Zachary Addison: LCAI Launches New Construction Seminar for Contractors

Monday, November 9, 2020

LCAI Launches New Construction Seminar for Contractors

New Orleans resident Zachary Addison is an apprentice with Boudreaux Builders in Madisonville, Louisiana. Here, Zachary Addison shadows the business’ owner to learn about the design and construction of custom residential homes and commercial construction.

In June, the Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute began a new residential contractors seminar that would help contractors benefit from business opportunities. The seminar is the culmination of the program for general contractors that began in 2016, and its purpose is to focus on new residential construction and home renovation projects.

Started through the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), the seminar has educated 750 participants since its inception. The ten-week course was offered from June to August and focused primarily on residential construction with topics such as building calculations, demolition, construction, foundations, wood framing techniques, and a number of other related topics.

The program was accessible online throughout Louisiana through interactive distance learning. Enrollment for the program was available on a first-come, first-served basis. For information regarding this seminar, visit opportunitylouisiana.com/LCAI-RC.

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About Zachary Addison

An alumnus of the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts, Zachary Addison later enrolled at Louisiana State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics in 2001. While pursuing his degree, Zachary Addison began working part-time as a busser at Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant in Baton Rouge. He was soon promoted to server and garnered respect among other employees, managers, and customers.

Zachary Addison was eventually promoted to manager, helping to increase customer satisfaction while concurrently keeping labor within budget. His other responsibilities included ordering food and alcohol and keeping track of inventory. In addition, he trained more than 75 percent of the wait staff.

Since 2019, Mr. Addison has worked as an apprentice at Boudreau Builders in the New Orleans metropolitan area. In this capacity, he is learning how to design custom homes and commercial projects. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is a supporter of nonprofits such as the ASPCA, Boy Scouts of America, and Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. He also enjoys following the LSU and New Orleans Saints football teams.