The 2010 Fall Session of the North Carolina Builder Institute will be held September 15-17, 2010 in Charlotte, N.C. in conjunction with the 21st Century Building Expo & Conference. The NCBI offers professional courses for builders, remodelers, associates and superientendants working on a designation or just wanting to expand their knowledge base. Courses have been carefully selected to meet the current needs and trends of the home building industry.

LD301 Moving Beyond Banging Heads
September 15, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This course is designed around dealing with those difficult people we encounter in our building business.
Instructor: Greg Isenhour
Designations: AMB, AMA

BT203 Building Energy Codes: An Introduction
September 15, 2010, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This course provides a basic introduction to the varied and complex issues associated with North Carolina building energy codes and is designed to speak to a broad audience with an interest in building energy efficiency, including builders, remodelers, architects, engineers and designers. The focus of this class will be to build long-term understanding of the NC Energy code requirements and lasting capabilities of the construction marketplace to meet or exceed all required Energy Code standards in building designs, approved plans and constructed buildings.
Instructor: TBD
Designations: AB, AA, ARS

DS101 A Builder's Guide to CAD
September 15, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This course will explore ways to use CAD in your building business. Computer experience is a pre-requisite for taking this course.
Instructor: Bill Jones
Designations: AB, AA, ARS

PM104 OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Safety Course Part 1
September 15, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step up your safety strategy by learning how to (1) write and maintain an effective safety program your employees will adopt; (2) understand the relationship between insurance premiums and jobsite safety; (3) use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and hazard communication to properly handle hazardous substance; (4) anticipate what to expect from an OSHA inspection, including your rights; (5) comply with OSHA standards for hand tools, electrical, personal protective equipment and excavations, thereby avoiding fines. In order to receive a course completion card from Federal OSHA, you must also complete PM204 within 90 days.
Instructor: Sean Purcell
Designations: AB, AA, ARS

BM104 Construction Contracts & Preventative Law
September 15, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This course is designed to assist contractors in enjoying successful projects by avoiding conflicts and legal disputes through the use of comprehensive contracts.  Participants will receive valuable information with respect to the essential elements of a contract and the essential provisions which should be addressed in construction contracts in order to avoid disputes. The potential rights, remedies and liability of owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers will be examined, as well as, alternatives for dispute resolution.
Instructor: Anne Caywood
Designations: AB, AA, ARS

CA201 Intermediate Computer Construction Applications
Thursday, September 16, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This course provides a more in-depth look at the integrated back office job costing systems as well as integration options for purchase orders, subcontract control, estimating, production, warranty, sales, Web communications and staffing considerations.
Instructor: Cathy Judson
Designations: AB, AA, ARS

BM304 Estate & Retirement Planning for Builders
Thursday, September 16, 2010, 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
This course will help you begin to make the retirement preparations that will meet your needs, based on answering two questions: How much money will you need, and where will that money come from?  You will also be educated about your estate planning options and shown some powerful, proven strategies you can use to make sure your heirs receive the estate you intend.
Instructor: Spencer Combos
Designations: AMB, AMA

PM204 Fall Protection - Part 2
Thursday, September 16, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Of all jobsite injuries and fatalities, more than half result from the same type of accident—falls.  So why don’t contractors pay more attention to fall hazards and the safety programs that can prevent injury or even death?  Often, they do not realize they are at risk.  By attending, you will learn to: recognize and reduce fall hazards; connect fall protection with productivity and profitability; effectively use guardrails and harnesses; establish safety procedures for ladder and scaffold use; comply with OSHA standards to avoid costly fines; and protect yourself against third party litigation.
Instructor: Sean Purcell
Designations: AB, AA, ARS

PM203 Maximizing Your Profits: Cost Control
Thursday, September 16, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Maximizing profits begin in the field.  Learn how to implement field management tools to  complete projects on time and in budget with zero-defects.
Instructor: Steve Monroe
Designations: AB, AA, ARS

MK102 Advertising New Construction
September 16, 2010, 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Selling new construction is different from selling existing houses, and so, the way we advertise them is different.  In this course we will take a detailed look at advertising strategies for new construction. We will explore some advertising in the market and look at what works, what doesn’t, and why.
Instructor: Steve Monroe
Designations: AB, AA, ARS

BM301 Charting Your Path to Success
September 16, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to plan your strategy for company direction and growth over the next 10 years.
Instructor: Greg Isenhour
Designations: AMB, AMA

CA202 Intermediate Wireless Field Communication Boot Camp
September 16, 2010, 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
This course will review the remote location technology options to consider when moving toward increased mobility, sales, production, buyers, trades, management and back office communication when you already have an integrated job cost accounting system in place and operating.
Instructor: Cathy Judson
Designations: AB, AA, ARS

DS102 Blue Print Reading
September 16, 2010, 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
This course offers a fundamental understanding of reading residential blueprints and drawings.
Instructor: David Smith
Designations: AB, AA, ARS

PM107 Building Codes
September 17, 2010, 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Builders and remodelers need to execute projects that comply with relevant codes and standards. This course explains why regulations are written, which agencies write them and how to deal with the representatives of those agencies. Topics include state and local building departments, plan review, permits, inspections, code enforcement and the appeals process. You will also discuss changes to the 2009 NC Residential Building Codes.
Instructor: Robert Privott
Designations: AB, AA, ARS

CS201 Exceeding Your Customers' Expectations
September 17, 2010, 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Topics include empowerment, subcontractors, service standards, surveys, feedback and listening to the customer.
Instructor: Wallace West
Designations: AB, AA, ARS

CS102 Selling  Service Excellence
September 17, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Topics include the sales office, first impressions, “mental scrapbook”, adjusting expectations, using models, sales documents, Saturday Supers and orientation.
Instructor: Wallace West
Designations: AB, AA, ARS

PM207 The Construction Industry & the ADA
September 17, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The construction industry plays an essential role in providing facilities that comply with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Moreover, the cost and difficulty of correcting inaccessible features after construction is completed can be tremendous. Some of the goals of this course are to develop an understanding of the ADA requirements, list possible business opportunities associated with the ADA, describe potential impact of non-compliance, discuss specific design specifications, and generally develop an understanding of how to use the Standards for Accessible Design to determine the ADA requirements for new construction.
Instructor: Robert Privott
Designations: AB, AA, ARS

LD304 Active Listening, Coaching & Counseling
September 17, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Everyone wants to be heard. Coaches get the credit for whether a team loses or wins, no matter what the players are like. Counseling is more than giving advice. Participate in this class to hone your skills and discover the secrets of great listeners, coaches, and counselors. Everyone has these skills, but rarely access their inner being to cultivate the necessary behavior. This class will aid the participants in activating what they already possess.
Instructor: Greg Isenhour
Designations: AMB, AMA

BM204 Can Your Business Survive a Construction Defect Claim?
September 17, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
This course deals specifically with coverage and risk management challenges of construction defect claims.
Instructor: John Miller
Designations: AB, AA, ARS