Engineering 101

Helical foundations have been in use for over 200 years. Yet, these screw pile systems remain buried in mystery with many contractors. This course explores the application and limitations of Helical Screw Piles.

Are you spending hours creating estimates on remodels and additions only to lose the contract? This course will compare techniques in getting contracts signed without spending hours calculating the unknown!

Is your business growth stunted? Are you ready for the next step? Join Business Couch Bill Gilliland to learn strategies and methods for successful growth.

A client calls when their house floods. What do you do? Join expert Patrick Knapp to explore first contact to insurance negotiations as we dive into water damage projects.

In 2005 a study was conducted in the southeast. The result: vented crawl spaces waste energy and contaminate the interior air quality.

Paint can cover 90% of a structure and it’s the first thing most people see. But anyone can paint, right? Not if you want the job done well.

Lighting plays an irreplaceable role in how we experience and interact with our lives, and even how we remember events afterward. It affects our mood, our motivation, and our ability to do almost any task.

Why muck around when you could raise precast foundation walls delivered to your build site? Precast won't ever replace all poured foundations, but they are getting more attention for good reason.

Research from the National Association of Home Builders shows that energy efficiency is a primary driver for new home buyers. The most advanced building technology for efficiency is known as passive building (aka Passive House), which uses a fraction of the energy to heat and cool compared to conventional construction. All this can be done with minimal to no increased construction cost.

Meets the 8hr requirement for NC Contractors. Features Light Design, Structural Insulated Panels, and Passive Building. $199

Why stick to the past when we have better options? More builders are saying that Structural Insulated Panels are better for exterior walls than traditional stud framing. They’re stronger, require less labor, reduce time before dry-in, and have many benefits for clients.

Meets the 8hr annual requirement for NC Contractors and 6hrs for FL Contractors. Features PreCast Foundations, Structural Insulated Panels and Passive Building. $199

This 2 hour course is Required for NC Contractors. You need 8 total hours! Required for 2026 renewal.

Meets the 8hr requirement for NC Contractors. Features Paint to a Science, Light Design, and Sealed Crawl Space. $199

Meets the 8hr requirement for NC Contractors. Features Steps to Grow your Business, No Free Estimates, and Engineering 101

Meets the 8hr requirement for NC Contractors. Features Helical Foundation Systems, Water Restoration, and Surge Protection. $199

Surge Protection is now required by NC Building code. This course gets you amped up on what a surge is and how surge protection works!

This course will explore critical components of modern building performance, such as Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) and blower door testing. Designed for contractors, builders, and energy efficiency professionals, this course will cover the fundamentals, best practices, and code requirements related to ERVs and airtightness testing.

We speak with a manufacturing chemical engineer who knows his chemistry and with a local architect who is selective about when he uses spray foam. Learn how to hire an installer qualified to do the job properly and what to keep an eye on along the way.

Brand new course content! Meets the 8hr requirement for NC Contractors. Features Energy Efficiency Mechanics, Spray Foam Insulation, and No Free Estimates. $199