Continuing education for contractors
Summary
Two continuing education courses were proposed for licensees — a wet-areas class in October and an always-available online construction course. These classes keep licensed contractors current on building practices.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Any course fees would be borne by contractors seeking credit hours; specific costs were not published.
Licensed contractors needing education credits and, indirectly, homeowners who get better workmanship.
Applicants having difficulty scheduling their exams may face delays in getting licensed and working.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Electrical Board - Oct 1, 2026
The ordinance setting the experience requirement (four years or 6,200 hours in the trade) is being reworded so city and county language matches. It still needs approval from the License and Disciplinary Board before any change takes effect.
Construction and Roofing Board - Aug 26, 2026
The board was working on updating city ordinances at the City Council's request and a new contractor test Bill Pedtke prepared for members to try. These changes could affect who can legally perform construction and roofing work in Evansville.
Construction and Roofing Board - Jun 24, 2026
Two continuing education courses were proposed for licensees — a wet-areas class in October and an always-available online construction course. These classes keep licensed contractors current on building practices.
Construction and Roofing - May 27, 2026
The board is replacing its residential contractor exam with an online, proctored version. Software integration is the last hurdle; applicants will register, pay online and take a three-hour monitored test. The board still needs to decide retake limits before launch.
license and discinplinary - Feb 12, 2026
The board switched electrical license testing to ProV, which started January 23, 2026. Some applicants are struggling to figure out how to schedule their exams — a hiccup that could delay tradespeople getting licensed and working.
Electrical Board - Feb 5, 2026
The Electrical Board handles registrations and licensing for apprentices, journeymen, and master electricians working in Evansville. The February docket lists dozens of applicants across all three tiers, plus continuing education courses for license holders.
HVAC Board Meeting - Feb 3, 2026
Ivy Tech's HVAC program wants to know if hours earned at schools outside Evansville/Vanderburgh County can count toward local training hours. It comes down to whether the local school recognizes them — a decision that affects apprentices moving into the area.
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