Continuing Education
At Rum River Consultants, our core values—Accuracy, Efficiency, and Uniformity—are at the heart of everything we do, including our Building Blocks continuing education courses. We proudly deliver these courses statewide, serving communities from International Falls to Austin and Grand Marais to Granite Falls. No matter where you are in Minnesota, we've got you covered.
All course materials are approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, ensuring they meet the highest industry standards.
We design our sessions to provide actionable insights and practical tools that professionals can immediately apply when they return to their municipalities or job sites.
Offerings for 2025
Decks, Porches and Accessory Buildings
This course is approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours of Continuing Education for
Building Officials, Residential Building Contractors, Remodelers, and Roofers/ Registration information coming soon.
January 9 - Northland Community & Technical College, East Grand Forks
January 16 - MN Rivers Builders Association - Mankato
January 22 - Central MN Builders Association - Sauk Rapids
January 28 - Pine Technical & Community College - Pine City
January 31 - Lake Regions Builders Association - Detroit Lakes
February 4 - Mid Minnesota Builders Association - Breezy Point
February 7 - Headwaters Builders - Bemidji
February 14 - Siwek Lumber - Minneapolis
February 17 - Backus Community Center - International Falls
February 26 - City of Austin - Austin (please contact 507.437.9954 to register)
March 7 - Virtual Class
Tentative Classes
10,000 Lakes Chapter, Buffalo
Lansing Products
City of Baldwin
“Must say, this is the best money I have ever spent.”
- Rick, Park Rapids
"The best instructors
in this industry!"
- Tony, Hastings
"By far, the best seminar for continuing education I've been to."
- Austin, MN Attendee
"I always learn something new from Rum River,
it's been great."
- Northern Minnesota Attendee
“..hands down the best group of instructors in this business. Very well covered on all points and kept things moving well!”