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Staying Alive: Construction Safety
Instructor: Steven St Laurent
This video training course outlines the most important work-related hazards found on a construction site. Instructor Steve St. Laurent provides years of experience in the safety field, sharing his knowledge in a fun and entertaining way. This course explores typical hazards found on the site, the reasons behind careless behavior, and the ramifications of poor training and lack of safety programs. The goal is to provide “safety nuggets” that will inspire viewers to practice safety first, in a way that will prevent injuries at work and at home.
This Course Covers:
- Top Five Hazards in Residential Construction
- Personal Protective Equipment
- 10 Best Practices
- Fall Protection
- Ladders
- Electricity
- Scaffolds
- Hazard Communication
- Tool Safety
- Materials Handling
Contracts, Liabilities and Risk Management
Instructor: Pete Costanza
This six-hour course explains the principles of contract law and the important elements of a home building and remodeling contract. The difference between various contracts used in the residential construction industry is also described. Requirements and types of insurance are also covered in this course, as well as the details of Workers Compensation.
This Course Covers:
- Contracts – their terms, documents, samples, pricing and what is required
- Request for Proposal and sample RFP
- Fundamentals of Contract Law
- Written and Oral Contracts
- Offer and Acceptance
- Void and Voidable Contracts
- Michigan Contract Laws, statutes of limitations, Home Solicitation Act and prohibited conduct
- Insurance, Surety Bonds, Homeowner’s, Auto, No-fault and Health Insurance and Workers’ Compensation
- Foreclosure Due to Non-Payment or Delinquent Taxes
- Health Insurance with HSA
- Warranties, breach of warranty, remedies and guidelines
- Breach of Warranty
- Construction defects and delays
- Failure to submit change orders, abandoning the job after payment and failure to pay subcontractors
- Abandoning the job after receiving payment
- Arbitration, mediation, adjudication and court proceedings
Residential Inspections
Instructor: Larry Rospierski
Building codes in the United States were originally varied and widespread, not to mention enforced irregularly. With the formation of the ICC (International Code Council), uniformity has been established and most enforcing agencies are now on the same page with respect to construction requirements.
This five-hour course is a review of the powers and responsibilities of the building official. As the person in charge of the Department of Building Safety, the Building Official has the power and authority to interpret the code, and must work to achieve code compliance.
After completing this course, learners will:
- Understand the application and requirements of Building Codes.
- Interpret worksite practices and construction in accordance with residential inspection guidelines.
- Recall steps and processes required in the construction of residential buildings.
This Course Covers:
- Building Codes, knowledge and use
- Inspection rules
- Recordkeeping
- Foundation Inspections, Pilings, piers, footings, backfill & waterproofing
- Floodplains, hazard codes, and construction in flood hazard areas
- Masonry, frame, truss, and basement inspections and critical inspection elements
- Fireplace damper, chimney, insulation, drywall and final inspections
- Windows, doors and energy conservation
- Automatic fire sprinkler systems
Advanced Construction Math
Instructor: Larry Rospierski
This course covers the mathematics most commonly used in construction and the foundational information with included advanced problems regarding house plans and material needs.
This Course covers:
- Math Formulas
- Conversions
- Volume, Area, and Circumference
- Construction Math Problems
- Material Estimating
- Installation Costs
- Estimated Sales Price
- Profit
- Overhead
- Estimated Roof and Siding Costs
- Code Compliance
Social Media Marketing for Construction Trades
Learn the ins and outs of social media marketing from experts that work in both social media and the construction industry. Use these tools and tricks to upgrade your personal and professional profiles, drive leads, and increase business.
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