Building Industry
License

Contracts, Liability, and Risk Management

This essential course equips residential builders and contractors with the legal and business acumen necessary to protect your company and assets in a high-risk industry. Focusing on proactive strategies to mitigate exposure on every project, we cover LARA's licensing process, complaints, contract language, permitting requirements, and the state and federal regulations governing the industry.

Jen Watkins

Instructional Designer

Dennis Clarke

Residential Builder

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Course Overview

What You'll Learn

Students will gain the confidence to negotiate contracts, understand their insurance needs, and apply specific risk-management strategies that secure their financial future by minimizing legal and operational threats.

Highlights

  • Initial self assessment
  • Videos and transcript versions of each lesson
  • Unlimited quizzes

Features

  • Instant online course access
  • Self-paced study on your schedule
  • Excellent technical and instructor support
Curriculum

Course Content

Master contract negotiation, insurance, and risk management to secure your business and finances.

Module 1: Licensing, Professional Conduct, and Basic Compliance
Violations and Penalties
30 min.
Rules of Professional Conduct
40 min.
Module 2: Enforcement and Dispute Resolution
Complaints and Investigations
30 min.
Alternative Dispute Resolution and Lien Waivers
30 min.
Module 3: Building Code and Civil Rights Compliance
Michigan Residential Code and Permits
25 min.
Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA)
35 min.
Module 4: Federal Civil Rights and Accessiblity Laws
Fair Housing Act, ADA, and Michigan Barrier Free Design
55 min.
Module 5: Environmental Risk and Safety
EPA Regulations for Hazardous Materials (Asbestos, Lead, Radon)
50 min.
Module 6: Salespersons and Agency Liability
Residential Builder Salespersons
25 min.
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  • 4 hours of online instruction
  • Module quizzes to gauge your progress
  • Certificate upon successful completion
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$89.00
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