associates
Course Date:         Thursday, January 28, 2010                     Time:  8:00-10:00am

Continental breakfast will be served starting at 7:30am.

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201                         Financial Forecasting –  Financial projections in residential construction.  Come learn where the experts think we are headed, and how to navigate the economic recovery.

                                Instructor:            Felicia Malter,  Partner, Rubin Brown; Angie Finks, VP, Bancorp South 
Course Date:        Wednesday, February 24, 2010                 Time:  8:00-10:00am         

Continental breakfast will be served starting at 7:30am.

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202                         UL Certification – Understanding requirements for UL Certification.  Discover best practices for implementation by AHJ's, how significant the benefits are, and how UL Certification works.

                                Instructor:             Tom Presnak, CET, Lead Engineering Associate, Underwriters Laboratories

                                Course Date:         Thursday February 25, 2010                     Time:  8:00-10:00am

Continental breakfast will be served starting at 7:30am.

**This course will be held off site at Fenton's RiverChase Recreation Center at 990 Horan Dr.

Register for this course - click here

302                         Access Control – Find out how Access Control can help protect your facility.  Learn what is necessary to plan for a system migration.        

                                Instructor:             John Travelstead, DSX Access Control

                                Course Date:         Thursday, March 11, 2010                           Time: 8:00-10:00am    

Continental breakfast will be served starting at 7:30am.

Register for this course - click here

301                         Building Green – Can building green be profitable?  This course will educate you on the steps required to complete an earth friendly and energy efficient project, while maintaining the profit margin you expect.

                                Instructor:             Matt Belcher, Belcher Homes, NAHB Green Building & Energy Sub-Committee; Paul Henckler, Trumpet Homes, President & HBA Green Building Council; Angie Cassidy, ABF Security, Director of Builder Relations; Tom Schultz, Laclede Gas
Course Date:          Thursday, March 25, 2010                     Time:  8:00-10:00am

Continental breakfast will be served starting at 7:30am.

Register for this course - click here 

401                         Mass Notification – During an emergency, building occupants need to know when to stay put, when to evacuate, and where to go.  EST3 with mass notification provides this critical information by leveraging the power behind Synergy-eneabled applications. 

                                Instructor:             Dan Landis, GE Security District Manager
Course Date:         Thursday, May 27, 2010                     Time:  8:00am, and 12:00pm

Continental breakfast will be served starting at 7:30am for first session and lunch will be served at 12:00pm for the second session.

Register for this course - click here 

101                         Residential Fire Sprinklers –  This panel of speakers will provide important information concerning upcoming changes in residential sprinkler code. Options and choices will be discussed.            

                                Instructors:  Emily Wineland, HBA; Wally Miller, St. Louis Sprinkler Alliance; John LaVenture, St. Louis Sprinkler Alliance; Dale Pruitt, Missouri American Water Company; Lou Hecht, Fenton Fire Marshal; Don Roddy, Accurate Fire Protection

                                Course Date:    Wednesday, January 27, 2010                           Time: 8:00-10:00am    

Continental breakfast will be served starting at 7:30am.

**This course will be held off site at Fenton's RiverChase Recreation Center at 990 Horan Dr.

Register for this course - click here

102                         Video Surveillance –  Discover the value of a comprehensive CCTV system and how it can protect the investment in your facility.  Learn the difference between analog and digital video, and find out the advantages of each.  This class will also introduce you to IP-based video surveillance and when and when not to implement it.

                                Instructor:             Tom Geders, Thomas Dowell & Associates
Course Date:         Thursday, January 28, 2010                     Time:  8:00-10:00am

Continental breakfast will be served starting at 7:30am.

Register for this course - click here

201                         Financial Forecasting –  Financial projections in residential construction.  Come learn where the experts think we are headed, and how to navigate the economic recovery.

                                Instructor:            Felicia Malter,  Partner, Rubin Brown; Angie Finks, VP, Bancorp South 
Course Date:        Wednesday, February 24, 2010                 Time:  8:00-10:00am         

Continental breakfast will be served starting at 7:30am.

Register for this course - click here

202                         UL Certification – Understanding requirements for UL Certification.  Discover best practices for implementation by AHJ's, how significant the benefits are, and how UL Certification works.

                                Instructor:             Tom Presnak, CET, Lead Engineering Associate, Underwriters Laboratories

                                Course Date:         Thursday February 25, 2010                     Time:  8:00-10:00am

Continental breakfast will be served starting at 7:30am.

**This course will be held off site at Fenton's RiverChase Recreation Center at 990 Horan Dr.

Register for this course - click here

302                         Access Control – Find out how Access Control can help protect your facility.  Learn what is necessary to plan for a system migration.        

                                Instructor:             John Travelstead, DSX Access Control

                                Course Date:         Thursday, March 11, 2010                           Time: 8:00-10:00am    

Continental breakfast will be served starting at 7:30am.

Register for this course - click here

301                         Building Green – Can building green be profitable?  This course will educate you on the steps required to complete an earth friendly and energy efficient project, while maintaining the profit margin you expect.

                                Instructor:             Matt Belcher, Belcher Homes, NAHB Green Building & Energy Sub-Committee; Paul Henckler, Trumpet Homes, President & HBA Green Building Council; Angie Cassidy, ABF Security, Director of Builder Relations; Tom Schultz, Laclede Gas
Course Date:          Thursday, March 25, 2010                     Time:  8:00-10:00am

Continental breakfast will be served starting at 7:30am.

Register for this course - click here 

401                         Mass Notification – During an emergency, building occupants need to know when to stay put, when to evacuate, and where to go.  EST3 with mass notification provides this critical information by leveraging the power behind Synergy-eneabled applications. 

                                Instructor:             Dan Landis, GE Security District Manager
Course Date:         Thursday, May 27, 2010                     Time:  8:00am, and 12:00pm

Continental breakfast will be served starting at 7:30am for first session and lunch will be served at 12:00pm for the second session.

Register for this course - click here 

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