This course covers: guiding customers to the proper type of architectural coatings for their particular project; surface preparation and coatings application; tools and sundries needed for DIY projects; recognizing and solving common coatings problems; and advising customers on color and how to decorate with coatings.

Advanced House Estimating covers various advanced scenarios that an estimator will encounter in the field. Attendees are provided with a step-by-step workbook to assist them through the course. This workbook is theirs to keep for future reference. Practical exercises will be completed on the various sections for hands on training purposes.

This course covers all basics of estimating residential construction starting from the ground up. This includes disclaimers, walls, reading and understanding blueprints and roofing systems. 

Estimating Fundamentals, Decks & Garages (Basic) covers all of the fundamentals of estimating applying math to estimating, decks and garages. In this course attendees are taught the fundamental aspects of estimating in areas that include foundations, basic framing and finishing materials.

This 2 day course offering sponsored by the LBMAO in partnership with MASCO Builder Cabinet Group is focused on the retail kitchen cabinet salesperson regardless of their level of expertise. It will provide and excellent means of refreshing the knowledge of the experienced salesperson as well as a great foundation for those who have little experience.

Introductory courses that will assist your staff to best help your customers

This full day awareness building session is designed for owners and managers of retail stores, particularly those in the hardware, lumber and building materials industry.

This seminar is designed to provide a clearer understanding of what it takes to manage one of your most important assets – the YARD! Not only will your foreman return with a better understanding of his or her position and how it relates to the ultimate success of the total business, but your foreman will have firm ideas and methods ready for immediate implementation.