Code Official Business of Building | Michigan
6 Rules and Acts Hour Video Course
Approval #CP-24-00177
This is a 6-hour program designed to help contractors and business owners understand the essential laws, regulations, and practices for operating successfully in Michigan's construction industry. Participants will learn about licensing requirements, complaint handling, lien laws, business establishment, payroll management, bidding, and environmental compliance. With practical insights and real-world applications, this course ensures professionals can navigate legal responsibilities, manage risks, and maintain compliance while building a thriving business.
0.6 ICC Admin CEUs – Approval #25552
Description
Instructor: Rodger Peck
This is a 6-hour program designed to help contractors and business owners understand the essential laws, regulations, and practices for operating successfully in Michigan's construction industry. Participants will learn about licensing requirements, complaint handling, lien laws, business establishment, payroll management, bidding, and environmental compliance. With practical insights and real-world applications, this course ensures professionals can navigate legal responsibilities, manage risks, and maintain compliance while building a thriving business.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the steps for applying, renewing, and maintaining a builder’s license in Michigan, including special licensing scenarios.
- Explain the procedures for filing, responding to, and resolving complaints, including understanding informal conferences and formal hearings.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Michigan Construction Lien Act, including how to file and respond to liens and resolve disputes effectively.
- Describe how to establish and maintain a legal business identity, including selecting a structure, registering the business, and fulfilling officer responsibilities.
- Outline the requirements for hiring employees, managing payroll taxes, and ensuring compliance with Michigan labor and tax laws.
- Develop skills for creating competitive bids, accurate cost estimates, and managing risks in construction contracts.
- Summarize Michigan’s administrative rules, including fee structures, renewal policies, and examination requirements.
- Identify strategies for minimizing environmental impacts and complying with federal and state environmental regulations in construction projects.
- Recognize the licensing and operational responsibilities of salespersons, subcontractors, and qualifying officers in construction businesses.
- Explain the importance of meeting continuing education requirements and staying updated on changes in Michigan laws, codes, and safety regulations.
This Course Covers:
- Section 1: Business of Building – Article 2
- Section 2: Business of Building – Article 5
- Section 3: Business of Building – Article 24
- Section 4: Business of Building – Administrative Rules
- Section 5: Business of Building – Lien Laws (Lesson 1)
- Section 6: Business of Building – Lien Laws (Lesson 2)
- Section 7: Business of Building – Establishing a Business Identity
- Section 8: Business of Building – Employees and Payroll Taxes
- Section 9: Business of Building – Bidding and Estimating
- Section 10: Business of Building – Environmental Laws (Lesson 1)
- Section 11: Business of Building – Environmental Laws (Lesson 2)
- Section 12: Business of Building – Environmental Laws (Lesson 3)