John Gillison, RC City Manager | February 12, 2016
by WEREP INC. on FEBRUARY 8, 2016
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Ryan Orr
the Finance, Human Resources, Risk Management, Geographic Information Services, Special Districts, Purchasing and Information Services functions. John served in that capacity from 2007 through 2009.Tax Implications in Real Estate: Training / Education Join Us
We would like to invite you to Red Hill Country Club in Rancho Cucamonga on February 16th at 10:00am for a must-attend event with our prized guest speakers Tax Attorney, Tony Vienna (bio below) and Tom Bernath, our Chief Title Office (bio below). We will be covering the topic of Tax Implications in Real Estate and will be sharing valuable knowledge that you will not want to miss. Not only do we think that this information will be highly valuable for you, but it will be worth sharing with YOUR clients as well.
Join us for a morning at the lovely Red Hill Country Club for this informative event. Team Title Guy takes great pride in making sure that our clients are the absolute best informed in the marketplace, and it’s through events like this that we prove that Knowledge is Power!
Please RSVP to Ryan Orr or Ron Romero of Team Title Guy; we can be contacted by email or phone directly! You can also RSVP on our TTG Facebook Page!
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About Anthony M. Vienna:
ANTHONY M. VIENNA practices tax and business law in Southern California. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Law where he received a Juris Doctorate Degree. He was admitted to the California State Bar immediately following graduation from law school and has practiced as a tax, estate planning and general business lawyer ever since. Mr. Vienna is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant and practiced as an accountant for two years. He is also a former Revenue Agent and Estate Tax Examiner for the Internal Revenue Service. He has had a variety of experiences in public accounting and private law practice. He has written extensively in the general field of taxation and, and has been a lecturer in the Masters of Business Taxation Program of the U.S.C. Graduate School of Business, a lecturer for American Management Association, a speaker for the U.S.C. Tax Institute and a speaker before various professional and business associations.
ANTHONY M. VIENNA practices tax and business law in Southern California. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Law where he received a Juris Doctorate Degree. He was admitted to the California State Bar immediately following graduation from law school and has practiced as a tax, estate planning and general business lawyer ever since. Mr. Vienna is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant and practiced as an accountant for two years. He is also a former Revenue Agent and Estate Tax Examiner for the Internal Revenue Service. He has had a variety of experiences in public accounting and private law practice. He has written extensively in the general field of taxation and, and has been a lecturer in the Masters of Business Taxation Program of the U.S.C. Graduate School of Business, a lecturer for American Management Association, a speaker for the U.S.C. Tax Institute and a speaker before various professional and business associations.
Mr. Vienna’s practice has historically included a wide range of tax matters, business transactions and estate planning involving transfers of businesses and real estate interests including establishing and maintaining limited liability companies, irrevocable life insurance trusts, and other strategies.
About Tom Bernath:
Tom Bernath’s extensive title experience is a reflection of his commitment to the industry. “I’ve been in title nearly all my professional life,” he reveals. “My parents were in real estate; it’s in my blood.”
Tom Bernath’s extensive title experience is a reflection of his commitment to the industry. “I’ve been in title nearly all my professional life,” he reveals. “My parents were in real estate; it’s in my blood.”
He launched his career with Ticor Title over two decades ago, then went on to explore professional opportunities that included founding his own claims resolution company. But with a return to Ticor in 2010 as an operations manager, he brings a wealth of knowledge and an intimate understanding of how the title process integrates into real estate transactions as a whole. During a transitional phase for the industry, says Tom, experience like his is a tremendous asset. “I had the great opportunity to learn from veteran title professionals who boasted incredible knowledge,” he explains. “Many of these individuals have retired, and the opportunity to apply the skills and information I gleaned from them has boosted my ability to better serve our diverse clientele.”
His customer-centric approach has enabled Tom to cultivate solid industry relationships; not only does he work closely with Ticor Title personnel including title officers, assistants and sales representatives, but he also communicates directly with real estate professionals who trust his expertise. Dedicated to upholding Ticor’s promise to deliver exceptional and knowledgeable care, Tom pursues ongoing education through a host of channels. “I believe that you can never stop learning,” he reveals. “I want to maintain a position at the forefront of our industry, and never to find myself having to catch up.” He readily shares his knowledge, noting, “By knowing the trends, changes and developments that are impacting title and the real estate business as a whole, I am better able to prepare our sales representatives to address issues with their clients.” Tom adds that he has been tapped to speak to professional Realtor® and escrow associations, addressing industry happenings and explaining the way title works. “It’s an interesting business,” he reflects. “Unless you’re in it, you never really know how complex the title process is.”
Tom appreciates the opportunity to continue his career with Ticor Title, a firm that offers a unique model and exceptional level of client care. “We have a local presence, with in-house teams that include underwriting,” he says. “This allows us to be incredibly responsive to our clients’ needs, and to provide them with the knowledge that is necessary to handle a range of real estate transactions.” He adds, “As a member of the Fidelity National Financial group, we are also tapped into a worldwide presence that has earned recognition as one of the largest title insurance providers in the world.”
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Building Industry: TECHNOLOGY GROWS IN DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION – Daily Bulletin
TECHNOLOGY GROWS IN DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION – Daily Bulletin
TECHNOLOGY GROWS IN DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION
By Kevin Smith
kevin.smith@langnews.com @SGVNBiz on Twitter
Technology is changing the face of construction and the process is constantly evolving. A new survey from ARC Document Solutions reveals participants’ views on emerging technologies in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.
QCan you talk a bit about how virtual reality figuresinto things these days?
A Virtual reality in the construction industry is characterized by the creation and use of three-dimensional computerized modeling. Such models are used to facilitate project management, detect problems before actual construction occurs, design workflow sequencing and to improve client interactions. Nearly 60 percent those surveyed said that virtual reality makes projects easier to visualize. Others say projects will be completed faster (48.3 percent), they will require fewer workers (42.2 percent) and they will require lessmaterial (40.8 percent).
QWhat about drones? Are they being used much?
A Well, 61.9 percent of the respondents surveyed identified the use of drones as a top trend. They cited the growing use of drones for surveying and for photo and video documentation. More than 60 percent (60.5 percent, specifically) recognized drones’ ability to help withmapping and surveying, inspection and creating image-based records as their primary benefits. Close to half (49.7 percent) of the participants named improved surveillance and safety as the top benefit of drone use by AEC professionals. Most AEC professionals predicted that the adoption of these new virtual reality and drone technologies will occur in the near future, with 64 percent stating that they are likely to be in common use within the next five to 10 years.
Q It seems that more and more things are being done online as opposed to using paper. Where is that headed?
A The survey findings indicate that the future of the AEC industry will also be characterized by the absence of paper (38.1 percent) and the use of virtual technology to address not only two-dimensional drawing and three-dimensional modeling but also for project sequencing, cost estimating, sustainability and facilities management, often referred to as a “7D” building process. While technology clearly has a dominant role in industry trends, only 4.8 percent of participants predicted that robots willreplace workers in the future.
QAre there advantages to goingpaperless?
A It is widely believed that removing paper in the industry will help diminish project over-runs. This was confirmed by survey respondents, who noted several beneficial results of reducing paper use, including better communication between workers (58.5 percent), outdated data will no longer be shared (55.8 percent) and changes will be easier to see as they are made(54.4percent).
Q It seems like we’re hearing more and more about the “Internet of Things,” or IoT. Can you talk about how that mightapply?
A The AEC industry will also see increased use of IoT.
According to ARC’s survey, the top benefit of IoT (defined as a network of physical objects or “things” embedded with electronics, software, sensors and network connectivity) will be to enable the collection and exchange of data on a job site. It will help industry professionals by improving onsite/offsite equipment management (68.8 percent), pinpointing the reason behind a delay (50 percent) and by giving clear indicators of aproject delay (31.3 percent).
ARC Document Solutions a document and information management solutions provider for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.
“Nearly 60 percent those surveyed said that virtual reality makes projects easier to visualize.”
— ARC Document Solutions survey
Technology is playing an increasing role in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. A new survey reveals how technologies are being used.
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Prop 60 & 90 in Riverside County Ca! Team Title Guy
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Ryan Orr of Fidelity National Title speaks on the update of Prop 60/90 now be accessible to those who reside in Riverside County! This could open up an arena of real estate sales that many Seniors did not think possible!