Advanced Green: Building Science

Designations: Master 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, Master CGP, Daimon Doyle, CGB

Advanced Green: Project Management

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

This NEW two-day course teaches builders and remodelers how to sucessfully integrate green building-related tasks and the green home certification process into their project management to create an effective, streamlined process. Using the whole-house approach to building, this course identifies important documents and methods of communication in order to clarify who does what and when.
Instructors: Ted Clifton, CGB, CGP, MCGP : Daimon Doyle, GMB,CAPS,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

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, CGP

CAPS 1 Mktg & Communications Strategies

Designations: CAPS,CGA.MCSP
Continuing Education Credit: CAPS,CGA,CGB,CGR,GMB,CGP,CSP,Master CSP,CMP,MIRM
8 Real Estate Clock Hours
6 AOTA Continuing Education 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, Daimon Doyle, Kris Alberti, CGP, Dave Porter

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
6 AOTA 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, Daimon Doyle, GMB,CAPS,CGP, Dave Porter, Kris Albert, 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

Certified New Home Sales Professionals (CSP)

Designations: CSP, Master CSP, CGA, CGB
Continuing Education Credit: CAPS,CGA,CGB,CGR,GMB,CSP,Master CSP,CMP,MIRM
24 Real Estate Clock Hours

To excel in the highly competitive field of new home sales, you need the proven skills and knowledge that come with the Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) and Master Certified New Home Sales Profesional (Master CSP) designations. With your CSP or Master CSP designation, you'll sell more new homes, earn more and enhance your marketability within the home building industry. Learn and practice the natural and logical process of selling new homes using a proven method, greeting, qualifying, demonstrating, handling, objections and closing. Discover how to motivate buyers by understanding the psychology behind their needs and desires. You'll study market research that provides insight into your customers' buying process and learn how to use this information to close sales. You'll also learn how to translate the details of home construction into benefits that encourage prospects.
Instructors: Julie Nichols, James Petrelli, CSP, Mary Petrelli, CSP, Dave Porter

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

EPA Certified Lead-Safety/Renovation/Repair/Paint

ALL EPA CERTIFIED LEAD SAFETY CLASSES ARE THROUGH KRIS ALBERT, CGP - RENAISSANCE TECH. LLC - TO REGISTER OR OBTAIN A SCHEDULE OF EPA CLASSES PLEASE CALL KRIS AT (509) 754-7142.

8 Real Estate Continuing Education
4 Plumber Clock Hours

Does your business involve the renovation, repair or painting of structures built before 1978? If so, there are new federal regulations that took effect, April 22, 2010, which may prevent you from performing your work. Under the United States Environmental Protection Agencies Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Program. 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 training 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. Includes State and Certified Firm Fees.
Instructor: Kris Alberti, CGP

Estimating for Builders and Remodelors

6 AIA Continuing Education Hours
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, Dave Porter

Help Us Help You! The ABC's of Claim Management

BIAW ROII MEMBERS ONLY CLASS!

THE BEST CLAIM IS NO CLAIM! This BIAW MEMBER ONLY FREE workshop will talk about related injuries that impact the premium rates that employers pay to L & I. An effective claims management and return to work mean lower workers' comp rates AND greater returns from the BIAW R.O.I.I. Select Program. This workshop will provide an overview of basic claim management principles and loss control strategies that will help employers reduce the frequency & severity of injuries. Come and meet your BIAW Claims Manager.
Instructors: Our BIAW Amazing Claim Management Team

Lien Law & Contracts

Mastering the WSU Component Performance Worksheet

The WSU Component Performance Worksheet has been an important part of the Washington State Energy Code for more than ten years, yet very few builders understand how to tap into the variety of cost savings and envelope improvements it offers. The Prescriptive Path could be phased out of the WSEC, and those builders who understand the WSU CP Worksheet will have a tremendous advantage. Whether you build one home per year, or fifty, you will learn how to select products and assemblies that provide a better building envelope, while saving you and your customers money. Once learned, it takes about two hours per house to complete the Worksheet, and can net several thousand dollars of additional profits per house for the builder. Don't forget to bring a laptop with wireless capability and a home/plans for worksheet!
Instructor: Ted Clifton, CGB, CGP

Maximizing Your QuickBooks Investment

MAXIMIZE your investment in QuickBooks, one of the most widely used software packages in the building industry! There are three stakeholders of financial information whom builders and remodelers must satisfy: the bank, the IRS and the Owner. In this enlightening workshop, you will learn how QuickBooks can provide the financial information that each stakeholder requires. UNDERSTAND how to use the information provided by QuickBooks to more efficiently manage your company and save time while you're at it, whether you're a new or seasoned QuickBooks user! LEARN how to create customized QuickBooks reports to manage your business including P & L, balance sheet and job cost reports. Hear expert recommendations for accounting procedures to help eliminate wasted time and maximize retained revenue!
Instructor: QMTA, Inc.

OSHA 10

OSHA 10 Hour Card

This two day course will introduce you to OSHA/WISHA. This informative seminar will help you understand personal protective equipment, hazard communication, noise, fall protection, electrical safety, trenching and excavation, tool safety, material handling, mechanical equipment as well as stairs and ladders. Participants will receive a sample written accident prevention program, on cd, along with helpful documents, a copy of WISHA's code, on CD and a OSHA 10 hour card.
Authorized Instructor: Donovan Quebedeaux

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

Reading & Understanding Construction Drawings

Construction drawings are a two-dimensional representation of something that is built in a three dimensional world. Like a map, they are an abstract concept, and require instruction on how to read them. Learn to read drawings and find information needed to provide a material take off.
Instructor: Lisa Kennan-Meyer, CAPS

Scheduling

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

JUST UPDATED 2011! NEVER MISS A DEADLINE! The ability to plan a project-to estimate both the cost and the time to complete it-is vital to your success. Proper use of scheduling will increase efficiency, team satisfaction, client satisfaction and profitability. Similarly, vendors, trade contractors and employees prefer to deal with an orgaized, well-managed company for one simple reason-it's more profitable. The goal of this course is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to use schedules effectively in your business. This recently updated course is one you can't afford to miss!
Instructors: Ed van der Bogert, Diane Glenn,CGP, Dave Porter