Education Curriculum


The GHBA Education Committee is pleased to offer a broad range of continuing education courses to help you reach your professional goals. The timely and informative topics presented help you enhance your business and stay one step ahead of the competition.
Key
BAR - Builder Assessment Review	CAPS** - Certified Aging in Place Specialist	CEI - Construction Education Institute
CGA** - Certified Graduate Associate	CGB** - Certified Graduate Builder	CGR** - Certified Graduate Remodeler
CMP** - Certified New Home Marketing Professional	CSP** - Certified New Home Sales Professional	GEN - General Education Course
PREP - Professional Remodeler Experience Profile	MCSP** - Master Certified New Home Sales Professional	RCS** - Residential Construction Superintendent
** Approved for designation

Education Partners

Weyerhaeuser

Sherwin Williams Paint Co.

BMC West

Builders Post Tension

Bohlke Consulting Group

DuPont Tyvek

Pella Windows and Doors

DOW Building Materials

Kimball Hill Homes

ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings

Bolfing Brothers Marble

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Education Calendar Here

College Credit for the NAHB designation Courses!
The Greater Houston Builders Association is the first HBA in the nation to offer college credit for NAHB courses, and is exclusively responsible for spearheading the concept out to the national association, all through the University of Phoenix. Being committed to our industry, bringing quality and integrity to the consumers our members impact, we recognize education is a key factor. More details will follow as the program processes are confirmed. For more information please email Peggy Means at pmeans@ghba.org. http://phoenix.edu/ghba

2008 Education Calendar

Begin Date	Course Title	Category	Price
2008-09-04	Education Committee Meeting	COM
2008-09-08	PREP - Starting Point For The CGR	NAHB	$195
2008-09-08	BAR - Starting Point For The CGB	NAHB	$195
2008-09-09	Increased Profits Through Effective Builder/Broker Cooperati	NAHB	$185
2008-09-11	Foundation Construction	CEI	$35.
2008-09-16	Negotiating Skills	NAHB	$185
2008-09-17	The Big Class - TRCC 5 Hour Compliance Course	TRCC	$125
2008-09-18	Building Codes and Standards	NAHB	$185
2008-09-23	Certified New Homes Sales Professional (3 Days)	NAHB	$425
2008-10-06	Green Building for Building Professionals	NAHB	$365
2008-10-13	Financial Management	NAHB	$185
2008-10-14	PREP - Starting Point For The CGR	NAHB	$195
2008-10-14	BAR - Starting Point For The CGB	NAHB	$195
2008-10-15	Soils & Material Testing Seminar	GEN	$35.
2008-10-15	Texture 101 - Application Seminar for Builders/Contractors	GEN	$0.0
2008-10-16	Trends and Research Methods To Define the Active Adult	NAHB	$185
2008-10-21	Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget	NAHB	$185
2008-10-22	Project Management	NAHB	$185
2008-10-23	Business Management for the Building Professional	NAHB	$185
2008-10-24	Marketing & Communications Strategies for Aging & Accessibil	NAHB	$185
2008-10-25	Design Build Solutions for Aging & Accessibility	NAHB	$185
2008-11-04	PREP - Starting Point For The CGR	NAHB	$195
2008-11-04	BAR - Starting Point For The CGB	NAHB	$195
2008-11-10	Business Accounting & Job Cost	NAHB	$185
2008-11-11	Profitable Business Through Quality Practices	NAHB	$185
2008-11-18	Scheduling	NAHB	$185
2008-12-02	Land Acquisition & Development Finance	NAHB	$185
2008-12-08	PREP - Starting Point For The CGR	NAHB	$195
2008-12-08	BAR - Starting Point For The CGB	NAHB	$195
2008-12-09	Sales & Marketing	NAHB	$185
2008-12-11	Building Technology: Systems & Interior Finishes	NAHB	$185
For more information, please contact Peggy Means at 281-970-8970 x161 or via e-mail @ pmeans@ghba.org Build your professional career by obtaining one or more NAHB designations. These programs, offered through the GHBA under the umbrella of the NAHB University of Housing, define those members who are dedicated to business integrity, professionalism and customer satisfaction. Achieve expanded knowledge, professional recognition, peer networking, improved business management skills and market yourself and your company to your key customers. Our Construction Education Institute courses meet once a month for fact packed construction skills dedicated to those in the field. Look for CEI courses. Our Education Committee meets the first Thursday of every month, here at the GHBA at 9:00am.