Essential Building Skills Series (EBS)
EBS is the flagship course of the HBA. Industry leaders will teach informative classes designed to give building professionals a comprehensive overview of residential home building from the ground up. Register to attend the full series or elect individual sessions that meet your needs. 

Fall EBS Schedule

• September  6 - Building Science 1:00pm-4:15pm
• September 13 - Foundations Panel - 1:00pm-4:00pm
• ​September 20 - Framing and Roofing 1:00pm-3:00pm, 3:15pm-5:15pm
• September 27 - Plumbing 1:00pm-3:00pm and bonus Class on Codes
• October 4 -  - HVAC and Electrical 1:00pm-3:00pm, 3:15pm-5:15pm
• October 11 - Building Envelope and Stucco & Adhered Masonry Veneer 1:00pm-3:00pm, 3:15pm-5:15pm
• October 25 - Project Management, followed by our course completion celebration 1:00pm-4:00pm​

teach a course

The HBA is always on the lookout for new course content to bring to our members.
​If you'd like to teach a course, submit your class idea today for consideration.

Past HBA education courses have included:

• Building a More Energy Efficient Home
• Green Building for Site Superintendents
• Integrating Sales and Marketing
• Post Tension Foundation Design
• Fighting Expansive Clay​​
• Mechanical Equipment- HVAC, Lighting, Appliances, and Occupant Behaviors

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• Understanding Retaining Walls
• Garage Lintels and Brick Ties
• TAB Contracts
• Code Compliance and Why Homes Fail
• Thermal Enclosure- Foundation, Walls, Windows, Doors, and Roofs

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2023 Education Partners

Want to know more about the HBA's Educational Programming?
Contact Senior Director of Member Engagement, Stephanie Evans, at Stephanie@hbaaustin.com.

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