Description
4 Hour Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor – Business Practices for Construction Contracting #18354
This course examines the basics of operating a contracting business and provides essential tips for construction contractors and contracting businesses of all sizes. This course is broken into three informational lessons that discuss the following: the legal structures of businesses, financial management, & time management.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Learn about the different types of business structures and find the one best suited for their business
- Explain the concept of time management and why is it important to their business
- Learn and apply time management tools & techniques to increase their time efficiency
- Explain the concept of financial management and why it is important to a small business
- Understand the importance and use of budgeting, bookkeeping, cash flow analysis, and profit & loss statements
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies two (2) continuing education hours (CEH).
4 Hour Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor – Construction Workplace Safety #18355
This course is intended to help construction workers and employers better understand the typical hazards seen on commercial & residential construction sites and the various methods to mitigate these hazards.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Identify employer’s responsibilities for fall protection on construction sites
- Review conventional fall protection systems
- Discuss typical construction site hazards and fall protection systems required
- Discuss fall protection training and what employers must provide
- Understand workers’ rights in regards to safety from falls
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 40 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) continuing education hours (CEH).
2 Hour Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor – Cost Benefit of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) #18577
This course provides insight into the use of insulated concrete forms in residential construction. It provides cost comparisons of ICF construction to standard residential wood-frame construction, a comprehensive cost analysis of the monthly costs of home ownership for wood-frame and ICF homes, and a detailed discussion regarding many of the structural and energy performance benefits gained through the use of ICFs
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Become familiar with the many benefits gained through the use of insulated concrete forms (ICF) in residential construction
- Learn objective information on the cost of typical ICF home construction relative to standard housing construction
- Discuss credible information on the benefits of ICF construction relative to standard home construction
- Evaluate and compare cost benefits of ICF and wood-frame house construction
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies two (2) continuing education hours (CEH).
4 Hour Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor – Guide to Green Building #18598
In this course the student will examine numerous materials and methods to incorporate into a home build to make it a green build. This includes understanding of the material attributes of green building products, design and developing considerations for all home systems, an in-depth examination of all green materials and methods for building green, and a comprehensive green building checklist to review before, during, and after any green build.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Learn what means to build “Green” and the many benefits it offers
- Explain the attributes of various materials and building products used for green building
- Understand a comprehensive list of design & building considerations to be examined during a home build
- Discuss the numerous materials & processes which can be applied during a green building project
- Review a comprehensive green building checklist to easily identify areas to apply green building principles
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 40 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) continuing education hours (CEH).