Education
BIAW education meets builders’ needs by Janelle Guthrie Communications Director
BIAW is building on its commitment to providing award-winning education that builds and supports a strong and safe workforce in the trades with new classes and new partnerships.
Check out the list of upcoming classes or visit BIAW. com/program/education to find more classes to help train your employees for success. Dunn Lumber offers training for our trade BIAW is excited to announce a new partnership with Dunn Lumber to bring members a library of content based on Dunn Lumber’s 100+ years in the industry. From framing and insulation to materials reviews and how-to tips, Dunn Lumber’s content helps members—from carpenters to general contractors to building professionals—with trusted advice to build confidence on the job site. Dunn Lumber has an array of podcasts, articles and videos on nuts and bolts topics like: n What to know about cabinet installation
BIAW blueprint reading class fills unmet need When BIAW Certified Builders met in Olympia earlier this year to take a test drive of the new BIAW Contract Subscription Service, Olympia Master Builders member John Erwin bemoaned the lack of basic blueprinting reading skills among workers today. BIAW listened and quickly built out an in-person blueprint reading class in response. More than 15 builders and their employees gathered in the BIAW Conference and Training Center on June 16 to participate. That’s just one example of how BIAW responds to the needs of its members. If you have any ideas for an education class we do not currently offer, contact BIAW Education Manager Andy Arrants at (360) 352-7800 ext. 147 or andya@biaw.com.
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n Installation basics 2.0 for manufactured decking n Work truck organization: How to be productive and professional with your tools They also offer business advice like: n Making the jump from employee to selfemployed n Marketing 101 for contractors n How to provide verification for time and materials as a contractor. Visit our education page at BIAW.com/program/ education and click on the tile for Dunn Solutions to browse on-demand articles and tutorials on products, business management and best practices.