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Introduction to Building Material Sales---In Person

Monday, October 26, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Event Details

This class provides your entry-level personnel, sales support staff, and employees who have limited industry knowledge with a basic understanding  of building material operations, product usage in residential construction, and customer service basics. 

Topics Covered:

  1. Building material terminology
  2. Abbreviations, formulas, measurements
  3. Margins, board footage, price conversions
  4. Product usage on the job site - boards, plywood, floor, walls, trusses, roofing, soffit/siding, moldings, interior finish stair parts, doors, windows, insulation, and builder's hardware. 
  5. Customer relations & practical selling skills
  6. Knowledge of how profits are made (and lost)

Instructor:

Casey Voorhees has over 40 years of experience in the building material industry. He has been teaching this class around the country for over 28 years. 

Pricing:

BMSA Member Price:     $425

Non-Member Price:       $525

Agenda

October 26
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Materials and lunch included

For More Information:

Barbara Pietrangelo
Barbara Pietrangelo
Director of Education & Safety BMSA Staff (704)376-1503

Location:

Construction Supplier's Association (CSA)

120 Handley Rd Suite 610

Tyrone, GA 30290

Hotel Accommodations

All participants are responsible for making personal room reservations. There are multiple hotels near the CSA office, suggestions below:

 Holiday Inn & Suites Peachtree City

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta/Peachtree City

Hilton Garden Inn & Suites Peachtree City