NAHB Education is offering courses for remodelers on universal design, marketing and communications, estimating, scheduling, risk management and more on Oct. 10-13 in Chicago just prior to the Remodeling Show, which will be held Oct. 13-15.

New to the Remodeling Show is NAHB’s two-day “Universal Design/Build” course, which expands upon previous Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) courses by changing the focus from specific modifications that meet the needs of one resident to the successful integration of universal design into all residential construction projects.

The creative design concepts and practices presented in the course will enable industry professionals to produce marketable projects that support the changing needs of clients over their lifetimes.

A gerontologist in Buffalo, N.Y., who had taken the course earlier, praised it and said it helped expand her knowledge.

“I got great insights from the presenters who were very well versed in their field,” said Nora DeVoe. “I look forward to putting this information into practice within my business.”

Pre-Remodeling Show courses include:

Monday, Oct. 10

• “Universal Design/Build” (Advanced CAPS) (Day 1)
• “Marketing & Communications Strategies for Aging & Accessibility” (CAPS I)

• “Universal Design/Build” (Advanced CAPS) (Day 2)
• “Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility” (CAPS II)
• “Estimating for Builders and Remodelers”

Wednesday, Oct. 12

• “Scheduling”
• “Business Management for Building Professionals”
• “Risk Management”

Thursday, Oct. 13

• “PREP: Your First Step to CGR”

Course attendees can earn continuing credit toward their Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), CAPS and other designations.

To Register

To register and view complete course descriptions, visit www.nahb.org/RemodelingShow.

Register by Thursday, Sept. 15, and receive discounted pricing on the pre-show courses.

For complete continuing education requirements on CGR and CAPS designations, visit www.nahb.org/CGRinfo or www.nahb.org/CAPSinfo; or call 800-368-5242 x8154.

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