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Advanced Green: Building Science

Designations: CGP
Continuing Education Credits: CAPS,CGA,CGB,CGR,GMB,CSP, MASTER CSP, CMP, MIRM

This two-day course instructs builders and remodelers on proper building science techniques for constructing and remodeling high-performance homes. The high-performance ideal encompasses more than just energy efficiency - it's about potentially creating a more durable, environmentally responsible and sustainable living environment. By using case studies, detailed construction drawings and other resources found on GreenBuildingAdvisor.com, NAHB and Building Green, LLC have developed this course to provide builders and remodelers with the highest-level information available.
Instructor: Ted Clifton, CGB, CGP

BAR

Designation: CGB Required

Are you ready to join the elite ranks of the nation’s top building industry professionals? The Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) designation is your sign to clients and colleagues that you are a member of this respected group of professionals. The Builder Assessment Review (BAR) is your first step towards obtaining this prestigious designation. 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 and 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. Now for the first time, you have a chance to test out of those areas where your knowledge and experience is greatest. This will allow you to earn your CGB designation faster than ever before. The BAR has been set high. Do you have what it takes to be a CGB? Let’s find out…If you are
Proctor: Amanda Fields

Basics of Building

Designation Credit: CGA Requirement/CGP Optional Requirement/Master CSP
Continuing Education Credits: CAPS,CGA,CGB,CGR,GMB,CSP, MASTER CSP, CMP, MIRM
8 Real Estate Clock Hours

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, REALOR's, and others will learn the basics fundamentals of 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.
Instructor: Cary Butler, CGR,CAPS

Business Accounting & Job Cost

Designation Credit: CGA, CGB, CGR
Continuing Education Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM

A good foundation in the basics of finance is vital for sustaining growth and profitability in your business. This course provides an explanation of basic accounting terms, job cost analysis, financial reporting and other controls needed to manage a small business. A good foundation in the basics of finance also helps builders communicate with bankers, accountants, and other financial professionals with whom they must deal on a daily basis.
Instructors: Cary Butler, CGR,CAPS, Dale Armstrong, CGR,GMB,CAPS,CGB

Business Management for Building Professionals

6 American Institute of Architects' Continuing Education Course Credits (AIA/CES)
Designation Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, CGP Master CSP
Continuing Education Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM

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 instructor will give you practical and applicable tools for management success.
Instructors: Dave Porter, Cary Butler CGR,CAPS, Dale Armstrong, GMB,CAPS,CGB, Charlie Mackall, CGR, CAPS, CGB, RCS, Kris Alberti

CAPS 1 Mktg & Communications Stratgies

Designations: CAPS,CGA.MCSP
Continuing Education Credit: CAPS,CGA,CGB,CGR,GMB,CGP,CSP,Master CSP,CMP,MIRM
8 Real Estate Clock Hours

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 opporunities 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.
Instructors: Cary Butler, CGR,CAPS, Charlie Mackall, CGR,CGB,CAPS,RCS, Joseph Irons, CGR,GMB,CGP,CAPS

CAPS 2 Design/Build Solutions for Aging-in-Place

Designation Credit: CAPS,CGA,MCSP
Continuing Education Credit: CAPS,CGA,CGB,CGR,GMB,CSP,MASTER CSP,CMP,MIRM
8 Real Estate Clock Hours
8 Real Estate Appraiser Hours
6 AIA Continuing Education Hours

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 (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 client.
Instructors: Cary Butler, CGR,CAPS, Charlie Mackall, CGR,CAPS,CGB,RCS, Joseph Irons, CGR,GMB,CAPS,CGP

Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead

16 Appraiser Continuing Education Classroom Hours
Recertification Credit: CGA,CGB,CGR
Do you need a Construction Stormwater General Permit from Ecology? If your project distrubs over an acre of land or is in a subdivision, you probably do. One of the requirements of this permit starts October: all sites disturbing over an acre must have a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL). The CESCL is trained to inspect, install, and manage stormwater controls on your site. Because Ecology requires CESCL to be on-call at all times, most companies will need more than one employee trained as a CESCL.
Instructor: DOE Certified Instructor

CESCL Recertification

Is your Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) designation about to expire? The Department of Ecology requires a CESCL on all stormwater permitted construction sites over an acre, and CESCL certifications must be renewed every three years with a one-day class. Designed for residential builders, BIAW's CESCL recertification course will answer the most-asked builder questions, including what BMP's perform best on construction sites, how to keep those BMP's working, what red flags signal erosion problems, and how to effectively work with local and state inspectors. Thsi course will also walk you through the planning and execution of erosion control in a subdivision.
Instructor: Certified DOE Instructor

Construction Contracts

3.5 Real Estate Clock Hours
3 Insurance CE
Designations: CGA,CGB,CGR
Continuing Education Credit: CAPS,CGA,CGB,CGR,GMB,CSP,Master CSP,CMP,MIRM (must take Lien Law in order to receive NAHB credit.)

NAHB credited for CGR/CGB.CGA certification, this course will detail all the different clauses needed in a contract when dealing with another contractor or owner. It will help insure that you are paid, and that you limit your liability and that of your insurance company through an appropriate warranty disclaimer and indemnification clause. Be sure to bring a copy of your own contract, subcontract or credit application that you're currently using.
Instructor: Linville Ursich

Diversification:Capitalizing on New Business Opps.

Designation Credit: GMB,GMR
Continuing Education Credit: CAPS,CGA,CGB,CGR,GMB,CSP,Master CSP,CMP,MIRM

Identify opportunities to build and diversify your business. This course examinse more than twenty-five different opportunities within the construction industry that are ideal for expansion. Explore the different approaches and options diversification allows including commercial building, remodeling, special use structures and institutional projects. You'll analyze the factors that affect success in diversification and learn the due diligence steps to take when preparing to diversify.
Instructor: John Piazza Sr, CAPS

Estimating for Builders and Remodelors

Designation Credits: CGA,CGB,CGR
Continuing Education Credit: CAPS,CGA,CGB,CGR,GMB,CSP,Master CSP,CMP,MIRM

Learn how to develop winning bids and use estimates as a powerful business management tool. This course for remodelers and small-to-mid volume builders addresses one of the toughest topics in building today - estimating. Topics covered include insurance and profit, quantity takeoff for various materials, labor and equipment productivity issues, and subcontractor bid considerations. Leave with information you can use in your business the very next day.
Instructor: Ed van der Bogert, Cary Butler, CGR,CAPS, Joe Ratto

Forklift Safety Training & Certification

This course will cover all required regulations regarding forklift safety and provides the necessary certification.
Instructor: Joe Teeples

Green Building for Building Professionals

16 Appraiser Continuing Education Classroom Hours
16 Real Estate Clock Hours
12 American Institute of Architects' Continuing Education Credits (AIA/CES)
Designations: CGA,CGB,GMR,CGP
Continuing Education Credit: CAPS,CGA,CGB,CGR,GMB,CSP,Master CSP,CMP,MIRM
Learn how green homes provide buyers with lower energy costs and higher value. This 2-day course for building professionals discusses strategies for incorporating green-building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction. You will learn how green homes provide buyers lower maintenance, better indoor air quality and better long-term value. Techniques are also discussed for competitively differentiating your home products with increased indoor environmental quality as well as energy and resource efficiency.
Instructors: Ted Clifton, CGB,CGP, Diane Glenn, CGP,Bruce Carter, Kris Alberti, Daimon Doyle, CAPS,CGP, GMB, Joseph Irons, CAPS,CGR,CGP,GMB, Dave Porter

How to Survive and Succeed as a Subcontractor!

Subcontractors will learn how to set up your business as either as a corporation or a limited liability company, and you will learn how to properly operate your business in order to maintain separateness between your personal assets and your business liabilities. Employee Manuals, Non-Competition Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements and Non-Solicitation Agreements are reviewed as are jobsite postings which are required by WISHA and L & I.
Bidding mistakes and bid withdrawals are also covered at the seminar. Most important to a subcontractor is how to handle the general contractor’s subcontract which you are asked to sign. What should you do? Does it matter that you even read it? You will learn how to properly respond in an inoffensive manner to the general contractor with regard to signing and returning the general contractors proposed subcontract. You will also learn how to prepare your own contract for those situations where you are dealing directly with an owner or you have the opportunity to submit your own contract to a general contractor. Also, learn how to submit claims for extensions of time and additional compensation based upon delay, acceleration or differing site conditions.
Instructor: Linville Law Firm

Idaho Lien Law

The half-day Idaho Lien Law seminar will provide you with a basic introduction to Idaho lien law. The course is ideal for out of state contractors who are doing work in Idaho. The seminar will cover the 26-page course book and includes key construction notices and lien forms. The guide addresses questions regarding who may record a lien and what land is subject to a lien. By attending the seminar, you will be guided through contractor licensing requirements and residential projects disclosure requirements. Information will be presented pertaining to the contents of the Claim of Lien, the time limit for filing a lien, the requirements to notify the property owner or reputed owner and the release of a lien by posting a surety bond. The seminar will also address issues regarding a lien’s priority over mortgages and priority between competing liens.
Instructor:lLinville Law Firm

Land Development, Site Planning & Zoning

8 Real Estate Clock Hours
8 Appraiser Continuing Education Hours
Designations: CGA,CGBlder Credit
Continuing Education Credit: CAPS,CGA,CGB,CGR,GMB,CSP,Master CSP,CMP,MIRM
Three stages must precede any development: site planning, government approval and site improvements. Get the essential overview of these critical processes, plus a detailed description of each individual step. This course is designed for the newcomer to land development.
Instructors: Linda Poppert, CGP, Julie Nichols

Lien Law

4 Real Estate Clock Hours
3 Insurance CE

This seminar teaches you why, where, how and when to lien a residential or commercial project, and why, where how and when to file a claim against the general contractor's bond and retainage on a public works project within the State of Washington including city, county, state and federal public works projects. The 250-page course book comes complete with three-ringed binder, table of contents, index, all the appropriate forms, and a copy of the current laws. When you leave the seminar, you will be well-equipped with the course book and knowledge to protect your lien rights on residential or commercial projects, and bond/retainage rights on public works projects in order to secure your payment according to the laws of Washington
Instructor: Linville Ursich Lawfirm

PREP

Mandatory Assessment for CGR Program
The Professional Remodeler Experience Profile is the required first step in the process of becoming a Certified Graduate Remodeler™ (CGR). It is a 3-hour, 130 multiple-choice question assessment that measures a candidate’s knowledge in five core areas of remodeling business management: Marketing and Sales Business Administration Design, Estimating and Job Cost Contracts, Liability and Risk Management Project Management Candidates do not pass or fail the PREP. Results determine the course of study for CGR candidates.
Proctor: Amanda Fields

Project Management

Designations: CGA,CGB,CGR
Continuing Education Credit: CAPS,CGA,CGB,CGR,GMB,CSP,Master CSP,CMP,MIRM
Develop the skills you need for successful on or off-site production operations management. This hands-on course covers the three phases of a successful venture: planning, implementation and evaluation. Anyone involved in the pre-construction and construction process will benefit from this introductory course. You will be able to explain the basics of successful project management, execute the pre-construction project management functions and responsibilities, implement the tools available for efficient project management, manage trade contractors effectively and complete duties and responsibilities.
Instructor: Joe Ratto, Diane Glenn, CGP, Cary Butler, CGR,CAPS, Ed Vander Bogert

QuickBooks Pro Training Workshop

You will learn how to manage your accounting more efficiently so that you can spend more time managing your business. In this workshop, instructors focus on the topics that can help you learn innovative tips, tricks and techniques for maximizing your productivity and getting more out of the software.
Instructor: Quality Management Tax Associates Inc. (QMTA)

Sales & Marketing for Remodelors

Designations: CGA,CGR, Master CSP
Continuing Education Credit: CAPS,CGA,CGB,CGR,GMB,CSP,Master CSP,CMP,MIRM
To survive and thrive in today's business environment, a remodeler requires a constant supply of leads and clients. Remodeling is a service business that relies heavily on referrals. Every remodeling company needs a constant supply of leads and customers to survive. This course will help you build a positive reputation and contented customers in your community.
Instructors: Dave Porter, Cary Butler,CGR,CAPS, Dale Armstrong, CGR, GMB CAPS

Tough Market: New Home Sales

3.5 Real Estate Clock Hours
NAHB Continuing Education
Jeff is brought to Washington State via BIAW's New Home Sales Council. In conjunction with the NHC's Tribute Celebration. This seminar is essential for sales counselors who want to thrive in a challenging market. Jeff shatters common misconceptions about new home sales, helping clients overcome their "yeilding" habits and learn the six vital behaviors that every sales counselor must know to succeed. The seminar incorporates a variety of lecutres, small group discussions, brainstorms, and more - all flavored with Jeff's memorable humor and theatricality.
Instructor: Jeff Shore, CEO