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CLASSROOM COURSE REGISTRATION BRS EDUCATION COURSE REGISTRATION ONLINE COURSES REGISTRATION December 16-March February 12 Only Available Year Round
Above Buttons: Click on the "Classroom Course Registration" button to register for all classroom courses except the ones being held on February 12. The "BRS Education Course Registration" button is for courses being held on February 12 at the Builders & Remodelers Show (BRS). The "Online Courses Registration" button is for online course registrations. All courses have been approved for MN Residential Contractor credits by the MN Department of Labor & Industry. Select courses are also approved for MN Building Official credits by the MN Department of Labor & Industry, MN Realtor (Real Estate) credits by the MN Department of Commerce and WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifier credits by the WI Department of Safety & Professional Services. See individual course listings for details. All courses are also eligible for IACET (International Association of Continuing Education Training) credits (contact education@housingfirstmn.org for details). Scroll down to the bottom of this page to view available online courses. Housing First Minnesota and non-members are welcome to attend Contractor University. You do not need to be a Housing First Minnesota member to sign up for courses. Registration links are for course registrations only.
Questions? Contact Tom Gavaras, Education & Special Programs Manager: Tom@HousingFirstMN.org or 651-697-7592 Registration Problems? Contact Mary Beth Blom, Education & Special Programs Assistant: MaryBeth@HousingFirstMN.org or 651-697-7584
Classroom Courses(Click onto the course name for more detailed information)
December 16, 2019 • Roseville (Contractor University/Housing First Minnesota, 2960 Centre Pointe Drive) Full Day: Housing First MN Member $98 | Non-Member $112 | Lunch Included
8:00-9:00 AM Learn the basics of business management to effectively run your organization. Obtain practical information in the areas of finance, human resources, and document retention that you can put into practice today!
This course is based on the existing MN Residential Code and MN Energy Code and will also address proposed changes to both codes in the upcoming code cycle in 2020.
January 15, 2020 • Roseville (Contractor University/Housing First Minnesota, 2960 Centre Pointe Drive) Full Day: Housing First MN Member $98 | Non-Member $112 | Lunch Included
This course focuses on building enclosure and mechanical strategies and systems for high-performance Zero Energy Ready Homes.
Are you compliant? This course will provide an overview of the major requirements with which employers must comply to avoid liability and the penalties for failure to comply.
12:30-1:30 PM Learn the basics of business management to improve your results, your management skills, financial literacy, and learn lessons from real world examples.
This course geared toward residential and multifamily homes and covers the basic evolution in insulation practices, discusses why we insulate, the critical areas to insulate, and various insulation materials available.
This course will help you understand the benefits of selecting LED lighting for your projects.
January 21, 2020 • Maple Grove Full Day: Housing First MN Member $98 | Non-Member $112 | Lunch Included
Learn the basics of business management to effectively run your organization. Obtain practical information in the areas of finance, human resources, and document retention that you can put into practice today!
This course is based on the existing MN Residential Code and MN Energy Code and will also address proposed changes to both codes in the upcoming code cycle in 2020.
February 6, 2020 • Roseville Full Day: Housing First MN Member $98 | Non-Member $112 | Lunch Included
In this course, students will learn the different types and uses of engineered wood products, common installation errors and how to avoid them, and get a better understanding of International Residential Code wall bracing requirements.
This business management course will cover payment fraud trends, types of fraud including internal, best practices for prevention, cyber security, and useful resources.
This course presents an overview of building science principles and high-performance homes including heat/air/moisture flows, high-performance enclosures, high performance mechanical systems with an open Q&A session on key issues.
February 12, 2020 • Minneapolis Full Day: Housing First MN Member $98 | Non-Member $112 | Lunch Included
This course will focus on deck construction in the 2018 International Residential Code and highlight the significant change from section R507 in the 2015 MN Residential code to R507 of the 2018 IRC in order to prepare for the new code provision.
REGISTER NOW - Feb. 12 Courses Only
This course geared toward residential and multifamily homes and covers the basic evolution in insulation practices, discusses why we insulate, the critical areas to insulate, and various insulation materials available.
REGISTER NOW - Feb 12 Courses Only
Learn the basics of business management to improve your results, your management skills, financial literacy, and learn lessons from real world examples.
REGISTER NOW - Feb 12 Courses Only
Are you compliant? This course will provide an overview of the major requirements with which employers must comply to avoid liability and the penalties for failure to comply.
REGISTER NOW - Feb 12 Courses Only
ALL CONTRACTORS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE BUILDERS & REMODELERS SHOW AFTERWARDS! February 19, 2020 • Roseville (Contractor University/Housing First Minnesota, 2960 Centre Pointe Drive) Full Day: Housing First MN Member $98 | Non-Member $112 | Lunch Included
This is a hands-on insulated concrete forms training class including building an insulating concrete form wall, window, and door details, avoiding problems (blowouts, voids, and wrong-size window and door openings), waterproofing details, and fixing blowouts. This class is half presentation and half hands-on building a wall, cutting, and placing blocks.
February 20, 2020 • Roseville (Contractor University/Housing First Minnesota, 2960 Centre Pointe Drive) Full Day: Housing First MN Member $98 | Non-Member $112 | Lunch Included
Learn the basics of business management to effectively run your organization. Obtain practical information in the areas of finance, human resources, and document retention that you can put into practice today!
This course is based on the existing MN Residential Code and MN Energy Code and will also address proposed changes to both codes in the upcoming code cycle in 2020.
February 25, 2020 • Roseville Full Day: Housing First MN Member $98 | Non-Member $112 | Lunch Included
This course will focus on MN Rules, chapter 1309 and amendments to the 2018 International Residential Code. The purpose and intent of these amendments will be covered so that stakeholders are prepared for the new code provisions.
This business management course will teach leaders how to build a culture of accountability in any organization.
This course will focus on why energy codes continue to push exterior insulation as the next step in making buildings more energy efficient.
February 27, 2020 • Roseville Full Day: Housing First MN Member $98 | Non-Member $112 | Lunch Included
This an informative full-day course that walks through durable design, continuous insulation, composite siding, steel roofing, and law.
March 3, 2020 • Roseville Full Day: Housing First MN Member $98 | Non-Member $112 | Lunch Included
This course will focus on best practices for whole house ventilation in cold climates.
Permanent wood foundation has been around for decades. Recent International Residential Code changes that the State of MN adopted in 2015 in regard to foundation insulation provide a new opportunity for builders to reconsider a permanent wood foundation.
In this business management course, students will first discover and focus on the drivers of cash in their business and learn strategic and tactical ways to stabilize the business, reduce risk, and thereby increase the value of the business.
This course will highlight the use of electric radiant heat as a primary and secondary heat source, the difference between electric and hydronic radiant heating solutions as well as the available types of electric radiant floor heat available on the market highlighting various applications and capabilities.
Are you compliant? This course will provide an overview of the major requirements with which employers must comply to avoid liability and the penalties for failure to comply.
March 10, 2020 • Roseville Full Day: Housing First MN Member $98 | Non-Member $112 | Lunch Included
This business management course will cover payment fraud trends, types of fraud including internal, best practices for prevention, cyber security, and useful resources.
This course will address the substantial changes from the 2012 through the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Minnesota amendments will be included in the course material.
March 18, 2020 • Roseville Full Day: Housing First MN Member $189 | Non-Member $199 | Lunch Included
Contractors, remodelers, painters, plumbers, roofers, electricians, and HVAC technicians: enrolling in a lead certification course is a crucial step in protecting your clients, your firm, your workers, and yourself.
CERTIFIED AGING-IN-PLACE SPECIALIST COURSES - MARCH 24, 25 and 26, 2020 A Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist understands the unique needs of the older adult population and is knowledgeable about aging-in-place home modifications, common remodeling projects and solutions to common barriers. CAPS designees are remodelers, designers, occupational therapists, architects and others. CAPS Specialists recommend updates that will help a person live independently in his or her own home; work with an occupational therapist to develop a home modification or build plan based on the safety and functional needs of an individual or household; collaborate with a licensed contractor or interior designer about building and design strategies and techniques for creating attractive, barrier-free living spaces; collaborate with a licensed contractor or interior designer about building and design strategies and techniques for creating attractive, barrier-free living spaces; and provide information about building codes and standards, useful products and resources, and the costs and time required for common remodeling projects. Each CAPS Course is approved for the following credits (to receive CAPS certification, you must attend all three courses): • MN Residential Contractor – 8 Credits March 24, 2020 • Roseville Full Day: Housing First MN Member & NAHB Member $250 | Non-Member $275 | Lunch Included | NAHB Members should call Mary Beth Blom at 651.697.7584 to receive discounted pricing. The CAPS courses are developed by NAHB and presented by Centrex Rehab.
8:00 AM-4:30 PM The goal of the course is to equip course participants with the knowledge and tools to effectively market and sell services to the aging in place market.
March 25, 2020 • Roseville Full Day: Housing First MN Member & NAHB Member $250 | Non-Member $275 | Lunch Included | NAHB Members should call Mary Beth Blom at 651.697.7584 to receive discounted pricing. The CAPS courses are developed by NAHB and presented by Centrex Rehab. (see March 24 listing for more details)
This course will enable students to identify common challenges within the home and understand attractive design concepts that create a safe and comfortable environment for clients who want to age in place.
March 26, 2020 • Roseville Full Day: Housing First MN Member & NAHB Member $250 | Non-Member $275 | Lunch Included | NAHB Members should call Mary Beth Blom at 651.697.7584 to receive discounted pricing. The CAPS courses are developed by NAHB and presented by Centrex Rehab. (see March 24 listing for more details)
This course builds on the CAPS I and CAPS II courses (which are prerequisites for this course) by introducing design solutions and techniques for professionals whose clients require specialized design and equipment to live and thrive comfortably in their homes.
Online Courses (More online courses are being added by January 2020)
AVAILABLE
ANYTIME Peter Kulczyk, Green Code Knowledge
ONLINE 24/7 | $98 Member / $112 Non-member Earn CE credits at your convenience without leaving your home! This seven-hour online course focuses on the construction process for a single-family home in Minnesota under the provisions of the 2015 Minnesota Residential Code and 2015 Minnesota Energy Code. This online course has a separate registration page.
 Stephen Yoch, Felhaber Larson
ONLINE 24/7 | $14 Member / $16 Non-member Builders are increasingly facing aggressive and hostile homeowners. Properly handling these individuals can mean the difference between another challenging day at the office which is carefully and effectively resolved versus facing protracted litigation and huge potential liability.
(approved for required Business Management training)
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