EDUCATION OVERVIEW

NAHB Designation Courses

Residential Construction for Superintendents Designation (RCS)
NAHB Designation Programs aim to bridge the critical skills gap that exists within the residential construction industry. BAWN's affiliation with NAHB makes it possible to bring these valuable programs to our Membership. The goal of this programming is to help shape a workforce that is skilled, knowledgeable and able to meet the needs of the ever changing Construction Industry for BAWN Members today and well into the future. These classes, each one a four-hour module, are held at the Reynolds Building at Western Nevada College in Carson City.

The Residential Construction for Superintendents Designation series is geared toward budding field superintendents and can benefit current site personnel wishing to excel in this position. The designation's eight courses cover issues and subjects identified by National Association of Homebuilder members as critical to a field supervisory job. The Advanced RCS or ARCS series has just been developed and completed and some of those courses will be offered in the future, as well. Those classes include four offerings in each of three "tracks", including professional growth, building leaders and technical proficiency. The successful completion of eight courses of the 12 offered - two in each of the three tracks plus any two others from any of the three tracks - results in the ARCS designation and puts the building professional in elite company.

The Curriculum
HBIs' Residential Construction for Superintendents (RCS) Designation covers the following core competencies:

General Project Management
Budget Management and Cost Control
Office and Subcontractor Relations
Customer Service & Homeowner Relations
Planning and Scheduling
Safety and Security
Codes and Quality Control
Hiring, Training and Supervision

The Residential Construction for Superintendents designation courses have been developed in four-hour modules to allow for maximum flexibility to HBA's administering the designation to candidates enrolled in the program. A designation of Residential Construction for Superintendents (RCS) will be issued to candidates who have successfully completed the full set of eight courses.

Contact Jamie Klund 775-882-4353 for more information or to register. We feel certain you are looking for this type of education and training.

NAHB Concrete Specialization Courses

"Concrete Mix Designs, Construction Guidelines and Troubleshooting"
Each year, residential construction supervisors oversee the installation of approximately six billion square feet of concrete flatwork and walls in the form of driveways, walkways, patios, floor slabs and basement as well as above-grade walls. On the typical single-family home, builders spend an estimated $6,000 for these, including labor and materials. This is a half-day (four hours, or four credits) and HBI's Residential Construction Academy will provide certificates of completion for each four-hour (four credits) course taken.

"Handling Moisture Behind Brick Veneers to Back-up Walls"
Each year, hundreds of thousands of homes are sided wholly or partly with veneers of brick, architectural block or cast stone. Builders paid over six billion dollars for the labor and materials to create these veneers. Properly constructed, masonry veneers effectively prevent water damage, elevated indoor humidity levels, mold and mildew. This is a half-day course (four hours, or four credits) and HBI's Residential Construction Academy will provide certificates of completion for each four-hour (four credits) course taken.

NAHB-Approved Master Classes

"Business Management for Building Professionals"
Whether you are starting a new business or want to improve your current business, this course can provide you with a variety of essential “tools” for your business management toolbox. This one-day course discusses: the components of a business plan; defining and staffing your business; performance tools for managing and monitoring administration, sales, and production; and strategies for managing common challenges experienced in startup businesses. Designations: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, MCSP

Business Management for Building Professionals

"Green Building - New Two-Day Course" Learn how green homes provide buyers with lower energy costs and higher value. This course for building professionals discusses strategies for incorporating green-building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction. Students 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. Designations: CGA, CGB

Special Free Seminars

To be announced - Seminars on HR, Tax Tips, BAWN's Benefit Partners (worker's comp, general liability, health insurance and 401(k) programs), intellecutal property and other legal issues as well as additional topics will again be scheduled throughout the year.

Retirement Planning Free Seminar

Legal Courses

Mechanic’s Lien Law
Seminar taught by Gary Cardinal of Erickson, Thorpe and Swainston, Ltd., Attorneys-at-Law Mechanic’s Lien Law — This seminar will present information for builders to insure that they have the current lien law forms in compliance with the latest legislative changes, explain a pre-lien and which lien to file first. It will also discuss how to perfect your lien and who do I call when you need help. Learning the difference between a mechanics lien and a stop lien notice will be covered and participants will get educated on how to develop methods of protecting against false or improper lien claims. Contact Jamie Klund 775-882-4353 for the date of this next legal seminar held at the BAWN Offices. Cost is just $20 per member. Please RSVP so we have enough seminar materials prepared.

NCVER

Nevada Center for Vocational Education & Research

BAWN and the Nevada Center for Vocational Education and Research (NCVER) have teamed together to expand the pool of workers available for the construction industry. The model they are using is a "Learn While You Earn". Students are paid for time spent in the field working while they are learning the skills they need to become part of the construction industry.

The partnership between BAWN and NCVER will train individuals to become qualified construction workers and will provide jobs for those individuals in the industry. The training consists of a hands-on, skilled trades vocational education program. The program offers effective safety training and basic skill training to individuals over 18 who have little or no experience in construction. NCVER, as a satellite center for the University of Nevada Building Maintenance and Repair Program and an off-campus training site for Western Nevada College (WNC), will provide the training. BAWN, through its membership, will provide the jobs.

For further information about this effort to bring people to the construction industry contact Monda Griffin at the NCVER at 265-2818 or jackbuilt1@verizon.net. Anyone interested in participating in the event should sign up at a local Job Connect office.