Archive for Education
CAPS Marathon and Design/Build Class
Posted by: | CommentsEarn your CAPS Designation:
You can become a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) in only 3 days! Instructor Michael LeCorgne, CGA, CGP, CSP, CAPS teaches all 3 classes necessary for the designation.
- March 14: Marketing & Communication Strategies for Aging & Accessibility (CAPS I)
- March 15: Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II)
- March 16: Business Management for Building Professionals
In addition to being approved for Builder CE, the classes are also approved for American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) CE. Classes are only $200 each for HBA members. Click here for more information. You can also register online.
Design/Build Course: Instructor Nick Castjohn,GMB, CGB, CGR, CAPS, CGP will teach you 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.
Class is scheduled for Wednesday, March 28th and approved for 6 hours of Builder CE. The class is $200 for HBA members. Click here for more information. You can also register online.
Stay Informed and Compliant with Education
Posted by: | CommentsWe have created a great schedule of upcoming education classes for the latter part of the year. These classes will cover Wetlands, OSHA Regulations, St. Tammany Parish Codes and Economic Outlook. They offer great information for both Builders and Associates. Be sure you keep up-to-date with our calendar of events and you can register online for most of our events at http://sthba.org/events/register/ or call the HBA office at 985.882.5002.
Builders must earn 4 hours of CE each year and even if you have a multi-year license. Those that hold a residential license AND a commercial license in at least one of the following categories are exempt from CE requirements: Building Construction; Highway, Street and Bridge Construction; Heavy Construction; Municipal and Public Works Construction.
Here is a list of what is on tap:
September 22: Wetland Delineation and Mitigation: Fundamentals for Real Estate Development - 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. – 4CE for Builders, Realtors, and Appraisers
Basic understanding of what wetlands are, the procedure for obtaining a wetland delineation
and determination, the wetland mitigation process, and more.
Location: Red Cross, 300 Ashland Way (Off Hwy 1085 near Hwy 1077), Madisonville, LA
Cost: $20 for HBA Members and $50 for Non-Members
Register: online at sthba.org/events/register or call 985.882.5002
September 27: OSHA Fall Protection and Other Safety Hazards - 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. – 4CE for Builders
HomeBuilders SIF Loss Control Consultants, Jody Campo, Josh Sharpe and Bryan Hartley will discuss OSHA Residentail Fall Protection in addition to ladder, stairway and scaffold safety. The first 2 hours of the class will deal with OSHA Residential Fall Protection. All instructors have been designated as Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainers. All coursework has been designed by OSHA, and our consultants will utilize presentation materials obtained through OSHA. The final 2 hours will discuss falls, scaffolds, and ladder and stair safety. PLEASE NOTE: NO CERTIFICATIONS WILL BE EARNED BY ATTENDING THESE SEMINARS.
Cost: FREE for SIF Members, $20 for HBA Members and $50 for Non-Members
Register: online at sthba.org/events/register or call 985.882.5002
October 13: St. Tammany Parish Codes Course – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.- 4 CE for Builders
Learn from the St. Tammany Parish Government about code changes and updates.
Location: Red Cross, 300 Ashland Way (Off Hwy 1085 near Hwy 1077), Madisonville, LA
Cost: $20 for HBA Members and $50 for Non-Members
Register: online at sthba.org/events/register or call 985.882.5002
November 3: State of the Housing Market Seminar – 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon – 4 CE for Builders and Appraisers
Learn about the economic situation in our area from some of the industry’s top experts.
Location: Greater Covington Center, 317 N Jefferson Ave., Covington, LA
Cost: $15 per person
Register: online at sthba.org/events/register or call 985.882.5002
December 8: Are You in OSHA Compliance? Develop a 10-Point Safety Plan – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.- 4 CE for Builders
Location: Red Cross, 300 Ashland Way (Off Hwy 1085 near Hwy 1077), Madisonville, LA
Cost: $20 for HBA Members and $50 for Non-Members
Register: online at sthba.org/events/register or call 985.882.5002
Free Webinar: How to Survive Stepped-Up OSHA Inspections
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An upcoming free webinar from NAHB will provide NAHB members and home builders associations with important information on dealing with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration‘s recent stepped-up enforcement actions and increased penalties.
As has been reported previously, OSHA has made stepping up its enforcement efforts a priority.
While in past years commercial contractors were subject to the most inspections, residential builders are now routinely receiving inspections by OSHA.
The webinar - “How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection“ - will be held on Sept. 13 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. CDT.
The webinar will touch on a number of topics, including the rights of employers during an OSHA inspection, suggestions on what to do during the actual inspection, determining when to contest citations and how to obtain penalty reductions, and what legally recognized defenses to OSHA citations employers can use, specifically as they relate to recent changes in the fall protection requirements.
NAHB members can register for the free webinar at www.nahb.org/oshawebinar.
The seminar will be presented by Bradford T. Hammock, a partner in the Washington, D.C., regional office of Jackson Lewis LLPwhose practice is exclusively in the safety and health area.
For more information on this webinar or fall protection, visit www.nahb.org/fallprotection; or email Rob Matuga at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8507.
Upcoming Education
Posted by: | CommentsWe at the HBA are hard at work planning our education schedule for the latter part of the year. Right now we have one class scheduled each month, through November, and are working on a final one for mid-December. Be sure you keep up-to-date with our calendar of events and you can register online for most of our events at http://sthba.org/events/register/ or call the HBA office at 985.882.5002.
Builders must earn 4 hours of CE each year and even if you have a multi-year license. Those that hold a residential license AND a commercial license in at least one of the following categories are exempt from CE requirements: Building Construction; Highway, Street and Bridge Construction; Heavy Construction; Municipal and Public Works Construction.
Here is a list of what is on tap:
August 24: How to Make Money in 2012 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.- 2 CE for Builders
The class teaches you how to position your company above the competition and create
a strategy that fits your goals.
It’s All About the Search – 11:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. – 1 CE for Builders
Learn tips, tricks and methods for improving your search engine ranking. If you cannot
find your company on Google, how can others?
Networking and Continental breakfast – 8am-9am
Location: Floorco, Inc., 68676 Highway 59, Mandeville, LA
Cost: FREE for STHBA Members and $30 for Non-Members
Register: online at sthba.org/events/register or call 985.882.5002
September 22: Wetland Delineation and Mitigation: Fundamentals for Real Estate Development
- 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. – 4CE for Builders, Realtors, and Appraisers
Basic understanding of what wetlands are, the procedure for obtaining a wetland delineation
and determination, the wetland mitigation process, and more.
Location: Red Cross, 300 Ashland Way (Off Hwy 1085 near Hwy 1077), Madisonville, LA
Cost: $20 for HBA Members and $50 for Non-Members
Register: online at sthba.org/events/register or call 985.882.5002
October 13: St. Tammany Parish Codes Course – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.- 4 CE for Builders, Realtors and Appraisers
Learn from the St. Tammany Parish Government about code changes and updates.
Location: Red Cross, 300 Ashland Way (Off Hwy 1085 near Hwy 1077), Madisonville, LA
Cost: $20 for HBA Members and $50 for Non-Members
Register: online at sthba.org/events/register or call 985.882.5002
November 3: Fall Economic Seminar – 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon – 4 CE for Builders
Learn about the economic situation in our area from some of the industry’s top experts.
Location: Greater Covington Center, 317 N Jefferson Ave., Covington, LA
Cost: $15 per person
Register: online at sthba.org/events/register or call 985.882.5002
“How to Make Money in 2012″ Class
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Dan Levitan
The Sales and Marketing Council is proud to offer an education class taught by Dan Levitan, one of the nation’s preeminent residential development strategists.
The class teaches you how to position your company above the competition and create a strategy that fits your goals. While it is geared towards builders, anyone can benefit from the class.
When: Wednesday, August 24, 9am-11am. Networking and Continental Breakfast from 8:00 AM-9:00 AM.
Where: Floorco, Inc., 68676 Highway 59, Mandeville, LA
Cost: Class is FREE for STHBA members and $30 for non-members.
How to Register: online at http://sthba.org/events/register/ or call 985.882.5002.
Will count as 2 CE for builders.
