July 12, 2010
Nation's Building News

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CAPS, CGR, CGP and Continuing Education Courses Offered at Remodeling Show

Remodelers and other industry professionals can build their skills and marketability while earning credit towards NAHB designations by taking pre-show courses at The Remodeling Show in Baltimore.

Skills taught in the courses include scheduling, marketing to aging-in-place clients and green building science. Participants can earn credit towards the Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) and Certified Green Professional (CGP) designations, as well as continuing education credit for current designation holders.

The courses will be held from Sunday, Sept. 12 to Tuesday, Sept. 14 and on Friday, Sept. 17. The Remodeling Show is from Sept. 14 to Sept. 17. 

Courses include:

Sept. 12, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sept. 13, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sept. 14, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

  • “Business Management for Building Professionals”*
    Designation Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGP, CGR, Master CSP
    Continuing Education Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM

  • “Construction Contracts and Law”
    Designations: CGA, CGB, CGR
    Continuing Education Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM

  • “Project Management”*
    Designation Credit: CGA, CGB, CGR
    Continuing Education Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM

The Professional Remodeler Experience Profile (PREP) is the required first step in the process of becoming a Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR). The multiple-choice question assessment determines which CGR courses you need to take. You have two opportunities to take the PREP at the Remodeling Show:

For complete continuing education requirements for each designation, visit www.nahb.org/CGRinfo, www.nahb.org/CAPSinfo, www.nahb.org/CGPinfo, call the Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154 or e-mail designations@nahb.org.

To Register

To learn more about NAHB education at The Remodeling Show, click here, or call NAHB’s Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154, or e-mail designations@nahb.org.

To register for courses, visit www.nahb.org/remodelingshow. 

During the show, visit NAHB Remodelers at booth #5207 and explore opportunities to connect with remodelers from across the country.

*Courses marked with an asterisk are approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems.


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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