EDUCATION CORNER – NAHB UNIVERSITY OF HOUSING 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.
Tuesday, November 15 * 1P-5P Fee: $195 $95 members; $293 nonmembers Registration closes on September 1 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.
Tuesday, November 15 * 1P-5P Fee: $195 $95 members; $293 nonmembers Registration closes on September 1 at 11 a.m.
DESIGNATION COURSES PROFITABLE BUSINESS THROUGH QUALITY
PRACTICES Credit: CGA, CGR, GMB
Wednesday, November 9 * 9A-4P Instructor: Burk Moreland, GMB Fee: $220 members / $330 nonmembers CONTENT: Do your customers feel they are getting their money’s worth? Get ahead of the competition by understanding what “quality” means to your customer in order to better meet their expectations and increase repeat business. In the course you will learn key strategies for creating value and providing a quality building/ remodeling experience for your homeowners. Topics include meeting the quality challenge with customers, with competitors, and within your company. This is a “must” for the builder or remodeler who is ready to take his/her company to the next level. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Remodelers, residential builders, commercial contractors.
UILD YOUR MIND UILD YOUR BUSINESS
2011 NAHB EDUCATION PARTNERS
BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS Credit: CGA, CGB; Continuing Ed: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB Thursday, November 10 * 9A-4P Instructor: Dave Yelovich, CGB Fee: $220 members / $330 nonmembers CONTENT: Successful navigation of building codes, standards and guidelines is critical to the success of every builder, remodeler, construction manager and trade partner. This course is based on the current International Residential Code (IRC) requirements and includes a section on standards. The course includes coverage of leading-edge trends in code development and NAHB’s popular Residential Construction Performance Guidelines. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to: „ Understand the creation, evolution and adoption of building codes „ Explain how the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings is administered and enforced
„ Complete the building planning process as it relates to addressing code design criteria and participating in plan review
BENEFIT CONCEPTS INC. DPIS ENGINEERING, LLC
DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY DUPONT/TYVEK
MASCO ENVIRONMENTS FOR LIVING PANEL REY DRY WALL SOLUTIONS PELLA WINDOWS & DOORS
PRUDENTIAL GARY GREENE REALTORS SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINT CO. THE STEVENSON GROUP
STRUCSURE HOME WARRANTY
„ Navigate through codes and standards to effectively locate and interpret needed information
„ Describe how performance guidelines are developed, organized and applied to achieve quality construction
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Credit: GMB Thursday, December 8 * 9A-4P Instructor: Burk Mooreland, GMB Fee: $220 members / $330 nonmembers CONTENT: Improve productivity and increase profits by applying essential financial management techniques used in successful businesses. This course for building professionals discusses financial tools you can apply immediately to achieve financial success. Learn how to work with annual operating plans and budgets, financial reports and operating ratios, and revenue forecasts that control profitability and identify adjustments. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Remodelers, residential builders, commercial contractors.
28 NOVEMBER 2011 | HOUSTON BUILDER | GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE
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$100 off for members
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$100 off for members
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