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Free Workshops, Golf Swing Analysis at Remodeling Show

NAHB Remodelers will be offering eight free educational seminars on green remodeling and better business practices ― and a free golf swing analysis ― at the council’s booth #2609 on the show floor during the Remodeling Show in Baltimore on Sept. 10-12.

The seminars range from a half-hour to an hour, depending upon the topic discussed.

Attend one of the seminars and be automatically entered to win a 2009 International Builder Show registration ― a $475 value.

Better Business Practices

        Wednesday, Sept. 10

  • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    10 Best Practices of NAHB’s Remodeler of the Year
    Bob Peterson, CGR, CAPS
    Patrick O’Toole, Qualified Remodeler

  • 1:00-2:00 p.m.
    Business Planning for Profit
    Vince Butler, CGR, CAPS

  • 2:15-2:45 p.m.
    Improved Communications: Spanish and Safety on the Job Site
    Steven Kramer, Home Builders Institute

  • 3:00-4:00 p.m.
    Choose the Right Client (and Get them to Choose You!)
    Tom Swartz, CGR


Green Remodeling

        Thursday, Sept. 11      

  • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    NAHB Goes Green  — What Remodelers Should Know
    Greg Miedema, CGR, GMB, CAPS, CGP

  • 1:00-2:00 p.m.
    Green Products for Remodelers
    Stephen Robinson, CGR, CGB, GMB, CAPS, CGP

  • 2:30-3:30 p.m.
    NAHB Green Building Standard
    Kevin Morrow


Better Business Practices

        Friday, Sept. 12

  • 11:00-11:30 a.m.
    Improved Communications: Spanish and Safety on the Job Site
    Steven Kramer, Home Builders Institute 


Golf Swing Analysis and More

Representatives from the American Association of Occupational Therapists will be at the booth to analyze golf swings.

In addition, representatives from NAHB membership, the International Builders’ Show, NAHB green building and remodeling, the Home Builders Institute, the NAHB University of Housing, Remodeler 20 Clubs and various local remodeler councils will be at the booth to answer questions.

For more information, visit the NAHB Remodelers booth #2609.

For more information on other NAHB Remodelers activities at the Remodeling Show, visit the NAHBR Remodeling Show Web page.



Earn Your Professional Designation at The Remodeling Show

Earning the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS), Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) or Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR) designation demonstrates a commitment to excellence and keeps remodelers on top of industry innovation.

A number of pre-show courses at The Remodeling Show in Baltimore, Sept. 9-12, qualify for these professional designations, or for continuing education needed for other NAHB designations.

For more information, visit www.nahb.org/RemodelingShow.

 
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