'Raising the Bar' - Update Your Skills with the Master Builder Program
The 2006 national report on Recommended Education Benchmarks for Builders and Renovators prompted the Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC (CHBA BC) to create a professional builder program that would meet or exceed national standards.
Building on CHBA BC's success, OHBA, through the OHBA Institute of Building Excellence, is now offering an Ontario version of these courses specific to the needs of our members. The variety of learning opportunities through these easily accessible on line courses will provide business and management skills needed for those entering the business of building and renovating and provide timely updated information for seasoned members. Your company's successful completion of all 12 courses will earn you the designation of Master Builder or Master Renovator, a certification that sets you apart and elevates your status in the industry.
The twelve courses include:
1. Building Science for Renovations
2. Marketing and Project Sales
3. Financial Planning
4. Project Management and Site Supervision
5. Customer Service and Tarion Warranty Requirements
6. Business Planning and Management
7. Human Resources and Management
8. Safe Work Practices
9. Communication and Negotiation
10. Legal Issues in Housing
11. Building Codes
12. Construction Technology
The Ontario Home Builders' Association's Institute of Building Excellence is committed to providing professional development opportunities for existing builders and for individuals seeking a career in the industry. With a focus on the continual improvement of our training programs, we will continue to raise the level of professionalism and set a high standard for entry into this important economic sector.
All OHBA Institute of Building Excellence courses are developed to meet the relevancy and need of our industry and the high standards of good building practices common to our members and will ensure our industry maintains strong directional control of education within the industry.
Course Methodology
Building on CHBA BC's success, OHBA, through the OHBA Institute of Building Excellence, is now offering an Ontario version of these courses specific to the needs of our members. The variety of learning opportunities through these easily accessible on line courses will provide business and management skills needed for those entering the business of building and renovating and provide timely updated information for seasoned members. Your company's successful completion of all 12 courses will earn you the designation of Master Builder or Master Renovator, a certification that sets you apart and elevates your status in the industry.
The twelve courses include:
1. Building Science for Renovations
2. Marketing and Project Sales
3. Financial Planning
4. Project Management and Site Supervision
5. Customer Service and Tarion Warranty Requirements
6. Business Planning and Management
7. Human Resources and Management
8. Safe Work Practices
9. Communication and Negotiation
10. Legal Issues in Housing
11. Building Codes
12. Construction Technology
The Ontario Home Builders' Association's Institute of Building Excellence is committed to providing professional development opportunities for existing builders and for individuals seeking a career in the industry. With a focus on the continual improvement of our training programs, we will continue to raise the level of professionalism and set a high standard for entry into this important economic sector.
All OHBA Institute of Building Excellence courses are developed to meet the relevancy and need of our industry and the high standards of good building practices common to our members and will ensure our industry maintains strong directional control of education within the industry.
Course Methodology