EDUCATION CORNER – GENERAL GENERAL COURSES
RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE FOR BUILDING
PROFESSIONALS Credit: GMB
Continuing Ed: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB Thursday, February 21 * 9A-5P Instructor: John Hubbard
Fee: $220 members / $330 non-members CONTENT: Today builders face a liability insurance crisis. Coverage has become scarce, expensive and restrictive. 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.
BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS Credit: CGA, CGB Continuing Ed: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB Wednesday, February 22 * 9A-4P Instructor: Dave Yelovich, CGB, CGP 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
„ 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
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL FOUNDATIONS
Instructor: David Eastwood, PE, Geotech Engineering Tuesday, February 28 *2P- 6P Fee: $45 members / $60 nonmembers CONTENT: This four-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.
GREEN WITH ENVY Realtor MCE course
Wednesday, February 29 * 1P-4P Instructor: Dave Yelovich, CGB, CGP Fee: $45 members / $60 nonmembers CONTENT: The hottest topic in the industry is “GREEN.” Everybody wants to be green but few understand the details. What exactly is green and what makes a house green? Green programs and green “stuff” will be the topic of the day. Again, with extensive use of props and examples of green elements we will illustrate this complex subject in simple terms. TREC Course #03-00-083-23316
UILD YOUR MIND UILD YOUR BUSINESS
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GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE | HOUSTON BUILDER | JANUARY 2012 29
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