Segmental Retaining Wall Installer Course & Level I Concrete Paver Installer Certification

The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), in partnership with sponsors Pavestone Company and Anchor Wall Systems, is offering a Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW) Installer Course and Certification Program on January 14 in Springfield. For registration form and information call (816) 524-9900. The cost is $175 for the day-long session.

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) is offering an ICPI Level I Concrete Paver Installer Certification Course in Springfield, sponsored by Pavestone Company, on Feb. 10-11, 2009. The cost is $195 for ICPI members and $250 for non-members. For registration and more information call (816) 524-9900.

You can also contact Tom Meyer at Carson's Nursery, 882-5200, for copies of the registration forms.

Builders and Remodelers - Is it time to get an edge on the competition?

It is time to separate yourself from the competition by obtaining a Professional Designation. That will be much easier to accomplish now that your HBA is hosting the BAR and PREP assessments -- your first step in achieving either the Certified Graduate Builder or Certified Graduate Remodeler designations.

The assessments will be offered the morning of February 27 at the HBA office. The fee is $195. This is not an exam that you pass or fail. It is simply a way for the National Association of Home Builders to determine what coursework you will need to complete your designation process. For more information and to register, download the BAR/PREP brochure by clicking here.