Home Builders University 101
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While we are very excited so many have found our online builder education courses, we realize there are others who don’t yet know how Home Builders University works. Consider the information in this post Home Builders University 101: Your Guide to Using the Program.
Whether you need continuing education credits as part of your state licensing requirements, or you want to improve your knowledge in certain areas of building or building marketing, Home Builders University has a course for you.
To see a list of currently available classes, begin by visiting the website: http://www.homebuildersuniversity.com. Click “Class Listing” at the top navigation menu to see a list of current classes and future classes. Need more information on each class currently offered? Click the name of each class to see a full description, and in some cases a sample video.
Are you ready to start a class? Read More→
You Found the Blog, Now Connect on Social Media
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Home Builders University loves that you have found our blog. We use it to keep you up to date on changes in Oregon contractor licensing law as well as give you a sneak peek of upcoming classes. Do you have questions, or want to be sure you’re up-to-date with all of our information?
Connect with us on several social media sites!
- Visit our Facebook page and click the like button to ensure you are on top of all of the news. Have a question to ask use? Write it on our wall? We’d love to hear from you.
- Follow us on Twitter (@HomeBuildersU). We’d love to follow you back!
- Subscribe to our channel on YouTube. We don’t have any videos yet, but if you subscribe, you’ll be the first to see what we have in store. Read More→
Residential Construction Law Course Now Available
By · CommentsOregon contractors wanting to become better versed in the state’s construction laws should sign up for the new Home Builders University class: Residential Construction Law. The class covers Contractual Provisions, Indemnity Law and Legislative Changes in Oregon relating to construction.
The course is presented by several attorneys from the Construction and Design Team of Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP and provides an overview of the specific contractual provisions of which contractors should be aware; a clear and comprehensible explanation of indemnity law and additional insured provisions; and information on the latest construction related legislation, including the new continuing education requirements for construction education in Oregon. Read More→
Changes in Oregon Lien Law – Will They Affect You?
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A new law sponsored by the House Consumer Protection and Government Accountability Committee in Oregon went into effect on Jan. 1, 2011. The new law impacts material suppliers and subcontractors as well as homebuilders and remodelers. Here is a brief summary on some of the changes enacted by the legislation.
- Material suppliers and subcontractors that provide material, labor or equipment for renovation, remodel or repair on an existing owner-occupied residence can no longer perfect a lien on the homeowner’s property if they provided those resources to an unlicensed contractor. Read More→
Green Building Codes Class Available Soon From HBU
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Home Builders University is adding the course “Residential Green Building and the Building Codes” to their online home builder courses. This course is a cooperative effort between the Oregon Home Builders Association and Earth Advantage Institute.
This course will cover:
- What is green building?
- Green building techniques
- Green building programs and incentives
- Opportunities within the Residential Code
- Challenges within the Residential Code
This course offers two (2) hours of Oregon Construction Contractors Board Core Credits towards the required eight (8) hours and three (3) hours of elective credits.
Stay tuned for more information on this much anticipated class!
New Residential Construction Law Course for HBU
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Home Builders University is adding the course “Residential Construction Law” to its collection of online contractor continuing education courses. This course will cover Contractual Provisions, Indemnity Law and Legislative Changes in Oregon relating to construction.
The course is presented by several attorneys from the Construction and Design Team of Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP. It provides an overview of the specific contractual provisions of which contractors should be aware; a clear and comprehensible explanation of indemnity law and additional insured provisions; and information on the latest construction related legislation, including the new continuing education requirements for construction education in Oregon. Read More→
Building Exterior Shell Training Vital for Contractors
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The exterior wall system of a home is key to its integrity, especially in keeping out moisture. In the state or Oregon, legislation was passed requiring contractors to take continuing education to renew their licenses. One key component of this education, stemming from the increased number of building envelope failures is a course on Building Exterior Shell Training (BEST).
This course, taught by leading industry expert Mark LaLiberte and offered through Home Builders University, provides state-of-the art information on building better homes. This course offers valuable information, whether you are required to take Oregon BEST training by law, or you just want to be at the top of your craft. This course is open to builders and contractors across the nation, and focuses on how to identify and prevent some of the most common construction errors.
An added component to the training is a collection of downloadable and printable checklists aimed to help you in the field. At the end of the course, Read More→
Lead Paint Certification Expands Opportunities
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Due to the current housing market and economy, many homeowners are choosing to stay in their current homes. Instead of selling and moving up into new communities, they remodel their existing houses to fit their changing lifestyles and needs.
This is great news for renovators and remodelers, but its still a competitive market. Contractors can expand their job prospects by taking the Home Builders University EPA Lead Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting course. This contractor continuing education will enable contractors to work on homes built before 1978 in full compliance of the new EPA law. The law mandates lead paint training for anyone working for compensation on a home or child-inhabited facility built pre-1978. Failure to comply with the new law can result in hefty fines. Read More→
If you are a residential contractor in Oregon, you are now required to take builder continuing education classes to renew your license. To help you navigate this new territory, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions.
When does the new law for Continuing Education for residentially licensed contractors go into effect?
The new CCB education law applies to all renewals on or after October 1, 2011. Contractors renewing before then are not required to take continuing education until their following renewal.
How many credits are required?
Residential contractors are required to take 16 hours of continuing education during every two year license period. Eight CE hours must be in core subject areas and 8 hours are elective. Read More→
Stay Informed: Sign Up for Updates from HBU
By · CommentsWe know you’re busy; you have a business to run and a personal life to keep up with as well. That’s why Home Builders University wants to make it easy for you to stay on top of the latest building news and available contractor classes. There are a couple very simple ways to subscribe:
1. Sign up for email updates. Signing up this way takes mere seconds. Simply locate the “Subscribe to Our Feeds” box on the right side of the blog. Enter your email address to subscribe. Whenever the blog is updated with a new post, you’ll receive an email with a preview of the post and a link to continue reading. Your email will never be sold or used for any purpose other than the feed for the blog. Read More→
