Webinar Description
This course is delivered through a series of 9 webinars that focuses on the various main building systems in housing. It is delivered through a sequence of explanations and photos on common defects often found in the specific building systems. The course presents a good mix of required information as well as evidence on the defect photos. Ultimately this provides a common sense approach of awareness for both new inspectors as well as those with experience.
What students will learn?
Recognizing building defects through the inspection process
Assessing existing conditions
Identifying common building practices to avoid
Increasing skills for performing a home inspection
Who should take the seminar?
Chief and Council
Band Administrators
Housing Managers and staff
Housing officers
Housing inspectors
Contractors, renovators and estimators
Instructional hours
Webinar notes/readings materials should be reviewed prior to webinar.
9 Webinars - 1 hour per session:
Oct 4 - Intro & Foundations
Oct 7 - Structural
Oct 11 - Exterior Components
Oct 14 - Roofing
Oct 18 - Insulation, Ventilation & Interior
Oct 21 - Plumbing
Oct 25 - Heating & Cooling
Oct 28 - Electrical
Nov 1 - Inspection Tools & Safety
Instructor
Claude Lawrenson, retired college professor of architecture
FNNBOA Building Consultant
Required tools, equipment and learning resources
Computer based communication capability – Webex (instructions will be provided on how to access Webex)
Smart phone if you chose to use it for the courses.
Participants will be emailed the following documents prior to the webinar:
3 slide page format of material for each webinar
Schedule of the webinar
The webinar is planned for the following days:
Oct 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 & Nov 1 st @ 1PM EST
Registration
The last day to register is 7 days prior
Once registered, information will be sent on how to log into Webex.
Course information may be sent be sent in advance.
Prerequisite
None