EDUCATION CORNER – GENERAL
GENERAL EDUCATION
NEW “GREEN BUILT GULF COAST PROGRAM”
Sponsored by: Masco Environments for Living Wednesday, May 12 * 4P-6P Instructors: Kathy Howard and Clayton Farmer
Fee: $35members / $45 nonmembers CONTENT: The GHBA announces the launch of its new green building program, Green Built Gulf Coast (GBGC). Under GBGC, the association is now an adopting entity of the National Green Building Standard® ICC 700-2008. GBGC is a voluntary green building program in which all GHBA members can participate. This update seminar session will review the components of the program and what is necessary for a builder to be in compliance under GBGC’s program guidelines. The latest on Energy Star changes will be highlighted briefly. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Builders, remodelers, developers and industry associates are all encouraged to attend.
LUNCH & LEARN SEMINAR: Recommended Guidelines for Design, Construction of In-Ground
Swimming Pools in Texas
Thursday, May 13 * 11:30A-1P Instructor: David Eastwood, Geotech Engineering & Testing
Fee: $25 members / $35 nonmembers CONTENT: In-ground swimming pools in the Houston area often experience movement and cracking. This course highlights prudent practices for design and construction to protect the public and pool contractors against faulty design and construction. Course will consider the effects of subsoil, groundwater, structural considerations, drainage, trees, slopes, etc.
LEAD RENOVATOR, REPAIR AND PAINTING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Instructor: Scott Reach, CGR, CAPS, CGP Offered twice in May. Available dates: May 17 and May 27 8A-5P each day
For details, contact Peggy at
PMeans@ghba.org or 281.970.8970 x161
Fee: $225 members / $300 nonmembers
CONTENT: Beginning April 22, the EPA will require anyone who is paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978 to be trained as certified renovators and follow prescribed lead-safe work practices. The EPA is authorized to enforce penalties of up to $37,500 per violation, per day. After attending this course, you will be able to:
Describe lead-related health problems, why it's a problem, and who is at risk Recognize EPA and HUD rules required of Certified Firms and Renovators Determine if lead-based paint affects your work, and how to educate customers about how the work will affect their property Properly set up work area so lead dust/debris don't contaminate the property Identify how to work in a lead-safe manner, what practices are prohibited by EPA and/or HUD rules, and information on personal protective equipment Effectively clean up dust generated by the work performed, conduct a cleaning verification, dispose of renovation waste
Indicate requirements for creating and maintaining documentation of work. Train non-certified renovation workers in lead safe practices while on the job.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? General contractors, remodelers, painters, plumbers, carpenters, electricians, HVAC contractors, window replacement companies, and anyone working in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities.
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WALL STREET JOURNAL
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