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Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting
EPA Approved Course

January 18, 2010
March 3, 2010

According to a new EPA regulation, anyone disturbing more than 6 sq. ft. (Interior) or 20 sq. ft. (Exterior) of lead paint in a home built before 1978 is required to have a Certified Renovator on staff and register with the EPA as a Certified Firm.
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2010 NAHB University of Housing Courses
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Builder Assessment Review (BAR)
January 27, 2010

Candidates are required to take the BAR test to determine what courses they must complete to earn the Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) designation.

Professional Remodelers Experience Profile (PREP)
February 1, 2010
This assessment, the first step toward earning the CGR designation, measures your knowledge and experience in five core areas of remodeling business management.

Basics of Building
February 10, 2010
Become a better industry partner by learning about the residential construction process from the builder or remodeler’s point of view.

Sales & Marketing for Remodelers
February 11, 2010
This course will help you build a positive reputation and contented customers in your community.

Construction Contracts & Law
April 26, 2010
This course provides an explanation of how contracts sustain positive customer and supplier relations, provide for resolution of disputes, and minimize the risk of litigation. Special emphasis is given to troubleshooting contracts for unfavorable positions.

Design/Build
April 28, 2010
Learn 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.

Sales & Marketing
June 9, 2010
Covering four essential topics, this course will help you turn your business into a profitable, market-driven enterprise.

Project Management
June 10, 2010
Develop the skills you need for successful on or off-site production operations management.


HBA News



2010 HBA Builders Fair and Winter Raffle
February 18, 2010
Lake Hickory Country Club
8' x 8' booth: $250 (members), $300 (non-members)
Includes one raffle ticket and one meal


Spring Showcase of Homes
May 1-2, 2010
$250 per home entry
Call the HBA office for more information.



2010 HBA Golf Classic
Coming soon!
Watch this space for updates.


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