What is Foundation?

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Watch a Sneak Peek of Basic Estimating Here!
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Foundation is an online learning management system (LMS) designed specifically for the building materials industry. On our platform, you will find an ever-growing catalog of courses you can take to improve your knowledge of different facets of the industry. You can also choose classes that can help you better develop your skills in certain areas. 

Here is a peek at some of the course topics we'll be featuring on Foundation:

CURRENT COURSES  (as of our launch)

Introduction to Building Material Sales Series
Module 1:     Foundation to Finish
Module 2:    Lumber Basics
Module 3:    Deck Construction
Module 4:    Engineered Wood
Module 5:    Project Selling

Module 6:    Profit & Loss


Covers:  Product knowledge, lumber types/grades, lumber math, basics of building a deck, 
types of engineered wood/uses, how to sell a project complete, add-on and value selling,

mark-up vs. margin, understanding gross profit, and how to protect your profits

Onboarding Employees Series
Module 1:     The 4 C's of Onboarding

Module 2:    Stumbling Blocks

Module 3:    Timelines

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Covers:  Hiring and onboarding process, compliance, setting the tone for new hires, pitfalls to avoid,
suggested timelines for orienting new hires, and communication strategies for the hiring process

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Estimating Training / Blueprint Take-Off

Basic Estimating 

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Covers:  In this 8-module series, you'll cover reading a plan,

how to use scales, key measurements, foundation & floor support,

floor framing, wall framing basics, exterior trim & siding, roof

framing & materials, insulation & drywall, and deck platforms & railing

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Courses Debuting Soon!
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    The Foundation team is developing a full catalog featuring courses on a wide variety of topics for those in the building materials industry.​ Whether it deals with sales or safety, finances or fraud prevention, we commit to delivering topics designed to help you do business better. Click the link below to review a sampling of courses we're planning to add to our platform in the near future.