NRLA/LBMDF Education

Your membership entitles you to reasonably priced, direct access to the industry’s premier education. Through our Lumber and Building Material Dealers Foundation (LBMDF), we offer instruction in all facets of the LBM industry.

Upcoming Courses

We are thrilled to be in a position to assist our members by providing Virtual Live Instructor Led Training as well as in-person courses for required certifications.  Please review the selection of upcoming courses below for your consideration. 

April 15, 2024
8:00 am

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4:00 pm
LBMDF is offering Nationally Accredited Crane Certification training, including classroom review written/online and practical exams. One written/online exam covers Boom Truck and Knuckle Boom.
April 24, 2024
10:00 am

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12:00 pm
This session will include an overview of FMCSA, coverage of key definitions and FMCSA websites along with a review of basic requirements (driver files, drug testing, registration, and vehicle maintenance).
May 7, 2024
8:00 am

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11:00 am
This two session course covers the introduction to residential home building products, and components. Foundation materials, insulation, framing, windows, and doors, interior/exterior finish materials, trim, and hardware.
May 8, 2024
10:00 am

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12:00 pm
During this session requirements for drivers will be covered including qualification files, annual reviews, medical certifications, DOT drug and alcohol testing, and driver counseling/remedial actions.
May 21, 2024
8:00 am

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11:00 am
In this four session course, attendees will learn to read blueprints, drawings, floorplans, elevations, sections, and details to create a materials take-off. Measurements, formulas, symbols, abbreviations, and architectural scale are also covered.
May 22, 2024
10:00 am

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12:00 pm
The third session in the series will cover operational regulations including hours of service rules, time cards, paper log, electronic logs, and common violations of operational regulations.
More Courses

Past Courses

February 13, 2024
8:00 am

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11:00 am
February 12, 2024
8:00 am

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4:00 pm
January 31, 2024
11:30 am

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12:30 pm
January 30, 2024
8:00 am

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11:00 am
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