EDUCATION CORNER – NAHB UNIVERSITY OF HOUSING
IT'S NATIONAL DESIGNATIONS MONTH! ALL NAHB CLASSES DISCOUNTED IN FEBRUARY
RECOGNIZING THE BIG FOUR SAFETY HAZARDS Credit: CGB Tuesday, February 8 * 9A-5P Instructor: Dave Yelovich, CGB, CGP Fee: $195 members / $330 nonmembers CONTENT: Construction can be a dangerous business. Any day, workers on the construction job site might fall, get electrocuted, be trapped in a trench collapse, or be struck by falling materials or moving vehicles. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognizes these as the four most common types of worksite hazards that cause 90% of the injuries and fatalities on construction job sites. Don’t take chances on your workers’ lives or your company’s checkbook. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Land developers, accountants, architects, planners, designers, residential builders, commercial contractors, engineers.
DESIGN BUILD Credit: CGA, CGR, GMB Wednesday, February 9 * 9A-4P Instructor: Bill Shaw, CGR, CAPS Fee: $195 members / $330 nonmembers CONTENT: If you've ever considered running a design/build operation, this is your opportunity to assess the challenges and pitfalls ahead. When well-managed, a full- service building or remodeling business can pocket more profits while maximizing customer satisfaction. Learn how the few and the bold have benefited from implementing a design/build strategy. As a graduate of this course, you will: „ Know how to launch a design/build operation „ Understand design parameters for a design/build business „ Be ready to mesh design into your building operations „ Be confident of marketing your design/build projects successfully WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Architects, planners, designers, residential builders, commercial contractors
SALES & MARKETING FOR REMODELERS Credit: CGA, CGR Continuing Ed: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB Thursday, February 10 * 9A-4P Instructor: Michael Strong, CGR, GMB, CAPS Fee: $195 members / $330 nonmembers CONTENT: Remodeling is a highly competitive service industry. To survive and thrive in today’s business environment, a remodeler requires a constant supply of leads and clients. This course will help remodelers build positive reputations and contented customers in their communities. As a graduate of this course, you will: „ Develop a marketing plan and budget „ Make sales calls with confidence „ Satisfy your clients from initial contact to completion of their projects „ Generate repeat business and referrals WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Land developers, accountants, architects, planners, designers, engineers, builders
DESIGNATION COURSES PREP - PROFESSIONAL REMODELER EXPERIENCE
PROFILE: STARTING POINT FOR THE CGR Required to obtain NAHB’s Certified Graduate Remodeler designation. This is a self-paced skills assessment. Advance registration required.
Monday, February 14 * 1P-5P Fee: $195 members; $293 nonmembers Registration closes on February 3 at 11 a.m.
BAR - BUILDER ASSESSMENT REVIEW: STARTING POINT FOR THE CGB
Required to obtain NAHB’s Certified Graduate Remodeler designation. This is a self-paced skills assessment. Advance registration required.
Monday, February 14 * 1P-5P Fee: $195 members; $293 nonmembers Registration closes on February 3 at 11 a.m.
BUSINESS ACCOUNTING & JOB COST Credit: CGA, CGB, CGR Continuing Ed: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB Tuesday, February 15 * 9A-4P Instructor: Jeff Hunt, CGR, GMB, CAPS Fee: $195 members / $330 nonmembers CONTENT: This course provides an explanation of basic accounting terms, job cost analysis, financial reporting and other controls needed for managing a small business. These are vital tools for tracking and sustaining growth and profitability. A good foundation in the basics of finance also helps builders communicate with bankers, accountants and other financial professionals with whom they must deal on a daily basis. As a graduate of this course, you will: „ Be comfortable with the language of accounting „ Be ready to employ job cost analyses and other types of financial reports „ Be confident in projections of future costs and earnings „ Be capable of extracting maximum value from professional advice
RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE FOR BUILDING
PROFESSIONALS Credit: GMB Continuing Ed: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB Thursday, February 17 * 9A-5P Instructor: Kaycie Berley, CGA Fee: $195 members / $330 nonmembers CONTENT: Today builders face a liability insurance crisis. Coverage has become scarce, expensive and restrictive. In this environment, builders must employ comprehensive risk management strategies. To survive the current crisis, builders must use comprehensive risk management strategies to reduce construction risks and other exposures. As a graduate of this course, you will: „ Understand how to reduce, avoid and transfer risks „ Get practical solutions to obtain the most competitive quotes „ Be confident that your coverage will meet your needs „ Know how to make insurance claims WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Land developers, accountants, architects, planners, designers, residential builders, commercial contractors, engineers,
28 FEBRUARY 2011 | HOUSTON BUILDER | GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE
Discount in February!
Discount in February!
Discount in February!
Discount in February!
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