Education Corner
DESIGNATION COURSES
Professional Remodeler Experience Profile (PREP): Starting Point for the CGR
NAHB PROCTORED EXAM Date: Monday, May 19 Time: 1 pm to 5 pm Fee: $195 members / $293 nonmembers Registration closes May 14 at 11 am
Content: The Professional Remodeler Experience Profile, or PREP, is required to obtain NAHB’s Certified Graduate Remodeler designation. This is a self-paced skills assessment. Advance registration required.
Builder Assessment Review (BAR): Starting Point for the CGB
NAHB PROCTORED EXAM Date: Monday, May 19 Time: 1 pm to 5 pm Fee: $195 members / $293 nonmembers Registration closes May 14 at 11 am
Content: The Builder Assessment Review, or BAR, is required to obtain NAHB’s Certified Graduate Builder designation. This is a self-paced skills assessment. Advanced registration required.
RCS Course - Hiring, Training and Supervision
Credit: RCS Instructor: Dave Yelovich, CGB, CGR Date: Wednesday, May 21 Time: 3 pm to 7 pm Fee: $180 members / $250 nonmembers
Content: This course examines the common mistakes made during the interview process and outlines a series of steps to help ensure each subcontractor and/or employee is the right fit for the company. In addition, tips and tools for setting and measuring performance expectations are explored.
Building Codes and Standards
Credit: CGA, CGB Continuing Ed. Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB Instructor: Dave Yelovich, CGB, CGP Date: Wednesday, May 28 Time: 9A-4P 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 & 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 & 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
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MAY 2014 | HOUSTON BUILDER | GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE
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