Construction Training in Charlotte

Before you build, write a strong contract. A contract is a set of clear, comprehensive, measurable promises that spell out what the owner and contractor should each expect. It defines responsibilities and benchmarks in terms of scope, money, and time. This 3-hour intensive toolkit describes the types of contracts that are typical for large and small...

Repair a crack, frame and tape, patch plaster, fill a deep hole or a nail hole and minimize sanding time. You can do it! Note: Price Includes $20 Registration Fee

Math skills are an important tool for the contractor professional or anyone involved in the construction industry. Accurate estimating and bidding depends on basic math principles, concepts and formulas. Important Notes:  Students must be over 22 Must have at least 4 years of construction experience to sit for the test (California Regulated)...

Our ICC residential inspector exam prep course teaches you everything you need to know to pass your test and become B-1 certified. You won’t just learn the most up-to-date code standards, but also important regulations surrounding construction materials, the best methods and practices, and even the requirements for product quality evaluations and...

Preparing an estimate and bidding a job is an essential for contractors, designers and others in the building trades. In this course you will learn to estimate the cost of general conditions, prepare a quantity take off for the materials to be used in the job, and extend unit prices to prepare an accurate bid using Blue Beam cost estimating software....

OSHA10 Online Instruction Training Programs for the Construction Industry provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of safety, and health hazards in workplaces in the construction industry. OSHA 10: The 10-hour online instruction class is intended to provide workers with awareness of common...

Our ICC commercial building inspector course is the best way to prepare for your B-2 exam certification. It covers not only construction regulations and up-to-date commercial code specifics, but also detailed advice on starting and operating a commercial inspection business. Important Notes:  Students must be over 22 Must have at least 4 years...

This course builds an awareness of the various building materials and technologies available today. There will be discussions of the advantages, disadvantages, history and development of the materials used in construction. Students will gain a practical knowledge of interior and exterior construction types and build confidence in specifying residential...

This intensive 3- hour class teaches you how to navigate the NYC DOB permitting process. It covers a range required NYC Department of Buildings filing tasks relevant to a construction job. Gain knowledge and confidence as you build your skills. Topics include: Types of permit filings: Alteration types I/II/II, NB (new building), LAA Types of reviews:...

The word "blueprint" makes us think of white line drawings on a deep blue background showing beautiful old buildings, or ships, or historic city plans. This introductory course visits the development of blueprints within the construction industry, and shows the student what to expect in a contemporary construction drawing set, and how to understand...

Our 32-hour program covers the fundamentals of blueprints, including common features on residential and light industrial construction projects; and also assist in the License Exam student for building contractors working towards getting their General B license, or other building trade license. Important Notes: Students must be over 22 Must have...

In this course, learners will improve the bottom line of projects they manage, through the implementation of efficiency protocol, and effective practices in design, development, budgeting, contracts, and supervision. Basic Construction Project Management is a multi-disciplinary field that requires a broad perspective of projects.  Note:...

This course covers the basic processes of construction estimating, including types of estimates, estimate components, and pricing techniques. It also will provide participants with the skills for adjusting estimates, making estimates on labor and materials, and more. Individuals in this course will gain an understanding of this component of managing...

The course additionally provides information regarding workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. The course is taught by an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) authorized instructor. Students will receive a certificate verifying they have completed the class. OSHA cards expire after five years according...

This hands-on lecture and lab class familiarizes participants with the plans, submittals, RFIs, contracts, and schedule documents that are used to manage a construction project. Students will in work in teams, managing simulated jobs in which architects, contractors, and owners communicate and collaborate to keep the work on track. Upon successful...