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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
2008-05-13 BAR - Starting Point For The CGB NAHB $195
2008-05-20 Scheduling NAHB $25.
2008-05-22 Designing for the Active Adult NAHB $185
2008-06-09 Estimating for Builders & Remodelers NAHB $185
2008-06-10 BAR - Starting Point For The CGB NAHB $195
2008-06-10 PREP - Starting Point For The CGR NAHB $195
2008-06-12 Electrical Wiring CEI $35.
2008-06-17 Sales & Marketing NAHB $185
2008-06-18 Soils & Material Testing Seminar TRCC $35.
2008-06-19 Land Acquisition & Development Finance NAHB $185
2008-07-01 Employment Law Roundtable GEN $15.
2008-07-07 Risk Management & Insurance for Building Professionals NAHB $185
2008-07-08 The Big Class - TRCC 5 Hour Compliance Course TRCC $125
2008-07-10 CEI - Building Envelope/Water Intrusion CEI $35.
2008-07-14 BAR - Starting Point For The CGB NAHB $195
2008-07-15 PREP - Starting Point For The CGR NAHB $195
2008-07-17 Train the Trainer NAHB $299
2008-07-18 Basics of Building NAHB $185
2008-07-22 Sales & Marketing for Remodelers NAHB $185
2008-07-24 Marketing Strategies, Plans & Budgets (IRM II) NAHB $365
2008-08-11 PREP - Starting Point For The CGR NAHB $195
2008-08-11 BAR - Starting Point For The CGB NAHB $195
2008-08-12 Recognizing the Big-Four Safety Hazards for the Industry NAHB $185
2008-08-14 ABC's of Framing CEI $35.
2008-08-15 ABC's of Framing CEI $35.
2008-08-19 Selling To the Active Adult NAHB $185
2008-08-21 Land Development, Site Planning & Zoning NAHB $185
2008-08-22 Diversification: New Profits for Builders NAHB $185
2008-08-26 Customer Service NAHB $185
2008-08-27 IRM III: Lifestyle Merchandising, Advertising & Promotion St NAHB $365
2008-09-02 Employment Law Roundtable GEN $15.
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
2008-09-18 Building Codes and Standards NAHB $185
2008-09-23 Certified New Homes Sales Professional (3 Days) NAHB $425
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.
2008-10-16 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.

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