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Pre-Licensing Requirements for Builder's License Applicants
Many of our classes meet the requirements as pre-licensing coursework
for those seeking a State of Michigan Residential Builders License. 60 hours
of approved pre-licencing coursework is required prior to applying for a license.
Anyone seeking this approved coursework MUST register for our classes through BEST (Builders Education Services and Training of Michigan)
by calling 517-646-2599.
Courses will not be approved by the State for pre-licensing requirements if you register on-line through this site. HBA Members and non members not seeking a builder's license may register for our classes on-line or by calling 734-996-0100.
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Upcoming Classes at the HBAWC
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Enhancing Your Professional Experience
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Whether you are a Builder, Remodeler, or Associate member of the HBA,
you have made the decision to join a professional association for any number
of reasons. One of those may have been to grow professionally and to help
your employees to improve their skills as well. The HBA of Washtenaw County
is committed to this goal too. We offer a variety of classes and seminars for
our members and their employees to attend. Some class sizes are limited,
so sign up early.
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September 22 - Certified Renovator Class
(Due to changes in EPA requirement the original May date has been postponed to September)8:30 pm - 5:00 pm Member Cost: $99 per person Non-Members Cost: $135 per person
New EPA Regulation – “Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting” (RRP)
The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently enacted new regulations affecting contractors performing renovation work in residential dwellings or child-occupied facilities built before 1978. This regulation is called “Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program” (RRP). Beginning in April 2010, any renovation work (including painting) which disturbs painted surfaces in residential dwellings or child-occupied facilities built before 1978, must be performed by persons trained in lead-safe work practices, with specific responsibilities for a new discipline of “Certified Renovator”. To become a Certified Renovator, a person must attend an 8-hour EPA-approved training course from an accredited
training provider. This class will meet the EPA requirements. Register On-Line
To register for 2009 HBAWC classes and seminars, please contact Christine Hill at
734-996-0100, send an e-mail to chill@hbawc.com, or register on-line as noted above.
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Thanks to our 2009 education sponsor, we are able to offer a variety of great classes and seminars to our members!
Contact Christine Hill if you have a specific topic you would like to see covered. |
Quickbooks® for Construction
| QUICKBOOKS® FOR CONSTRUCTION = FASTER + SMARTER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS! |
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Currently struggling with QuickBooks? Need accurate, useful, timely
job cost reports? Seeking construction-specific QuickBooks training?
We're here to help! Our online training is: |
- Construction industry specific
- Learn at your own pace in the comfort of your office (or even at home)!
- Created and taught by a Certified QuickBooks Advanced ProAdvisor
with over 15 years of construction accounting experience.
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As an added incentive for members of HBAWC, you can receive a
10% discount on any seminar you wish to purchase. Simply type the
following discount code when prompted during the checkout process: MC-2222 |
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National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Designations
CGB, CGR, GMB, CAPS, CSP, CGP
What are these designations? Should I pursue Professional Designation? How will it help me?
Some of the advantages of obtaining professional designations are to:
• Increase your professional credibility
• Enhance your competitive edge in the consumer/remodeler relationship
• Increase the quality of your customer leads
• Broaden networking opportunities
• Support your business by providing information and relevant educational opportunities
• Gain recognition as an industry leader and member of an exclusive local, state, and national program
The first step towards professional designation is to take the Builder Assessment Review (for CGB candidates) or Professional Remodeler Experience Profile (for CGR candidates). Click here for more details.
See our list of builders and remodelers which have earned professional designations such as:
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CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON NAHB DESIGNATIONS
Builder 20 and Remodeler 20 Clubs
What Are the 20 Clubs?
The 20 Clubs are a unique networking and educational opportunity designed to help members maximize the benefit of NAHB membership. The clubs are comprised of similar type builders or Remodelers from non-competing markets who meet several times a year to share their wisdom and learn from each other ways to improve their operations and increase their bottom lines. The members share and compare financial information, look for trouble spots and offer each other advice on how to increase their profit ratios and improve their performance.
Why Join?
Membership in the 20 Clubs gives you access to your personal "board of directors" who understand your business concerns. Each club consists of builders who build or remodel in the same volume range with similar operations. Groups are carefully assembled so that club members are from non-competing markets, and all members sign a confidentiality agreement. With your fellow 20 Club members, you’ll experience the sort of open discussion you’ll never have with the builder down the street.
Benefits of Joining a 20 Club:
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Get advice on how to control costs and increase your margins
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See the results achieved by different management structures and styles
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Experience immediate understanding in discussions with builders or Remodelers who have similar operations
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Select meeting topics that are important to you
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Share new ideas that are helping builders make more money
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Get benchmarks by comparing financial information with similar builders
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Discuss how to improve customer service and marketing strategies
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Call members of your club any time for advice or ideas
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Get away from the daily grind to work on long-term management goals with your personal "board of directors"
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Identify new trends just as they are starting
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Learn about new business opportunities and how to profit from them
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Have ongoing access to the expertise and experience of other builders or Remodelers
For more information on joining these unique educational clubs, contact Christine Hill or visit www.nahb.org.
Builder Books
Looking for a contract, book, manual or publication? Click here to go to BuilderBooks.com
or come into the HBA to visit our new HBA Resource Center (check us out now on-line!)
where members can borrow materials for 3 weeks or purchase books directly.
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