AT HOME with Concrete - 12/13/2007 (Plain Text Version)

CHBC Chairman
Michael Weber

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In this issue:
Award Deadline for Young System Builders Dec. 15
Free Builders’ Show Lunch Focuses on Concrete
Economy’s Fate in Fed’s Hands, PCA Economist Warns
Increase In Multifamily Construction Lifts Total Housing Starts
NAHB Green Building Standard Public Comment Period
Register for NAHB's Train the Trainer Jan. 21
Take the Concrete Techonology Tour Survey
WOC Excitement Builds for CHBC
Education Boosts Opportunities
CHBC Calendar of Events

Education Boosts Opportunities

With the growing popularity in residential concrete construction, the Concrete Home Building Council in conjunction with NAHB’s Home Builders Institute developed The Concrete Superintendent Series - a series of concrete based courses geared toward field superintendents. These courses benefit current site personnel wishing to expand their knowledge of cement based building applications.

Promotional Need
These ten courses are offered through local state home builder associations (HBAs). Because HBAs are approached with a multitude of opportunities, the Concrete Home Building Council relies heavily on industry affiliates to approach HBAs and generate the necessary interest with staff. Only when an individual from the industry conveys the need for these classes to the HBA will the HBA consider investing time and resources in a class. Member advocates are instrumental to encouraging HBAs to hosting the Concrete Specialization Series.

Instructors
HBI has a list of “Approved Instructors” who are qualified to teach the courses. HBI instructors have successfully completed NAHB’s Train the Trainer Program as well as the class they intend to instruct. After a thorough application process, instructors are prepped and ready to teach. Depending on location and availability, HBI will work to help identify the best candidate for the class. The next Train the Trainer class will be held January 21 at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Register today.

To get started:
1.      Identify the course you are interested in
2.      Contact kdriscoll@nahb.org
3.      Partner with the HBA on logistics
4.      Market the event to potential attendees.
5.      Publicize the success of your class.

CHBC Classes Include:

Concrete Mix Designs, Construction Guidelines and Troubleshooting
Handling Moisture Behind Brick Veneers to Back-Up Walls
Best Practices for Concrete Pavers and Segmental Retaining Wall Systems
Concrete Masonry Home Building
Disaster Mitigation for Residential Construction
Precast Concrete for Single and Multi-Family Home Building
Fiber Cement Siding for Residential Construction
Building with Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs)
Insulating Concrete Forms Installation

Interested in launching a concrete related class in your area? Contact kdriscoll@nahb.org