Upcoming Courses in 2008
Commerce Approved Continuing Education | MBA’s Certified Construction Professional (CCP) Designation |
Seminars, Conferences & Symposiums | 2008 Education
Commerce Approved Continuing Education
Starting in 2008, the State of Wisconsin will require individual contractor certification (Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Credential) in addition to the business credential (Dwelling Contractor Financial Responsibility Credential) your business has held for years - Renewable every two years with 12 hours of continuing education. Over the past several years, the MBA has greatly expanded our educational offerings through seminars and educational events to provide a variety of opportunities for our industry in the areas of business practices, construction, development, and sales & marketing. While not all of these course categories will be approved for compliance with the new requirements, they will address a growing desire by many in the industry to become a better resource for their potential customers and more knowledgeable about new advances in products, building practices, and regulatory changes.
New State Law: Continuing Education Requirements for Contractors
MBA’s Certified Construction Professional (CCP) Designation
In a competitive business environment, separating yourself from the competition is one of the keys to helping your business grow. The MBA’s Certified Construction Professional (CCP) Designation will allow those individuals who are serious about staying ahead of the competition an opportunity to shine. The CCP Designation will give MBA members an additional edge in the marketplace above and beyond the requirement of the State of Wisconsin hourly requirements. The program is customized to a member’s business affiliation with different tracks for general industry areas. Click here to view the program.
Seminars, Conferences & Symposiums
Residential Market Forecast
Commerce Approved Education
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
The Residential Market Forecast provides attendees a glance at the residential construction industry’s economic outlook for the upcoming year – specifically evaluating material supply levels, housing & remodeling data, land prices & lot supply, financing rates, inflationary trends, regional differences in the national housing outlook, builder strategies for coping with a market change, demographic trends shaping demand, leading indicators for housing, and a general outlook on the economy.
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Community Development Symposium
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
The Community Development Symposium provides local municipal officials and the land development industry a look at national land use trends, market conditions and demand deficiencies as they related to our regional market. The Symposium offers opportunities and approaches that local officials and land developers can implement to fill regional needs and future demands.
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Green Building Conference
Commerce Approved Education
Certified Construction Professional: 7.0 CCP Hours
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Commerce Approved Education
The Green Building Conference will provide educational opportunities for people involved in the residential construction trades to gain further understanding on a variety of green building components.
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2008 Education
Business Practices | Construction Development | Sales and Marketing | Real Estate
Business Practices
Financing the Construction Business
Certified Construction Professional: 2.0 CCP Hours
Commerce Approved Education
Thursday, September 18, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $30 – MBA member $50 – non-member
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Residential Market Forecast
Certified Construction Professional: 4.0 CCP Hours
Commerced Approved Education
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 – 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $40 - MBA member $50 - non-member
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Sorry is the Hardest Word
Certified Construction Professional: 2.0 CCP Hours
Thursday, November 6, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $30 – MBA member $50 – non-member
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Negotiations
Certified Construction Professional: 2.0 CCP Hours
Thursday, December 4, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $30 – MBA member $50 – non-member
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Construction Development
27th Street Corridor Plan: Cities of Oak Creek and Franklin
Certified Construction Professional: 1.5 CCP Hours
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 – 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $30 - MBA member
$50 - Non-member
12 Hour Land Development Series I of III: Contracts & Agreements
Certified Construction Professional: 4.5 CCP Hours
Thursday, October 2, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $50 per class, $150 for all 3 of the 3 part series – MBA member
$75 per class, $225 for all 3 of the 3 part series – non-member
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12 Hour Land Development Series II of III: Regulation & Permitting
Certified Construction Professional: 4.5 CCP Hours
Thursday, October 9, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $50 per class, $150 for all 3 of the 3 part series – MBA member
$75 per class, $225 for all 3 of the 3 part series – non-member
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12 Hour Land Development Series III of III: Planning Process, Marketability Visibility, Financing
Certified Construction Professional: 4.5 CCP Hours
Thursday, October 16, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $50 per class, $150 for all 3 of the 3 part series – MBA member
$75 per class, $225 for all 3 of the 3 part series – non-member
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LEED for Neighborhood Design
Certified Construction Professional: 1.5 CCP Hours
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $30 - MBA member $50 - non-member
Sponsor: R.A. Smith National
Building a Green Home
Certified Construction Professional: 2.0 CCP Hours
Thursday, December 11, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $30 – MBA member $50 – non-member
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Sales & Marketing
SMC Roundtable: What are you doing now that making a difference in your business?
Thursday, September 11th, 2008 – 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $10 member, $20 non-member
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Eight Things You Can do Right Now to Get Referrals/Networking
Certified Construction Professional: 2.0 CCP Hours
Thursday, October 23, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $30 - MBA member $50 - non-member
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SMC Roundtable: Tradeshow Tips
Thursday, October 30th, 2008 – 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $10 member, $20 non-member
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Free PR for Your Business
Certified Construction Professional: 2.0 CCP Hours
Commerce Approved Education
Thursday, November 13, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $30 - MBA member $50 - non-member
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Real Estate
Real Estate Course 1 & 2
Commerce Approved Education
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $60-MBA member $85 non-member
Real Estate Course 3 & 4
Commerce Approved Education
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $60-MBA member $85 non-member
Real Estate Course 1 & 2
Commerce Approved Education
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $60-MBA member $85 non-member
Real Estate Course 3 & 4
Commerce Approved Education
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $60-MBA member $85 non-member
In today’s competitive business climate, it is critical for developers, builders, remodelors, and those affiliated with the construction industry to be able to separate themselves from the competition. Educated professionals are more likely to educate their customers on the latest technologies available in the home building industry. Professionals who are constantly learning and challenging themselves are not afraid to share new techniques and applications with their customers. The MBA offers professional educational opportunities on a weekly basis throughout the year to enable their members to continue to learn.
Builder and Interim Builder Member Requirements must be fulfilled as a condition of their membership in the Metropolitan Builders Association.
NAHB Designations
A NAHB professional designations offer excellent opportunities to improve your skills, advance your career, and be recognized for your commitment to professional growth. NAHB has targeted curriculum, accomplished teachers and widely respected education opportunities in the business. Start getting a designation now so you'll be ahead of the competition in the future.