Remodelers with questions and concerns about issues, strategies and trends unique to residential remodeling can get expert advice during remodelers roundtables, special sessions and networking events at Remodelers Central during the upcoming 2012 NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando.

Remodelers Central is in room W 310 of the Orange County Convention Center.

IBS attendees can add the discussions and events to their Trip Planner at www.buildersshow.com.

Remodelers Central Highlights

Wednesday, Feb. 8

• Remodelers Local Council Roundtable
  10:30 a.m.-noon
  
  The roundtable is an opportunity for local remodelers council leaders and staff members to network, brainstorm and discuss membership recruitment challenges and solutions with their counterparts from across the country. This event is sponsored by Lowe's Companies Inc.
  
  
• Remodeling Hot Topics: Bring Your Issue and Ask the Experts, Part I
  2:00-3:00 p.m.
  
  Seasoned remodeling professionals will address hot topics on a range of issues — such as company branding, what remodelers can do to ensure success in 2012 and more — that attendees bring to the table. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions to this event.

Thursday, Feb. 9

• Successfully Incorporating CAPS Into Everyday Remodeling
  11:00 a.m.-noon
  
  Seasoned Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) remodelers will lead this roundtable discussion on incorporating aging-in-place principles and features in their projects and designs and discuss the CAPS designation. Panelists will also be available to meet one-on-one with remodelers to discuss this growing segment of the industry.
  
  
• Overcoming Seniors' Reluctance to CAPS Remodeling
  1:30-2:30 p.m.
  
  During this roundtable discussion, CAPS designation holders will discuss how to overcome customer reluctance to adding aging-in-place and universal design features to their homes. Panelists will also meet individually with attendees to answer questions and share their experience.

Friday, Feb. 10

• Regulations in Remodeling: Lead Paint, OSHA and Energy Codes
  11:00 a.m.-noon
  
  Attendees of this small group discussion will be updated on the latest information on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting regulation, as well as tips on how remodelers and contractors are meeting compliance requirements and how they are being enforced.
  
  
• Remodeling Hot Topics: Bring Your Issue and Ask the Experts, Part II
  3:00-4:00 p.m.
  
  More professional remodelers will be on hand to provide solutions that can be used to improve remodeling businesses and to answer questions.

Learn How to Run a Successful Remodeling Company

“The Paper Trail: Systems and Forms for a Well-Run Remodeling Company,” available through NAHB BuilderBooks, 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 NAHB BuilderBooks, 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.