The Residential Construction Superintendent (RCS) Concrete Specialization Series is in the process of adding two additional courses to its list of 4-hour classes. Administered by the Home Builders Institute – the workforce development arm of NAHB – the Concrete Specialization Series is aimed at teaching job site supervisors various concrete construction techniques. Precast Construction for Single and Multi-Family Home Building is currently in its final development stages and will soon join other topics in the series including: Concrete Mix Designs, Handling Moisture Behind Brick Veneers to Back-Up Walls, Best Practices for Concrete Pavers and Segmental Retaining Walls, Concrete Masonry Home Building and Insulated Concrete Forms Installation.

Additionally, CHBC and HBI teamed up with FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security to address the need for training on construction methods designed to provide home owners greater protection against the forces of nature. Disaster Mitigation for Residential Construction will outline various home building techniques for disaster-prone areas that are at risk of hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes and wildfires. Topics covered will include foundation systems, above-grade walls, roofing systems, door/window openings, roof-to-wall connections and cladding. The course will be piloted by the Greater New Orleans Home Builders Association later this month and is expected to be finalized by the end of July.

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