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LICENSED? We offer the 2-hr Mandatory Course, 2-hr Elective courses and 4-hr Elective courses. See below to see what we have for YOU, and feel free to fill your full 8-hr requirement here!
NOT LICENSED? You can take these courses too! It doesn’t stop you from learning. You’ll just sign up for the course without the CE credit. If you are someone interested in learning more about land development. We are also here for YOU!
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Navigating Entitlements, Permits & Planning Departments (4-hr Elective)
Overview
This course provides a practical understanding of how to move through the entitlement and permitting process with clarity and confidence. Learn how to engage with planning departments, understand approval pathways, and anticipate challenges before they delay your project.
What You’ll Learn
- How to navigate planning and zoning requirements
- The steps involved in the entitlement process
- How to prepare for and manage permitting
- Common delays and how to avoid them
Who This Is For
- General Contractors
- Builders and Developers
- Property Owners pursuing development
Format
Online, Instructor-led training designed for real-world application.
What’s Next?
→ Inquire About This Course. Email us at team@buildestateschool.com
Understanding Plans, Specifications & Scope Gaps (4-hr Elective)
Overview
This course strengthens your ability to read and interpret construction documents while identifying gaps between plans, specifications, and actual scope.
What You’ll Learn
- How to read and understand construction plans
- The relationship between plans and specifications
- Identifying scope gaps before construction begins
- Improving coordination between teams
Who This Is For
- General Contractors
- Builders and Project Managers
- Developers overseeing construction
Format
Online, Instructor-led training focused on practical, real-world application.
What’s Next?
→ Inquire About This Course. Email us at team@buildestateschool.com
Water, Waste & What Matters (2-hr Elective)
Overview
Understanding water, wastewater, and stormwater systems is essential to every successful construction project. This course provides General Contractors with a practical understanding of utility infrastructure, permitting, inspections, and coordination from site development through project completion.
What You’ll Learn
- Understanding water, sewer, and stormwater systems
- Utility permitting, inspections, and agency coordination
- Common utility installation challenges and how to avoid them
- Best practices for successful project planning and execution
Who This Is For
- General Contractors
- Builders and Project Managers
- Contractors working on residential and commercial site development
Format
Online, Instructor-led training focused on practical, real-world application.
What’s Next?
→ Inquire About This Course. Email us at team@buildestateschool.com
Risk, Reward & Red Tape (2-hr Elective)
Overview
Successful construction projects require more than building—they require understanding permits, regulations, contracts, and risk management. This course explores how General Contractors can reduce delays, avoid costly mistakes, and confidently navigate the regulatory side of construction.
What You’ll Learn
- Identifying project risks before construction begins
- Understanding permits, approvals, and regulatory requirements
- Reducing delays through better planning and documentation
- Managing project decisions that protect time, budget, and profitability
Who This Is For
- General Contractors
- Builders and Project Managers
- Contractors responsible for permitting and project oversight
Format
Online, Instructor-led training focused on practical, real-world application.
What’s Next?
→ Inquire About This Course. Email us at team@buildestateschool.com