Region 8 is excited to announce the following continuing educational seminar for Code Enforcement Officials, Building Contractors and Design Professionals. The course can be submitted for approval for State Agency CEU’s in GA, NC, and SC, as well as being acceptable for AIA CES Credits. This course is already approved by the state of TN.
 
This class is sponsored by the Home Builders of Southern TN. 
 
Registration is available to the first 60 paid applicants and includes lunch and breaks.  Don’t hesitate as this class will fill up quickly.
 
Location:             Home Builders Association of Southern TN, 3221 Harrison Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37406
                                                                
When:                 October 11, 2011        Registration 7:30 AM Class 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
                       
Seminar:             Structural Wood Framing Concepts.  This class will cover load calculations in both residential and commercial applications for wood frame construction. Special emphasis will be on residential construction. Major topics will be floor and ceiling loads imposed on the structural members. Roof loads and point loads will also be discussed. The class will cover correct drilling, notching & boring procedures in floor, wall and ceiling construction. Installation procedures when engineered products are used will also be discussed. The top ten common structural mistakes will be discussed. The class will be taught by Mr. Ron Corum, P.E. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and has an extensive background in both residential and commercial projects. Mr. Corum has taught numerous classes to contractors and building officials.
 
Registration:       Before October 6, 2011                                      $50.00 
 
                        After October 06, 2011                                   $65.00 
                       
                        Fee includes lunch and breaks.   
                                               
Payment:             Must be made by check, payable to “HBAST” and mailed to Home Builders Association of Southern TN, 3221 Old Harrison Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37412. Payment can also be made by credit card by contacting Teresa Groves at 423-624-9992. You may e-mail Teresa Groves at tgroves@hbast.org or fax to her attention 423-624-9435 your registration to hold a place. Cash, credit card or check payment will be accepted at the door. If you register but do not attend, there will be a $10.00 no-show charge as HBAST has to give the caterer a head count for breaks and lunch.
 
Questions:          Call Denny Boss, Region 8 President, at 423-618-9380 or Teresa Groves, Executive Director of Home Builders Association of Southern TN at 423-624-9992.