Bloomfield Hills, May 21st, Thursday Morning

Final Morning Session: May 21st in Bloomfield Hills

Complete Michigan's 3-hour continuing competency requirement with this late May morning class taught by Sid Woryn, the most experienced instructor in Michigan. As a Licensed Michigan Proprietary School approved by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), we're offering this Thursday morning session for builders who need to complete their renewal before the May 31st deadline, while gaining practical knowledge.

Every minute is focused on one critical outcome: reducing your liability. Sid brings decades of real-world construction experience directly to you, covering the code violations, legal mistakes, and safety oversights that cost builders their licenses, their money, and sometimes their companies.

Thursday Morning, May 21st – Bloomfield Hills
Check In: 8:30am / Class: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Final morning opportunity before the deadline. Walk out with your certificate from Sid personally.

Pre-registration for this continuing competency course is required. You may register for this course by calling 1-800-456-4020 or by clicking the Add to Cart button above.

Morning Training Overview:

Your Registration Includes:

• 1 hour of Michigan Building Code and Safety Updates
• 1 hour of Business and Law
• 1 hour of MIOSHA Rules and Jobsite Safety Updates
• Course Completion Certificate (issued on-site)
• Step-by-step online guide on how to navigate the LARA site and license renewal process
• NEW: 90 minutes of FREE bonus content – Expert strategies on pricing and team efficiency (link sent with registration confirmation)

Hour 1: Michigan Building Code & Safety Updates
Learn the code essentials that keep inspectors off your back and your projects moving forward:

• Proper framing techniques, fastener specifications, and when soil borings are non-negotiable
• Foundation waterproofing, brick tie installation, and the correct application of sleeve and anchor hardware
• Real-world case studies: inspection failures, code violations, and how to avoid them

Hour 2: Business & Law – Protect Your Bottom Line
Navigate Michigan's legal landscape with confidence:

• The Michigan Building Contract Fund Act: avoid costly violations tied to subcontractor payments
• Lien law essentials: notices of furnishing, notices of commencement, and protecting your payment rights
• Workers' compensation requirements and employer obligations
• Contract best practices, change order documentation, and pre-construction agreements that stop "bid shopping" before it starts

Hour 3: MIOSHA Rules & Jobsite Safety – Keep Your Workers Safe and Your Company Protected
Stay current with Michigan OSHA and prevent the violations that lead to fines, shutdowns, or worse:

• Recent MIOSHA enforcement trends, including real jobsite fatalities and citation patterns
• The "competent person" requirement: who qualifies and why it matters
• Fall protection standards, scaffold and ladder safety protocols, and silica dust regulations
• PPE requirements, power tool safety, and proper documentation (OSHA logs, site postings, emergency plans)

NEW BONUS: 90 Minutes of Free Online Training (Does not count toward Continuing Competency credit)

Registered students get exclusive access to three 30-minute videos covering:

• Advanced pricing strategies that maximize profit margins
• How to leverage your team for better efficiency and faster project completion

Access link included in your registration confirmation email.

Location:
Construction Association of Michigan
43636 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Note:  If you are more than 10 minutes late you will not be admitted to the class and will have to reschedule.

Dates:

Thursday, May 21st

Check In: 8:30am
Class: 9:00am - 12:00pm 

Code Book Required to Renew your Michigan Builders License
State law now requires you to have a current copy of the Michigan Residential Code book to renew your license.  The Michigan Residential Code 2015 is the most current version available. If you do not have a Michigan Residential Code book, you may add one to your order by clicking on "Add" for the code book shown to the left under related products. Code book orders can be picked on the day of your class.  We regret that code books cannot be purchased at the class due to the large number of students attending our classes.