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Contact:          Chellee Siewert, Chief Operating Officer, 262-436-1122

MBA Announces Educational Courses Offered During January 

(Waukesha, WI) – January, 2007 – In today’s competitive business climate, it is critical for developers, builders, remodelors, and those affiliated with the construction industry to be able to separate themselves from the competition. That’s why the MBA introduced our Certified Construction Professional program in 2004. A CCP designation speaks to an individual’s dedication to continuing education as well as his or her dedication to the customer and the home building industry. Educated professionals are more likely to educate their customers on the latest technologies available in the home building industry. Professionals who are constantly learning and challenging themselves are not afraid to share new techniques and applications with their customers. The MBA is proud to report that in the third year of the CCP program, over 400 MBA members are well on their way to certification.

In the month of January, the following courses are available to MBA members and other professionals:

* Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held at the Metropolitan Builders Association, N16 W23321 Stone Ridge Dr., Waukesha

January 18th – Home Building Safety from Start to Finish
Presented by: Bruce Morton, Platt Safety Services
Safety on the jobsite can save you substantial dollars and many headaches.  The Milwaukee OSHA office has been inspecting more residential sites each year.  They are not only looking for violations, but also looking at your safety plan and how it is implemented.  This class is intended to help builders, remodelors, subcontractors, and suppliers with the basics of establishing and implementing a safety plan.  The new standard MBA Trade Contractor Agreement places an emphasis on a safe jobsites and your plan is a crucial element of complying with this requirement.
Cost:  $50 MBA member / $75 non-member ? Class Time:  8:00 a.m. to Noon
1 CCP credit in the Safety Series ? Sponsored by:  R & R Insurance

January 24th – Condo & Planned Unit Development Law
Presented by: Susan Sorrentino, Godfrey & Kahn and Chad Taylor, DeWitt, Ross & Stevens
The seminar will cover the specific law as it relates to condo and planned unit development.  The session will further provide guidance in the practical application of the subject matter.
Cost:  $30 MBA member / $50 non-member ? Class Time:  10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
1 CCP credit in the Development Series ? Sponsored by: National Survey & Engineering

January 30th -  Create an Integrated Marketing Plan
Presented by:  Lori Richards/Carl Mueller, Mueller Communications
Cost:  $30 MBA member / $50 non-member  ?  Class Time:  9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
1 CCP credit in the Sales & Marketing Series

The MBA is a non-profit and non-partisan association which represents the building industry in the metropolitan Milwaukee area. The MBA develops and offers education for consumers as well as members. By establishing business ethics and industry standards, the MBA has earned a reputation as a trusted resource. Consumers enjoy our promotions for housing and housing products, while members take part in our professional and social activities throughout the year. The MBA has a long standing tradition of giving back to the community through a variety of philanthropic ventures.