Chapter 9 – Construction Basics

• Which building codes direct construction in New YorkState.

• The requirements to complete a construction project.

• The major systems that run a home, including heating,cooling, plumbing, electrical, and waste systems.

• The mandated guarantees and warranties for newconstruction and renovations.

Chapter 9A – Environmental Issues and Property Concerns

• What New York State environmental law requires.

• Why the EPA was established and what it does.

• What constitutes wetlands and why they are protected.

• How to recognize common environmental hazards and howto deal with them.

• The real estate professional’s obligations related toenvironmental issues.

Dr. Conrad Richards, MBA, PhD., 

TRAINING CONSULTANT 

Training Consultant and Industry Coach, engages in real estate training, learning and development, career development, and leadership development. Targeting pre-licensing candidates, real estate brokerage management training for brokers, real estate continuing education for continuing licensed candidates to fulfill licensure requirements, and corporate brokerage training for employees and agents. Conrad uses over 15 years of vocational instructional leadership to hundreds of real estate candidates and licensed professionals, and corporate brokerage firms in the heart of NYC. Provide professional development services to assist real estate professionals in knowledge competencies, career development, and organizational development to ensure the retention of organizational knowledge, ethical compliance, and sales performance improvements.