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2 8 Welcome! BATC Unversty courses provde you wth outstandng nformaton from the most hghly regarded nstructors n a warm and welcomng envronment where you can network wth your fellow contractors. You ll not only gan your requred credts, you ll gan knowledge that wll enhance your busness operatons and enable you to provde the best product to your customers. What sets BATC Unversty apart s that our array of courses s developed by our Assocaton s Educaton Commttee, whch s comprsed of actual contractors and ndustry assocates. These volunteers lve our busness every day and they know what you need to help you gan success. So sgn up today and get the peace of mnd knowng you re meetng your contnung educaton requrements from the Twn Ctes leadng contractor tranng source BATC Unversty. Warmly, Regster Today And Get Your Requred 14 Credts for 2012! Davd Segel, CAE, IOM BATC Executve Drector How to read ths schedule (example): Course Ttle Instructor Info. Course Descrpton Course # Class Tme :30 PM - 1:30 PM 1 C, RE Regulatory Update: Keepng You Out of Trouble Pam Perr, Bulders Assocaton of Mnnesota Number of Credts C=Contractor Credt Energy=Energy Credt RE=Real Estate Credt An astersk (*) means pendng approval (e.g. C* means pendng approval for contractor credt) If you read these terms and thnk, It s Greek to Me! NFPA 13D, Mnnesota Varance, Early Neutral Evaluatons, Buldng Performance Standards, and Publc Insurance Adjusters then you need ths course. Come learn what s comng down the regulatory pke, n down to earth language. Important Informaton All classes have been approved for Buldng Contractor and Real Estate contnung educaton credts unless otherwse noted. (See credt type for each class lsted n the detaled course descrptons.) All Qualfyng Persons for Resdental Buldng Contractors wll need 14 hours of approved contnung educaton before ther lcense expraton date to renew the lcense. (Two year lcense perod.) Each Qualfyng Person must complete one hour of contnung educaton related to energy codes or energy conservaton measures applcable to resdental buldngs durng each contnung educaton reportng perod. Credt may not be earned f the Qualfyng Person has prevously obtaned credt for the same course durng the same lcensng perod. Educaton hours earned durng the lcense reportng perod Aprl 1, 2010 March 31, 2012, whch are used to renew the lcense n 2012 cannot be carred over to the next lcense perod. Each Qualfyng Person has been ssued an eght character ID number by the Mnnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) for use n trackng CE hours. Indvduals may obtan ths number onlne by usng DLI s Lcense Lookup at and searchng ther name. The Qualfyng Person s ID number (QB######) must be provded to the Bulders Assocaton of the Twn Ctes (BATC) at the tme of regstraton to ensure attendees hours are correctly recorded when reported to DLI and prnted on your course completon certfcate. Questons regardng a Qualfyng Person s contnung educaton should be made to DLI at or emaled to dl.lcense@state.mn.us. Contnung Educaton sponsors wll report course attendance to DLI, whch wll enable the department to track a Qualfyng Person s CE hours and determne when CE requrements for lcense renewal have been met. However, Qualfyng Persons and contractors are stll requred to keep a copy of all course completon certfcates from courses taken. DLI wll send out lcense renewal notfcatons around December 1, Contractors are urged to renew onlne. Please call DLI at or emal to dl.busnesslcense@state.mn.us for questons regardng lcense renewals.

3 .. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, :00 PM - 12:00 PM 4 C, Energy, RE* Energy Retrofts and Remodels: What s your Rsk Management Strategy? Rchard Stone, Unversty of Mnnesota Extenson New constructon begns wth a set of plans but retrofts begn wth the exstng house. How much do you really know about all the condtons that already exst n that house? Brngng n a home performance consultant to conduct baselne testng of the house can gve a contractor valuable nformaton to use when developng a scope of work. Testng out when the work s complete can help ensure that project goals have been acheved and the home s left safe, durable, comfortable, and energy effcent. Ths workshop provdes contractors wth an opportunty to become more famlar wth protocols and tools used by home performance consultants as they test a home for the valuable nformaton needed to manage potentally rsky retrofts and remodels. Ths project was made possble by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Mnnesota Department of Commerce through the Amercan Recovery and Renvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, :00 AM - 12:00 PM 4 C, Energy, RE Geodoncs - Geothermal + Hydroncs Wes Ssco, Uponor Ths course, desgned for the bulders, contractors or nstallers seekng to learn about the man prncples and benefts of a sustanable alternatve energy source for radant heatng and coolng systems usng ground source heat pumps. The course teaches partcpants the concept of geodoncs the art of combnng geothermal and hydronc radant systems, along wth applcaton technques to desgn and nstall a water-to-water, ground-source heat pump (GSHP) system. Note: Partcpants should have a basc knowledge of hydronc heatng systems :30 PM - 1:30 PM 1 C, RE Regulatory Update: Keepng You Out of Trouble Pam Perr, Bulders Assocaton of Mnnesota If you read these terms and thnk, It s Greek to Me! NFPA 13D, Mnnesota Varance, Early Neutral Evaluatons, Buldng Performance Standards, and Publc Insurance Adjusters then you need ths course. Come learn what s comng down the regulatory pke, n down to earth language :30 PM - 2:30 PM 1 C, RE Makng Home Technology Proftable n the Remodelng Market Mark Kurlla, CS Meda Inc Accordng to a recent Jont Center for Housng of Harvard Unversty report, three growth areas are projected n the remodelng sector; energy management, the agng populaton, and home entertanment. Durng ths course, partcpants wll dscuss these growth areas, wth specfc focus on technology systems. Attendees wll walk away wth talkng ponts to use wth homeowners that nclude how to approach the clents needs and wants related to montorng energy usage, addressng ther agng n place requrements, and provdng entertanment optons :30 PM - 3:30 PM 1 C, RE Electronc Systems Infrastructure Requrements Mark Kurlla, CS Meda Inc Partcpants wll be able to defne the components of a structured wrng system and lst the benefts that correctly nstalled systems offer to ther clents' technology needs. Note: Ths course was offered n the BATC U 2011 Contnung Educaton (CE) Seres. If regstrant completed ths course n 2011 note that CE for the same couse may not be appled toward renewal n the same lcensng perod. THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, :00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 C, RE Regulatory Update: Keepng You Out of Trouble Pam Perr, Bulders Assocaton of Mnnesota If you read these terms and thnk, It s Greek to Me! NFPA 13D, Mnnesota Varance, Early Neutral Evaluatons, Buldng Performance Standards, and Publc Insurance Adjusters then you need ths course. Come learn what s comng down the regulatory pke, n down to earth language :00 AM - 11:00 AM 2 C, Energy, RE* Geothermal Technology Cory VanVckle / John Rffe, Auer Steel & Heatng Supply Co. Ths course wll dscuss the benefts of geothermal heatng and coolng n new constructon applcatons. Ths class wll also address, at a hgh level, nstallaton requrements :00 AM - 12:00 PM 1 C, RE Survvng & Negotatng Personal Guarantes Charles Schoenwetter, Bowman and Brooke LLP Personal guarantes are not always a slam dunk method of recovery. A personal guaranty s a contract. That means t s generally subject to the same requrements of a regular contract regardng formaton and contract nterpretaton. It also means actons brought to enforce personal guarantes are subject to many of the same defenses that are applcable n other nstances when one party seeks to enforce ts contractual rghts aganst another party. However, there are a number of unque aspects of personal guarantees that requre specal attenton and proper procedures n order to ensure that the personal guarantes are enforceable. Ths semnar wll teach: What s a Personal Guaranty. When are Guarantes Used. How are Personal Guarantes Interpreted? Common Defenses. Best Practces for Lenders/Credtors :30 PM - 1:30 PM 1 C How to Estmate Faster, Create More Accurate Proposals and Communcate More Effectvely Jeff Knutson, Contractors Software Group The course wll educate bulders and remodelng contractors how ntegrated automaton tools can help them estmate faster, create more accurate proposals and communcate more effectvely wth ther vendors. We wll dscuss the successful prncples of estmatng and proposal wrtng that are beng used by thousand of contractors over the country. We wll also dscuss how automaton tools wll ade bulders wth communcatng more effectvely wth vendors and employees. Note: Ths course was offered n the BATC U 2011 Contnung Educaton (CE) Seres. If regstrant completed ths course n 2011 note that CE for the same course may not be appled toward renewal n the same lcensng perod :30 PM - 2:30 PM 1 C, RE Frost Protecton of Shallow Foundatons Nck Hanson, The Hanson Group Ths presentaton wll descrbe basc theory, hstory, Code requrements & standards, materal selecton, and reference gudes on Frost Protected Shallow Foundatons for use n Cold Weather clmates such as those found n Mnnesota constructon. The optons and requrements for shallow frost protected foundatons are often unknown or msunderstood by Buldng Offcals, contractors, and professonals alke. Ths presentaton wll help clarfy and educate everyone to adequately protect foundatons from the perls of frost :30 PM - 3:30 PM 1 C, RE Top Mechancs Len and Constructon Payment Issues Joseph Sprnger, Fredrkson & Byron, P.A. Ths class wll cover the top constructon payment ssues arsng out of a today s challengng market, ncludng the use of mechancs lens, promssory notes, garnshments, and other methods to make sure that you get pad and your project goes smoothly. Regster at clck on Events and Educaton All Credts Approved by the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Commerce unless otherwse noted. An astersk (*) means pendng approval (e.g. C* the course s pendng approval for contractor credt). 3

4 . \ MONDAY, JANUARY 23, :00 AM - 12:00 PM 4 C, Energy, RE* Energy Retrofts and Remodels: What s your Rsk Management Strategy? Rchard Stone, Unversty of Mnnesota Extenson New constructon begns wth a set of plans but retrofts begn wth the exstng house. How much do you really know about all the condtons that already exst n that house? Brngng n a home performance consultant to conduct baselne testng of the house can gve a contractor valuable nformaton to use when developng a scope of work. Testng out when the work s complete can help ensure that project goals have been acheved and the home s left safe, durable, comfortable, and energy effcent. Ths workshop provdes contractors wth an opportunty to become more famlar wth protocols and tools used by home performance consultants as they test a home for the valuable nformaton needed to manage potentally rsky retrofts and remodels. Ths project was made possble by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Mnnesota Department of Commerce through the Amercan Recovery and Renvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, :00 AM - 12:00 PM 4 C, Energy, RE Geodoncs - Geothermal + Hydroncs Wes Ssco, Uponor Ths course, desgned for the bulders, contractors or nstallers seekng to learn about the man prncples and benefts of a sustanable alternatve energy source for radant heatng and coolng systems usng ground source heat pumps. The course teaches partcpants the concept of geodoncs the art of combnng geothermal and hydronc radant systems, along wth applcaton technques to desgn and nstall a water-to-water, ground-source heat pump (GSHP) system. Note: Partcpants should have a basc knowledge of hydronc heatng systems :30 PM - 1:30 PM 1 C, RE Control Systems Impact on Buldng Green Mark Kurlla, CS Meda Inc. A "green home" s more than energy effcency. Partcpants n ths course wll dscuss ther understandng of what t means to "go green". Dscusson wll nclude effcent use of resources, ncludng electrcty and water, and how electronc devces can work wth these resources to contrbute to reduce a home's carbon footprnt. Note: Ths course was offered n the BATC U 2011 Contnung Educaton (CE) Seres. If regstrant completed ths course n 2011 note that CE for the same couse may not be appled toward renewal n the same lcensng perod :30 PM - 2:30 PM 1 C, RE Legal Issues n Restartng a Stalled Development Joseph Sprnger, Fredrkson & Byron, P.A. Ths class addresses the legal ssues faced when restartng a stalled development, ncludng enttlements and development agreements :30 PM - 3:30 PM 1 C, RE Regulatory Update: Keepng You Out of Trouble Pam Perr, Bulders Assocaton of Mnnesota If you read these terms and thnk, It s Greek to Me! NFPA 13D, Mnnesota Varance, Early Neutral Evaluatons, Buldng Performance Standards, and Publc Insurance Adjusters then you need ths course. Come learn what s comng down the regulatory pke, n down to earth language. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, :00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 C*, RE* Envronmental Consderatons when Renovatng Homes Todd Lews, Indgo Envronmental Recognze hazardous materals on home renovaton projects and understand the overlappng regulatons. Learn the process for avodng hazardous materals. Legal lablty and ctatons are presented n a way that s smple to understand :00 AM - 10:00 AM 1 C*, RE* Found Mold, Now What Todd Lews, Indgo Envronmental Understand mold assessment and remedaton process. Learn how to deal wth mold on your project, when a professonal s needed, and project costs :00 AM - 12:00 PM 2 C, Energy, RE Geothermal Energy Ground Source Heat Pump Bascs Jm Cusak, UMR Geothermal Geothermal basc theory and desgn prncples. Learn what bulders and remodelers need to know when a clent asks about geothermal. Get an understandng of ste requrements and dfferent systems. Note: Ths course has been updated snce beng offered n Even f regstrant took ths course n 2010, t can be taken agan and contnung educaton can be appled toward lcense renewal because t has a NEW course number :30 PM - 1:30 PM 1 C, RE Legal Issues n Restartng a Stalled Development Joseph Sprnger, Fredrkson & Byron, P.A. Ths class addresses the legal ssues faced when restartng a stalled development, ncludng enttlements and development agreements :30 PM - 2:30 PM 1 C, RE Sound Isolaton n a Specalty Room Mark Kurlla, CS Meda Inc. Isolatng sound s trcky wthout the correct tools, the rght people, and the proper desgn the results are often dsastrous. Partcpants n ths course wll revew the needs for sound solated specalty rooms, defne the fundamentals of sound and dscuss how much sound solaton s needed n varyng crcumstances. In addton, attendees wll dve nto the three tools of sound solaton mass, absorpton, and mechancal solaton and the role of each n the desgn and buld process, whle dscussng the process of buldng a specalty room :30 PM - 3:30 PM 1 C, RE Makng Home Technology Proftable n the Remodelng Market Mark Kurlla, CS Meda Inc. Accordng to a recent Jont Center for Housng of Harvard Unversty report, three growth areas are projected n the remodelng sector; energy management, the agng populaton, and home entertanment. Durng ths course, partcpants wll dscuss these growth areas, wth specfc focus on technology systems. Attendees wll walk away wth talkng ponts to use wth homeowners that nclude how to approach the clents needs and wants related to montorng energy usage, addressng ther agng n place requrements, and provdng entertanment optons. Regster at clck on Events and Educaton 4 All Credts Approved by the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Commerce unless otherwse noted. An astersk (*) means pendng approval (e.g. C* the course s pendng approval for contractor credt).

5 . WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8-9, :00 AM - 5:00 PM (Both Days) 16 C, Energy, RE Radant Hydroncs and Desgn Steve Swanson, Uponor Ths two-day course s desgned for contractors, heatng nstallers, or bulders seekng to develop ther understandng of hydronc radant heatng systems and radant system control strateges as well as an overvew of radant coolng desgn optons. Partcpants wll gan an understandng of the key elements of radant floor heatng and learn advanced radant desgn optons. The subjects to be covered nclude: Radant hydronc overvew and defntons; Heat loss analyss for radant heatng; Heat sources and heat emtters; Dstrbuton types; Radant parts and peces; Auxlary loads; Installaton methods; Control systems; and Puttng t all together. Radant coolng wll be dscussed as an overvew. Notes: - Ths class wll gve you the tools so that you can desgn and nstall your buldng wth LEED Certfcaton n mnd (not a LEED Certfed class). - Regstrant must complete both days of course to earn contnung educaton credts. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, :00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 C How to Estmate Faster, Create More Accurate Proposals and Communcate More Effectvely Jeff Knutson, Contractors Software Group The course wll educate bulders and remodelng contractors how ntegrated automaton tools can help them estmate faster, create more accurate proposals and communcate more effectvely wth ther vendors. We wll dscuss the successful prncples of estmatng and proposal wrtng that are beng used by thousand of contractors over the country. We wll also dscuss how automaton tools wll ade bulders wth communcatng more effectvely wth vendors and employees. Note: Ths course was offered n the BATC U 2011 Contnung Educaton (CE) Seres. If regstrant completed ths course n 2011 note that CE for the same course may not be appled toward renewal n the same lcensng perod :00 AM - 10:00 AM 1 C Integrate Your Estmatng Wth Your Job Cost Accountng to Control Costs and Improve Your Bottom Lne Jeff Knutson, Contractors Software Group The course wll educate bulders and remodelng contractors on the successful processes and procedures for controllng costs and mprovng the bottom lne profts. We wll dscuss how ntegratng estmatng wth job cost accountng wll help bulders and contractors mprove ther estmatng and makng sure they maxmze ther profts. Note: Ths course was offered n the BATC U 2011 Contnung Educaton (CE) Seres. If regstrant completed ths course n 2011 note that CE for the same course may not be appled toward renewal n the same lcensng perod :00 AM - 12:00 PM 2 C, RE Important Constructon Contract Provsons/Understandng the Mechanc s Len Process Elzabeth Poeschl / Shane Barnes, Meagher & Geer, PLLP Contracts can be trcky. Whle most contracts rely on standardzed wordng, all contracts assgn labltes and responsbltes that ether party may not fully understand. Meagher & Geer partner Elzabeth Poeschl wll offer her recommendatons for crtcal constructon contracts provsons, ncludng ndemnfcaton, ste condtons, scope of work and payment, change orders, and how to handle ambgutes and defects wthn a contract. Learn how to decpher the terms, allocate rsk approprately, and negotate terms that satsfy all partes. Shane Barnes wll dscuss the value of mechanc s lens and how you can use them to protect your company :30 PM - 2:00 PM 1.5 C, RE Effectvely Resolvng Constructon Dsputes Charles Schoenwetter, Bowman and Brooke LLP Desgned to nform the audence on how to avod dsputes by recognzng clams before they become problems. It then dscusses preparaton of the clams to best poston a contractor for success n the event some form of formal dspute resoluton procedure s necessary. Tps for negotatons and settlement are dscussed. Practcal advce s also provded regardng the most effectve use of medaton, arbtraton and ltgaton as they relate to constructon dsputes. Fnally, ths semnar provdes the cold, hard facts regardng recovery of attorneys fees and other expenses ncurred durng a constructon dspute :00 PM - 3:30 PM 1.5 C, Energy, RE Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) for Resdental Constructon and Code Complance Tony Lund / Bran Oman, BASF Corporaton Ths course wll cover the proper uses and constructon applcatons for spray polyurethane foam (SPF). Partcpants wll understand ths after learnng the dfferent propertes of each type of spray foam, how they meet code complance and the benefts of SPF. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, :00 AM - 10:00 AM 2 C, Energy, RE Geothermal Energy Ground Source Heat Pump Bascs Jm Cusak, UMR Geothermal Geothermal basc theory and desgn prncples. Learn what bulders and remodelers need to know when a clent asks about geothermal. Get an understandng of ste requrements and dfferent systems. Note: Ths course has been updated snce beng offered n Even f regstrant took ths course n 2010, t can be taken agan and contnung educaton can be appled toward lcense renewal because t has a NEW course number :00 AM - 12:00 PM 2 C, RE AWAIR Program Workshop John Prmozch, The Bulders Group of MN An AWAIR Program s not only requred by law, but s the blueprnt and gudng document for your company s overall safety effort. In ths course, attendees wll learn the purpose and elements of the AWAIR Act, how to develop an actve and effectve safety and heath program, and how to manage the program for longevty. There wll be hands-on actvtes bult n to ths sesson so partcpants can expect to walk away wth programs and/or program elements that can be mplemented mmedately. Regster at clck on Events and Educaton All Credts Approved by the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Commerce unless otherwse noted. An astersk (*) means pendng approval (e.g. C* the course s pendng approval for contractor credt). 5

6 Regster at clck on Events and Educaton 6 All Credts Approved by the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Commerce unless otherwse noted n the detaled descrpton.

7 Regster Onlne at to Receve Your Requred Credts for 2012! LUNCH IS ON US Questons? Contact Beth at or Regster at clck on Events and Educaton All Credts Approved by the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Commerce unless otherwse noted n the detaled descrpton. 7

8 Regster Onlne at to Receve Your Requred Credts for 2012! LUNCH IS ON US Questons? Contact Beth at or Regster at clck on Events and Educaton 8 All Credts Approved by the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Commerce unless otherwse noted n the detaled descrpton.

9 :30 PM - 1:30 PM 1 C, RE Top Mechancs Len and Constructon Payment Issues Joseph Sprnger, Fredrkson & Byron, P.A. Ths class wll cover the top constructon payment ssues arsng out of a today s challengng market, ncludng the use of mechancs lens, promssory notes, garnshments, and other methods to make sure that you get pad and your project goes smoothly :30 PM - 2:30 PM 1 C, RE Meda & Game Room Desgn Mark Kurlla, CS Meda Inc. Partcpants n ths course wll be educated on the dfferences between meda rooms and game rooms form a usage standpont as well as specfc desgn characterstcs relatve to equpment, furnshngs, power requrements, ventlaton, lghtng and acoustcs. Note: Ths course was offered n the BATC U 2011 Contnung Educaton (CE) Seres. If regstrant completed ths course n 2011 note that CE for the same couse may not be appled toward renewal n the same lcensng perod :30 PM - 3:30 PM 1 C, RE Sound Isolaton n a Specalty Room Mark Kurlla, CS Meda Inc. Isolatng sound s trcky wthout the correct tools, the rght people, and the proper desgn the results are often dsastrous. Partcpants n ths course wll revew the needs for sound solated specalty rooms, defne the fundamentals of sound and dscuss how much sound solaton s needed n varyng crcumstances. In addton, attendees wll dve nto the three tools of sound solaton mass, absorpton, and mechancal solaton and the role of each n the desgn and buld process, whle dscussng the process of buldng a specalty room. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, :00 AM - 10:30 AM 2.5 RE School of Rocks - Natural Stone Bascs Real Stone - Know t, Love t, Use t Steve Hedberg, Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supples Geology bascs of stone (gneous, sedmentary & metamorphc); How stone s quarred; Most popular types of stone used n resdental 4 masonry constructon n the Twn Ctes; Market trends and nsghts usng stone - ncludng outdoor lvng and how stone can enhance your projects :30 AM - 12:00 PM 1.5 C, Energy, RE Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) for Resdental Constructon and Code Complance Tony Lund / Bran Oman, BASF Corporaton Ths course wll cover the proper uses and constructon applcatons for spray polyurethane foam (SPF). Partcpants wll understand ths after learnng the dfferent propertes of each type of spray foam, how they meet code complance and the benefts of SPF :30 PM - 1:30 PM 1 C, RE Frost Protecton of Shallow Foundatons Nck Hanson, The Hanson Group Ths presentaton wll descrbe basc theory, hstory, Code requrements & standards, materal selecton, and reference gudes on Frost Protected Shallow Foundatons for use n Cold Weather clmates such as those found n Mnnesota constructon. The optons and requrements for shallow frost protected foundatons are often unknown or msunderstood by Buldng Offcals, contractors, and professonals alke. Ths presentaton wll help clarfy and educate everyone to adequately protect foundatons from the perls of frost :30 PM - 3:30 PM 2 C, RE Western Red Cedar - Dstnctve Desgns Steve From, Western Red Cedar Lumber Assocaton The learnng ams of ths presentaton are: Increase awareness of Western Red Cedar, ts propertes and performance characterstcs. Understand grade and product specfcaton requrements. Gan greater apprecaton of cedar s versatlty. Get the facts about proper nstallaton, fnshng and mantenance of Western Red Cedar. TUESDAY, MARCH 6, :00 AM - 10:00 AM 2 C, Energy, RE Geothermal Energy Ground Source Heat Pump Bascs Jm Cusak, UMR Geothermal Geothermal basc theory and desgn prncples. Learn what bulders and remodelers need to know when a clent asks about geothermal. Get an understandng of ste requrements and dfferent systems. Note: Ths course has been updated snce beng offered n Even f regstrant took ths course n 2010, t can be taken agan and contnung educaton can be appled toward lcense renewal because t has a NEW course number :00 AM - 12:00 PM 2 C*, RE Understandng Wood Floors Roy Rechow, Natonal Wood Floorng Assocaton Understandng wood floor dynamcs: Includng proper clmate control, acclmaton technques for varous wood floor types, why does wood floors provde schedule producton problems, wood floors vs. radant heat systems, whte lne syndrome problems, proper RH control ncludng mantenance schedules for wood floors, causes of face checkng/crackng, etc :30 PM - 1:30 PM 1 C*, RE* Envronmental Consderatons when Renovatng Homes Todd Lews, Indgo Envronmental Recognze hazardous materals on home renovaton projects and understand the overlappng regulatons. Learn the process for avodng hazardous materals. Legal lablty and ctatons are presented n a way that s smple to understand :30 PM - 3:30 PM 2 C, RE Western Red Cedar - Dstnctve Desgns Steve From, Western Red Cedar Lumber Assocaton The learnng ams of ths presentaton are: Increase awareness of Western Red Cedar, ts propertes and performance characterstcs. Understand grade and product specfcaton requrements. Gan greater apprecaton of cedar s versatlty. Get the facts about proper nstallaton, fnshng and mantenance of Western Red Cedar. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, :00 AM - 9:30 AM 1.5 C, RE Managng the Change Order Process to Make Sure You Get Pad What You Deserve Charles Schoenwetter, Bowman and Brooke LLP Desgned to educate attendees regardng how to manage the change order process effcently. Key to ths goal s understandng what a change order s and how to avod assocated ptfalls that result n delays, nterference, dsrupton and other neffcences. Ths course wll dscuss the purpose of change orders and constructon change drectves, ncludng the dfferences between ordered changes, cardnal changes and constructve changes. Ths course wll also nstruct attendees on the requrements for makng an effectve change order, as well as how those requrements may be waved, and varous lablty ssues relatng to changes n constructon. Regster at clck on Events and Educaton All Credts Approved by the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Commerce unless otherwse noted. An astersk (*) means pendng approval (e.g. C* the course s pendng approval for contractor credt). 9

10 \ :30 AM - 11:00 AM 1.5 C, RE Mnnesota Mechanc s Len Issues: Dong It The Rght Way Charles Schoenwetter, Bowman and Brooke LLP Ths semnar teaches the ns and outs of mechanc s lens under Mnnesota law. Ths semnar dscusses the most common mstakes made when assertng mechanc s lens as well as the most prevalent defenses to mechanc s len clams. The semnar s taught from the perspectve both of len holders and property owners defendng aganst len clams. Further, t dscusses clams that property owners can assert aganst ndvduals and enttes when false or ncorrect mechanc s lens are fled. Ultmately, ths semnar explans how to remove mechanc s len clams from the ttle to real property and the assocated recovery of attorney s fees to a prevalng party when a mechanc s len acton s pursued n ltgaton :00 AM - 12:00 PM 1 C, RE Resdental Fall Protecton Update John Prmozch, The Bulders Group of MN Students wll learn about the role and responsblty of the employer to assgn a competent person to the jobste and arm that person wth the knowledge to perform the work safely when t comes to Fall Protecton. Topcs nclude NEW Resdental Fall Protecton gudelnes, fall protecton equpment applcatons, fall hazards and control measures, equpment selecton, use, care, and nspecton. At the concluson of ths course, the partcpant wll have ncreased confdence wth regards to selecton and use of personal fall arrest equpment. Please come wth pctures or questons specfc to your fall protecton needs as we wll these for dscusson :30 PM - 2:30 PM 2 C, Energy, RE* Geothermal Technology Cory VanVckle / John Rffe, Auer Steel & Heatng Supply Co. Ths course wll dscuss the benefts of geothermal heatng and coolng n new constructon applcatons. Ths class wll also address, at a hgh level, nstallaton requrements :30 PM - 3:30 PM 1 C, RE A Legal Gude for Bulders and Remodelers Tmothy Hassett, Felhaber Larson Fenlon & Vogt, P.A. Ths course s desgned to educate bulders about legal ssues whch affect the operaton of ther busnesses. Lead Safety for Renovaton, Repar & Pantng Renovator Intal Course WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, :00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 C, RE Control Systems Impact on Buldng Green Mark Kurlla, CS Meda Inc A "green home" s more than energy effcency. Partcpants n ths course wll dscuss ther understandng of what t means to "go green". Dscusson wll nclude effcent use of resources, ncludng electrcty and water, and how electronc devces can work wth these resources to contrbute to reduce a home's carbon footprnt. Note: Ths course was offered n the BATC U 2011 Contnung Educaton (CE) Seres. If regstrant completed ths course n 2011 note that CE for the same couse may not be appled toward renewal n the same lcensng perod :00 AM - 10:00 AM 1 C, RE Meda & Game Room Desgn Mark Kurlla, CS Meda Inc Partcpants n ths course wll be educated on the dfferences between meda rooms and game rooms form a usage standpont as well as specfc desgn characterstcs relatve to equpment, furnshngs, power requrements, ventlaton, lghtng and acoustcs. Note: Ths course was offered n the BATC U 2011 Contnung Educaton (CE) Seres. If regstrant completed ths course n 2011 note that CE for the same couse may not be appled toward renewal n the same lcensng perod :00 AM - 11:00 AM 1 C, RE A Legal Gude for Bulders and Remodelers Tmothy Hassett, Felhaber Larson Fenlon & Vogt, P.A. Ths course s desgned to educate bulders about legal ssues whch affect the operaton of ther busnesses :00 AM - 12:00 PM 1 C*, RE* Found Mold, Now What Todd Lews, Indgo Envronmental Understand mold assessment and remedaton process. Learn how to deal wth mold on your project, when a professonal s needed, and project costs :30 PM - 2:00 PM 1.5 C, Energy, RE Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) for Resdental Constructon and Code Complance Tony Lund / Bran Oman, BASF Corporaton Ths course wll cover the proper uses and constructon applcatons for spray polyurethane foam (SPF). Partcpants wll understand ths after learnng the dfferent propertes of each type of spray foam, how they meet code complance and the benefts of SPF. EPA began enforcement of the rule on October 1, 2010, and as of February 1, 2011, local buldng nspecton departments n Mnnesota wll be checkng EPA s webste before ssung remodelng permts for pre-1978 housng [MN Statute 326B.106]. Don t get caught wthout our tranng! EPA penaltes nclude a $37,500 fne per volaton, up to 5 years n prson and a felony convcton. $195 for BATC Members; $245 for Non-members Prce ncludes breakfast and lunch! Contractor Contnung Educaton Credts Pendng BATC Unversty brngs you EPA-Certfed traners from the Unversty of North Dakota, Envronmental Tranng Insttute Regster at clck on Events and Educaton 10 All Credts Approved by the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Commerce unless otherwse noted. An astersk (*) means pendng approval (e.g. C* the course s pendng approval for contractor credt).

11 CAPS Courses: Certfed Agng-n-Place Specalst The Certfed Agng-n-Place Specalst (CAPS) desgnaton program teaches the techncal, busness management, and customer servce sklls essental to competng n the fastest growng segment of the resdental remodelng ndustry: home modfcatons for the agng-n-place. ALL THREE DAYS MUST BE COMPLETED TO EARN CAPS DESIGNATION. ALL THREE DAYS: $450 for BATC/NAHB Members; $640 for Non-members Indvdual days: $175 for BATC/NAHB Members; $230 for Non-members TUESDAY, APRIL 17, CAPS COURSE 8 C1 8:00AM - 4:30 PM 8 C*, RE* Marketng and Communcaton Strateges for Agng and Accessblty - CAPS I - An NAHB Desgnaton Course Alssa Boroff, Access Solutons Learn best practces n communcatng and nteractng wth ths exctng and evolvng populaton, and take advantage of one of the fastest growng market segments n remodelng and related ndustres. As a graduate of ths course, you wll be able to: Explan the three segments wthn the Agng-n- Place market that present busness opportuntes for buldng professonals; Implement a process for promotng new opportuntes for products and servces n the Agng-n-Place market; Enhance your sales process wth effectve technques for the Agng-n-Place market. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, CAPS COURSE 8 C2 8:00AM - 4:30 PM 8 C*, RE* Desgn/Buld Solutons for Agng and Accessblty - CAPS II - An NAHB Desgnaton Course Alssa Boroff, Access Solutons Ths course wll help you understand the gudelnes and requrements of accessblty, the mportance of dong an assessment wth nput from occupatonal and physcal therapsts as well as qualfed health care professonals, and the sgnfcance of good desgn n makng modfcatons that can transform a house nto a safe, attractve, and comfortable home for lfe. As a graduate of ths course, you wll: Descrbe the home ownershp market as t relates to the three segments of the Agng-n-Place market; Consder contractual and legal concerns for buldng professonals provdng desgn solutons to the Agng-n-Place clent; Perform a needs assessment to dentfy and prortze the needs, wants, and wshes of the Agng-n-Place clent; Recommend specfc desgn solutons for the Agng-n-Place clent; Estmate and schedule the Agng-n-Place project whle regardng specal consderatons; Identfy consderatons for executng the job whle the clent s n resdence. THURSDAY, APRIL 19, CAPS COURSE 8 C3 8:00AM - 4:30 PM 8 C*, RE* Busness Management for Buldng Professonals - An NAHB Course Shawn Nelson, New Spaces Learn the management sklls that gve ndustry leaders the edge. Ths course wll gve you a sold foundaton n those best busness practces so valuable to smaller busnesses: plannng, organzng, staffng/drectng and controllng. By usng case studes and sample forms, your nstructors wll gve you practcal and applcable tools for management success. As a graduate of ths course, you wll be able to: Dscuss common busness challenges and learn practcal tps and tools to overcome them, Explan the three basc functonal areas wthn a company, Lst the fve man tools used to mprove a busness, Apply each of the fve Ps to the three functonal areas of the busness, Identfy methods of recrutng, ntervewng, tranng, and retanng qualty personnel, Apply the key measures of busness performance to your own busness. Natonal Desgnatons Set yourself above the competton and gan natonal credblty and recognton. BATC Unversty offers NAHB Unversty of Housng Desgnatons that wll enhance your sklls and ultmately, your proftablty. These courses have an NAHB annual renewal fee and contnung educaton s requred to mantan your desgnaton. Vew NAHB Educaton at Courses we are offerng n 2012: CAPS Certfed Agng-n-Place Specalst Techncal, busness management and customer servces sklls ncludng home modfcatons for the agng-n-place market Offered on Aprl 17, 18 and 19th! Specal Thanks to Our Educaton Commttee Carole Grffth, Homes by Tradton LLC George Cundy, Cundy, Santne & Assocate., Archtects, LLC Bob Mchels, Bob Mchels Constructon, Inc. Constance Koopman, Marshall & Koopman REAL ESTATE Charle Bradburn, Automated Buldng Comp.-Mllwork Dv. Mchelle Buchmann, Country Joe Homes Mchele Eernsse, MPLS. ST. PAUL Magazne Becky Harasyn, Xcel Energy, MN Gas Busness Dev. Pat Hegseth, Great Plans Mllwork Erk Moln, Moln Concrete Products Company Dean Soderbeck, Soderbeck Desgn & Constructon, Inc. Kevn Kruger, Kruger Fnancal Servces Investment Plannng Upcomng 2012 BATC Events: Internatonal Bulders Show February 8-11, 2012 Mnnesota Bulders Show (MBS) / Casno Nght / BAM Conventon February 23-24, 2012 (formerly the BATC Product & Servce Show) Parade of Homes Sprng Prevew SM March 3 - Aprl 1, 2012 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase March 30 - Aprl 1, 2012

12 2960 Centre Ponte Drve Rosevlle, MN How to Regster: clck on the Events & Educaton tab Or, request CE Regstraton Form by callng Class Locaton: All classes wll be held at the BATC Offce n the Semnar Room: 2960 Centre Ponte Drve, Rosevlle, MN Questons? Contact Beth Graham at or beth@batc.org. Addtonal Informaton: LUNCH IS INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION FEE (excludng two half days - January 11 & 23) Free Parkng Easy Locaton All the pop and candy you want No refunds unless cancellaton s made by Noon the day BEFORE the class No-shows wll be nvoced CREDIT FEES: MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS $15/credt hour $22/credt hour 1 hour $ $ hours $ $33 2 hours $ $ hours $ $55 3 hours $ $66 4 hours $ $88 5 hours $ $110 6 hours $ $132 7 hours $ $154 8 hours $ $176 Credts Approved by the MN Department of Labor and Industry & Department of Commerce unless otherwse noted. See detaled descrptons nsde for more nformaton. Not a Member? Wonderng Why You Should Jon? Benefts range from a naton-leadng Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase to workers compensaton and general lablty nsurance programs; BATC Unversty classes (see prcng above), to a very actve poltcal affars effort. We are the leaders of the resdental constructon ndustry. Questons about membershp, contact Deb Earl at