A new course offering from the National Association of Home Builders was recently piloted through the Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans. “Disaster Mitigation for Residential Construction” was funded by PCA and FEMA, with input from the Institute for Business & Home Safety, and was developed under the auspices of NAHB’s Home Builders Institute (HBI), the workforce development arm of materials to better protect against natural hazards such as hurricanes, tornados, floods, wildfires and earthquakes. 

Topics covered by the class include proper installation techniques and product options relating to foundation systems, above-grade walls, roofing systems, door and window openings, roof-to-wall connections and exterior cladding.

The mitigation course represents the 7^th concrete-related educational offering through HBI’s Superintendent’s Program.  The pilot course was attended by 22 New Orleans-area builders and contractors. 

For more information on the HBI concrete courses or to arrange a course in your area, visit www.hbi.org [ return to top ]