May 31, 2010
Nation's Building News

The Official Online Weekly Newspaper of NAHB

Apply for NAHB Remodelers Awards

NAHB Remodelers invites its members to apply for a variety of awards each year that recognize the achievements of both local councils and individual members. The awards include:

Livable Community Awards

  • Co-sponsored by NAHB and AARP
  • Entries are automatically considered for the Homes for Life Award.
  • Application Deadline: July 16
  • Applications and details are available at www.nahb.org/livablecommunities 

Remodeler of the Year

  • Applications deadline: July 16
  • The award will be presented Sept. 16 at the Remodelers Gala during the Remodeling Show in Baltimore. 
  • The winner will be invited to participate in an education session at the 2011 International Builders’ Show in Orlando. The education session will be moderated by Patrick O’Toole of Qualified Remodeler.
  • Applications and details are available at www.nahb.org/roy.  
  • Sponsored by Pella Corporation.

National Remodeling Hall of Fame 

  • Applications deadline: July 16
  • The award will be presented Sept. 16 at the Remodelers Gala during the Remodeling Show in Baltimore. 
  • Applications and details are available at www.nahb.org/halloffame.  
  • Sponsored by Pella Corporation.

CADRE — Council Awards for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence

  • Application deadline: July 16
  • Entry Fee: $50 — This is a one-time entry fee, regardless of the number of entries per member or council. There is no entry fee for the community service category.
  • Winners will be honored on Sept. 16 at the Remodelers Gala during the Remodeling Show in Baltimore.
  • Application and details available at www.nahb.org/cadre.
  • Sponsored by Pella Corporation.

Homes for Life CAPS Project Award

  • Application deadline: July 16
  • Entry fee: $50
  • Entries are also automatically considered for the Livable Communities Award.
  • The award will be presented Sept. 16 at the Remodelers Gala during the Remodeling Show in Baltimore.  
  • Applications and details are available at www.nahb.org/homesforlife.  
  • Sponsored by Best Bath.

Remodeler of the Month

  • Application deadline: 15th of every month
  • Applicants must be builder members of NAHB and NAHB Remodelers. 
  • Applications and details are available at www.nahb.org/rom.
  • The application must be submitted electronically to remodel@nahb.com.
  • Each application is judged for three months. 

For more information, e-mail Kelly Mack at NAHB, call her at 800-368-5242 x8451 or visit www.nahb.org/remodelerawards.



Learn How to Run a Successful Remodeling Company

The Paper Trail: Systems and Forms for a Well-Run Remodeling Company,” available through BuilderBooks.com, shows how to use proven management systems to run a successful remodeling company.

The publication includes a CD containing 160 essential forms and documents — culled from successful remodelers across the country — that you can customize to suit your business needs.

To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.



'How to Find a Professional Remodeler' Brochures Available at BuilderBooks.com

"How to Find a Professional Remodeler," available at BuilderBooks.com, promotes the professionalism of your remodeling business by offering a wealth of valuable advice to customers on the process of selecting a remodeler. 

The newly updated brochure highlights the before and after photos of the most frequently remolded rooms in the house.

To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.

 

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