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FL Statutes Ch. 489, Part I: Construction Contracting 2 [V.06]

FL Statutes Ch. 489, Part I: Construction Contracting 2 [V.06]

4 hrs. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-6807

SME: David Chitester

This course has been discontinued.

 
 
The construction business is one of the largest industries in Florida, employing hundreds of thousands of workers who construct residences, businesses, and highways to support the state''s tourism industry and growing population. This 4-hour online course is the second of two courses based on Title XXXII, Chapter 489 of the Florida 2006 Statutes, Regulation of Professions and Occupations: Contracting. The purpose of Chapter 489 is to regulate the construction industry for the health, safety, and well-being of the community, and help prevent public financial losses due to unlicensed contracting.
Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.
Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will be familiar with sections 115 - 146 of Chapter 489 which include:

  • Certification issues and responsibilities
  • Prohibitions and penalties
  • Applicability of Chapter 489
  • Florida Homeowner’s Construction Recovery Fund
  • Guaranteed energy performance savings contracting
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: David Chitester
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David Chitester is a licensed P.E. in Michigan and Florida has over 35 years of experience. He graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974. He also has an M.B.A that he received from Northern Michigan University in 1978. 
 
David Chitester began his career with Bechtel Power and Blount Brothers where he gained field construction experience on projects ranging from $150 million to $500 million. For more than 30 years, he has provided services essential to a balanced mix of public and private sector clients. Mr. Chitester's expertise has been applied to multi-million dollar hotels and resorts, industrial process plants, power generating facilities, office and commercial buildings. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and his background includes a number of years on active construction sites.

David Chitester is a professional trainer and founder of RedVector.com Inc. and Chitester Management Systems. He has authored numerous online courses and taught live classes on ethics, laws and rules, building codes and the ADA. His courses have been approved by numerous state boards and private organizations including the: AIA, USGBC, FBPE, AICP, FCILB, ECLB, Florida Building Commission and many others.