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The following is a detailed list of NAHB courses currently being offered by the HBA of Greater Springfield. If you are a HBAGS member, be sure to ask about the HBA Charitable Foundation Scholarships.
– 2012 Course Schedule –
**ALL 2012 Courses will be held at Herrman Lumber**
Green Building for Building Professionals (Sign Up)
Tuesday, February 14 & Wednesday, February 15 (2-day course)
Implementing cost-effective green building into your construction practices begins with up-front planning that examines the whole house and the building science behind it. In this two-day course, you will learn how to apply the ANSI-approved National Green Building Standard™ in the construction of a new home, remodel, site development or multifamily project. With a focus on flexibility and a sound knowledge base, the course provides the tools for a successful green project. As a graduate of this course, you will learn:
• How to integrate sound building science principles into design decisions and the materials selection process.
• How to incorporate the ANSI-approved National Green Building Standard
• Examine specific best green building practices in each chapter of the National Green Building Standard
• How to evaluate and sell in the growing green marketplace
Continuing Education Hours: 12.0
Designations: CGA, CGB, CGP, GMR, Master CGP, CGA, CGB, CGP, GMR, Master CGP
Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM
AIA approved continuing education
Business Management for Building Professionals (Sign Up)
Thursday, February 16
Learn the management skills that give industry leaders the edge. This course will give you a solid foundation in those best business practices so valuable to smaller businesses: planning, organizing, staffing/directing and controlling. By using case studies and sample forms, your instructors give you practical and applicable tools for management success. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:
• Discuss common business challenges and learn practical tips and tools to overcome them
• Explain the three basic functional areas within a company
• List the five main tools used to improve a business
• Apply each of the five Ps to the three functional areas of the business
• Identify methods of recruiting, interviewing, training, and retaining quality personnel
• Apply the key measures of business performance to your own business
Continuing Education Hours: 6.0
Designations: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGP, CGR, Master CGP, Master CSP
Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM
AIA approved continuing education
Estimating for Builders and Remodelers (Sign Up)
Friday, February 17
Learn how to develop winning bids and use estimates as a powerful management tool. This course for remodelers and small- to mid-volume builders addresses one of the most challenging topics in building today – estimating. After this course you will have an appreciation of the importance of estimating, knowledge of how to create an estimating system and the ability to implement an estimating system. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:
• Value the importance of quality estimating
• Use different types of estimates and ways to estimate
• Apply proven steps in the estimating process to develop winning bids
• Implement technology programs to help you estimate
Continuing Education Hours: 6.0
Designations: CGA,CGB,CGR
Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM
AIA approved Continuing Education
EPA Lead Paint Safety Course (Sign Up)
Friday, March 16
This course was developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to train renovation, repair and painting contractors how to work safely in housing with lead-based paint and complies with the EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, and HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule. It also meets the new EPA criteria for the policy that takes effect April, 2010. Courses are approved for purposes of certification under Section 402 of TSCA for the respective discipline. This training is required for any contractor involved in any construction activity that will or has the potential to disturb lead based paint. The new EPA rule will directly affect ALL paid renovators who work in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities, including: renovation contractors, maintenance workers in multi-family housing, painters and other specialty trades. Under the rule, child-occupied facilities are defined as residential, public or commercial buildings where children under age six are present on a regular basis. The requirements apply to renovation, repair or painting activities. The rule does not apply to minor maintenance or repair activities where less than six square feet of lead-based paint is disturbed in a room or where less then 20 square feet of lead-based paint is disturbed on the exterior. Window replacement is not minor maintenance or repair. Please visit www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm for specific regulations.
Builder Assessment Review (BAR) (Sign Up)
Friday, April 13
This comprehensive course assessment will measure your expertise in five key areas of the building industry:
- Building Technology
- Business and Finance
- Project Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Safety
Your results will show you the areas where your knowledge is strongest, where it is weakest, and will determine the courses required for you to obtain your CGB.
Designations: CGB
Professional Remodeler Experience Profile (PREP) (Sign Up)
Friday, April 13
The PREP is the required first step in the process of becoming a Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR). Candidates do not pass or fail the PREP. Results determine the course of study for CGR candidates. The 150 question assessment measures a candidate’s knowledge in five core areas of remodeling business management:
• Marketing and Advertising
• Business Management
• Estimating
• Contracts, Liability and Risk Management
• Project Management
Designations: CGR
Marketing & Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I) (Sign Up)
Thursday, May 17
Millions of Americans are living longer and more active lives. And with their changing lifestyles, maturing Americans are also looking to revitalize their home environments. Identifying these opportunities and developing the skills to interact with 50+ customers can help you grow your business dramatically. Learn best practices in communicating and interacting with this exciting and evolving population, and take advantage of one of the fastest growing market segments in remodeling and related industries. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:
• Explain the three segments within the Aging in Place market that present business opportunities for building professionals
• Implement a process for promoting new opportunities for products and services in the Aging in Place market
• Enhance your sales process with effective techniques for the Aging in Place market
Continuing Education Hours: 6.0
Designations: CAPS, CGA, Master CSP
Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM
Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II) (Sign Up)
Friday, May 18
The maturing of the U.S. Baby Boomer population is a huge opportunity for remodelers. As this consumer group expands, more and more are interested in remodeling their home to fit their new lifestyle and abilities. This Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) course will help you understand the guidelines and requirements of accessibility, the importance of doing an assessment with input from occupational and physical therapists as well as qualified health care professionals, and the significance of good design in making modifications that can transform a house into a safe, attractive, and comfortable home for life. As a graduate of this course, you’ll be able to:
• Describe the home ownership market as it relates to the three segments of the Aging in Place market
• Consider contractual and legal concerns for building professionals providing design solutions to the Aging in Place client
• Perform a needs assessment to identify and prioritize the needs, wants and wishes of the Aging in Place client
• Recommend specific design solutions for the Aging in Place client
• Estimate and schedule the Aging in Place project while regarding special considerations
• Identify considerations for executing the job while the client is in residence
Continuing Education Hours: 6.0
Designations: CAPS, CGA, Master CSP
Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM
Design/Build (Sign Up)
Wednesday, September 19
When well managed, a full-service building or remodeling business can increase profits and maximize customer satisfaction. If you’ve ever considered running a design/build operation, this course shows you how to assess the challenges ahead. Learn how the few and the bold have benefited from implementing a design/build strategy and how to make your own design/build business a success. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:
• Explain design in the context of design/build
• Understand how incorporating design into your business will impact your build operation
• Illustrate the process for implementing design/build
• Develop design/build marketing strategies
• Implement the design/build full-service sell concept
• Determine whether design/build is right for your company
Continuing Education Hours: 6.0
Designations: CGA,CGB,CGR
Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM
Basics of Building (Sign Up)
Thursday, September 20
Become a better industry partner by learning about the residential construction process from the builder/remodeler’s point of view. Associate members, builder/remodeler company staff, REALTOR®s and others will learn what it takes to build or remodel a home. With that knowledge, you will be able to see how your own interests, requirements and processes affect—and are affected by—those of the builder/remodeler. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:
• Describe product types, current trends and stakeholders in the residential construction industry
• Contrast and elaborate on the sales and marketing functions of the residential construction industry
• Articulate the criticality and complexity of land acquisition and development
• Outline types of financial tools available to support building and remodeling projects
• Assess strategies to strengthen the relationship between suppliers and builders/remodelers
• Explain the critical path of steps in the residential construction process
• Describe the importance of post-construction activities: closing, customer care and after-the-sale service
Continuing Education Hours: 6.0
Designations: CGA, CGP, Master CSP
Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM
Courses Completed in 2011
Business Management for Building Professionals
Green Building for Building Professionals
Basics of Building
Project Management
Construction Contracts & Law
Customer Service
Scheduling
Sales & Marketing
