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The Building Industry Association of Whatcom County offers an ingoing slate of classes at affordable prices, for members and the community at large. All sessions meet at BIAWC offices, 1650 Baker Creek Place, Bellingham, WA. Registration deadlines are a week before each class, but early registration helps us accommodate you better, and is appreciated.
Please note that to enroll in many classes arranged through BIAWC, you need to directly contact the Buildling Industry Association of Washington (BIAW), online or at 1-800-228-4229. Links are given below.
To request a class, call Linda Twitchell, 671-4247, or send an e-mail to lindat@biawc.com.
BIAWC's upcoming class schedule:
EPA Certified Lead-Safety/Renovation/Repair/Paint
Thursday, June 27, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CREDITS: 8 Real Estate Continuing Education, 4 Plumber Clock Hours
Does your business involve the renovation, repair or painting of structures built before 1978? Construction firms must apply for and receive EPA Certification to disturb paint as part of their work in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities. In addition, all of these jobs must be supervised by Certified Renovators; specifically, individuals who have completed an EPA-accredited, full-day training course. The course is required for any contractor that is involved in any activity that will –or has the potential to – disturb six square feet of lead-based paint in a room or 20 square feet on the exterior. The rule does not apply to minor maintenance or repair activities; however window replacement is not considered minor maintenance or repair.
Instructor: Dale Yerabek of the Northwest Independent Contractors Assoc.
Cost: -- $200 for BIAWC members, $250 for nonmembers.
To register, click here.
Business Management for Building Professionals
Sept. 18, 8-5 p.m. at BIAWC
6 NAHB Continuing Education Credits, 6 American Institute of Architects' Continuing Education Course Credits (AIA/CES), Designation Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, CGP Master CSP, Master CGP.
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.
Instructors: Dave Porter, Cary Butler CGR,CAPS, Dale Armstrong, GMB,CAPS,CGB, Kris Alberti, CGP, CAPS, Daimon Doyle, MCGP, CAPS, GMB.
Cost: $225 for members, $260 for nonmembers.
Registration for this class is handled by BIAW. For details or to register, click here or call Amber at BIAW: 1-800-228-4229.
CAPS I -- Marketing & Communications Strategies
Sept. 19, 8-5 p.m., BIAWC
6 NAHB Continuing Education Credit
8 Real Estate Clock Hours
6 AOTA Continuing Education Hours
Designations: CAPS, CGA, Master CSP
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
Instructors: Cary Butler, CGR,CAPS, Dave Porter, CAPS, MIRM.
Cost: $225 members, $280 for nonmembers.
Registration for this class is handled by BIAW. For details or to register, click here or call Amber at BIAW: 1-800-228-4229.
CAPS II -- Design/Build Solutions for Aging-in-Place
Sept. 20, 8-5 p.m., BIAWC 6 NAHB Continuting Education Credit
8 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit
8 Real Estate Appraiser Continuing Education Credit
6 AIA Continuing Education Credit
6 AOTA Continuing Education Hours
Designation Credit: CAPS,CGA,MCSP
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
Instructors: Cary Butler, CGR,CAPS; Dave Porter, CAPS, MIRM.
Cost: $225 members, $280 for nonmembers. Registration for this class is handled by BIAW. For details or to register, click here or call Amber at BIAW: 1-800-228-4229.
Certified Erosion and Sediment Control
Tuesday-Wed., Sept. 24-25 -- 8-5 p.m.
and
Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Recertification
Thursday, Sept. 26
Both classes are held at 1650 Baker Creek Place.
If your project disturbs more than an acre of land or is in a subdivision, you probably need a Construction Stormwater General Permit from the Department of Ecology. All such sites now require a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) on-call or on-site to inspect, install and manage stormwater controls. This course is designed for residential builders.
The class offers16 Appraiser classroom continuing ed hours. Re-certification credit, Certified Graduate Associate (CGA), Builder (CGB), Remodeler (CGR) and Graduate Master Builder (GMB).
CESCEL -- Cost: $250 for members, $325 for nonmembers.
To register, click here. CESCL Recert -- Cost $175 for members ; $250 for nonmembers.
To register , click here.
Registration is handled through our state organization, BIAW. For details or more information, call Amber at BIAW: 1-800-228-4229.
Negotiating Skills
Oct. 25, 8-5 p.m. at BIAWC
Designation Credit: CGA,GMB,GMR
NAHB Continuing Education Credit
Every day requires negotiation with customers, employees, subcontractors, suppliers and government officials. Your negotiation skills could spell the difference between profit and loss. In this course you'll learn strategies for specific negotiating situations and develop the skills to get the results you want through exercizes and role-playing. Learn:
* To demonstrate effective communication skills for negotiations
* Use the constructive approach to negotiations
* Apply five key concepts in each phase of negotiation
* Plan for and conduct effective negotiations
* Use the negotiation process in different settings
* Develop a plan for ongoing skill development.
Instructors: Cary Butler, CGR,CAPS, Dale Armstrong, GMB,CAPS,CGP, Dave Porter
Cost: $235 for members, $260 for nonmembers.
Registration for this class is handled by BIAW. For details or to register, click here or call Amber at BIAW: 1-800-228-4229.
Our state organization, the Building Industry Assoc. of Washington, organizes a long list of classes that are offered by local affiliates across Washington. To see what is coming up in the next few weeks, click here.
For an alphabetized list of classes available through BIAW, click here.
For more on professional designations, click here.
Requests for 2013?
We can schedule first-aid classes as needed, and will be happy to investigate any other requests you have.. Please forward requests to Linda Twitchell at lindat@biawc.com. It often takes about 3 weeks to get a class organized. Thanks!
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