What should i study to become a residential home builder and designer?

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I want to become a builder and designer of high end homes. I don't want to actually be doing the concrete pouring and frame work, i just want over see the process and tell my sub contractors what to do next and making all the design decisions. I want to own my own business. And what are the top colleges for this field

xfificatx · Accepted Answer

search on your local university's site, that should tell you what you need to study for every subject x

Carole · Answer

It is not as easy as people think to become a residential builder; there is usually quite a long process involved since people will depend on you to make their homes safe. In order to become certified in the residential development industry, builders will have to pass a series of tests that prove their knowledge. A builder has to be proficient and know the regional standards for plumbing, electrical systems, construction, and drainage. One of the final steps to become a residential builder is obtaining insurance and registering with the region you will be working in.

sophieb · Answer

the contractor's license is issued by the state after you take and pass their test.   So to find that information I'd say look on wikipedia for your state under "contractor's license" plus the name of your state and see what pops up.  You might even call a realtor's organization who might point you in the right direction.  I don't think it takes a "top" college for this sort of thing.   You might want to school in the state you take the test and plan to work in because they'd probably teach you the laws in your specific state.

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What should i study to become a residential home builder and designer?

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