NAHB COURSE: THE BASICS OF BUILDING

Become a better industry partner by learning about the residential construction process—from the builder/remodeler’s point of view. Associate members, builder/remodeler company staff, REALTOR?s, and others will learn the basic fundamentals of what it takes to build or remodel a home. With that knowledge, you will be able to see how your own interests, requirements, and processes affect—and are affected by—those of the builder/remodeler. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to: • Describe product types, current trends, and stakeholders in the residential construction industry. • Contrast and elaborate on the sales and marketing functions of the residential construction industry. • Articulate the criticality and complexity of land acquisition and development. • Outline types of financial tools available to support building and remodeling projects. • Assess strategies to strengthen the relationship between suppliers and builders/remodelers. • Explain the critical path of steps in the residential construction process. • Describe the importance of post-construction activities—closing, customer care, and after-the-sale service., 2003 are required to complete the BAR and submit a program application to be eligible to obtain their CGB designation.

Designations: CGA

Related Topics: Associate Member Resources, Certified Graduate Associate (CGA), Courses, Designations, Education, Land Development, Resources for Associate Members

Related Audiences: Land Developers, Architects/Planners/Designers, Insurance Agents, Lawyers, Marketing/Advertising/PR Professionals, Real Estate Brokers and Agents, Subcontractors/Specialty Trades, Manufacturers/Suppliers, Financial Services Professionals, Mortgage Professionals

Instructor: Michael Kurpiel, CGA
Market Development Manager
ProBuild