GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Specifically, the following are to be addressed: • Address the critical shortage of individuals trained in building construction and inspection. • Develop a consensus path for training the next ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

University of Florida

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6C1-1.300:University of Florida; Direct Support Organizations

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the Florida Building Commission announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: July 27, 2016, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Specifically, the following are to be addressed:

• Address the critical shortage of individuals trained in building construction and inspection
• Develop a consensus path for training the next generation of construction workers in the state
• Determine the causes or the current shortage of a trained construction industry work force and address the impact of the shortages on the recovery of the real estate market
• Review current methods and resources available for construction training
• Review the state of construction training available in K-12 schools
• Address training issues relating to building code inspectors to increase the number qualified inspectors

The first Workforce Taskforce Meeting is scheduled prior to the start of the Southeast Building Conference on July 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the St. George 108 Room of the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Dr. Jim Sullivan, 309 Rinker Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville, 32605, [e-mail], or referring to http://www.cce.ufl.edu/projects/.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 10 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting Dr. Jim Sullivan, 309 Rinker Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville, 32605, [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).