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Introduction to Building Materials---Virtual

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM (EST) to Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM (EST)

Event Details

This training program will introduce participants to the products and processes used in residential and light commercial construction. Terminology, abbreviations and nomenclature will be presented. The units of measurement will be discussed, (linear, area, volume) and what each is used for and how to perform necessary math calculations. 

Who should attend:

  • Entry level sales personnel
  • Entry level yard personnel
  • Employees new to the industry
  • Employees looking for a better understanding of building materials and their usage 

Instructor:

Randall (Randy) Hajeck has over 3 decades in the construction industry, both as an owner of his own company and also as an Adjunct instructor at Hudson Valley Community College in the Civil Engineering and Construction Technologies Departments. Randy has been providing the following classes; Introduction to Building Materials, Basic/Beginner Blueprint Reading & Material Estimating, Intermediate Blueprint Reading & Material Estimating, and Advanced Blueprint Reading & Material Estimating, to independent lumber & building material dealers since 2005. 

Pricing:

BMSA Member:   $350

Non-Member:     $550

Agenda

February 25
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Introduction to Building Materials - Day 1
February 27
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Introduction to Building Materials - Day 2

For More Information:

Barbara Pietrangelo
Barbara Pietrangelo
(704)376-1503