Associations, Certifications, Continuing Education, License
This does not include all of the Inspection Forums, Association-Contractor-Builder-Vendor Meetings, and Internet Research I do on my own time. I intend to stay as current and up to date as possible about the building industry so that you get the most value out of your inspection.
May 15, 1998
American Inspectors Institute Nanci Hawes Real Estate School
#590A Residential Real Estate Inspection
June 12, 1998
American Inspectors Institute Nanci Hawes Real Estate School
#590B Residential Real Estate Inspection
June 28, 1998
American Inspectors Institute Nanci Hawes Real Estate School
#438 Professional Real Estate Inspection
July 23. 1998
Texas Professional Real Estate
Inspector Exam IDNO 881050278
August 31, 1998-Current
Texas Real Estate Commission
Professional Inspector License TREC # 4563
November 13, 1998
Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors
2 Hours Reporting Disclosure Statements
2 Hours TREC laws and Regulations
2 Hours Trade Secrets /Getting & Keeping Customers
2 Hours Standards of Practice
October 1-2, 1999
Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors
4 Hours HVAC Systems
4 Hours Electrical Inspections
2 Hours Inspection of Siding
2 Hours Inspection Tools
4 Hours Framing Inspection
October 27-28, 2000
Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors
2 Hours Foundation and Drainage
2 Hours Electrical Inspections
2 Hours Plumbing Inspections
2 Hours Inspecting EIFS
March 29, 2001
HUD
Visual Assessment Course for Lead Pursuant to 24 Code of Federal Regulation Part 35
May 11, 2001-Current
Exterior Design Institute
EIFS Third Party Inspector Certification and Moisture Analysis
EIFS-MA TX #39
July 7, 2001
Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors
8 Hours Inspecting Air Quality: Mold and Mildew
July 13-14, 2001
Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors
8 Hours Inspecting Air Quality: Mold and Mildew
March 29, 2001
HUD Visual Assessment Course for Lead Pursuant to 24 Code of Federal Regulation Part 35
May 11, 2001-Current
Exterior Design Institute EIFS Third Party Inspector Certification and Moisture Analysis EIFS-MA TX #39
January 11-12, 2002
Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors
2 Hours TREC Investigative Process
2 Hours Foundation Repair
4 Hours Electric Code Changes and Inspections
8 Hours Report Writing Related to the Standards of Practice
October 11-12, 2002
Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors
8 Hours FEMA Basic Certification Course
October 12, 2002-Current
PaRR Disaster Housing Inspector # 14195
May 12-16, 2003
UTA
4 Hours Residential Inspection for Energy Code Compliance
July 6-7, 2003
Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors
4 Hours IRC-Structural
4 Hours Inspecting Electrical Components & the IRC
October 17-18, 2003
Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors
8 Hours IRC
8 Hours Building Science 101
March 8, 2004
Plano Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Program
Certificate of Appreciation
June 4, 2004
AIA/Architectural Record (2 CEU)
University of Oklahoma
PAREX Dew Point Analysis
EIFS and the Building Codes
August 6, 2004-Current
National Association of Home Inspectors
NACHI04080595
Ethics and Standards of Practice Exams Passed EXPR-0000-0016-67
October 29-30, 2004
Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors
4 Hours Residential Foundations
4 Hours Engineered Lumber
2 Hours Common Sense Inspections
2 Hours Illegal Drug Lab Awareness
4 Hours 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Electrical Systems
January 14, 2005
AIA/Architectural Record (1 CEU)
University of Oklahoma
PAREX Dew Point and Wall Analysis
February 19, 2005
Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors
4 Hours Residential Pools
September 20, 2005
National Association of Home Inspectors
Inspector Committee Report Changes 1.0 Credit hour
December 12, 2005
National Association of Home Inspectors
Roof Inspection 1.0 Credit hour
December 24, 2005
AIA/Architectural Record (1 CEU)
University of Oklahoma
Glass Block
January 27, 2006
Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors
2 Hours Composition Roof
2 Hours Wood and Shake Shingle Roof
2 Hours Tile Roof
2 Hours Residential Pools
January 28, 2006
Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors
8 Hours Building Science Design and Repair
February 17, 2006 Champion School of Real Estate
2 Hours Plumbing Concerns
February 21, 2006
AIA/CES Tremco
Commercial Glazing Terminology & Systems
1.5 LU
February 27, 2006
RonBlank.com AIA/CES
Gypsum 101 Course # NGC O9G
1.0 AIA/CES
February 27, 2006
RonBlank.com AIA/CES Greenguard
GGRD0A Helping Your Clients Maintain Good Indoor Air Quality
1.0 LU
February 27, 2006
RonBlank.com AIA/CES Davis Colors
DAV03A Integrally Colored Concrete
1.0 LU
February 28, 2006
RonBlank.com AIA/CES Bigfoot Systems
BIG03A Anchor and Footing Form for Concrete Construction Tubes
1.0 LU
February 28, 2006
RonBlank.com AIA/CES Mortar Net
MOR04A Assuring Water Resistance of Masonry Construction
1.0 LU
February 28, 2006
RonBlank.com AIA/CES Stone Panels Inc.
STI04A Light Weight Honeycomb Reinforced Stone Cladding System
1.0 LU
February 28, 2006
Ron Blank AIA/CES Aegis Metal Framing, LLC
DIE05G - Why Build With Steel? Utilizing Light-Gauge Steel Framing Systems
1.0 LU
February 28, 2006
Ron Blank AIA/CES Dietrich Metal Framing
DIE05E - Metal Lath, Beads and Trims: Stucco and Plaster Products and Applications
1.0 LU
February 28, 2006
Ron Blank AIA/CES Dietrich Metal Framing
DIE05F - Light-Gauge Steel Framing Connection Products: Specifying Tested Connection Products That Limit Liability
1.0 LU
February 28, 2006
Ron Blank AIA/CES Dietrich Metal Framing
DIE05C - Construction Joints: Head Of Wall Deflection Systems
1.0LU
March 12, 2006
Ron Blank AIA/CES Nystrom Building Products
NYS05A - Aluminum Expansion Joint Covers
1.0 LU
March 12, 2006
Ron Blank AIA/CES Ultra-tec® Cable Railing Systems
ULT05A - PEDESTRIAN CABLE RAILINGS (Guardrails with cable in-fill)
1.0 LU
March 12, 2006
Ron Blank AIA/CES Wolmanized Wood
AWP06A - Pressure Treated Wood
1.0 LU
March 12, 2006
Ron Blank AIA/CES Arch Wood Protection
AWP06D - Fire Rated Wood - Interior and Exterior
1.0 LU
March 12, 2006
Ron Blank AIA/CES Silestone
COS06A — Understanding Quartz Surfacing Material
1.0 LU
March 12, 2006
Ron Blank AIA/CES Silestone
COS06B — Antimicrobial Material: A Way To Inhibit Mold And Mildew Growth
1.0 LU
March 12, 2006
Ron Blank AIA/CES BASF
BASF7A - Designing Sustainable Roofing Insulation Systems using Plastic Materials
1.0 LU
March 13, 2006
Ron Blank AIA/CES RBA
CAR07A - Waterproofing the Building Envelope
1.0 LU
March 13, 2006
Ron Blank AIA/CES Elk
ELK07A - Asphalt Shingles & Roofing Products
1.0 LU
March 13, 2006
Ron Blank AIA/CES Icynene
ICY07A - Control of Condensation, Mold and Energy Leakage to Improve Building Performance
1.0 LU
March 13, 2006
Ron Blank AIA/CES Monier Lifetile
MLT07A — Concrete Roof Tile Orientation
1.0 LU
March 13, 2006
Ron Blank AIA/CES Metal Roofing Innovations
MRI07A - Use of Snow Retention Devices: Science or Fiction?
1.0 LU
March 13, 2006
Ron Blank AIA/CES Parex
PAR07A - Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS)
1.0 LU
March 13, 2006
Ron Blank AIA/CES RIMA
RIM07A - Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barriers & Control Coatings
1.0 LU
April 24, 2006
NACHI Online Education
Roof Systems Test scored 95
4.0 CEU
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