20th Annual Energy Design Conference

Pre-Conference Materials - February 22, 2010

Pre-conference Monday, February 22, 2010                        To view full Session Descriptions  click here
Minnesota GreenStar     Special Pricing—Save over 50%       Exclusive discount for EDC attendees
8:30 - 12:00 Minnesota GreenStar Project Registration Workshop
Minnesota GreenStar is the premier residential green remodeling and new home standard and certification program in the state. Built by Minnesotans for Minnesotan’s, MN GreenStar can help you win more business AND create homes that are more durable, healthier for the occupants and better for our environment.

This 6 hour EXPRESS workshop will help translate green principles into practical building practices. It will include interactive sessions to complete a mock MN GreenStar certified project checklist and will help differentiate your company as a leader in the industry. This training fulfills the mandatory requirement to register a MN GreenStar project. *Approval pending on credits
Mike Williams, Minnesota GreenStar
   
1:00 - 4:30

Minnesota GreenStar Project Registration Workshop (continued) *Approval pending on credits
Mike Williams, Minnesota GreenStar
   
Advanced Air Sealing and Testing for Existing Homes
Presentation Materials
8:30 - 12:00 Advanced Air Sealing for Existing Homes: Tightening the Shell—Part 1
Mike Wilson, Dakota Supply GroupMaterials
   
1:00 - 4:30
 Advanced Air Sealing for Existing Homes: Testing the Shell—Part 2
Mike Wilson, Dakota Supply Group; Kevin Brauer, Center for Energy and EnvironmentMaterials
   
Healthy Housing in Rehab
8:30 - 12:00 Essentials for Healthy Home Practitioners
Sam Greene, Rachelle Peleska, and Joelee Luna, Sustainable Resources CenterMaterials
   
1:00 - 4:30
 Essentials for Healthy Home Practitioners
Sam Greene, Rachelle Peleska, and Joelee Luna, Sustainable Resources CenterMaterials
 
Tips on CIP: Utilities and the Conservation Improvement Program
8:30 - 12:00 •CIP Design Workshop
•Model Programs
Office of Energy SecurityMaterials
   
1:00 - 4:30
 •On the Horizon
•Research Findings
Office of Energy SecurityMaterials
   




Business Accounting & Job Cost                                   SEPARATE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED


This course is being offered in conjunction with the 20th annual Energy Design Conference & Expo, in partnership with the Arrowhead Builders Association.

Business Accounting & Job Cost
Monday, February 22
8:30 – 4:30
DECC – Harborside 202

This course provides an explanation of basic accounting terms, job cost analysis, financial reporting, and other controls needed for managing a small business. These are vital tools for tracking and sustaining growth and profitability. A good foundation in the basics of finance also helps builders communicate with bankers, accountants, and other financial professionals with whom they must deal on a daily basis. In addition, an introduction to the more common types of financing methods for new homes, construction loans and operating capital will be covered.  

There are 6 hours of Education Credits for this course (pending approval). 

This course is approved for Continuing Education credit for NAHB Designations: CAPS – Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, CGA – Certified Graduate Associate, CGB – Certified Graduate Builder, CGR – Certified Graduate Remodeler, GMB – Graduate Master Builder, CSP – Certified New Home Sales Professional, Master CSP – Master Certified New Home Sales Professional, CMP – Certified New Home Marketing Professional, and MIRM – Member, Institute of Residential Marketing.

Cost: $250
Instructor: Mike Weiss, NAHB Weiss RCMI


SEPARATE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
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