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Don't worry about the new Construction Supervisor License Continuing Education Requirements for Massachusetts contractors! National Lumber will continue to sponsor and host upcoming training classes to help you meet these new requirements!
Click here to learn more about the new requirements.
Here are some of the latest events that we are hosting or sponsoring:
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Builders Association of Greater Boston (BAGB)
Breakfast with the Experts Series
Legal Overview of Construction Law Relating to Residential Contractors
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 (8:00AM - 11:00AM)
$70 for BAGB members, $85 non-members
Light breakfast is included
Approved for 3 CEU's for Massachusetts CSL's
Hosted by National Lumber
245 Oakland St, Mansfield, MA 02048 (map)
Training Room, 2nd Floor
Topics covered:
HIC Registration
Mechanics Liens
Project Closeout
Arbitration
The Expert is BAGB member and attorney John Perten, of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green, P.A.
Continuing Education Notice: This class has been approved by the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards for 3.0 hours of Continuing Education Credit toward the Construction Supervisors License. The credits are earned in the topic, "Business Practices."
Register with BAGB for the February 28th class.
Cancellation Policy
Up until 10 days Prior: Cancellations made up until 10 days prior to the date of the class will receive a refund, less a 15% processing fee. That processing fee will be retained by BAGB. Or, full credit for amount paid can be applied to a future BAGB class.
9 days Prior and Less: For cancellations made less than 10 days prior to the class, no refund will be given. No exceptions. No-shows, or cancellations the day of the class or later forfeit registration fee in full. Cancellation notice must be made in writing to BAGB via email to John Connelly.
DISCLAIMER: National Lumber is not responsible for the events being offered by BAGB. Registration and the content are being handled by an outside company. National Lumber is hosting this event for your convenience. By clicking on the links you will leave the National Lumber website and be taken to another company's website. |
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State Agencies Training
Presented by ICF and the State of Massachusetts
Hosted by National Lumber
Friday, March 2nd, 2012
8:00am to 12:00pm
245 Oakland St, Mansfield, MA 02048 (map)
Training Room, 2nd Floor
Event is FREE (Light Breakfast will be provided)
Class is full
Contractors, very important info for free! There are no CEU's, just informal updates. Seating is limited, so sign up early!
8:30 to 10:00 - Greg Krantz - Energy Star/ICF International.
Greg will present an overview of Mass Energy Star for Homes, plus the Massachusetts Stretch Code.
10:00 to 11:00 - Steven J. Zuilkowski, Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation.
Steven will discuss Contractor Rights and Obligations Under the Home Improvement Contractor Act.
11:00 to 12:00 - Brian Wong - Regulatory Affairs Officer from the State of Massachusetts Department of Labor, RRP Division.
Learn more from Brian about what the state requires of contractors and landlords for pre-1978 renovations.
Seating is limited, so please RSVP by emailing seminar@national-lumber.com or calling 508-261-6413 x5496.
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Thursday, March 8, 2012 (11:00am - 4:00pm)
The event is free, but RSVP is required
Hosted at National Lumber's Millwork Production Facility
90 Norfolk St, Mansfield, MA 02048 (map)
Build Your Business
- Live Presentations
- Vendor Booths
- Tour the National Millwork
Production Facility
The event is free, but RSVP is required. You can
email expo@national-lumber.com or call 508-261-6413 x5656.
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Builders Association of Greater Boston (BAGB)
Breakfast with the Experts Series
Legal Update on Zoning Permits and Approvals
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 (8:00am - 11:00 am)
$70 for BAGB members, $85 non-members
Light breakfast is included
Approved for 3 CEU's for Massachusetts CSL's
Hosted by National Lumber
245 Oakland St, Mansfield, MA 02048 (map)
Training Room, 2nd Floor
Topics covered:
Approvals for New Homes on Nonconforming Lots
Approvals for Expanding Nonconforming Homes
Benefits of the Permit Extension Act
Coping with Project Opponents
The Expert is BAGB member and attorney Brian Levey, of Beveridge & Diamond PC.
Continuing Education Notice: This class has been approved by the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards for 3.0 hours of Continuing Education Credit toward the Construction Supervisors License. The credits are earned in the topic, "Business Practices."
Register with BAGB for the March 14th class.
Cancellation Policy
Up until 10 days Prior: Cancellations made up until 10 days prior to the date of the class will receive a refund, less a 15% processing fee. That processing fee will be retained by BAGB. Or, full credit for amount paid can be applied to a future BAGB class.
9 days Prior and Less: For cancellations made less than 10 days prior to the class, no refund will be given. No exceptions. No-shows, or cancellations the day of the class or later forfeit registration fee in full. Cancellation notice must be made in writing to BAGB via email to John Connelly.
DISCLAIMER: National Lumber is not responsible for the events being offered by BAGB. Registration and the content are being handled by an outside company. National Lumber is hosting this event for your convenience. By clicking on the links you will leave the National Lumber website and be taken to another company's website. |
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Smart Building: High Performance Homes
Presented by the Department of Energy Resources
Tuesday, March 27th
9:00am to 2:30pm
Hosted by National Lumber
245 Oakland St, Mansfield, MA 02048 (map)
Training Room, 2nd Floor
Attendance Fee: $25.00 per person (includes light breakfast & lunch)
The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) will be offering a workshop for builders and designers in Mansfield, MA on March 27th. The 8:30-2:00 session, Smart Building: High Performance Homes, will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn how to move towards building higher performing homes by utilizing better practices, while at the same time ensuring compliance with energy codes.
Attendees will learn how to apply a systems approach, using the interaction between different components and materials to avoid moisture problems, improve indoor air quality, ensure combustion safety, prevent ice dams and other expensive callbacks, and reduce energy consumption.
The workshop starts from the ground up, from foundation to roof, describing techniques and practices that can be used to effectively build energy efficient homes that have lower operating costs, improved comfort, and comply with the base and stretch energy codes. Case studies will show proven methods that have enabled builders and designers to build cost effective high performance homes.
Registration fee is $25 or free for building officials and includes a light breakfast and lunch.
Click here to register.
Join our email list to be notified about future Smart Building Workshops.
Massachusetts CSL's will receive 5 CEU's, 2.5 in code review and 2.5 in energy, just for attending! CEU's for AIA, BPI & BBRS are also available.
For more information, please call or email Lisa Karlin at 413-586-7350 X240 or training@cetonline.org. The workshop will be presented by the Center for Ecological Technology and Conservation Services Group. National Lumber will host the session at its store located at 245 Oakland St in Mansfield.
DISCLAIMER: National Lumber is not responsible for the event being offered. Registration and the content are being handled by an outside company. National Lumber is hosting this event for your convenience. By clicking on the links you will leave the National Lumber website and be taken to another company's website. |
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12 Hour Two-Day Combination CSL Training
Presented by CSI Institute
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 & Wednesday, April 3, 2012
Hosted by National Lumber
245 Oakland St, Mansfield, MA
Training Room, 2nd Floor
7:15am-2:00pm both days
Attendance Fee: $295.00 - includes both days.
This course is eligible for 12 Massachusetts CSL CEU's.
As of July 1st, 2011 continuing education is required for all Construction Supervisor Licensees in the state of Massachusetts.
Construction Supervisors need to acquire this course curriculum for continuing education under the new e-licensing format from the Department of Public Safety.
This material will include the 12 hour educational requirements needed...
- Building Codes & Continuing Education
- Energy Conservation
- Workplace Safety
- Lead
- Business Practices & Workman's Compensation
The information being presented is the exact material that every Building Department, Architect and Engineer is being trained on.
Who Should Attend: Residential & Commercial Builders, Remodelers, & Trade Professionals in the Construction Industry. Anyone holding a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License.
Registration link not yet available.
DISCLAIMER: National Lumber is not responsible for the event being offered. Registration and the content are being handled by an outside company. National Lumber is hosting this event for your convenience. By clicking on the links you will leave the National Lumber website and be taken to another company's website. |
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Scheduled Events:
February 22, 2012
(9:00am-3:30pm)
Fall Protection Training
Presented by the Contractor Coaching Partnership and Safety Trainers
Registration required
$265 Attendance Fee
3 CEU for this Workshop
Hosted by National Lumber
245 Oakland St, Mansfield, MA
February 28, 2012
(8:00am-11:00am)
Legal Overview of Construction Law Relating to Residential Contractors
Presented by BAGB and John Perten, of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green, P.A.
Registration required
$70 for BAGB members, $85 non-members
Light breakfast is included
Approved for 3 CEU's for Massachusetts CSL's
March 2, 2012
(8:00am-12:00pm)
State Agencies Training
Presented by ICF and the State of Massachusetts
Class is full
No Attendance Fee
Hosted by National Lumber
245 Oakland St, Mansfield, MA
March 8, 2012
(11:00am-4:00pm)
Remodeler Expo
Registration required
No Attendance Fee
Hosted by National Lumber
National Millwork Facility
90 Norfolk St, Mansfield, MA
March 14, 2012
(8:00am-11:00am)
Legal Update on Zoning Permits and Approvals
Presented by BAGB and Brian Levey, of Beveridge & Diamond PC.
Registration required
$70 for BAGB members, $85 non-members
Light breakfast is included
Approved for 3 CEU's for Massachusetts CSL's
March 27, 2012
(9:00am-2:30pm)
Smart Building: High Performance Homes
Presented by the Department of Energy Resources
Registration Required
$25 Attendance Fee
5 CEU for this Workshop
Hosted by National Lumber
245 Oakland St, Mansfield, MA
March 28 & April 3, 2012
(7:15am-2:00pm)
12 Hour Two-Day Combination CSL Training
Presented by CSI Institute
Registration not yet open
$295 Attendance Fee
12 CEU's for this training
Hosted by National Lumber
245 Oakland St, Mansfield, MA
Details
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