EDUCATION CORNER – GENERAL GENERAL COURSES HOMEBUILDING 101


FOR REALTORS AND NON-BUILDERS Credit: TREC CE 2 hours Thursday, February 24, 2011 * 9A-11A Instructor: Dave Yelovich, CGB, CGP Fee: $35 members / $50 nonmembers CONTENT: Questions…Oh the questions! Many of you specialize in new homes. However, when a client wants a new home, there always seems to be numerous questions that catch you off guard. Take advantage of a brand new class developed for real estate professionals that will empower you to deal with this dilemma. “Homebuilding 101” has just been approved by TREC for 2 hours of continuing education. Make plans to attend this class as we look at the many steps that go into building a home. From the permit process, clearing the lot, foundations, framing, mechanical systems, and all the way to the finished product—we’ll cover it all.


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Dave Yelovich will be the instructor for this informative class. Dave has been in the Houston home building arena for more than 20 years. His professional NAHB designations include Certified Green Professional and a Certified Graduate Builder. He is a construction trainer and has taught many NAHB classes and OSHA safety courses.


You’ve heard the questions. Now get the answers! Join us for two hours of great information and discussion.


WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Realtors and any non-builder interested in learning about the homebuilding process.


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FOUNDATIONS Credit: TRCC Approved CE Thursday, February 24 * 2:30P-6P Instructor: David Eastwood, PE, Geotech Engineering Fee: $35 members / $50 nonmembers CONTENT: This three-hour, in depth seminar on residential foundation design, construction, testing and distress evaluation is a must-see for builders, architects, structural engineers and developers. After taking this course, you will understand the basics and importance of geotechnical testing, forensic and environmental issues and the effects on residential design and construction. Eastwood will discuss: „ Geotechnical field studies, laboratory testing, data analysis „ Expansive soils and how to treat them for residential design „ Foundation types, including slab-on-grade, post-tensioned, drilled footings, and the new helical pile system


„ Foundations risks, the effects of trees, quality control, soil stabilization „ A forensic evaluation of distressed residences in Houston, focusing on design, construction, materials, environmental conditions, wear and tear, causation, and repair techniques


„ Houston faults and how to build homes near them „ Earthwork and pad construction, including compaction, lime, and lime-fly ash stabilization


„ Components of concrete testing, concrete placement, slump and cylinders „ New Houston area building code requirements, and City of West University’s new code requirement for soil testing


WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Remodelers, land developers, accountants, architects, planners, designers, residential builders, commercial contractors, engineers, real estate brokers and agents, subcontractors, specialty trades, manufacturers and suppliers, financial services professionals.


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