Educational Opportunities
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Webinar: |
How to Develop and Implement a Safety and Health Program |
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Date: |
Wednesday, June 19 |
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Time: |
1:00pm - 2:00pm |
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Cost: |
Free* |
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Location: |
HBASE Office, 6904 South Lyncrest Place |
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Registration: |
Contact the HBASE office at 361-8322 by Tuesday, June 18 |
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Description: |
One of the most important aspects of preventing costly construction accidents is implementing a safety program. An effective safety program can save lives, but it can also literally save a company thousands of dollars. This webinar will focus on why a safety and health program is important and will identify the easy steps for creating and implementing a successful program. |
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Seminar: |
Highlights of the 2012 IRC |
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Date: |
Thursday, June 27 |
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Time: |
11:30am - 1:00pm |
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Cost: |
$10 for HBASE members; $20 for non-members |
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Location: |
HBASE Office, 6904 South Lyncrest Place |
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Registration: |
Contact the HBASE office at 361-8322 by Tuesday, June 25 |
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Description: |
The 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) and amendments have been adopted as the residential building code by the City of Sioux Falls for regulating the construction of single family houses, two-family houses and buildings consisting of three or more townhouse units including structural components, fireplaces and chimneys, thermal insulation, mechanical systems, fuel gas systems, plumbing systems and electrical systems. The minimum building standards in the 2012 edition of the International Residential Code and amendments thereto shall be applied to any building permit issued after April 30, 2013. · Doors between the garage and dwelling unit now require self-closing devices · Whole house ventilation systems to ensure that there is an adequate amount of outside air to reduce indoor air contaminants that result from the decreasing air infiltration based on decreasing rates of air infiltration in current house construction · New simplified wall bracing provisions offer an alternative method of bracing in low seismic regions with basic wind speeds of 90 mph and exposure Category A or B · Significant modifications have been inserted concerning the capability of energy efficient construction
Become knowledgeable about the 2012 IRC code provisions by attending this class presented by Ron Bell, SF Chief Building Official. This class also qualifies for continuing education credit to satisfy the Sioux Falls Residential Contractor Licensing requirements. |
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Webinar: |
The ABC’s of Building Information Modeling & Residential Construction |
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Date: |
Wednesday, July 17 |
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Time: |
1:00pm - 2:00pm |
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Cost: |
Free* |
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Location: |
HBASE Office, 6904 South Lyncrest Place |
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Registration: |
Contact the HBASE office at 361-8322 by Tuesday, July 16 |
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Description: |
Building planning, design and construction have taken advantage of technological innovations to streamline activity, increase efficiency, and keep costs down. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one such development that is making steady inroads in home building. This webinar is an introduction to BIM, highlighting what it is, what it isn’t and why builders, remodelers, vendors and contractors need to pay attention to this ever-growing and influential trend. |
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Webinar: |
How to Develop and Implement a Safety and Health Program |
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Date: |
Wednesday, July 24 |
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Time: |
1:00pm - 2:00pm |
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Cost: |
Free* |
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Location: |
HBASE Office, 6904 South Lyncrest Place |
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Registration: |
Contact the HBASE office at 361-8322 by Tuesday, July 23 |
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Description: |
This webinar will review the current challenges facing home builders who are seeking acquisition, development and construction financing and explore the opportunities for obtaining credit through various financing sources.The speakers will discuss the pros and cons of the various financing options and offer guidance on working effectively with each type of entity to achieve the best results for your business needs. Presented by NAHB Housing Finance Committee |
The Customer Service online course offers the same content as the in-person course. You’ll learn how to make your business grow by keeping your clients happy during and after the sale. This course teaches you how to manage every phase of customer interaction from the initial contact through construction and beyond. The online course gives you the ability to view it in sections at your convenience.
Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
The online Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget course provides planning tools that work in anyone’s budget. Participants will learn how to analyze target markets, identify competitive advantages, create accurate pro formas and monitor outcomes. Don’t neglect this vital component of your business.
The online Basics of Building course builds your housing industry expertise by learning about the residential construction process from the ground up! Those in home building and construction-related fields, like vendors, suppliers, brokers, retailers, builder/remodeler company staff, REALTORs and others will learn what it takes to build or remodel a home
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