Free Training for Tradesman

Well my friends it has been a while I have been working on providing more training for those that work in the Trade, such as Electricians, HVAC techs, Plumbers, and all other types of tradesman. Each week I have been doing a weekly podcast which provides free training for you to continue to keep Surging Forward in the trades. If you have ITunes you can sign up by clicking here. If you don't have an Itunes or have a different type of phone you can always down load a podcast app and listen to the Surging Forward Podcast click here for the You Tube video of how to do this. Be sure to subscribe as that is where more free training will be coming in the future. I even have have a video on how to use social media, which is also a podcast. Podcast are really cool because you can listen while doing other things and listen again if you would like. 2017 has been a very busy year. We have also expanded our other training for those that need CEU's for their Tradesman license renewal at our regular web site www.surgingforward.com We now provide contractor training as well as exam prep courses, while these course are not free they are very affordable and vary by state. So spread the word to anyone you know that needs training. I am hoping to get some time to create a few videos to expand the training to help you to keep Surging Forward. In order to grow we must all take advantage of any training with a mixture of free like the weekly podcast and paid like online course, from many types of sources. This will help grow your career. If you would like to keep up with even more I have been a lot more active on facebook, simply click here and like our page. I look forward to connecting with you and make sure you like our facebook page and drop me a line if you have a question you would like addressed on the podcast. Until next time  Stay Safe and Keep Surging Forward.

Surging Forward update

Hello from Surging Forward I hope that all of you are doing well for this Holiday. Christmas always seems to be one of the busiest times of the year. During this busy time dont forget to keep growing and Surging Forward in your career. This weeks podcast talks about pursing your passion. Make sure it is yours and not some else's. You can listen on ITunes byclicking here or if you dont have apple you can click here. As always you can go to www.surgingforwardpodcast.com and listen to all the past episodes. Download and listen later so it doesn't slow you down. I hope that everyone stays safe and if you have twitter be sure and follow us @surgingforward. Let us know any topics you would like discussed. After the new year we are looking to launching some new courses for helping you succeed. Some will even be for free but they will only be announced on twitter. I am not sure how much more I will be keeping up on this blog as this one is being combined with the podcast, facebook and the other media we are using so again make sure you follow your favorite media.
Twitter, Facebook, Itunes, other podcast. or even google play
Have a great new year and thank you for all your support

Are you taking Advantage of the tools you have?

Hello fellow Tradesman.
I have not been writing in this blog as much as I should. There has been a lot happening in the past few weeks. First off I want to say congrats to all those that competed in the Apprenticeship competition. My 4th year class did great, which brings me to the subject in this post. Are you taking advantage of all the tools available to you. There is no reason why anyone cannot make a better life for themselves in today's world. Since I started the podcast a few months ago I have spent a lot of time answering questions on how to excel in the trade or even a job you may be in. I have seen that there is a lot of information online that is available to anyone that once to pursue. I have also noticed that many people still like to call versus asking a question online. While that is oky I receive so many more voice mails today than ever before, which is why I started the podcast. First of all thank you for listening to the podcast if you have not already you can listen on ITUNES or if you have an Android phone you can listen on Stitcher  which is an app that allows you to listen to podcast and when you subscribe you automatically receive the latest episode of The Surging Forward Podcast or you can just goto the website at www.surgingforwardpodcast.com. This is only the beginning of the leadership training that I will be putting out for free, yes it will be free as long as I can continue to see a need and hear from all of you, please comment on the posts and leave reviews on the ITunes or the Stitcher sites. Training for tradesman has always relied on the element of time. With these tools you can be trained on your time any time. The internet has provided so much more in this area than I had coming up in the trade. If you have issues on your job or want to know how to deal with an issue just drop me a line at tradesman@surgingforward.com That is the best way as I cannot answer all the phone calls anymore. The is also another great podcast out the called the Apprenticeship Matters which is also on ITUNES or his website is www.theelectricacademy.com/category/podcast/ there are also great resources on his website. So as you can see there is so much info out there for you to learn the trade, learn leadership and grow in your career.  Well thats all for now have to get back to teaching my class, in the mean time Stay Safe and Keep Surging Forward.  Please feel free to share this post with your fellow workers.

There is help for tradesman

Hello fellow tradesman,
Been a very busy week I just got back from a code update course for the 2017 code. I will be sharing some of this for you in the future.
Dont miss the two new podcast episodes at www.Surgingforwardpodcast.com on Training and How you can make a difference.
Subscribe on ITunes or Stitcher for your android phone so you dont miss an episode.
Let me know any topics that you want to have talked about in the field.
Well this one is short gotta run Stay Safe and Keep Surging Forward
Dave

Thank you!!

Hello again fellow tradesman and others in the working class,
I wanted to start out this blog with  a great big Thank You to all of you that continue to keep working day in and day out. I don't think we hear that as much as we should. All of us spend 6 to 14 hours a day making money for someone else and never feel like we are getting anywhere. I want to assure you that you are. The job you do does make a difference in someone life which is not only your boss. The job you do makes a difference to anyone that is effected by the actual completion of whatever task you do. How you react to any given situation can and does make a difference to the community, you city, you state,and maybe even worldwide. we all struggle with the day to day grind one of the hardest things we deal with is the person on the job that never gives thanks to anyone. They are the ones that claim and act as if they know everything. That is what this weeks podcast episode is about the know it all. If you would like to continue to learn how you can make a difference and grow you career than this episode will bring you back to the basics. I would also encourage you to let me know the issues that effect you in  your daily walk. drop is a comment below of simply drop us an email at Tradesman@surgingforward.com
Listen to our new podcast episode on Handling the Know it all,  Go to Surging Forward Podcast on Itunes or go to Surgingforwardpodcast.com to download and listen. If you listen on ITunes, Stitcher or on Google Play, subscribe and you will recieve each episode automatically every Friday.I want also offer my thanks to you all for reading and listening. You can help me a lot by sharing on facebook or email to others who might enjoy. Please feel free to pass this post along and don't forget to like us on facebook. Until next time
Stay Safe and Keep Surging Forward

When Will Virginia be on the 2017 Electrical Code?

I have been getting a lot of questions lately regarding as to when Virginia will adopt the 2014 electrical code. The concern I here from other electricians is that the 2017 electrical code will be out soon and many are not even sure as to what code we are on. States adopt the code in various ways depending on the State you live in.Virginia is based on the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code or USBC. The USBC is broken down into 3 parts and became effective as of July 14 2014 they are as follows:

2012 Virginia Construction Code USBC Part 1
2012 Virginia Rehabilitation Code USBC Part 2
2012 Virginia Maintenance Code USBC Part 3
2012 Errata to the Virginia Building and Fire Regulations
You may click on the links above if you would like to download a copy

You will find the code adoption in the section in the 2012 Virginia Construction code 101.2 Incorporation by reference Note 1: The IBC references other International Codes and standards including the following major codes:
2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
2011 NFPA 70
2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
2012 International Residential Code (IRC)

So as you can see, we are currently still on the 2011 electrical code
You can go to the state website and review the process as you will see it is quite long.
Click here 2015 code cycle 
So when we be on the 2014 electrical code ? I am not sure I have heard that it could be as early as July of 2017, but based on the schedule, I read on the site it may not be until July 2018.
So that is in short how you as a Virginia electrician can stay up to date. In today's world we have access to so much information and training that with a few clicks you can usually find the information you need. Speaking of training, I plan on making some short code courses ( 15 to 20 mins long) that will help you learn the code by understanding how to use the code not just memorize questions and articles. Understanding how to use it will make the code one of the most valuable tools in your tool belt. (Well of course you can't carry it on you any more, since it has become quite large these days) The whole purpose of the code is safety for all the non electricians that think it is just magic. So when install for others remember that is what we do keep others safe. If you would may be interested in this let me know by leaving a comment below. Also feel free to pass this post along by sharing in your facebook, electrical group or even email. Don't forget to subscribe to our surging forward podcast on ITUNES or STITCHER. For those that don]t know what that is you can go to our website at www.surgingforwardpodcast.com
Until next Time Stay Safe and Keep Surging Forward

Bragging is not the best way

Hello fellow Tradesman out there.
Over the years I have heard so many people brag about all the things they have done. It is one thing to share about a great accomplishment, but it is quite another to make up stories to make you sound more important. What does that do to ones integrity?
Listen to our new podcast episode on bragging your way to the to. Go to Surging Forward Podcast on Itunes or go to Surgingforwardpodcast.com to download and listen. I want also offer my thanks to you all for reading. You can help me a lot by sharing on facebook or email to others who might enjoy. Please feel free to pass this post along and don't forget to like us on facebook. Until next tim
Stay Safe and Keep Surging Forward