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Earn Designation Credits at the Remodeling Show
NAHB Remodelers who want to learn more about green building, estimating, risk management and the latest technical skills and business practices, as well as earn designation credits, should attend NAHB pre-show education courses at the upcoming Remodeling Show in Baltimore.
Pre-show courses will be held Sept. 7-9, followed by the Remodeling Show on Sept. 10-12.
In addition, The NAHB University of Housing is offering two “PREP: The Professional Remodeler Experience Profile” assessments, the first step in the process of becoming a Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) before and after the show.
The pre-show courses include:
Sunday, Sept. 7
- “Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I)”
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Attendees will learn best practices for communicating with and marketing to the aging-in-place market.
Designation credits: CAPS; Master CSP
Sunday and Monday, Sept. 7-8
- “Green Building for Building Professionals”
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The two-day course will discuss strategies for incorporating green-building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction, and how to competitively differentiate green-built homes from the competition.
Designation credits: CGA; CGB; CGP
Monday, Sept. 8
- “Design/Build Solution for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II)”
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) course will explain the guidelines and requirements of accessibility, the importance of doing an assessment with input from occupational and physical therapists as well as qualified health care professionals, and the significance of good design in making modifications that can transform a house into a safe, attractive and comfortable home for life.
Designation credit: CAPS
- “Business Accounting and Job Cost”
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This course will provide the terminology and method foundation necessary to comprehend basic business reporting and job cost procedures, measurement and analysis.
Designation credits: CGA; CGB; CGR
- “Project Management”
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This introductory, hands-on course will help attendees develop the skills necessary for successful on- or off-site production operations management. The course will cover the three phases of a successful venture: planning, implementation and evaluation.
Designation credits: CGA; CGB; CGR
Tuesday, Sept. 9
- “Business Management for Building Professionals”
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This course teaches best business practices in planning, organizing, staffing/directing and controlling for smaller businesses.
Designation credits: CAPS; CGA; CGB; CGR; Master CSP
- “Estimating for Builders and Remodelers”
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Attendees will learn how to create an effective estimating system, develop winning bids and use estimates as a powerful management tool.
Designation credits: CGA, CGB, CGR
- “Risk Management and Insurance for Building Professionals”
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This course will teach attendees comprehensive risk management strategies including how to structure their company insurance and risk management programs, how to use non-insurance risk management strategies, how to recognize the basic types of insurance coverage needed and more.
Designation credits: CGR; GMB
- “PREP: The Professional Remodeler Experience Profile”
1:00-4:30 p.m.
This three-hour, 150 multiple-choice question assessment measures a CGR candidate’s knowledge in five core areas of remodeling business management ― marketing and sales; business administration; design, estimating and job cost; contracts, liability and risk management; and project management.
Candidates do not pas or fail the PREP. Their results will determine their course of study for the CGR designation.
Friday, Sept. 12
- “PREP: The Professional Remodeler Experience Profile:
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Course fees are $185 for NAHB members and $235 for non-members, unless noted.
Attendance will be capped at 50 registrants per course.
To register, visit the Remodeling Show Web site at www.theremodelingshow.com.
 Increase Your Professional Credibility
The Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) designation emphasizes business management skills as the key to a professional remodeling operation.
Remodelers who earn the CGR become members of an exclusive national program and gain recognition as industry leaders.
To learn more about the CGR designation, visit www.nahb.org/CGRinfo, or call The Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154.
 'How to Find a Professional Remodeler' Available at BuilderBooks.com
"How to Find a Professional Remodeler," available at BuilderBooks.com, promotes the professionalism of your remodeling business by offering valuable advice to your customers on the process of selecting a remodeler.
The brochure guides consumers from the dream to the reality of having their homes remodeled by skilled and trained professionals. Sections include what to look for in a professional remodeler and what questions to ask.
To view or puchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665 to order.
 Blaze a Trail to Success at the Custom Builder Symposium
Attend NAHB’s Custom Builder Symposium, October 24-26 in Austin, Texas and get the knowledge to make the most of the current market.
Advanced education sessions and new tracks on design and technology provide tactics to help identify and capitalize on trends and areas of growth. Also, learn how to market your business to capitalize on the growing demand for green.
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