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NEW COURSE OFFERINGS FOR OUR LOUISIANA CHAPTER

Understanding the Construction Draw Sheet (POSTPONED)

Event date: 10/5/2025 12:00 AM - 12:30 AM Export event

Venue: Livestream via Zoom

Address:
Any Street, Any City
Any City, LA

Event Description

Instructor: Lamar Ellis, III, MAI, SRA

Description:
This course covers primarily residential construction and is intended for real property appraisers, real estate agents, and anyone else who wants to understand more about how houses are constructed. It covers the entire process, literally from the ground up. Covered topics include understanding how builders and lenders interact and performing an inspection of a residential home in Downtown Atlanta. It is filled with illustrations and photographs, with an emphasis on a case study of a residential home that was under construction over an 11-month period.

Here is a list of the general topics we will cover:

Choosing a Site
Site development
Construction techniques
Cost Breakdown Sheet
Construction Draw Sheet
Construction Inspection

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