RedVector
RV-11296
Soils and Foundations: The Low Down on Dirt
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe soil conditions and describe how soils react to the environment
- Select tools and processes to minimize risks associated with improper soil preparation
- Identify the types of problems that can occur and how to avoid them completely
- Describe how to decrease settlement related failures
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Mark Woolley
Mark's career has spanned more than 30 years in the construction and real estate industry. He is a fifth-generation homebuilder. Positions he has held include Construction Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, Director, Vice President of Construction and President. His responsibilities have ranged from land design, planning, acquisition & analysis, the entitlement process, product type & feature selection, human resources, corporate training, marketing & sales, purchasing, production, warranty, customer relations, construction forensic analysis & services to recognized industry expert.
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
CT - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
DC - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV2318-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
DC - Engineer (General - CE21800018)
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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FL - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV2318-2027)
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FL - Contractor, Palm Beach County (General - 0612723)
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FL - Contractor, Registered (General - 0612723)
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HI - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV2318-2027)
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IA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV2318-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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MA - Title 5 Soil Evaluator (General - T522-124)
MD - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV2318-2027)
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEUs for this program.
NE - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV2318-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEUs for this program.
NE - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
NH - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV2318-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NH - Engineer (General - ,)
NH - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
NJ - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV2318-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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NM - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV2318-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NM - Engineer (General - ,)
NM - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
NV - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV2318-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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NY - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV2318-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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American Hospital Association - AHA - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) (General)
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
American Society of Civil Engineers - ASCE - American Academy of Water Resources Engineer (AAWRE) (General)
American Society of Landscape Architects (LA CES) - ASLA - Member (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
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Canada - Yukon Engineer (General - ,)
International Facility Management Association - IFMA - Certified Facility Manager (CFM) (General)
International Maintenance Institute - IMI - Certifications (CMT, CMP, CMM, CWWMT) (General)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General - ,)
Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists - OACETT - Certified Member (Contribution to Technical Knowledge)
Soil Science Society of America - SSSA - Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) (General)