Education Corner GENERAL EDUCATION (Not for designations) OSHA 10-Hour Safety and Health Certification


(2 DAY COURSE – MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS) Instructor: Dave Yelovich, CGB, CGP Dates: Monday, August 17 (Part 1) Monday, August 24 (Part 2)


Time: 11 am to 5 pm Fee: $125 members; $155 nonmembers (*Lunch included)


Content: Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA construction safety and health 10-hour course completion card. Course will cover the following topics: • Introduction to OSHA • General Safety & Health Provisions • Electrical • Fall Protection • Personal Protective & Lifesaving Equipment • Hand & Power Tools • Scaffolds Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators & Conveyors • Excavations • Stairways & Ladders


Who should attend? Construction workers, Foremen, job supervisors, and anyone else involved in the construction industry


Masonry Seminar ABC’S OF BUILDING SERIES


Instructor: Joel Johnson, AHI Supply Date: Tuesday, August 18 Time: 4 pm to 6 pm Fee: $35 members; $50 nonmembers


Content: This class will cover the basics of brick, stone and stucco. You will gain a better understanding of how to lay brick and stone, mix mortar, and the best way to clean mortar, brick and stone for a great looking finished project. We will also cover proper stucco applications and the materials necessary for quality projects.


Who should attend? Construction superintendents, remodelers, volume builders, custom builders and contractors


Making Social Media Work for You STICKS & BRICKS OF SALES & MARKETING SERIES


Instructor: David Cherry, Owner of Visibly Connected Date: Wednesday, August 19 Time: 9 am to 11 am Fee: $35 members; $50 nonmembers


Content: It’s not your same old marketing anymore! In case you haven’t heard, social media is here to stay – for all businesses. Today’s discussions aren’t about whether to use social media or not in your marketing mix. Today they’re about how, and how to use it effectively to connect with your customers, engage them and increase sales of your product and service through those connections.


In MAKING SOCIAL MEDIA WORK FOR YOU, David Cherry will discuss how to use social media in your business, effectively and easily. Bring your mobile device and get some hands-on action to make some immediate improvements in your current efforts. And don’t get miss the opportunity to ask David some of your most curious or perhaps perplexing social media questions.


In this course, you’ll learn how to use social media in your business to: • Connect with consumers • Engage consumers • Increase sales of products and services • Learn easy and effective tips and tools to start or improve your use of social media in your marketing mix


• Get hands-on training for select social media portals (Must bring personal mobile device.)


• Q & A – Get your social media questions answered


Plumbing Considerations in an Older Houston Home NUTS & BOLTS OF REMODELING SERIES


Instructor: Jason Gartman Date: Wednesday, August 19 Time: 4 pm to 6 pm


To learn more and go further, visit ghba.org/education


Content: Every remodel presents a unique set of challenges. Learn what to look for in each of your upcoming projects. For example, Pre-War homes in the Houston Heights, Montrose, Wards, Eastwood, Inner Loop have probably had some previous plumbing work done. Be wary of code issues and learn the telltale signs of “bootleg” work.


Postwar through the 1970s, be on the lookout for lead joints in the kitchen and bathroom sinks, and poor quality galvanized pipe. Homes built in the 70s and 80s will have more copper supply lines, and you’ll see cast Iron soil pipe giving way to ABS and PVC. Learn how to spot poor workmanship in condo units.


Attendees will also get an update on the new water heater sizes and codes that went into effect this spring.


GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE | HOUSTON BUILDER | AUGUST 2015


29


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52