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Location

Dallas Builders Association
5816 W. Plano Pkwy. Plano, TX

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Date

Aug 14 2019
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Time

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cost

Member Cost: $210 / Non-Member: $310

CAPS III – Details & Solutions for Livable Homes and Aging In Place (CAPS, CGA, MASTER CSP)

This course builds on the CAPS II course (which is a highly recommended prerequisite to this course) by introducing design solutions and techniques for professionals whose clients require specialized design and equipment to live and thrive comfortably in their homes. Whole house product specification and installation techniques will be covered accompanied by practical, hands-on activities.

By completing this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the challenging nature of design for aging in place projects.
Identify available innovative and specialized products.
Explain best practices for design and installation of key components in AIP home design.
Describe the importance of budget and early product selection
Identify common missteps for design and installation of AIP solutions.
Recommend the best solutions for common single-room modifications based on needs identified in a provided client assessment and a room survey.
List installation considerations for recommended modifications in a specified space.
Prioritize the comprehensive solutions based on previous exercises when integrated into a real-world whole house scenario.
Evaluate design considerations and installation requirements for recommended modifications based on whole house layout and circulation patterns.
Prioritize individual projects relative to budget, needs and urgency.

This course qualifies for: •6 TOTA CE •6 CE for AIBD •0.6 AOTA CEUs •6 AIA/CES HSW Learning Units •6 NAHB CE for: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM

Instructor: Tag Gilkeson, CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGP, CGR, CMP, CSP, GMB, Master CGP, Master CSP

Tag Gilkeson has been in the Real Estate and construction industry for over 20 years.  He has focused on increasing his skills through education for the last two decades. This has culminated with him having completed three college degrees which include two within this industry. He has one for Construction Management and another one in Architectural Drafting and Design.  His learning didn’t just stop there, he attained more certification through the NAHB than anyone in the entire country, 11 in total.

Tag, along with his Architectural Design Firm, have been recognized both locally and nationally. In 2018 his company, Tag & Associates, LLC, was awarded the “Best Curb Appeal in the 1 Million to 1.5 Million Dollar” category by the Dallas Builders Association ARC Awards. He now designs homes in all price ranges and various square footages with his largest exceeding 15,000 square feet.

 

 

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