ProEd’s Contractor Update 2026: Greg Olson & Barry Stranz

Minnesota contractors need more than classroom talk. They need clear direction they can use on the next job. This Contractor Update delivers exactly that. We walk through the most important changes in the National Model Codes, so you know what is coming soon to the MN Residential Codes and how to prepare, covering the topics of decks and ledgers, energy efficiency, and accessory dwelling units under Appendix BC. Additionally, this course will deliver a primer on masonry foundations. We translate code language into simple field steps and we show how inspectors and insurers think so you can avoid delays and costly do overs.

You will also get the business side that protects your company. We cover required homeowner documents in Minnesota Statute 326B.809 and the statutory warranty in 327A, how to make sure your subcontractors are held to the same standards, and how manufacturer instructions carry legal weight. Expect practical examples, checklists, and model clauses you can use right away. Come to get straight answers, leave with tools that help you pass inspections, reduce callbacks, and keep your projects profitable.

What is covered in this course

• National Model Code changes that affect residential construction
• Masonry and foundation requirements and field focused details
• Decks and ledgers with flashing, water resistive barrier, and cladding interfaces
• Energy efficiency requirements from Chapter Eleven and how to prepare crews and subs
• Appendix BC accessory dwelling units and what adoption will mean for small projects
• Required homeowner documents under Minnesota Statute three two six B point eight zero nine
• Statutory warranty under three two seven A and how to align subcontractor obligations
• Using manufacturer installation instructions and trade standards to pass inspections

Schedule and what is included

• This course has been submitted to the Dept. of Labor and Industry for a total of 7 credit hours, including an hour of Energy and a hour of Business.
• Class runs from seven thirty in the morning to two thirty in the afternoon. Coffee and donuts are available in the AM, and a box lunch is included in the course price.

Registration for this course is fast and easy! Log onto proedresource.com or call Jeannie at 651-301-2121 to speak with a real live human!