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Pre-Licensing Requirements
for Builder's License Applicants
Many of our classes meet the requirements as pre-licensing coursework for those seeking a State of Michigan Residential Builders License. 60 hours of approved pre-licensing coursework is required prior to applying for a license.
Anyone who is interested in taking courses towards earning their Builder's License, must register for classes through an authorized provider. We recommend AAA Builders License Education - www.able.us.com
(details on their website).
Courses will not be approved by the State for pre-licensing requirements if you register on-line through this site. BRAG A2 Members and non members not seeking a builder's license may register for our classes on-line or by calling 734-996-0100. If you have any general questions, email Christine Hill at chill@bragannarbor.com.
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Upcoming Classes at the BRAG Ann Arbor
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Enhancing Your Professional Experience
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Whether you are a Builder, Remodeler, or Associate member of the BRAG Ann Arbor, you have made the decision to join a professional association for any number of reasons. One of those may have been to grow professionally and to help your employees to improve their skills as well. The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor is committed to this goal too. We offer a variety of classes and seminars for our members and their employees to attend. Some class sizes are limited, so sign up early.
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September 13 - RRP: Lead Paint Certified Renovator Class
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Members $150, Non-Members $175 Instructor: Harry Dryer - ETC Training Services
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The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently enacted new regulations affecting contractors performing renovation work in residential dwellings or child-occupied facilities built before 1978. This regulation is called “Lead:
Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program” (RRP). Beginning in April 2010, any renovation work (including painting)
which disturbs painted surfaces in residential dwellings or child-occupied facilities built before 1978, must be performed
by persons trained in lead-safe work practices, with specific responsibilities for a new discipline of “Certified Renovator”.
To become a Certified Renovator, a person must attend an 8-hour EPA-approved training course from an accredited
training provider. This is that class!
Register Now!
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September 20 - Builder's License Continued Competency Class - MORNING
9:00 am - 12 noon Members $57, Non-Members $77 Instructor: Bruce Frost - Central Michigan University
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If you have a State of Michigan Builder’s License, you must now take, at minimum, three hours of approved training
before your renewal date. Get it done now, at BRAG A2, with this approved class!
Instructor Bruce Frost of Central Michigan University will lead this class featuring a one hour session in each of the
required areas (legal, codes, and safely issues).
Register Now!
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September 20 - Builder's License Continued Competency Class - AFTERNOON
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Members $57, Non-Members $77 Instructor: Bruce Frost - Central Michigan University
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If you have a State of Michigan Builder’s License, you must now take, at minimum, three hours of approved training
before your renewal date. Get it done now, at BRAG A2, with this approved class!
Instructor Bruce Frost of Central Michigan University will lead this class featuring a one hour session in each of the
required areas (legal, codes, and safely issues).
Register Now!
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September 27 - Real Estate License Continuing Education Class
8:30 am - 2:30 pm Members $59, Non-Members $69 Instructor: Chuck Breidenstein - BPSG, Inc.
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If you hold a Michigan Real Estate License, this is the 6 hour con. ed. class you are looking for to maintain
that license. Chuck Breidenstein teaches this class from a builder's perspective, so it pertinent and interesting,
particularily for
builders who have a Real Estate License too.
Register Now!
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September 29 - Project Management - University of Housing
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Members $199, Non-Members $225 Instructor: Chuck Breidenstein - BPSG, Inc.
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Develop the skills you need for successful on or off-site production operations management. This hands-on
course covers the three phases of a successful venture: planning, implementation and evaluation. Owners,
project managers, superintendents, sales managers and anyone involved in the pre-construction and
construction process will benefit
from this introductory course. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the basics of successful project management.
- Execute the pre-construction project management functions and responsibilities.
- Implement the tools available for efficient project management.
- Manage trade contractors effectively.
- Perform project management duties during the project.
- Complete the duties and responsibilities of post-project management.
Designation Credit: CGA, CGB, CGR; Con. Ed. Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM
Register Now!
Questions? Please contact Christine Hill by email chill@bragannarbor.com or call 734-996-0100.
To register for 2010 BRAG Ann Arbor classes and seminars, please contact Christine Hill at
734-996-0100, send an e-mail to chill@bragannarbor.com, or register on-line as noted above.
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Thanks to our 2010 education sponsor, we are able to offer a variety of great classes and seminars to our members!
Contact Christine Hill if you have a topic you would like to see covered. |
Quickbooks® for Construction
| QUICKBOOKS® FOR CONSTRUCTION = FASTER + SMARTER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS! |
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Currently struggling with QuickBooks? Need accurate, useful, timely
job cost reports? Seeking construction-specific QuickBooks training?
We're here to help! Our online training is: |
- Construction industry specific
- Learn at your own pace in the comfort of your office (or even at home)!
- Created and taught by a Certified QuickBooks Advanced ProAdvisor
with over 15 years of construction accounting experience.
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As an added incentive for members of the BRAG Ann Arbor, you can receive a
10% discount on any seminar you wish to purchase. Simply type the
following discount code when prompted during the checkout process: MC-2222 |
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National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Designations
& Certifications such as CGB, CGR, GMB, CAPS, CSP, CGP
What are these designations? Should I pursue Professional Designation? How will it help me?
Some of the advantages of obtaining professional designations are to:
• Increase your professional credibility
• Enhance your competitive edge in the consumer/remodeler relationship
• Increase the quality of your customer leads
• Broaden networking opportunities
• Support your business by providing information and relevant educational opportunities
• Gain recognition as an industry leader and member of an exclusive local, state, and national program
The first step towards professional designation is to take the Builder Assessment Review (for CGB candidates)
or Professional Remodeler Experience Profile (for CGR candidates). Click here for more details.
See our list of builders and remodelers which have earned professional designations such as:
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CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON NAHB DESIGNATIONS
Builder 20 and Remodeler 20 Clubs
What Are the 20 Clubs?
The 20 Clubs are a unique networking and educational opportunity designed to help members maximize the benefit
of NAHB membership. The clubs are comprised of similar type builders or Remodelers from non-competing markets
who meet several times a year to share their wisdom and learn from each other ways to improve their operations
and increase their bottom lines. The members share and compare financial information, look for trouble spots and
offer each other advice on how to increase their profit ratios and improve their performance.
Why Join?
Membership in the 20 Clubs gives you access to your personal "board of directors" who understand your business
concerns. Each club consists of builders who build or remodel in the same volume range with similar operations.
Groups are carefully assembled so that club members are from non-competing markets, and all members sign a
confidentiality agreement. With your fellow 20 Club members, you’ll experience the sort of open discussion you’ll
never have with the builder down the street.
Benefits of Joining a 20 Club:
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Get advice on how to control costs and increase your margins
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See the results achieved by different management structures and styles
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Experience immediate understanding in discussions with builders or Remodelers who have similar operations
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Select meeting topics that are important to you
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Share new ideas that are helping builders make more money
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Get benchmarks by comparing financial information with similar builders
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Discuss how to improve customer service and marketing strategies
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Call members of your club any time for advice or ideas
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Get away from the daily grind to work on long-term management goals with your personal "board of directors"
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Identify new trends just as they are starting
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Learn about new business opportunities and how to profit from them
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Have ongoing access to the expertise and experience of other builders or Remodelers
For more information on joining these unique educational clubs, contact Christine Hill or visit www.nahb.org.
Builder Books
Looking for a contract, book, manual or publication? Click here to go to BuilderBooks.com
or come into the BRAG Ann Arbor to visit our new BRAG Ann Arbor Resource Center (check us out now on-line!)
where members can borrow materials for 3 weeks or purchase books directly.
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