Ethics for Texas Residential Contractors

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Residential contractors are responsible for creating and maintaining safe homes for their communities. Contractors are considered to be professionals and should always act in an appropriate and professional manner; therefore it is important to have an understanding of the ethics that govern this profession. The goal of this 1-hour interactive online course is to examine chapters in the Texas Statues Property Code to develop a working knowledge of professional ethics and an understanding of the complexities of professional decision-making.

The following sections from the Texas Statutes Property Code will be discussed in this course:

Title 4: Chapter 28. Prompt Payment to Contractors
Title 5: Chapter 53. Liens
Title 16: Chapter 418. Prohibited Practices

Objectives SME

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will be familiar with issues relating to ethical issues for Texas Residential Contractors. You will be able to:

Discuss the importance of issues such as prompt payment to contractors and subcontractors, and exemptions under this chapter
Explain the obligations of the builder when a mechanic’s lien is filed on a homeowner's property
Recognize the prohibited practices such as fraud, misrepresentation, failure to properly register homes, and failure to properly register companies

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: David Chitester

David Chitester is a licensed P.E. in Michigan and Florida has over 35 years of experience. He graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974. He also has an M.B.A that he received from Northern Michigan University in 1978.

David Chitester began his career with Bechtel Power and Blount Brothers where he gained field construction experience on projects ranging from $150 million to $500 million. For more than 30 years, he has provided services essential to a balanced mix of public and private sector clients. Mr. Chitester's expertise has been applied to multi-million dollar hotels and resorts, industrial process plants, power generating facilities, office and commercial buildings. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and his background includes a number of years on active construction sites.

David Chitester is a professional trainer and founder of RedVector.com Inc. and Chitester Management Systems. He has authored numerous online courses and taught live classes on ethics, laws and rules, building codes and the ADA. His courses have been approved by numerous state boards and private organizations including the: AIA, USGBC, FBPE, AICP, FCILB, ECLB, Florida Building Commission and many others.