I have already signed up for my HI classes, but they don’t begin until the end of April. Is there any other material that you guys suggest I read or view while I am waiting for the classes to start?
Mike check todays post where we put a ton of links to education sites.
I nspecting is every system and componant with no real one stop shopping
Robert, is this the post you are talking about?
http://www.nachi.org/forum/showthread.php?t=23345
Just so you guys know, I have been watching the NACHI education films and checking out the stuff in the eduation section of this site.
You are welcome to go through my links on my delicious.
just search by categories
http://del.icio.us/starstreamd
Hope it helps
Thanks, I got those links. I got a lot of reading to do.
Here is a few to keep you busy, I’m not sure if all of the links are still hot or not.
ELECTRICAL
[Free on-line courses for “Basics of Electricity”/font]
Free on-line courses for “Basics of Electrical Products”[Free on-line courses for “Busway”/font
Free on-line courses for "Load Centers
Free on-line courses for “Molded Case Circuit Breakers”
Free on-line courses for “Panelboards”
Free on-line courses for “Power Monitoring and Management with ACCESS”
]Free on-line courses for “Safety Switches” ](http://www.enm.com/training/siemensstepcourses.asp#Safety%20Switches)
Free on-line courses for “Switchboards”
STRUCTURAL
Free on-line course for "The Attic: Three Components, One System
Free on-line course for “Essentials of Masonry”
Free on-line course for "Professional Carpentry](http://www.free-ed.net/free-ed/BldgConst/Carpentry01.asp)
Free on-line course for "Why Build With Steel? Utilizing Light-Gauge Steel Framing Systems
Free on-line course for "Wood in Architecture
']Free on-line course for "Protection Against Termites and Decay](http://www.awc.org/HelpOutreach/eCourses/)
Free on-line course for "Engineered Wood Basics]
Free on-line course for "Design of Wood Connections
Free on-line course for "Metric and Wood
Free on-line course for "LEED Certification and Sustainable Steel Building Systems
Free on-line course for "Roof / Ceiling Framing
Free on-line course for "Introduction to the Wood Frame Construction
]
]Free on-line course for "Characteristics of Wood](http://www.awc.org/HelpOutreach/eCourses/)
Free on-line course for "Grade Marks
]Free on-line course for "LRFD Manual for Engineered Wood Construction](http://www.awc.org/HelpOutreach/eCourses/)
]
Free on-line course for "Wood Frame Construction Manual 1995 SBC High Wind Edition
]Free on-line course for "Wood Frame Construction Manual 2001 National Edition
INSULATION & VENTILATION
Free on-line course for "Principles of Attic Ventilation
Free on-line course for "Exterior Insulation Finish System
[Free on-line course for “Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barriers & Control Coatings”
MOLD & MOISTITURE CONTROL
Free on-line course for "Waterproofing Exterior Cementitious Wall Surfaces
Free on-line course for Mold and Moisture
Free on-line course for "The Science of Specifying Moisture & Mold Control in Framed Wall Assemblies]
ROOFING
Free on-line course for "New Dimensions in Asphalt Shingles
Free on-line course for "Asphalt Shingles & Roofing Products
Free on-line course for "Walkable Roof Deck Membranes
HEATING
Free on-line course for "Solar Heating Metal Wall Systems
WINDOWS & DOORS
Free on-line course for "Windows: An Inside View
Free on-line course for "Designer Garage Doors
Free on-line course for "Float Glass Manufacturing and Architectural Glass
Products
Free on-line course for "Specifying Windows
Free on-line course for "Automatic & Revolving Doors
Free on-line course for "Comparative Study of Wood and Aluminum Windows in Commercial Buildings
Free on-line course for "Understanding Special Purpose Doors and Windows
Chris this job is not boring.
Always something to learn.
Mike if you enjoy being a student, computer geek.extroverted marketer,and wish to become a verbal expert on construction in practice and theory with a uncertain future, welcome aboard.
I like your definition… …kind of makes us sound importrant…
looked good when I typed it to.
Thanks…and true.
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Mike-
In addition to the good advice you’ve already recieved, you might want to read some reference books while you are waiting-
I would suggest:
The Complete Book of Home Inspection by Norman Becker
Principals of Home Inspection - Systems and Standards
The Home Reference Book
The last two are Carson Dunlop publications
You know what the problem with you NACHI members is?
You guys are to helpful and informative.
Honestly, it is refreshing for me to meet an industry of people who are willing to help each other instead of only competing with each other. I am coming out of healthcare and did not experience this level of collaboration.
Thanks
Mike