Attention Architects, Planners, Builders and Electrical Professionals: Earn Continuing Educational Credits at the Atlantic Builders Convention
Robbinsville, NJ – April 15, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — The Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) – the Northeast’s largest building industry tradeshow – offers various designations and continuing education credits for builders, planners, architects and electrical professionals. Credits can be earned April 21-24, 2009 during the ABC which takes place at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ.
AICP Certification Maintenance credits
AICP Planners are now required to obtain 32 credits every two years. The following are courses approved for AICP credits:
- Annual Environmental Review (Part 1) – 3 CM Credits
- Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment – Stay Abreast of Regulatory Changes – 1.5 CM Credits
- COAH’s Revolving Door: What’s In and Out – 1.5 CM Credits
- The Legal and Business Aspects of Building Green – 1.5 CM Credits
- Trends in Environmental Law (Part 2) – 3 CM Credits
- Trends in Land Use Law – 1.5 CM Credits
Architects AIA Credits
The following seminars are approved for AIA credit:
- EIFS with Drainage – 1 LU HSW
- Stucco AIA – 1 LUHSW
- Introduction to Engineered Lumber for Residential Construction – 2 LU HSW
- Residential Structural Framing – 1 CEU
- Window Installation – 1 CEU 1HSW
- Tyvek 1 Managing Moisture and Solving Water Instruction Problems – 1 LU HSW
- Wall Bracing & Architectural Design – 2 LU HSW
- Moisture Management with Rainscreen Strategy – 3 CEU
- Building Green Exteriors using Fiber Cement Products – 1 LU HSW
- Windows, Energy, Green Building – 1 CEU
- Understanding Foundation Flood Vents – 1 LU HSW
Electrical Professional Certification Courses
Advance Registration is required for these seminars. To register, contact Kennie Marie Fried at Warshauer Electric Supply (732-741-6400) or visit www.abconvention.com and download the registration form.
- Home Technology Certified Installer Program – 4 CEU
- Eaton Certified Installer Program – 8 CEU
- Grow Your Business with New Jersey Energy Star Homes – 1 CEU
- Generac Generator Certified Installer Program – 4 CEU
NAHB Green Building for Building Professionals
Building professionals can earn continuing education designation credits at the Atlantic Builders Convention. This two-day course will discuss strategies and techniques for incorporating green-building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction and provide buyers lower maintenance, better air quality and better log tern value. Advance registration is required, which includes complimentary show access. For more information, please contact Marlene Spencer at 856-616-8460 or download the registration form at www.abconvention.com.
- Tuesday – April 21, 2009
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NAHB Green Building for Professionals (Part 1)
- Wednesday – April 22, 2009
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NAHB Green Building for Professionals (Part 2)
Approved for NAHB Designations and continuing education credits: CGA, CGB, CGP, CAPS, CSP, CMP, GMB Master CSP, MIRM.
For a complete list of accredited courses, visit http://www.abconvention.com/AccreditedCourses.asp.
For information about the Atlantic Builders Convention, including registration, events and other educational programs, go to www.abconvention.com.
About the Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC)
Now in its 60th year, the ABC is the largest building industry trade show in the Northeast, drawing more than 10,000 participants from a six-state region, including residential and commercial builders, developers, remodelers and subcontractors, plus a variety of consulting professionals. The three-day convention features 600 exhibits showcasing the latest products and services to a large and diverse audience of decision makers. Attendees gain up-to-date information about the latest market trends, government policies and technical developments at educational seminars. Additional information is available online, at www.abconvention.com.
About the New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA)
The New Jersey Builders Association is a housing industry trade association of 2,000 member firms including builders, developers, remodelers, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, architects, consultants and other professionals dedicated to meeting the housing needs of all New Jersey residents and facilitating their realization of the American Dream. NJBA serves as a resource for its members through continuing education and advocacy. The NJBA and its members strive for a better, greener, more affordable New Jersey. Additional information is available at www.njba.org.
Contact: Amy Whilldin
NJBA Director of Communications
(609) 587-5577, ext. 204
awhilldin (at) njba (dot) org
