Education News
Applications now being accepted for scholarship
The North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation, Inc. accepts applications for its college scholarships each year between January and April. The foundation awards scholarships based on a combination of need and merit to four-year college students entering their junior or senior year and technical school students entering their second year who have declared their major in a construction related field.
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NAHB hosts Webinar Wednesdays
Building professionals are busy people. NAHB knows how difficult it is to make time for even the most compelling courses, seminars, and workshops. It’s easy to miss the learning opportunities that help you to stay abreast of the latest technologies, newly passed regulations and cost-effective ways of doing business.
Take advantage of NAHB’s Webinar Wednesday series. Register for any webinar and enjoy unlimited access to the replay. Plan ahead and register for the entire Webinar Wednesday Library for unlimited access to all 2011 Live and On-Demand webinars. Best of all, each webinar counts for one hour of continuing education credit toward NAHB professional designations.
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Cabarrus Co. Teacher Recognized for Service
The North Carolina Home Builders Association recently named Darren Hartsell of Jay M. Robinson High School in Cabarrus Co. the association’s 2011 Construction Trades Teacher of the Year. The award honors outstanding teachers dedicated to educating today’s youth in the construction trades.
Hartsell was chosen from nominees from around the state and was officially recognized at the NCHBA 4th Quarter Board Meeting & Installation on December 6 in Winston-Salem, where he received $500 and a plaque.
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Requirements for Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program
The Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program mandates that contractors, property managers and others working for compensation, in homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978, must be trained and use lead-safe work practices. They are also required to provide the lead pamphlet “Renovate Right; Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools” to owners and occupants before starting renovation work.
Beginning January 1, 2010, North Carolina requires you and your firm to be certified and to use lead-safe work practices. Read about how to comply by viewing the North Carolina Rules 10A N.C.A.C. 41C .0900 – Lead-Based Paint Hazard Management Program for Renovation, Repair and Painting (PDF) and the associated EPA issued rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices (PDF).
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Green Building Classes Offered
The demand for green building in the home building industry is growing. NAHB keeps track of all local associations offering NAHB courses, including the courses needed for the Certified Green Professional Designation. Click here to search courses.
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Get the Credit You Deserve!
If it’s expertise you’re looking for, then you’ve come to the right place. Builders University (BU) is your best source for safety and risk management classes for contractors. Builders Mutual created BU as a center for educational excellence, to assist you in being proactive about safety and risk management. Our BU instructors give you the tools you need to develop a comprehensive, high-impact risk management strategy for your business. It’s not just about keeping your workers safe. It’s about your bottom line.
Anytime you take a Builders University class at your local HBA, you can earn North Carolina Builder Institute (NCBI) credit, too. Credit applies toward AA and AB designations.
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