What our students say...

 From Shawn of Allegan, MI,

",,,the instructors chosen for your course are certainly well qualified and consumate professionals. I felt they were all able to impart their knowledge to us and had a thorough understanding of the required curriculum. Knowing the quality instructors you employ means I will be taking my continuing education requirements through BEST as well."

 
For Building Professionals
Continuing Education PDF Print E-mail
The State of Michigan has determined all continuing competency requirements for builder and alteration and maintenance contractors licenses due to expire 2009. Continuing education/competency requirements will be in effect for the 2010 year.
 
Enrollment Application PDF Print E-mail

To enroll, you'll need to complete this application, sign, and send it back. You can get the Student Enrollment Application here.

 
Be A Builder In Michigan PDF Print E-mail

Get started now! To become a builder in Michigan, you have to complete coursework and take a licensing exam. BEST of MI is your resource for courses, information and preparatory work to successfully obtain your builder's license.

Each builder has to complete a minimum of 60 hours of coursework across the entire spectrum of the building business, from technical details to marketing and finance. But BEST takes it further, to help prepare you not only for the exam but for the business of building. We want you to succeed at being a builder in Michigan.

Take a look at builder licensing requirements. Your building career in Michigan is just a few short clicks away!

 
More Class Resources PDF Print E-mail
A list of classes offered by BEST of MI, and by members of our affiliate the Michigan Association of Home Builders, is posted as we become aware of them. For a listing of classes offered, click here
 
Builders/Remodelers Licensing Laws PDF Print E-mail

Under Public Act 157 of 2007 (PA 157) it is now necessary to complete 60 hours of approved courses before the licensing exam can be taken.  Preparation for the licensing exam is included in all of our courses. (The State of Michigan is not approving online/distance learning courses at this time.) Effective June 1, 2008, anyone holding a builder's or maintenance and alterations contractor's license is required to have a copy of the current Michigan Residential Code book. 

Laws governing builder and remodelers licensing requirements:

Public Act 155

Public Act 156

Public Act 157

Public Act 158

 

 
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