A major event took place on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 28th
and 29th when MCAD successfully offered the first class of the MCAD DEVELOPER
CERTIFICATION COURSE. 17 people completed the course. The course consisted
of 13, 45 minute modules using 15 instructors. The names of the participants
and instructors are noted below.
MCAD RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATION
BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR QUALIFIED MOUNTAIN DEVELOPERS
LOCAL EXPERTS FORGING LOCAL SOLUTIONS FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES: A RESPONSIBLE OVERVIEW OF THE ISSUES SURROUNDING LAND DISTURBANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IN WNC.
- REALTORS® ARE GENERALLY NOT EXPERTS IN DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, LIKE GOVERNING ORDINANCES AND PENALTIES, WHICH CAN LEAD TO E&O ISSUES. HERE IS AN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO HELP ELIMINATE THESE TYPES OF PROBLEMS
- IF YOU KNEW MORE ABOUT THE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF CONSTRUCTION, WOULD YOU BE A MORE EFFECTIVE & CREDIBLE REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL?
- HOW DO BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF CONSTUCTION AND LAND DISTURBANCE COINCIDE WITH IMPORTANT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES?
- NEW, MORE RESTRICTIVE ORDINANCES ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION CARRY SIGNIFICANT PENALTIES. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HOW YOUR CUSTOMERS AND DEVELOPERS CAN LEARN TO ADHERE TO THE ORDINANCES BEFORE BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION?
- LEARN ABOUT BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES THAT EMPLOY LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES AND THE WNC HEALTHY BUILT HOMES PROGRAM.
REALTORS® AND HOME BUILDERS ARE LEADING THE WAY TO CHANGE THE PARADIGMN FOR BETTER COMMUNITY RELATIONS.
PLEASE JOIN US AND HELP TO CHANGE THE PERCEPTION OF REALTORS® AND HOME BUILDERS IN OUR COMMUNITY. ENROLL NOW IN MCAD’S 2-DAY DEVELOPER CERTIFICATION COURSE. THE NEXT COURSE IS BEING HELD ON FEB 3RD AND 4TH AT THE ASHEVILLE HOME BUILDERS OFFICE LOCATED AT 14 MIMIDIS LANE, SWANNANOA (JUST A MILE AND A HALF EAST OF EXIT 55 OFF OF HIGHWAY 70). THE ONE TIME ONLY CHARGE FOR THIS COURSE IS $100. Future course will be offered at $250.
To register, contact Mike Butrum mbutrum@abr-nc.com or Corean Hamlin chamlin@abr-nc.com.
The purpose of the course is to teach Best Management Practices to anybody
planning to disturb the ground for the purposes of developing the land. Using
the model of building a residential home, the class was divided into 13 modules
each dealing with the step by step process of building a residence. Included
in the process was the benefits of using “Best Management Practices” as
well as the City of Asheville and Buncombe Counties rules and regulations offered
by the staff personnel charged with enforcing these regulations. This was extremely
helpful to even the most experienced builders attending the classes. The course
was not only appreciated by the attendees, it was very helpful and informative.
From novice to expert, there was a great deal to learn.
The Modules and Instructors included:
Site Plans taught by Gerald Green former Chief Planner for the city of Asheville
and other municipalities and current Principal of Green Plan
Septic and Sewer Systems taught by Stan Crownover and Eric Barnes both from
Buncombe County Environmental Health
Building Permits taught by Mark Case and Susannah Carver both from the City
of Asheville
Foundations and Footings taught by Rod Johnston, Director of Planning and
Development Mountain Air in Burnsville
Regulations taught by Gerald Green, Former Planning Director for Brevard and
Transylvania County as well as Asheville
Low Impact Development (LID) Taught by Greg Hoffman Professional Engineer
Steep Slope Regulations taught by Jason Gilliland and Jesse Scarborough both
Associates at the Land Design Firm in Asheville.
Erosion and Storm Water Control taught by Melanie Brethauer P.E., C.F.M. (2
separate Modules)
Wetlands taught by Jennifer Robertson President of the Wetlands and Natural
Resource Consultants
WNC Healthy Built Homes Program taught by Matt Siegel WNC Green Building Council
Affordable Housing taught by John Isgrig President, Isgrig Financial Services
Inc. and consultant to the financial industry.
The Participants in this charter class included:
Art Myers-REALTOR
Peter Pollay-REALTOR
Sean Sullivan-Builder-Developer
Greg Homolka-Builder-Developer
Brandon Bryant-Builder-Developer
Bill Eaker-Land of Sky Director
Milissa Chapman-Interior Designer
Larry Carver-Builder-Developer
Al Braddock-Developer
Beth Rytz- Builder-Developer
Sami Forrest-Builder-Developer and REALTOR
Bob Pike-Developer
Tom Israel-Builder-Developer
David King-REALTOR
Richard Soderquist-Builder-Developer
Mike Butrum-REALTOR-MCAD staff
Linda Giltz-Land of Sky Director
Based on the success of the first course, MCAD is planning the second course
on January 27 and 28th 2009. You can call or email your name to Mike Butrum
at mbutrum@abr-nc.com or Corean Hamlin, Director of Education at chamlin@abr-nc.com
or call the ABR office at 828-255-8505 and leave your name with Amanda Rodriquez
or ask for Mike Butrum at ext. 27 or Corean Hamlin at ext.25.The Asheville
Home Builders Association will also accept your name by calling 828-299-7001
and ask for Adrianne Franklin
We will expand and change the course based on the input of those that participate.
Please consider this course. You will not be dissapoointed.
Builder Certification Program
MCAD is creating a Builder Certification program, aimed at familiarizing builders with issues and regulations unique to building in/on Western North Carolina terrain.
Projected rollout is summer of 2008.
Though the course is still under development, topics will include healthy-built homes, site plans, steep slope and stormwater/erosion regulations, and more.
Presenters will include area experts, city and county staff members, and local builders. Land-of-Sky Regional Council, the City of Asheville, and Buncombe County's Environmental Advisory Board have already pledged their support of and assistance with design and facilitation of the program.
For more information, contact MCAD at info@mountaindevelopment.org.
Mountain Council for Accountable Development (MCAD) represents a coalition of the Asheville Board of REALTORS®.
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