Get Designation Credit at 50+ Housing Symposium

Building for Boomers and Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium 2006 offers several opportunities to get Continuing Education and Designation credits. The Symposium, held April 24-26 at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs in Phoenix, Ariz., begins with three days of educational programming, including two pre-conference courses on April 23.

Register for the Symposium by March 10 and save $100! Courses are charged separately.

Building industry professionals working towards their CAPS or Master CSP designations will find the Symposium courses especially beneficial, as three of the four classes offer those designation credits.

In addition to its educational program, the Symposium will hold a full schedule of breakout sessions on topics like “Navigating the Fair Housing Minefield,” “The Changing Face of 55+ Communities,” and “Design Ideas that Create Value.” The Symposium’s keynote speaker is Neil Howe, a prominent expert on generational issues. Howe’s talk will offer a grand tour through generations in America—with emphasis on today’s recent and emerging generations of mature homeowners.

Courses offered at the 50+ Housing Symposium:

Working With and Marketing to Older Adults
Sunday, April 23, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Boomers are approaching retirement age, while their parents have retained their own homes later in life than any other previous generation. As a result, communities specifically designed for older homeowners constitute a growing segment of the remodeling market. Learn how your firm can identify and serve the needs of an aging population.
Designation Credit: CAPS, Master CSP
Continuing Education Credit: CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, Master CSP, CSP, MIRM
Approved for .7 CEUs by ASID, IDC, IDEC, IIDA, NKBA

Designing for the Active Adult
Sunday, April 23, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
By 2010, there will be 77 million active adults age 50 and older in the United States, comprising a variety of market segments defined by lifestyle, community, amenities and product design preferences. This one-day course discusses these design considerations for single-family and multifamily housing for active adults.
Designation Credit: Active Adult Housing Specialist (Coming in 2006)
Continuing Education Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, Master CSP, CSP, CMP, MIRM

Home Modifications
Monday, April 24, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Physical limitations often force older people out of their homes when sensible remodeling could allow them to age in place. This course teaches remodelers the relevant codes and standards, depicts common barriers and demonstrates how to redesign living areas for safety and comfort.
Designation Credit: CAPS, Master CSP
Continuing Education Credit: CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, CMP, MIRM
Approved for .7 CEUs by ASID, IDC, IDEC, IIDA, NKBA

Business Management for Building Professionals
Tuesday, April 25, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This one-day course discusses the components of a business plan, defining and staffing your business, performance tools for managing and monitoring administration, sales, and production and strategies for managing common challenges experienced in startup businesses.
Designation Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, Master CSP
Continuing Education Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM

For course fees and requirements, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 800-368-5242 x8338, or registrar@nahb.com.

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