Educational Opportunities

A key benefit of being an HBA member is the opportunity to take part in seminars created specifically for HBA members. The HBA currently offers courses toward national professional designations for many professions within the building industry. The HBA also takes the time to conduct online research for selected topics. The results of those research efforts are posted here. For more information on upcoming educational seminars, contact Lonny Cohen at (816) 733-2221.

Upcoming Seminars

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To help builders complete last minute hours for contractor licesnsing in Kansas City, Mo., the HBA is offering numerous educational opportunities in August. The HBA will also hold a series of classes on Aug. 26-27 to help builders in Johnson County, Independence and Kansas City, Mo., meet educational requirements. Upcoming classes that will be eligible for continuing education units include: Aug. 21, 8:30 a.m. Real Stars Seminar and Competition Roll Out (2 hours) Aug. 21, Noon Coping With Financial Stress Webinar (1.5 hours) Aug. 26, 8 a.m. Kansas, Missouri & Federal Legal Principles and Issues for Contractors (4 Hours, also offers JCCL non-code credit) Aug. 26, 1 p.m. Troubleshooting Concrete Flatwork (4 hours, JCCL code credit) Aug. 27, 10:30 a.m. Composite Siding Installation (2 hours, JCCL code credit)

Research Topics

>>	Housing Choices: Housing Kansas City
>>	Stucco: HBA/Johnson County Building Officials Best Stucco Practices
>>	Mold: HBA's full coverage of mold issues

Education Opportunities Outside the HBA

>>	The National Association of Home Builders currently offers Building Homes of Our Own, an award-winning CD-ROM simulation game that uses the familiar activity of home building to tie academic concepts and principles to real-world activities—all in a fun game environment. Available free to NAHB members and educators, a copy can be ordered online at www.homesofourown.org. Call Kym Kilbourne at (800) 368-5242, ext. 8447 for more information.
>>	Johnson County Contractor Licensing requires that home builders in the county take EIGHT hours of continuing education each year to maintain their license. They hold continuing education classes in metro locations and regularly at their office 111 Cherry St., Ste. 1051 in Olathe. Call (913) 715-2233 or visit JCCL online for more information.
>>	The Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors holds continuing education classes regularly at their classroom One Hallbrook Place, 11150 Overbrook Road, Ste. 100 in Leawood. Call (913) 498-1100 or visit KCRAR online for more information.
>>	The Safety and Health Council of Western Missouri and Kansas holds certification courses regularly at the Rockhurst School of Professional Studies. Call (816) 842-5223 for more information.
>>	The Builders' Association regularly holds a variety of classes at the Builders' Education Center in North Kansas City. Call Gina Potee at (816) 471-0880 for more information.