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In This Issue:

Front Page
Gen. Colin Powell Keynote Speaker at Builders’ Show
More Housing Needed to Keep Children With Their Families
Subscribe Your Employees — You Could Win a Digital Camera
Coast to Coast
How Big U.S. Home Builders Plan to Ride Out a Downturn
Politics & Government
House Immigrant Worker Bill Raises Concerns
Economics & Finance
Halfway Commerce Measure to Cut Canada Timber Duties
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Adjustable Stair Jigs Instead of Gauges
Business Management
Why Owners Don't Sell Their Companies to Employees
A Solid Estimating Workflow Can Improve Your Bottom Line
Learn How to Compete With the ‘Giants’
50Plus Housing
Housing Wealth Is Primary Source of Financial Security
What’s New in Universal Design?
Learn More About the Emerging 50+ Market at IBS
Focus Group to Address Section 8 Vouchers in Assisted Living
Remodelers
Bob Bell Named 2005 Remodelor™ of the Year
Construction Safety
NAHB Gives OSHA Staff Insights on Home Building
Building Systems
Concrete House Stands up to Katrina
Disaster
NAHB to Work With Charity on Building Material Donations
HUD to Help Hurricane Victims on FHA Loan Defaults
Environment
Are Consumers Buying Smart Growth? Let NAHB Know
Education
NAHB Housing Education Programs Guide Now Available
Learn More Before: Pre-Show Education at IBS
Education Calendar
Green Building
Online Survey to Assess Use of Green Building Material
Sales
Prepare Yourself for a More Competitive 2006
Sales and Marketing Pros Honored at IBS
Commercial
NCBC Offers Discounted Rates to New Members — Till Dec. 15
Builders Show
Panel Looks at Mexican Housing Opportunities
Labor
People With Disabilities to Pursue Home Building Careers
Pulte and Historic Chapel on Tucson Job Corps Scene
Building Products
Holiday Lighting Requires Safe Handling
Builder's Engineer
I Want a New Car for Christmas
TV
NAHB Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Association News
BuilderBooks.com Provides Holiday Gift Ideas
NAHB Members, Board to Meet in Orlando at Builders' Show
Your NAHB Membership Can Take You for a Great Ride
Save More With BuilderBooks.com Rewards
Calendar of Events

Bob Bell Named 2005 Remodelor™ of the Year

Bob Bell, CGR, CAPS
2005 Remodelor™ of the Year

Bob Bell, CGR, CAPS, of Bell’s Remodeling based in Duluth, Minn., was named the 2005 Remodelor™ of the Year by the NAHB Remodelors™ Council during a ceremony at the 2005 Remodeling Show in Baltimore earlier this year.

“Bob Bell represents all that is good about the professional remodeling industry,” said Patrick O’Toole, editor of Qualified Remodeler magazine. “He operates a small remodeling company by choice, focusing on customer satisfaction, employee retention and profitability. His clients love his team and the work they do. Above all, for more than 18 years, Bell has consistently given back to the remodeling industry through his work to further the quality and availability of designation programs for remodelers nationwide.”

During his career, Bell was named to the Minnesota Building Industry Foundation’s Hall of Fame in 2001, was given an award of excellence for his legislative leadership by the Builders Association of Minnesota and earned a distinguished service award from the national Remodelors™ Council in 2004. In addition, Bell was named a "Big 50 Remodeler" by Remodeling magazine and "One of the Best Companies to Work For" by Professional Remodeling magazine.

“Remodelor™ of the Year exemplifies the professional we all aspire to be,” said Don Novak, CGR, CAPS, CKB, CGB, chairman of the Remodelors™ Council and a remodeler from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. “Mr. Bell’s business savvy, consumer satisfaction and dedication to his employees are only a few of the qualities that represent why he is honored.”

Bell also has been involved with Habitat for Humanity and was named the March volunteer of the month by the City of Duluth for coordinating volunteers and donations to do home repairs for an accident victim.

He has served as the president of the Arrowhead Builders Association in Duluth and was on the board of directors and several task forces for the Builders Association of Minnesota. Nationally, Bell is an NAHB life director and has served or chaired Remodelors™ Council committees and served as a council trustee.

 


 

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