This course builds your housing industry expertise by learning about the residential construction process from the ground up! Those in home building and construction-related fields, like vendors, suppliers, brokers, retailers, builder/remodeler company staff, REALTORs and others will learn what it takes to build or remodel a home. The level of content in this on-demand course is for the novice learner. Please note: If you experience any issues with Adobe Flash when accessing the on-demand course or module, please try the Mozilla Firefox Web browser.

Many construction or remodeling companies are too small to hire full-time legal staff, so it's important to understand basic contract law. This course provides a step-by-step explanation of how contracts sustain positive customer and supplier relations, provide for resolution of disputes and minimize the risk of litigation. You will learn about mandatory and optional provisions, warranties, and arbitration procedures. Special emphasis is given to troubleshooting contracts for detrimental positions. This class is held on two consecutive Tuesdays from 1-4pm ET Please contact elearninghelp@nahb.org with any questions.

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The ability to effectively prepare for a project is vital to your success. Project preparation consists of multiple processes that work together and, when performed effectively, increase your efficiency and profitability, improve client satisfaction and enhance team and vendor relationships. Come away with the knowledge and skills to perform one of the critical processes in project preparation: estimating costs. This half-day course is held from 1-4pm ET Please contact elearninghelp@nahb.org with any questions.

This course is designed to provide foundational knowledge on the formation, planning and management of a successful, small to medium-sized residential building or remodeling company or other trade-related business. It describes best business practices and introduces practical tools and strategies of immediate value to both new and existing business owners.  This six hour class is held on two consecutive Thursdays from 1-4 ET. Please contact elearninghelp@nahb.org with questions

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the project management principles and techniques needed to efficiently complete ambitious goals set out by your organization and clients. You will learn the fundamentals of managing projects successfully, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of stakeholders. Through this course, you will explore the role of a project manager across all phases of a project: pre-construction, construction and post-construction. Topics include effective project planning, risk management, resource allocation and the management of trade contractors. By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in project management strategies, enabling you to oversee projects with confidence. This 6-hour class is held from 1-4 on two consecutive Tuesdays. Please contact elearninghelp@nahb.org with questions.