MBA Announces Educational Courses
Offered During June

(Waukesha, WI) – May 23, 2007 – In today’s competitive business climate, it is critical for developers, builders, remodelers, 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 June, 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

June 7th – Job Costing

Presented by: Mark Widmann, Sitzberger, Widmann & Co.

Learn how to distribute material and expenses to an individual project through job costing techniques. This session will cover budgeting, forecasting, collecting, and reporting on the expenditure and revenue associated with specific projects.

Cost: $30 MBA Member / $50 Non-member ? Class Time: 9:00 to 11 a.m. ? 1 CCP Credit in the Business Series

June 14th – Contractor's Right to Repair/Lien Law

Presented by: Brian Pfeil, McNally, Maloney & Peterson S.C. and Kim Hurtado, Hurtado, S.C

Effective October 1, 2006, builders are required to provide a brochure to each owner regarding this new law. An owner of residential property asserting a construction defect claim against a builder or contractor would be required to first deliver written notice to the contractor containing a description of a claim with supporting evidence, and to provide the builder with the opportunity to repair or remedy the defect. A MUST seminar for all MBA builders and remodelers. Also, this is your chance to refresh your knowledge and learn about upcoming changes to the lien laws.  Every industry professional needs to stay on top of this law. 

Cost:  $30 MBA Member/$50 Non-member ? Class Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ? 2 CCP Credits in the Business Series

Sponsored by:  Ver Halen – Pella Window Store

June 21st – Seize the Sale: Closing Techniques that Work

Presented by: Nancy Bleeke

The purpose is to identify what closing really means and then to work through asking for it!

Cost:  $30 MBA Member/$50 Non-member ? Class Time: 9:00 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.