THE HOME BUILDER Page Seven Education Title Partner StrucSure Home Warranty announces this year’s classes As the industry continues to adapt January 2023
instructors will explore how you can transform your business into a pow- erful, profit-generating machine by streamlining processes and learning new skills. BUILDING A BETTER HOUSE SERIES The nationally award-winning Building a BETTER House Series will cover everything from concept to completion: teaching participants how to Build a Better House. Classes feature diverse instruc- tors with hands-on learning. Topics cover every step in the building pro- cess, from soils and foundations to design trends.
The Dallas BA is licensed through NAHB to offer a plethora of diverse courses allowing builders, remodelers, trade partners and associates to gain knowledge and set themselves apart from the competition. @PROJECT SITE SERIES Gain hands-on insight at classes held on member job sites throughout the metroplex. This series will bring the classroom to reality with real- world tips and tricks while avoiding common traps. Learn proper instal- lations, new methods and quality control. MANAGING A BETTER BUSINESS SERIES The Managing a BETTER Busi- ness Series will help attendees gain ef - fective business processes. This year is going to take the concept to a new level by offering better business practices. Through this series of classes,
DALLAS BA LEADERS DBA LEADERS is a yearlong program aimed at advancing industry leaders throughout the Dallas metro- plex. Throughout the year, participants attend monthly sessions that focus on cultivating leadership traits and ap- plying their knowledge to their daily operations. Class dates and times can be found at DallasBuilders.org or by contacting Sheena Beaver, Opera - tion Officer & Education Director, at sheena.beaver@dallasbuilders.com or (214) 615-3881. Updates on education classes are also published in Punch List each week.
to ongoing global challenges so will the Dallas BA education program. Courses will be offered virtually, in- person or hybrid; check details on class registration pages. 2023 offerings will consist of courses to gain certifications, multiple classes being held at member job sites, Managing a Better Business classes to help members better run their day-to-day operations and finan - cially strengthen their companies, the nationally award-winning Building a Better House series, which will include new classes to help members keep up to date with building techniques and consumer trends, as well as the return of the annual Dallas BA Lead- ers Program. CERTIFICATION COURSES Individuals looking to achieve a course certification will discover 13 courses to enhance their knowledge.
Matt Mitchell is 2022 Designee of the Year continued from page 1 (CSP), Certified Aging-In-Place (CAPS), Graduate Master Builder (GMB) and Master Certified Green Professional (MCGP) designations. He is also a Certified Star Builder, a prestigious designation through the Dallas BA. Matt has been an active member of the Association since 2011. He is a Past President and has served in may capacities including as chairman for the ARC Awards, president of the Dallas Division and chairman of both the Education and Government Relations Committees. Outside of the Association, Matt is a Master SIP builder, a New Home Sales Specialist (NHSS) and a Green REALTOR®. He holds a degree in public administration with an emphasis in psychol- ogy from the University of Texas, an associate of arts and science degree in construction management from North Lake College and also a master’s degree in Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. Meet Matt and learn why he chose to become a Certified Graduate Builder: How did you get started in this business? A friend of mine got me into the business. He consulted me through a custom house build for my wife and me, and I loved every step of the journey, from designing my first house to working with subs. It hooked me. What do you like most about the industry? I have always been fascinated by the construction industry. There is such a tangible and permanent aspect to it that seems to appeal to me. I particularly enjoy how building science has progressively become more relevant to the industry since 2002 when I got into the industry. What advice would you give to someone new starting out? There is an enormous amount to learn and one can not know it all so find great subs and lean on their wisdom. AT THE SAME TIME: the responsibility eventually falls to the builder to get things correct so you have to always be learning about your craft. that way one will to be able to speak with clarity about the tasks at hand. What is something unique about yourself that people don't know? I used to play guitar in a rock and roll band.
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