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How to Pest-Proof Your Warehouse

Published on May 7, 2020 by Sara Chauvette

Keeping pests away from your warehouse is always a good idea. Whether we are aware of it or not, rodents and other kinds of pests can cause us a lot of trouble. They can damage our items, spread diseases, and attract even more unwanted guests in our warehouses. That is why you need to think about ways to pest-proof your warehouse in advance, before anything bad happens. You know what they say – it is always better to be safe than sorry. Preparing your unit, and preventing pests from infecting it will take some of your time and energy; however, the end result will be worth your while. So, let’s learn more about the ways to pest-proof your warehouse.

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Moving Forward: Better Than Ever

Published on April 29, 2020 by Alicia Eckert

The country is beginning to emerge from quarantine, and construction is one of the industries that is going back online before others. As construction business owners the future may look uncertain, but there are certainly things you can be focusing on to not only provide safety for your business, but make sure you continue to thrive.

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Temporary Massachusetts BBRS Rule Change

Published on April 29, 2020 by Alicia Eckert

On April 14, 2020, the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulation and Standards approved suspending the minimum 6 hour in-person continuing education requirement.

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Georgia Contractor Licensing Renewal FAQ’s

Published on April 21, 2020 by Alicia Eckert

An applicant for renewal of his or her residential license must have completed 3 hours of acceptable continuing education each year for a Georgia Residential Basic license and 6 hours of continuing education each year for a Georgia Residential Light Commercial license, with a year being July 1st through June 30th.

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Michigan Builders–Last Chance to Complete Your Continuing Education

Published on April 21, 2020 by Alicia Eckert

Failure to renew online and/or failure to meet all renewal requirements by the expiration date of your license means you cannot legally practice as a Michigan licensed builder or contractor and may be subject to disciplinary action if you continue to practice.

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Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Continuing Education FAQs

Published on March 30, 2020 by Sara Chauvette

Wisconsin dwelling contractors must complete 12-hours of continuing education every two years by the anniversary of initial licensing.

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Use Your Downtime to Improve Your Business

Published on March 30, 2020 by Sara Chauvette

Most clients share one concern –trust. Showing your trustworthiness can be incredibly difficult, especially if you are a new business. Completing a certification aimed at teaching and maintaining ethical practices in contractors is a great way to advertise to potential clients.

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New Courses for Massachusetts Building Code Officials

Published on March 30, 2020 by Sara Chauvette

Builders License Training Institute has a newly approved continuing education package that meets Category 1 requirements for Massachusetts Building Code Officials. This 30-hour package is available from any internet-capable device – 24/7 so you can start and stop your courses as often as you’d like. You must complete 45 hours of continuing education every three years by the anniversary of initial licensing. 30 of these hours must be Category 1; the other 15 hours may be category 1 or 2. 

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Michigan Builders – Don’t Miss Your Deadline!

Published on March 30, 2020 by Sara Chauvette

Yes, builders that have been licensed for more than 6 years must complete a 3-hour code, law, safety course before they renew. Builders that have been licensed less than 6 years must complete 21-hours of continuing education.

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Stretch Codes, Rhode Island, and Hope.

Published on February 10, 2020 by Norman Osbourne

Stretch codes can be engaged in addition to base codes to lead the construction industry to use less energy, have a less negative impact on the environment, and achieve higher levels of occupant health and comfort for everyone. Stretch codes encourage the use of best practice approaches that take advantage of advances in building science and technology.

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