LCAI General Contractors Seminar

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The Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute’s General Contractors Seminar provides foundational technical knowledge that is essential to general contractors in order to sustain a construction business.

_“The Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute has demonstrated the ability to provide necessary and relevant business concepts to those entering the construction industry. The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors is proud to be partnered with Louisiana Economic Development and committed to its objectives.”_- Brad Hassert, Executive Director of Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors

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The Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute, a partnership between LED, Louisiana Community & Technical College System and the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, offers this and other seminars and courses to small and emerging construction businesses that assist in building a strong foundation of knowledge within the construction industry.

The General Contractors Seminar provides foundational technical knowledge essential to general contractors to sustain a business within the construction industry. Virtual 10-week course, with two-hour sessions twice a week. Taught by industry leaders. Offered via Zoom, a fully interactive web-based video conferencing tool All information and materials disseminated during the LCAI General Contractors Seminar will be focused on commercial construction.

Commercial construction topics covered include but are not limited to: Building Calculations Print Reading Site Work, Demolition and Construction Foundations, Formwork and Retaining Walls Interior Finishes and Exterior Finishes Roofs and Roof Structures Structural Loads Concrete and Masonry Steel Construction Fire Protection Systems Related Trades Types of Construction and Special Construction Special Equipment Safety Codes Eligibility

The LCAI General Contractors Seminar is open to all who have the intent to start or currently have an established construction based Louisiana business. The Process

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Participation requirements: Attend at least 80% of the virtual 10-week course, with 2-hour sessions twice a week, to qualify for course completion. 1

Course period: February 23-April 29, 2026 2

Registration period: Registration is now closed. 3

Participation requirements: Attend at least 80% of the virtual 10-week course, with 2-hour sessions twice a week, to qualify for course completion. Eligibility Scenarios I’m not in business yet. Can I still register for the LCAI General Contractors Seminar?

Yes, if you are intent upon starting a construction related business you are eligible to attend the LCAI General Contractors Seminar. You do not have to be in business yet. I’m already in business and have my contractor’s license. Should I register for the the LCAI General Contractors Seminar?

Yes, the LCAI General Contractors Seminar can provide valuable industry information even for those who are already in business and/or already possess a contractor’s license. FAQs

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All information and materials disseminated during the LCAI General Contractors Seminar will be focused on commercial construction. What topics will the LCAI General Contractors Seminar cover?

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Topic areas: Education and Training, Workforce Development.

Funding amount

This other provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

LCAI General Contractors Seminar is administered by Louisiana Economic Development (LED), listed via Louisiana Economic Development.